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Sandy Haithcock Celebrates 34 Years with EpiCity

We are so pleased to share yet another exciting EpiCity milestone. The Property Manager of Epic Gardens Apartments in Brookhaven, … Read More »

EpiCity Revitalizes 12th Street West Apartments

As the manager of the 129-unit 12th Street West Apartments in Atlanta, we’ve been working hard for the past year … Read More »

EpiCity Helps Local Bank Net 7 Times More on Sale of Foreclosed Property

When the borrower of a cluster home development in Norcross, GA defaulted, EpiCity stepped in to help the lender recover … Read More »

Warren Buffet: Single Family Homes Are Very Attractive Asset Class

A new video on CNBC.com shows a recent interview with Warren Buffet where he states that, if he had a … Read More »

Meet EpiCity’s 4th Generation Staff Member

Epic Gardens Apartments in Brookhaven, which EpiCity manages, has just named Kori Stokes a leasing agent for the community. Read More »

Endorsement from Joe P.

We have enjoyed living here a lot—in fact, quite a bit more than we even anticipated.  The rental house has … Read More »

Endorsement from Tim Dabney

EpiCity works with us to figure out what we need and finds the best solution. Read More »

Endorsement from Lisa Dooley

The staff at EpiCity is always there when we need them and here to help within 24 hours of when we call Read More »

Endorsement from Kyle Harrison

The company’s staff is willing to do what’s necessary for the long-term success of their relationship with clients. Read More »

Endorsement from Susan Adams

We are appreciative of EpiCity’s participation and efforts to help reclaim our neighborhoods. Read More »

Endorsement from John O’Callahan

We were pleased to work with the team at EpiCity for this critical pilot effort. Read More »

Endorsement from Derrick Duckworth

The BeltLine Team is excited about our partnership with EpiCity as we work together to revitalize neighborhoods along the Atlanta BeltLine. Read More »

Endorsement from Nancy Yarnell

The staff at EpiCity wanted to help the community and went out on faith to start a food cooperative because they really care about their residents and wanted to help these families create food security. Read More »

EpiCity Sponsors Robert Broome’s Legislative Update at Atlanta Commercial Board

Robert Broome, Governmental Affairs Director for the Atlanta Board of Realtors, pictured above, is seen here thanking EpiCity’s Don Walter … Read More »

Committed to Communities Event: Join Us March 10

Atlanta REALTORS®, led by The BeltLine Team of Morris & Raper Real Estate Consultants and EpiCity, are holding a community … Read More »

EpiCity’s Wall Street Conyers Welcomes Rockdale Physicians

EpiCity’s Tom Stokes represented The Wall Street Conyers Office Condominiums at the recent Rockdale Physicians Office Association Vendor Fair. The … Read More »

EpiCity and EpicDevelopment Support DeKalb County Housing Efforts

Don Walter represented EpiCity Real Estate Services at the recent breakfast hosted by Dekalb County CEO Burrell Ellis, where he … Read More »

EpiCity Sponsors GRASP Forum on Special Assets

This week, EpiCity will be a proud sponsor of an informational GRASP session (Group of Asset Servicing Professionals) hosted by … Read More »

Good News on Employment

We’re excited to read the latest employment report forwarded by our friend Bret Hunsaker at Grubb & Ellis.  We like … Read More »

We Make Lenders Whole

Lenders with unique or difficult assets in Atlanta continue to seek out EpiCity for help.  With an incredible track record … Read More »

EpicDevelopment Ponders Latest Remodeling Trends

In this month’s issue of Atlanta Home Improvement magazine, you’ll find an Expert Q&A column featuring EpicDevelopment’s own Jim LaVallee. … Read More »

A Positive Step In the Recovery Process

Jim LaVallee offers some insight into the economic recovery process in today’s EpicDevelopment blog post. Citing the Wall Street Journal’s … Read More »

Housing Market Slowly Turns Positive

The latest figures form the National Association of Realtors indicate that existing-home sales rose year over year for the fourth … Read More »

The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act

Today, on the EpicDevelopment blog, Jim LaVallee urges our readers to support Senate Bill 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act, … Read More »

EpiCity Office Leasing Surpasses Atlanta Average

According to recent reports, EpiCity’s office leasing results far exceed the Atlanta average. New data show the Atlanta office market … Read More »

Holiday Open House Tour: Will You Be There?

The folks here at EpiCity are getting very excited for the upcoming Committed to Communities Holiday Open House. To help … Read More »

Home Sales Stabilizing

In his daily Capital Markets Update, Chris Slusher of The Private Bank recently reported the following: “Sales of previously-owned homes … Read More »

Latest Trends: The New American Home

The real estate market is constantly in motion. Architectural trends are no different. In today’s EpicDevelopment blog post, Jim LaVallee … Read More »

Join Us for a Holiday Open House Tour and Picnic in Southwest Atlanta

“Committed to Communities” will host a Holiday Open House Tour and Picnic on Saturday, December 10.  “Committed to Communities” is … Read More »

In-Town Buying Opportunity in Candler Park

If you or someone you know is in the market for a great new home in the Candler Park area … Read More »

Now May Be The Time

While I agree with my partner Jim LaVallee’s recent blog comments that it’s difficult to call the bottom of any … Read More »

EpicDevelopment Leader Discusses HARP 2.0

If you’re curious about the recently announced HARP 2.0 (Homeowner Assistance Refinance Program), Jim LaVallee is sharing his thoughts in … Read More »

More Good News from the Neighborhoods We Serve

EpiCity’s involvement, along with hundreds of others, is paying big dividends in the communities where we work as documented by … Read More »

The Winning OBIE Award Entries

  After a resounding victory at the OBIE Awards on Saturday night, the folks at EpicDevelopment and here at EpiCity … Read More »

The Lumberyard Is LEEDing the Way

Last week, Tom Stokes of EpiCity gathered with a group of individuals for an exploratory meeting at The Lumberyard, an … Read More »

EpicDevelopment Takes Home 4 OBIE Awards

EpiCity is proud to announce that EpicDevelopment, the residential construction arm of our business, took home 4 OBIE Awards (winning … Read More »

Report from the ULI Conference

Recently, members of the EpiCity team had the opportunity to attend the 2011 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Fall Conference in … Read More »

Cheering On EpicDevelopment at the OBIE Awards

This Saturday evening, members of the EpicDevelopment team will once again gather together with their peers at the Atlanta’s Home … Read More »

Wall Street Conyers Makes Small Businesses Feel At Home With Office Space of All Sizes

EpiCity is excited and proud to announce a new look and feel for Wall Street Conyers, the office campus formerly … Read More »

EpiCity Helps Regional Bank Avoid Heavy Potential Liability and Losses

When the president of a regional bank in Atlanta contacted EpiCity to review a real estate portfolio in danger of … Read More »

Epic Development Submits 4 Projects for OBIE Awards

Epic Development has entered four projects in this year’s Atlanta Home Builders Association OBIE Awards. Building on the company’s success in 2010, winning a total of five OBIEs, the company is entering several new and renovated homes and competing in a new category: Outdoor Hardscape Projects. Read More »

Atlanta Housing, Interest Rates and the Economy

Curious about what’s going on with housing, interest rates and the economy? The experts at Epicity and Epic Development weigh … Read More »

New Home Construction in Buckhead

Epic Development recently announced it had officially commenced construction on its latest project, a high-end modern prairie style structure in Buckhead. Read More »

On the Bookshelf: Latest Reads by Jim LaValle

My recent reads include The Big Short by Michael Lewis, who wrote Liar’s Poker and The Blind Side; and Reckless Endangerment by Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner. These works lay the frame work for how we arrived at the brink of the second great depression in the fall of 2008. Read More »

Lynwood Park Home To Be Listed Soon

Jim LaVallee of Epic Development just announced that Debbie Leonard-Mayer with Keller William’s Peachtree Road office has been selected to market their firm’s latest custom home under construction in the Lynwood Park/Brookhaven area. Read More »

Witness the Transformation of a Dunwoody Home

This project completely transformed the home from top to bottom. After installing a new roof, we then gave the entire home a makeover—all the way down to the basement. The “Before and After” photos illustrate the amazing transformation. See for yourself!
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Making the Simple Ranch Home Historic

Just the other day, we stumbled upon an interesting article in the weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal. In … Read More »

Hot Summer Savings: Prices Reduced on 3 Homes

Epic Development wants to help you bid summer a fond farewell. With 3 remaining homes in inventory, we’re reducing prices … Read More »

Paideia School: Supporting and Developing Atlanta’s Youth

EpiCity is proud to support Paideia as it helps develop the future leaders of Atlanta and the nation. Read More »

Epic Residential Food Cooperative: Security for Low-Income Families

The leaders of EpiCity feel strongly no one should have to choose between paying rent and putting food on the table. Read More »

Georgia Avenue Food Cooperative: Feeding the Nation’s Hungry

The Georgia Avenue Community Ministry is dedicated to providing food to families in need throughout the Atlanta area. Read More »

Committed to Communities: Reclaiming Homes, Building Neighborhoods

EpiCity is proud to be a founding member of the Committed to Communities program. Read More »

EpiCity Helps Explore Asset Options with Big Picture Perspective

A property in foreclosure posed significant questions for a local doctor. In consultation with EpiCity, he weighed his options and made a sound decision based on more than just numbers. Read More »

EpiCity Identifies Mismanagement at Midtown Apartment Building

The EpiCity team achieved 100 percent occupancy in less than a year after making minor improvements and pinpointing the need for a change in management. Read More »

Georgia State University in Alpharetta: EpiCity Helps Off-campus Facility Provide On-campus Experience

With 800 parking spaces, 18 classrooms, an electronic library, computer lab, study nooks, faculty offices and a lounge, the GSU facility in north Atlanta posed a maintenance challenge for University officials. EpiCity provided the expertise and resources needed to keep the property looking and running like new. Read More »

Endorsement from Steve Ruff

I’ve been very happy working with Rick and Jim. Read More »

Endorsement from Helen & Richard Hicks

It looks great. We’re happy with our space. EpiCity has provided great service. Read More »

Endorsement from Susan Howick and Todd Westfall

Top notch! No matter how difficult the receivership assignment, tom and his team calmly organize and methodically address the issues to a resolution. Read More »

Endorsement from Dana Hunt

EpiCity has consistently exceeded our expectations year after year. EpiCity’s employees are of the highest caliber and deliver on their promises. Read More »

Endorsement from Jay Kessler

…my relationship with them is nothing short of an A+. Read More »

Endorsement from Dr. Bill Sear

They don’t take shortcuts. Their style of maintaining value for everyone involved is the way to operate. Read More »

EpiCity Improvements Help National Bank Recover Foreclosure Debt

With limited resources, EpiCity increased occupancy and made improvements to the poorly maintained building, leading to a higher sale price for the national bank that owned it. Read More »

Community Food Bank

EpiCity is deeply committed to community involvement, volunteering time and resources to help Atlanta and its residents continue to thrive. See where we’re making an impact. Read More »

Endorsement from Robert Rodgers

…Absolutely incredible. The whole package. I recommend to anyone seriously looking for a management company to contact EpiCity to manage their property. Read More »

Endorsement from Yvonne Chrimes

We never had to worry. It is a great working relationship. Read More »

Investors Help To Revitalize Neighborhood

EpiCity’s efforts in Sylvan Hills are featured in a news story on WSB-TV Atlanta today! Read More »

Recent Real Estate Market Insights

Each weekday, Chris Slusher of The Private Bank publishes the “Capital Markets Update”, an incredibly valuable and insightful collection of … Read More »