Atlanta, Georgia is the state capitol and also the Georgia's largest city, which makes it a solid bet for anyone looking to relocate or plan an interesting vacation. Access Atlanta Real Estate is all about giving you the connections you need to find a place to live while you're there, whether it's for a few weeks or forever. You can browse our site to find out the answers to questions like what sort of home in Atlanta you could afford if you put up your Milton, Ontario house for sale, what there is to do in Atlanta, and where you might expect to find a job.

As of 2009 there were almost 550,000 people living in Atlanta, with a further 5 million living in the surrounding metropolitan area, which is the ninth largest in the country. Unlike many cities in the south, which cling to the Old South aesthetic, Atlanta's skyline is modern and sparkling. The city itself spans over 130 square miles of beautiful Sun Belt land. It's got a warm climate, but it actually does get cold enough in Atlanta for there to be snows during some winters. An architect in Canada would find it warm and inviting, however, which is why Atlanta is growing at such a prodigious rate.

Another reason Atlanta is so attractive to potential new arrivals is its prowess in the business world. As a burgeoning world city, Atlanta ranks highly on the list of top cities for Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies. Someone new to Atlanta might find himself working in one of the city's largest industries, which include technology, business, health care, banking, and transportation, or driving municipal vehicles for one of the many government agencies headquartered in the city. With such a varied economy, Atlanta offers job opportunities to people with a wide array of skill sets.

Of course, it's what goes on after work that everyone wants to come to Atlanta for. After a hard day of installing bathroom vanities or researching infectious diseases, Atlanta residents like to enjoy their down time, and there's plenty for them to do. Atlanta has sports franchises in the NHL, NFL, MLB, WNBA and more, and the local universities put on a good sporting show as well. There are also plenty of tourist attractions to check out, such as the aquarium, botanical gardens, civil war museum, and many historical landmarks.

The best part is that housing in Atlanta is very affordable, and you can find a wide variety of housing types and architectural styles from shiny modern condo towers to elegant antebellum mansions. You won't have to ask your private lenders for mortgages as large as the ones required in other cities of similar size. As of late 2010 the average listing price for a home in Atlanta was less than $400,000. If you're interested in learning more about the city, its housing market, its people, or its job opportunities, browse the many articles you'll find on this site. Or you can contact us and we'll put you in touch with a realtor who can help you get started looking at homes.