Left to right:  Mika Motes of IDI, Christy Hockmeyer of Fidelity National Title Group, and Shan Helton of IDI.

Sara H. Smith of the Georgia State Real Estate Alumni  Group invited the Rooster to hear the expert opinions of the current state of the capital markets at the Views from the Top Economic Forecast Breakfast this morning.  On the 35th floor of 12th and Midtown, more than 150 professionals attended the event.

Dr. Rajeev Dhawan, Director of Economic Forecasting at Georgia State University, and Ethan Penner, President of CBRE Capital Partners, led the discussion.  Mark Elliott, a partner at Troutman Sanders, served as moderator.

Following the program, attendees were invited on a tour of 12th and Midtown, one of the largest mixed-use developments to be constructed in Atlanta's history.  The development was named Best in Atlanta Real Estate by the Atlanta Business Chronicle at its annual awards ceremony last year.

Steve Wiebel (left) and Lisa Simmons (right) with Community One Associates celebrate their successes at Cosmopolitan.

Community One Associates shared with the Rooster that it was awarded the property management and front desk concierge services at Cosmopolitan at Lindbergh, Atlanta's fastest-selling condominium community with over 110 homes sold in the last seven months.  

In rightful celebration, they kicked off the New Year in style with a catered "Munchies & Mixers" cocktail party for the homeowners last Thursday night at Cosmopolitan, of course.  Despite the treacherous snow and ice, a record number of residents packed the luxurious clubhouse to watch the Alabama vs. Texas National Championship football game while partying with their neighbors late into the night.  You know fun was had by all when the event ended more than three hours past the ending time on the invitation!

In addition to Cosmopolitan, the full-service management company has expanded dramatically into Atlanta's intown submarkets by recently adding other condominium developments including Spire Midtown, Ansley Above the Park, MidCity Lofts, Colony Park, Carrington Park, Heritage and others.

"There is reason why this is the Number One selling condo community in Atlanta," said Steve Weibel, Chief Executive Officer of Community One Associates.  "It offers the best location, amenities, quality and value in the marketplace.  Additionally, Morris & Raper has done a superior job selling and closing out Cosmopolitan in a very challenging market."