Hi Ladies,
My husband was just offered a position in Atlanta (looking at a map it is near Boundary Waters Park area...south of 20, east of 285), and we will be looking to rent a house (will only be in the area about 2 years). Right now I'm just trying to gauge price ranges, ect, but can't really get an idea because I have no idea how far is too far to look (don't want more than a 45 min commute) and would like a family suburb/neighborhood.
We are coming from Minneapolis and I'm sure are in for a shock, but would like an area that has some kids activities/parks/etc.I am very sad to leave my mom group and friends and would like to find some places to meet new friends.
I would love to hear where you would recommend looking or not looking! Thanks!
Re: Moving to Atlanta, need Suburb Recommendations!
"Be the Lego Lady"
Douglasville, Lithia Springs, and Mableton are really close to that area and have great reputations for the area. You are still close enough to the city to zip in if you need to (like a 20 min drive) but you are in a more suburban area.
Be
Thank you!
So now that I have some numbers to work with, one more question...how much does it cost for heat/ac? I realize this will vary from home to home, but here in MN we only use AC for 2 months of the year, so our electric bill
"Be the Lego Lady"
Ahh that one I can't help you with... we just moved from NYC 2 months ago, but we lived in Atlanta before. Always in apartments though, never a house. So we are re-learning how much everything costs as well.
Maybe someone else can jump in and ans
Smyrna, Mableton, Vinings are all good areas to look at.
For gas providers look here https://www.psc.state.ga.us/gas/pricecard.asp It lists providers and their current rat
Good morning, depending on where your husband will be working and the price range, bedrooms and other factors will be top factors. Actually Boundary Waters Park is in Douglasville, Georgia which is west Atlanta off of I-20. If you like, you can send me
Thank you guys so much for your feedback! This is so overwhelming but looking like we are actually going to take it. We were in this same position a month or so ago about a job offer in NYC and I feel much better about Atlanta. I am actually shocked at
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My husband and I are actually both teachers in the Douglasville area. We have rented in Douglasville and now own a home in Villa Rica, GA. We absolutely love the Vil
Thank you, everyone for your suggestions. We are still waiting on relo benefits to finalize the deal, but it looks like we will be heading down south (and not a moment too soon...I am currently looking out my window at about 6 inches of snow!!!)
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We love Decatur but it's a horrible commute for you husband and not what you are looking for. You are right though suburbs in Atlanta are not walk able and I can't think of one where you can walk to Starbucks, the park eyc. But some subdivisio