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Elliott Robinson
Mr. Elliott Robinson III
Elliott Robinson, JD. combines sound marketing principles and his legal acumen when helping clients purchase and sell real estate. His diverse background is an asset when drafting and finalizing contracts and providing counsel to clients on a variety of real estate issues. Elliott enjoys implementing his 3 Pillars of Service when working for his clients: Listening – Negotiating – Patience.
You can read more on his approach to real estate, his insights and other helpful tips on his blog: http://www.elliottonrealestate.com. Or you can follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/elliottrob.
Elliott has experience working with both residential and commercial clients. He has worked with a wide range of residential clients including couples upsizing to accommodate a growing family, first time homebuyers, downsizing retirees, out-of state purchasers new to Metro Atlanta, sellers moving out of state, investment property purchasers and everyone else in-between.
His memberships include the National Association of Realtors, the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors, the Decatur Heights Neighborhood Association, the Atlanta Business League and the Decatur Business Association.
Elliott earned his B.S. in Marketing from SUNY New Paltz and his Juris Doctor from the Howard University School of Law. He has been a member of the Bar in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 1995. A Brooklyn, New York native, he currently resides in the City of Decatur with his wife and daughter.
If you or someone you know is looking to purchase or sell real estate, please give Elliott a call.
My Posts/Listings
878 Peachtree St. # 814 – Classic Loft in Midtown – $95,000
878 Peachtree St. # 814 – Classic Loft in Midtown – only $95,000 This classic NY style loft has great views, amenities galore, walkability and of course location, location, location!!!! Highly Desired Top Floor Unit Gorgeous Midtown Views Authentic NY Style Loft w/ High Ceilings & Exposed Ductwork Wall of Windows Offer Great Sunlight Open Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bar & Upgraded Lighting Pristine... [Read more]
848 Sycamore Drive – 2 Bed/1 Bath – $249,000
This charming Decatur Heights 2 Bed/ 1 bath Cottage retains much of its historic charm: Classic fireplace & Mantle, Original Hardwoods, Picture Molding, Built-in Bookcase and more. Its large relaxing sunroom is a great place to enjoy the GA sunshine regardless of the weather or mosquitoes. It sits on an expansive lot which is over 255′ deep and features stone patio. The entire backyard... [Read more]
311 Ridley Howard Court – 2 Bed/ 2 Bath – $174,000
This top floor condo located in the City of Decatur has 2 Bedrooms Suites. The suites have large bedrooms w/ closet space. The open kitchen features lovely stained cabinetry, a breakfast bar, pantry and a view to both the dining area and family room. The family room has a gas fireplace w/ mantle suitable for showcasing your finest artwork. The balcony w/ retractable, motorized awning, allows... [Read more]
137 Lockwood Terrace – $339,000 – City of Decatur Listing
The home at 137 Lockwood Terrace feeds into acclaimed Winnona Park Elementary. http://winnonapark.csdecatur.net/. The City of Decatur has an independent school system in GA that is comprised entirely of GA Schools of Excellence. This home is a 3 bedroom/ 2 bath Southern gem with the ice tea front porch to prove it. You can walk to Downtown Decatur & the Avondale MARTA. It’s also a 5 min... [Read more]
Could the Tax Credit Be Extended Again?
The pressure is increasing on Congress to renew the homebuyer tax credits for a third time. The first $7,500 tax credit was passed in 2008 and required first-time buyers to repay the credit over 15 years. A few months later in 2009, Congress expanded the credit to a maximum of $8,000 that didn’t have to be paid back. At the end of last year, Congress extended the benefit again until April 30 with... [Read more]
IRS Clarifies What’s Needed to Claim Tax Credit
The Internal Revenue Service has clarified which documentation taxpayers need to submit to claim the first-time and move-up homebuyer tax credit. While the IRS is still requiring the filing of Form 5405, it is not demanding that all parties’ signatures be on the HUD-1 settlement document in areas where requiring both the buyer and the seller to sign the document isn’t common. The IRS clarification... [Read more]
World’s Most Beautiful Cities
Choosing the world’s most beautiful cities is a subjective enterprise. To identify urban areas where the architecture and the locale are both stunning, Forbes magazine turned to world-renowned architects. Here are their top choices: • Paris • Vancouver, Canada • Sydney, Australia • Florence, Italy • Cape Town, South Africa • San Francisco • Chicago • ... [Read more]
Shadow Inventory Unlikely to Hurt Market
Nearly 5 million houses and condos, of which the mortgages are delinquent, will go through foreclosure over the next few years, a new study by John Burns Real Estate Consulting Inc. concludes. This represents more than half of the 7.7 million households now behind on their mortgage payments. The situation is worst in Arizona, California, Florida, and Nevada. Burns calculates that there is an inventory... [Read more]
Luxury Homes in Foreclosure Go to Auction
An increasing number of homes with multi-million dollar price tags are going into foreclosure and that’s driving desperate owners to sell at auction. In 2009, 18,817 properties worth at least $1 million faced foreclosure. That’s up 162 percent from 2008, reported foreclosure marketer RealtyTrac. Prices of $1 million-plus properties are down about 25 percent since 2007 with an increasing number... [Read more]
Foreclosure Prevention Has Aided 116,000
The federal foreclosure prevention program has helped about 12 percent of borrowers who applied for help since the plans were announced a year ago, the Treasury Department says. About 1 million borrowers initiated the application process, and as of January, about 116,000 home owners–12 percent–had their loans modified. But administration officials say another 76,000 applications have been... [Read more]
Elliott Robinson, Esq. combines sound marketing principles and his legal acumen when helping clients purchase and sell real estate. 