"They obviously have a desirable location between Piedmont and Roswell Roads," says Elliott Hollander, director of the national multihousing group with Marcus & Millichap. "No one would dispute there is an overabundance of condos in Atlanta, but those that have premiere locations are still selling, however at prices that are substantially deflated from what developers originally expected to receive. It is smart to have a for-lease program as a contingency plan in the event you're unable to get substantial pre sales," says the broker, who is not at all connected with Tremont.

The units at Coro Realty's project start in the mid $200,000's, while the rental units rates start at $1,200 per month. Amenities include a fitness facility, club room, and outdoor swimming pool and grill area. Hollander notes that development companies delivering in this financial atmosphere should not expect to sell or lease up a project in a short period of time. Patti Pearlberg, Coro Realty's VP and asset manager, tells GlobeSt.com that they have prepared for and projected a two and a half year process for Tremont. "It's a luxury project, so we expect it to be a slow process," she reveals.

Also keeping the current economic environment in mind, Coro Realty has made the retail and office space at the building available for lease, lease with an opportunity to buy or for purchase. Tenant Flagstar Bank has already leased half of the office space, and will open a drive-through window within the underground parking garage, says Pearlberg.