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Restaurants, parks, schools and what's opening around Perimeter, from a neighbor who has lived here for 15 years.
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Trader Joe’s Brookhaven: What We Know About the New Store
Trader Joe's is reportedly planning an 18,000-square-foot store in the former Publix at Oglethorpe Crossing, 3435 Ashford Dunwoody Road at Johnson Ferry Road in Brookhaven. ToNeTo Atlanta broke the news in September, and the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported leasing...
Downsizing in Dunwoody: Where Are the One-Level Homes?
Downsizing in Dunwoody is hard if you need one-level living. The newest homes approved near Perimeter are tall townhomes: 122 three-story homes on Ashwood Parkway, with only 12 elevator-ready, and 33 four-story homes at the LifeSouth site. Single-level options mostly...
LifeSouth Dunwoody Townhomes: 33 Lennar Homes Approved
Dunwoody City Council voted 5-1 on Sept. 28, 2026 to rezone the LifeSouth Community Blood Center site at 4891 Ashford Dunwoody Road so Lennar can build 33 for-sale townhomes on 3.42 acres. A year earlier, council denied 165 income-restricted senior apartments on the...
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“Thanks to his expertise, we were able to sell the property for more than we expected. Even when the buyer had difficulty on their side getting the deal closed due to financing issues, Matt stepped in and connected the buyer to people in his own network that helped bring those issues to a beneficial resolution.”
“He goes above and beyond to not only represent his seller but also to help the buyer when their original financing has fallen apart at the last minute. He has aligned himself with a great network of professionals to ensure a smooth real estate transaction.”
“Matthew is an excellent agent, who takes great care of his clients. He puts his clients needs first and always is looking out for what is best for them.”
Honest answers about living in Dunwoody
The questions I get asked most, answered by someone who has lived here since 2010.
What makes Dunwoody feel different?
To me, Dunwoody feels different because it knows exactly what it is. A lot of suburbs around Atlanta seem focused on becoming bigger, denser, or trendier as quickly as possible. Dunwoody has taken a slower and more intentional approach.
Read my full answer →Why do people stay in Dunwoody for so long?
I think people stay because they slowly build a life here that becomes hard to leave. In our Dunwoody North neighborhood alone, I can think of around 30 different families who bought another home in the exact same neighborhood after already living here once.
Read my full answer →What is the commute actually like from Dunwoody?
Traffic here sucks. Let's just start there. But Dunwoody's location minimizes a lot of the pain. The city sits right between I-285 and GA-400, with two MARTA stations nearby.
Read my full answer →What have you watched change the most since 2010?
The three biggest transformations have been the police department, the parks system, and the restaurant scene — and they're all connected to the same story. Before 2008, Dunwoody was unincorporated DeKalb County.
Read my full answer →
Most agents know the market. I know the neighborhood.
I've lived in Dunwoody North since 2010. I host the What's Up Dunwoody podcast, make Top End ATL videos, and help families buy and sell here as a REALTOR® with Real Broker, LLC.