The Dammann Team

05/06/2026

Exciting news for Atlanta commuters!

🚆 MARTA has officially opened its new fare gates as part of the Better Breeze initiative.

This transition period allows riders to tap-to-pay, making your travel experience smoother and more efficient.

With the new system, you can expect quicker boarding times and enhanced convenience.

As we embrace this change, it's essential to stay informed about the best practices for using the new fare gates.

Remember, your journey matters, and we at The Dammann Team are here to ensure you love where you live, even when commuting!🌟

Source: Urbanize Atlanta. Read more here: https://atlanta.urbanize.city/post/marta-better-breeze-new-system-fare-gates-are-open-now

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05/05/2026

Understanding PITI is crucial for anyone looking to buy a home.

PITI stands for Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance, and it represents the four key components of your monthly mortgage payment.

Knowing how to calculate your PITI can empower you to budget effectively and make informed decisions about your future home.

For example, if you're considering a $350,000 home with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.5% interest, your total monthly payment could reach $2,621 when you factor in property taxes and homeowners insurance.

This knowledge not only helps you understand what you can afford but also prepares you for the financial responsibilities of homeownership.

At The Dammann Team, we’re here to guide you through every step of your real estate journey, ensuring you feel confident and informed.

Let’s make your dream home a reality!🏡💰📊

Source: RocketMortgage Learn Mortgage Basics. Read more here: https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/piti

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05/04/2026

Understanding the abstract of title is crucial when buying a home.

It provides a comprehensive legal history of the property, ensuring you know exactly what you're purchasing.

This document reveals any liens, encumbrances, or claims that could affect your ownership rights.

Imagine discovering an unpaid contractor's lien after closing—what a nightmare!

By obtaining an abstract of title, you can avoid such costly surprises and secure your investment.

This document not only protects you but also gives lenders confidence in the property as a safe investment.

As your trusted real estate partners, The Dammann Team is here to guide you through every step of the home-buying process, ensuring you love where you live.🏡✨

Source: RocketMortgage Learn Mortgage Basics. Read more here: https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/abstract-of-title

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05/02/2026

Exciting new dining experiences are on the horizon for Atlanta!

🍽️✨ From the flavorful Indian cuisine at Tabla to the delightful pastries at Paris Baguette, the city is set to welcome a variety of culinary delights.

Tabla, opening its third location, will feature a vibrant menu including veggie samosas and tandoori octopus, while Paris Baguette will bring its beloved cakes and sandwiches to Alpharetta.

With the addition of CT Cantina & Taqueria, Jolene Jolene, and Silverspoon Cafe, Atlanta's dining scene is evolving beautifully.

These openings not only enhance our local food culture but also create new opportunities for community engagement and connection.

As a proud member of the Atlanta community, I’m thrilled to see how these restaurants will contribute to our vibrant neighborhoods.

Let's support our local businesses and enjoy the delicious offerings they bring!🌟

Read more here: https://whatnow.com/atlanta/restaurants/paris-baguette-and-4-more-upcoming-restaurants-we-uncovered-in-atlanta-last-week-april-20-24/

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04/30/2026

🎥✨ Celebrating 50 Years of the Atlanta Film Festival!

🎉 This year marks a monumental milestone as the Atlanta Film Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, showcasing the evolution of independent storytelling in our vibrant city.

From its humble beginnings in the bathhouses of Piedmont Park to becoming an Oscar-qualifying festival, it has championed countless filmmakers, including the legendary Spike Lee.

Over 150 films will be screened, offering a rich tapestry of narratives that reflect Atlanta's unique culture and history.

Join us from April 23 to May 3 for a citywide celebration of creativity, community, and cinematic excellence!

Let’s support our local artists and embrace the stories that shape Atlanta.🌟

Read more here: https://discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/50-years-of-the-atlanta-film-festival/

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04/24/2026

NEW LISTING IN OAKHURST, city of Decatur… 212 Evans Drive. Welcome home to this Creative Chicago style craftsman loaded with charm and enhanced with architectural features, resting in a prime Oakhurst Neighborhood location in the city of Decatur. Offering five bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms, this home is walkable to local schools, parks, Agnes, Scott College, Marta and all of the restaurants, retail and festivities in both Oakhurst Village and The historic Decatur Square. Craft delicious meals in the chef’s kitchen on your 60 inch Viking stove, accompanied by high-end appliances, a walk-in pantry and surrounded by granite countertops and custom cabinets. Serve it up at the breakfast bar that is open to the spacious living room with 10 foot ceilings and custom tile fireplace mantle or while your guest in the elegant formal dining room. Relax upstairs in the primary suite featuring a spa like en suite bathroom and built-in closet system. Entertain in the fully finished entertainment room on the terrace level that opens up to the back deck and a beautiful backyard. This home also offers the rare two car garage for parking and extra storage!

04/19/2026

🏡✨ Open House Alert! Discover the charm of this delightful two-story cottage nestled in a prime Decatur location. Join us for an open house at 449 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030 and explore this beautiful home with its newly refinished hardwood floors and cozy brick fireplace.

This home offers:

🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📏 1,769 sq. ft.

Features include:

🌳 Spacious fenced backyard perfect for outdoor enjoyment
🔥 Large living room with a brick fireplace for relaxation and entertaining
🍽️ Separate dining room leading to a bright kitchen with Santa Fe style tile floors
🧺 Expansive unfinished stone basement with a second fireplace and washer/dryer access

Prime location:

🚶‍♂️ Walkable to parks, playgrounds, schools, restaurants, retail, and Marta
🏫 Easy access to CDC, Emory, and Agnes Scott College

Don't miss this opportunity to envision your future in this charming home! Contact us today to learn more.

Jason Crosby
The Dammann Team
📞 (404) 759-6012

🌐 www.thedammannteam.com

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04/18/2026

COMING SOON in Oakhurst!

Introducing 212 Evans Drive... offered at $1,195,000

Welcome Home to this creative Chicago-style Craftsman loaded with charm and enhanced architectural features, resting in a prime Oakhurst Neighborhood location in the City of Decatur. Five bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms. Walkable to schools, parks, Agnes Scot College, MARTA and all of the restaurants, retail and festivities in historic Decatur Square. Craft delicious meals in the chef’s kitchen on your 60 in Viking stove accompanied by high end appliances, a walk-in pantry and surrounded by granite countertops and custom cabinets. Serve it up at the breakfast bar that is open to the spacious living room with 10 ft ceilings and custom tile fireplace mantle or wow your guests in the elegant formal dining room. You will also find two bedrooms, a full bathroom and a powder room on the main floor. Relax upstairs in the primary suite featuring a spa-like ensuite bathroom and custom-built closet system. Additionally, you will find a second bedroom and full bathroom on the top floor. All closets include custom built amenities. Mosey on down to the terrace level for a 5th bedroom, full bathroom, a laundry room and 2 bonus rooms, perfect for guests or a work at home haven. Have some fun in the entertainment room with glass doors that open onto the spacious deck overlooking a large and lovely backyard with an area designed for a firepit, along with a nice lawn and play structure. Park your cars in the 2 car garage and enjoy some extra storage space. Don’t miss it! This charmer is going to go fast!

Exclusively Listed by The Dammann Team
Shannon Dammann Downs
TheDammannTeam.com
404-377-9000

04/18/2026

Discover the elegant and prestigious 2246 Virginia Place...
Celebrate life enjoying luxury living in a spa inspired, Country Club Style 55+ Adult Community rich with amenities and life enhancing wellness and entertainment opportunities!

Exclusively Listed by The Dammann Team
Offered at $2,995,000

Located in Peachtree Hills Place, a premier amenity-rich, active 55+ independent, assisted and continuing-care community located in the heart of Buckhead. You are invited to love where you live as you as you enjoy a curated, maintenance-free, luxury lifestyle with countless country club level amenities, multiple dining rooms for casual or fine dining, a resort style indoor pool with walk in entry, croquet lawn, a world class fitness center with access to the best trainers for cardio, strength training, water aerobics, Pilates, meditation, yoga, and physical therapy, as well as a therapeutic massage room, skilled on site nurse, gracious attentive staff and more.

This free standing, gorgeous, custom-built, cottage style home is a rare, one-of-a-kind find! As you enter the grand entrance hallway of this modern sanctuary, the wall opens to your left into a vaulted cathedral ceiling exposing beautiful architectural wooden beams arched over floor to ceiling windows cascading natural light throughout the open living room and dining area. Separated by a modern firepit that can be customized your choice of lighting and effects, this breathtakingly beautiful entry provides ample space to display works of art and entertain family and guests. Detailed craftsmanship throughout enhances the ambience of this unique home. From the dining room, you may enter the grand chef’s kitchen with everything you need to prepare a gourmet meal or meander through the sliding glass doors into your private garden courtyard where you might sip your morning coffee, enjoy a nice glass of wine in the evening or dine al fresco.

Work, organize or plan your itinerary from your home office just steps from the foyer where you will also find a large custom built storage closet. With 3 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms spread over three floors, connected by both custom lit stairs and an elevator, you will benefit from over 4,700 square feet of finished living space. Each bedroom connects to an ensuite bathroom.

The primary bedroom on the main level will delight you with custom stone countertops, a large spa like shower and two full vanity areas in the ensuite bath accompanied by a spacious walk in closet. Relaxation space abounds with 2 additional bonus areas that can be designed for conversation, reading or catching up on your favorite tv shows. The main level bonus space rests just outside of the primary suite with access to a covered porch for enjoying nature. The other unfolds into a loft on the upper level overlooking the striking living room space.

On the terrace level, the third bedroom is equipped with specialty flooring to provide extra cushion should you wish to utilize it as a workout room. An additional bonus room on the lower level, outfitted generously with countertops and a sink, provides utility as a kitchenette or craft room and a covered outdoor patio. You will find an abundance of storage space and a laundry room on the terrace level as well and a doorway to access to the spacious two car garage.

Designed by architect Tom Ventulett, co-founder of Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates (TVS), an architectural firm which has been honored with over 260 design awards, the flow of this space is exceptional. TVS became a leader in the profession of architecture by advancing contributions to architectural design and excellence. TVS was responsible for designing several Atlanta landmarks such as the CNN Center, Georgia World Congress Center, The Georgia Aquarium, The King and Queen Buildings, Atlantic Station, and the College Football Hall of Fame. Mr. Ventulett is also Chairman Emeritus of TVS Design’s Board of Directors. The location is unbeatable in the center of a beautiful, secure Buckhead community convenient to all the best shopping, dining, and entertainment that Atlanta has to offer.

Additionally, Peachtree Hills Place offers Assisted Living and Memory Care options as needs may change over time.

Shannon Dammann Downs
The Dammann Team
TheDammannTeam.com
404-377-9000

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