Growing American City with a Bright Future
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8/17/2022
I have spent my life between Chicago and Atlanta and in the end I chose the Atlanta metro area for affordability. People may complain about rising rent prices, but if you are looking to own property- there is still amazing opportunity in the metro area. I really wanted to buy in Chicago- but I couldn't justify paying 2-3x the amount in taxes to get a smaller place with worse weather. This is really a comparative answer, but I like Atlanta. I enjoy very easy access to hiking and outdoor recreation, rich civil rights history, Fortune 500 companies calling ATL home, events in Piedmont Park, nice restaurants in Buckhead and Midtown, downtown Decatur, the ingenuity of the new Beltline as well as the young, educated and diverse population. There is a lot of work that needs to happen to improve public transportation which I believe would be Atlanta's greatest investment opportunity. The improvement of MARTA could in turn cause many neighborhoods that were previously undesirable to increase home price and amenities, which again is great opportunity for potential homeowners. I also look forward to the liberalization of the city, which is due to people moving here from across the country. It is about time Georgia becomes a progressive state, which would really put the city on the radar. All in all, Atlanta is a city of opportunity, you have to open your eyes and invest your time.
Bruce | Evanston, IL