Debra Johnston

🔶 Happy Labour Day 2024 🔶 Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of every individual who contributes to building our communities and shaping our future. Whether you’re on the front lines, behind the scenes, or making strides from home, your efforts are valued and appreciated.

Let’s take a moment to rest, recharge, and recognize the power of perseverance. Wishing everyone a well-deserved break and a day filled with joy, relaxation, and gratitude.

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🔶 SOLD 🔶 Absolutely thrilled to announce that 1999 W Paces Ferry Rd is SOLD. This Harrison Design masterpiece showcases unparalleled attention to detail and superior craftsmanship. Constructed by builder Tony Reaves of Intown Builders Group, this residence offers a private haven in a serene setting just moments away from esteemed educational institutions such as Pace Academy, Lovett, and Westminster schools. This exceptional property is a rare gem at the end of a tranquil lane in the prestigious enclave of Buckhead. 🏡✨ Call me to learn more about what buyers are looking for in the Atlanta real estate market today!
 
1999 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
6 Bed | 10 Bath | 10,288 Sq. Ft. | 2.10 Acres
Offered at $5,650,000
 
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🔶 Happy 4th of July 🔶 Wishing everyone a spectacular Independence Day filled with joy, happiness, and celebration. Today, we celebrate the 248th anniversary of the birth of our great nation when the United States declared its independence on July 4, 1776. 🎉🎇✨🇺🇸
 
 
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🔶 700,000 Views 🔶 Thrilled to share that we’ve hit over 700,000 views on my YouTube channel. 🎥 I always strive to differentiate my properties with premier marketing. My real estate videos have been game-changing for my clients! These cinematic masterpieces are more than just virtual tours; they’re an experience showcasing the grandeur of a listing and deliver a narrative that brings the property to life. 🏡✨
 
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Happy Easter to you and your family! Whether you are spending the day with family or friends, it’s a time to appreciate the blessings in our lives and spread kindness to those around us. I hope this Easter is filled with love, joy, and happiness for you all. ✨
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Honored to be the Top Agent in the Coldwell Banker Realty ad featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle | Home Quarterly | Top Producers issue published on March 22nd.

I am extremely proud to be recognized in the “Top 1% of Coldwell Banker Agents Worldwide” achieving the “International President’s Premier Award” with . Thank you . I sincerely appreciate Coldwell Banker Realty for their incredible brand strength and support network. Thanks again to my wonderful clients, business associates and everyone that supported me. I look forward to much more success achieving my client’s goals this year!
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Amazing screening and after party at last night's “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” documentary premiere in Atlanta!

Congratulations to my good friend, music and cultural icon, Jermaine Dupri and Luther Campbell along with rap star 21 Savage , the executive producers of the documentary streaming now on

“A 30-year overdue hip-hop story” - Jermaine Dupri

Freaknik began in the mid-’80s in Atlanta as a small picnic for students of local campuses who stayed in the city for spring break. The original name “Freaknic” is a portmanteau of the words freak and picnic, drawing inspiration from Chic’s 1978 disco anthem “Le Freak”.

The iconic street party drew hundreds of thousands of people in the 80s and 90’s and became a cultural phenomenon playing a key role in establishing Atlanta as the cultural hub it is today!

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🔶 JUST LISTED 🔶 I am very excited to introduce my spectacular new listing at 3131 Northside Dr in the heart of Buckhead in Atlanta. Custom built by the current owner and enhanced in 2022, this residence boasts soaring ceilings with doors that open to a almost new private pool and spa. All new Trex decking, pool bath and grill. The primary bedroom suite is a tranquil retreat with expansive glass. Revel in the luxury of all-new bathrooms and freshly painted interiors and hard coat stucco exterior. Interiors by Carol Weeks. The expansive layout offers oversized entertaining spaces, two-story great room and another fireplace. With its prime Buckhead location and turnkey condition, this residence promises a lifestyle of effortless luxury. Call me for all the details. 🏡✨
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3131 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA
5 Bed | 5 Bath | 4,125 Sq. Ft. | 0.45 Acres
Offered at $2,000,000
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From Hollywood to ‘Y’allywood’ Atlanta Is the Next Big Destination for Celebrity Home Buyers

The Wall Street Journal recently published a great article about Atlanta becoming the next big destination for celebrity home buyers. According to the article:

“Long a hub for hip-hop artists, musicians and pro athletes, the Atlanta area has become a mecca for the film and TV industries, thanks to Georgia state tax credits and incentives for film and video production. Hundreds of movies and TV shows have been shot in Georgia, including films like “Black Panther,” and the TV series “Stranger Things” and “Will Trent,” to name a few.⁠”
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“While some production crews and actors rent homes for short-term stays, more editors, cameramen, stuntmen, makeup artists and producers are moving to Georgia and buying homes closer to what is becoming a burgeoning epicenter of film production.”⁠
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“There’s so much Hollywood going on in Georgia that they call it Y’allywood now,” said actor Norman Reedus, who in 2015 bought a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home in Serenbe, a luxury residential community about 30 miles outside Atlanta. “They’re all moving there because the work is there. It has become The Place to film.” ⁠

“Over the past few years, Atlanta real-estate prices have shot up - but the city is still relatively affordable compared with New York or L.A. During 2023’s fourth quarter, the median sales price for luxury homes - defined as the top 5% of the market - was $1.3 million in 2023, up 10.8% compared with the fourth quarter of 2022.”

Read more about Atlanta becoming the next big destination for celebrity home buyers on the Wall Street Journal.
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🔶 JUST LISTED 🔶 Exclusive opportunity to acquire a prime estate lot in the Chastain/Buckhead/Sandy Springs area. This exceptional parcel, meticulously prepared for your custom residence, awaits amidst the serenity of a gated entrance and an artisanal stone bridge masterfully crafted by Harrison Design.

Ascend the winding drive, traversing over and ascending gently to reveal a sprawling, level expanse tucked up in the trees and away from Jett Road. Sprawling across 4.23 acres of secluded landscape, this picturesque canvas awaits your architectural vision, boasting unparalleled privacy and convenience for crafting your dream abode.

The location is just a minute north of Mount Paran in the estate neighborhood of 30327 where lots are much larger. The location is so close to the best schools, restaurants and shopping. Buckhead is less than 5 minutes. Don't miss this opportunity to create your dream property.
Call me for all the details. 🏡✨
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4888 Jett Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Prime Estate Lot | 4.23 Acres
Offered at $2,600,000
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Just back from Washington DC networking with top agents from Coldwell Banker & Corcoran to celebrate, collaborate, and share expertise at this year’s International Luxury Alliance Summit. I am truly honored to be representing Coldwell Banker for Georgia within the ILA. The International Luxury Alliance is an elite network of more than 77 real estate professionals from 48 key luxury markets in the U.S. and abroad who are working with ultra-high-net worth buyers.

It was an inspiration to be with this elite group of ILA members and our leadership in attendance including Ryan Schneider, President and CEO of Anywhere Real Estate, Kamini Lane President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty, Pam Lieberman President and CEO of Corcoran, Duff Rubin Regional President Southeast, Coldwell Banker Realty.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 A special congratulations to Carrie Wells, Aspen, the #1 Agent with Coldwell Banker. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . Thank you, Michael Altneu, VP Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and Jade Mills, the Founder of the International Luxury Alliance for organizing such an amazing event, and Thank you Hagen Bergstrom for the fabulous property tours and hosting the event this year!!!

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Thank you to for featuring my new listing in Buckhead. This custom-built residence of stone and cedar shake is located on a 1+ acre flat lot on a rare cul de sac in the most desirable estate neighborhood in Buckhead. Relax by the walk-out pool and spa and dine on the covered loggia with fireplace and outdoor kitchen. Complete with the latest in Control 4 automation, whole house generator, new golf simulator, gym, media room, billiards, and bar. Perfect for a lifestyle of entertaining and relaxing at home with family and friends. Call me for all the details.
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3111 N Wesley Ct NW, Atlanta, GA
7 Bed | 10 Bath | 10,768 Sq. Ft. | 1.02 Acres
Offered at $5,499,000
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Spending my Birthday 🎂 with Mom at Treetops in Highlands. Elevation 4,350 and clear blue skies. Every day I feel blessed to have her by my side. She is my inspiration💞 Thank you for all the birthday wishes! Time to celebrate! 🎉
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Wonderful picture with Michael Altneu VP, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and Jade Mills, #1 Agent with Coldwell Banker and the Founder of the International Luxury Alliance at this year’s event in Chicago. The International Luxury Alliance is an invitation-only elite network of professionals based in the most sought-after cities across the globe and is an excellent referral network of the best brokers nationwide and internationally. 
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