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Welcome to our site! Our goal is to become your best resource for real estate in Metro Atlanta and nearby cities of Woodstock, Milton and Alpharetta, among others. You'll find information about homes for sale; buying or selling a house; neighborhood locations and facts; plus general real estate information. Brought to you by Red Hot Atlanta Homes ~ Kathy Kirby Seger and Ben Staten, RE/MAX Around Atlanta REALTORS©

Great East Cobb Home for Sale – 2001 Snowmass Trail in Marietta

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2001 Snowmass Trail Marietta, GA  30062 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths 2 Half Baths, Partially Finished Basement $419,000 Welcome family and guests on the covered front porch of this spacious brick traditional home conveniently located off Johnson Ferry just South of Shallowford Road.  This large home situated on a corner lot provides sunlit rooms and warm [...]

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Westside Parkway in Alpharetta May Be Open by Spring

While you may think this news is just the next verse in the same tired, old tune, read on. Alpharetta is continuing to make progress in completing the last leg of Westside Parkway, a connector road built to relieve traffic congestion on GA Hwy 400 and GA Hwy 9, both running north and south thru [...]

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Second Chance Home Sale Program – We Can Help!

Is 2012 the year to get your home sold?  Did you have your home on the market for sale last year and it did not sell?  Frustrated yet still want to sell?  We have customized our Red Hot Marketing Plan and created a special program for sellers who have been unsuccessful when working with another agent. [...]

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2001 Snowmass Trailmarietta ga home for sale

Marietta, GA  30062

5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths

2 Half Baths, Partially Finished Basement

$419,000

Welcome family and guests on the covered front porch of this spacious brick traditional home conveniently located off Johnson Ferry just South of Shallowford Road.  This large home situated on a corner lot provides sunlit rooms and warm cozy spaces.  A two-story foyer with wood floors invites everyone in.  The Great Room features a gas fireplace and wall of windows.  A formal Dining Room off the Foyer with wainscoting, trey ceiling, and crown molding create the perfect place for dinner guest.  The Library or Home Office across the foyer is the ideal quite space to work in this home.  French door provides privacy for the library/home office and keep you involved in family activities.

The Keeping Kitchen is the heart of the home.  Updated cabinets and granite countertops anchor this large space.  All the cooks in family have space to work here.  A center island provides a wonderful prep area and the pantry plenty of storage space.  Appliances include a Jenn-aire gas cooktop, double ovens with one being a convertible convection oven, and wine refrigerator.   The eating bar allows sitting for up to six.  Travertine backsplash, under counter lighting, and pot rack create a warm feeling to the wonderful Kitchen.  The Keeping Area has a corner fireplace with brick hearth.  There is room for a large family table and sitting area.  The kids can do homework or play games with the Chef is in the kitchen.

Off the Kitchen is an oversized Laundry Room with wash tub and laundry chute.  The main level includes Plantation Shutters in all rooms except the Keeping Kitchen.

A large Master Suite is on the main level.  There is room for the largest of bedroom suite furniture here.  There are his and her Walk-in Closets.  The spa Master Bath has an unbelievable oversized travertine tile shower with jet spray tower, rain head, sitting bench, and bottle niche plus a large whirlpool spa tub.  His and her vanities have granite counters with her vanity having a stool insert. Off the Master Bath is a private deck perfect for morning coffee or winding down after a busy day.

Upstairs includes two Bedrooms with Jack N Jill Bath.  A third Bedroom includes a Bath.  A Bonus/4th Bedroom is also up.  All these rooms have large oversized closets.  A catwalk keeps the upstairs area light and bright and there are two sets of stairs.  All the bedrooms upstairs have access to a laundry chute to the main level Laundry Room.  There is new carpet throughout the second level and stairs.

The lower level features two large rooms perfect for a game room, media area, and/ or in-house gym.  The space has new Berber carpet and several large storage closets.  The lower level also includes an oversized workshop with work bench, contractor half bath, Boat Door, parking for two cars or assorted other wheels/items.  There is a parking pad also.

Off the Keeping Kitchen is a private patio ready for you to enjoy this summer.  There is a side entrance garage and level driveway with basketball hoop.  A sidewalk from the driveway leads to the rear of home and patio.  Wonderful plantings will make spring and summer colorful in the spacious yard.  The home is located at the rear of the community off a cul-de-sac.  Kids have room to play in the side yard and cul-de-sac.  The bus stops right at the corner and the schools are top-notch.  There are sidewalks within the community and the community swimming pool and tennis courts are just up the street.

Schools:  Tritt Elementary, Hightower Trail Middle, Pope High

 

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Dressing the Master Bedroom for Selling a House

by Kathy & Ben on February 21, 2012

Today’s homebuyers are all about luxury and space for the master bedroom when it comes to purchasing  home.  A Bedrooms Sale Homesplace where can they retreat after a busy day and recharge.   They enjoy looking a magazines with luxurious master suites and dream so you want to create that dream if you are selling your homes.   Start with the furniture is it a timeless set of furniture or is it hand me downs and un-matching.  If it is furniture set fantastic build a room around the style.  If you are like many people with several different styles and finishes in the bedroom you have two choices – a new set of furniture or taking what you have and making a cohesive setting.  If you do not like a piece of furniture in the room remove it. 

Next you want to choose a color palate… new bedroom linens are a great way to start.  Then pick a natural color for the walls that blend with the linens.  Carry the same colors into the window treatment and master bath.  Many stores carry coordinated matching linens with accessories that will make your bedroom have that same luxury feeling buyers are looking for.  Remember when your selling your home the items used to create a new look will go with youDressing Master Bedroom for Selling a House to your new homes.  If you have older un-matching furniture think about painting everything one color or covering  end tables with fabrics that compliment the bed linens.

If the room is large enough create a sitting area with two chairs or a small sofa.  Area rugs are a great way to tie things together.  Place the furniture so the bed shows off the size of the room.  Remember to remove all personal photos and valuables.  Make sure there is adequate lighting in the room.  If you a have an older white ceiling fan with a light kit, you may want to paint the fan and remove the light kit unless you have high ceilings.  A few decorative items – artwork, baskets, books, plant arrangements – are a wonderful touch in the Master Bedroom. 

Remember a luxurious and calming retreat is what every home buyer wants the master bedroom to be.

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Ready to Make an Offer to Purchase a Home?

February 16, 2012

What’s In Your Offer to Purchase? Okay, you found a home and are ready to make an offer.  What do you do next?  First thing is have Comparative Marketing Analysis of the property done.  Is the property priced correctly?  Have other homes in the area sold for the same and similar values?  Were those sales bank [...]

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Westside Parkway in Alpharetta May Be Open by Spring

February 13, 2012

While you may think this news is just the next verse in the same tired, old tune, read on. Alpharetta is continuing to make progress in completing the last leg of Westside Parkway, a connector road built to relieve traffic congestion on GA Hwy 400 and GA Hwy 9, both running north and south thru [...]

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Beautiful Custom Craftsman Home in Arbor Green | Alpharetta

February 10, 2012

402 Arbor Green Court Alpharetta, GA  30004 $484,777 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Request a Showing Check out this wonderfully thought out Brick Craftsman style custom home that is composed of Brick and Cedar siding on three sides. You’ll welcome your visitors with a covered front porch before they enter the dramatic [...]

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Shiny Brass is Out, Time to Make Some Hardware Changes

February 8, 2012

Eliminate Shiny Brass If you have a 20 year old home more than likely you have some shiny brass throughout your home.   It may be the front door handle, dining room fixture, or bathroom shower doors.  All of these items are something a buyer does not want to see when purchasing a home so you [...]

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Glen Abbey Home For Sale Alpharetta on Basement

February 6, 2012

3790 Grey Abbey Drive Alpharetta GA  30022 $539,000 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Basement Request a Showing   Come see this beautiful home in Glen Abbey, an active Swim/Tennis neighborhood of large inviting homes in Alpharetta. This inviting home has 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths on two stories plus a large basement ready to finish [...]

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New Construction Home – Value of Buyer’s Agent

February 3, 2012

Why You Need a Buyer’s Agent Are you considering a new construction home?    If so, you need a buyer’s agent to represent you.  Someone that will make clear all the information the builder and onsite sales agent are providing.  An exclusive buyer’s agent is your ally when purchasing a new construction home.  Whether it is [...]

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Second Chance Home Sale Program – We Can Help!

February 1, 2012

Is 2012 the year to get your home sold?  Did you have your home on the market for sale last year and it did not sell?  Frustrated yet still want to sell?  We have customized our Red Hot Marketing Plan and created a special program for sellers who have been unsuccessful when working with another agent. [...]

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Ashton Woods Opens Milton Preserve in Milton

January 30, 2012

Milton Preserve on Hwy 9 in North Fulton is the latest community built by Ashton Woods Homes. The neighborhood consists of 39 homesites and it’s students will attend the new Cambridge High School in Milton. While there are limited basement homesites, Ashton Woods has options for a 3rd floor walk-up. Square footage in the floorplans [...]

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Woodstock Taxes – Homestead & Other Exemptions

January 26, 2012

It’s that time again to think about taxes.  If you purchased a home last year you want to file for your Georgia homestead exemption now. Starting January 1 Georgia counties allow residents to file in person for exemptions.  Each county handles registering differently so below is a partial list for counties.  Additional each county has different [...]

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Third Step to Buying a Home in Metro Atlanta

January 19, 2012

Time to Make a Few Decisions Now you know how much mortgage you can qualify for and have a REALTOR, it’s time to make a few decisions about the home you want. However first go back to the mortgage – what you qualify for and what you are comfortable with are two different things. If [...]

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Milton Mayor Looks Forward to a Bright 2012

January 17, 2012

Milton GA Mayor Joe Lockwood cites a recent recognition for Milton and also takes a look forward to what residents can expect in 2012. As noted on Milton’s website, Business Journal, Inc. recently named Milton the top city in Georgia for quality of life, and ninth in the South, and Lockwood believes that quality of [...]

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RIP – Woodstock’s Coolest Resident – Tom the Turkey

January 16, 2012

It is our sad duty to let you know Tom(Bob) the Turkey was hit by a car some time Sunday.  I saw  him on Saturday evening on my way downtown.  For anyone that drives Main Street on a regular basis he will be sorely missed.   RIP  Tom the Turkey.  1/16/2011 More about Tom (Bob).   Yesterday I [...]

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Alpharetta Fire Stations Have Open House for Public

January 13, 2012

OK, true confession here, I’m a kid at heart!  So for those young or young at heart, Alpharetta is opening the doors to three fire stations. The open house event will be on January 14 and will run from 11am to 2pm at these locations: Station 1: 2970 Webb Bridge Road Station 2: 9600 Westside [...]

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Second Step in Buying a Home in Metro Atlanta

January 11, 2012

Find a REALTOR® to Work With Recently we wrote about the First Step in Buying a Home in Metro Atlanta, choosing a lender.  OK, now you have spoken with lenders and know what you can spend to purchase a house so where do you go from there.  The second step is finding a REALTOR to represent you in your [...]

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Great Active Adult Home in Brookhaven at Johns Creek

January 9, 2012

11209 Brookhaven Club Drive Johns Creek, GA  30097 $499,000 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths Request a Showing Tour This Home If you are looking for a low-maintenance active adult lifestyle in a home where EVERYTHING has been thought of, check out this like new, one year old home in Brookhaven at Johns Creek. You’ll never have [...]

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East Cherokee Retreat – Woodstock Home for Sale

January 5, 2012

104 White Oak Lane Canton, GA. 30155 $499,000 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Request A Showing Tour this Home Custom built home on 2. 5 acres off Lower Union Hill Road in the Hickory Flats area of East Cherokee County.  Conveniently located between I-575 and GA. 400 for easy access.  Now everyday is a get away [...]

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First Step to Buying a Home in Metro Atlanta

January 3, 2012

Financing a Home Are you ready to purchase a home?  Whether its your first home, move up or downsizing….the first step is financing.   Knowing how much you can spend on the new home will eliminate future problems.  Looking at homes in your price range is a much better use of your time rather that looking at homes you [...]

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Wonderful Home For Sale in East Cobb | Finished Basement

December 30, 2011

2500 Alston Drive Marietta GA  30062 $269,000 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Finished Terrace Tour This Home Request a Showing   You’ll love this fantastic home in Vermilion, with a great central East Cobb/Marietta location that is close to everything! The floorplan is open and the largest in the neighborhood and boasts a Guest Bedroom and [...]

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Happy New Year!

December 30, 2011

As we count down to 2012, we hope the New Year brings peace and prosperity to you and yours. Happy New Year!

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Blue Because Your Home Did Not Sell in 2011?

December 27, 2011

When a home does not sell, it could be for many reasons. Price, location, or maybe blue could the reason. One of the things I have learned in my many years as a REALTOR -  buyers do not want blue homes. If your home is painted blue or has blue trim, change it to a neutral. A [...]

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GA Nat’l Cemetery Has Wreaths For Christmas

December 23, 2011

Went with family earlier this week to visit the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton and witnessed the spectacular way that Georgia Veterans are honored by Wreaths Across America. So I decided to share a couple of the photos here…    

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Woodstock Gives You Santa on Christmas Eve

December 21, 2011

You’ve got one more chance to see Santa this year – he’ll be making a quick stop in Downtown Woodstock before delivering presents later that night. Momentum Church is bringing the Christmas Eve Experience to the Park at City Center from 5pm to 6:15pm.  There will even be snow sledding for children with 3 lanes [...]

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Easy Replacement Flooring Option – Selling Your Home

December 19, 2011

Recently listed a home for sale that’s about 15 years old.  As I was walking through the home with the owner, I complimented on the new bathroom tile floor.  She laughed and replied “it’s Pergo”.  My first thought was this is tile how can it be Pergo and started asking questions.  Again she told me it was [...]

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Woodstock Awarded For Pedestrian Friendly Project

December 16, 2011

The recent Downtown Woodstock streetscape project has gotten the attention of PEDS, a non-profit focused on making the Metro Atlanta area more pedestrian friendly.  According to The Cherokee Tribune, PEDS has given Woodstock its Golden Shoes award for the improvements to the Downtown Woodstock area. Duluth also received the reward in 2011. The recently completed [...]

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North Fulton – Take Survey to Shape Future of GA Hwy 9

December 12, 2011

We’ve written in the past about the GA Hwy 9 Livable Centers Initiative being jointly studied by the cities of Milton and Alpharetta.  The cities have received a $100,000 grant to study how to improve and plan for future growth along Hwy 9 from Mayfield Rd north to Bethany Bend, including Windward Pkwy and Deerfield [...]

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Are You Ready for a Showing – Selling Your Home

December 8, 2011

When selling your home keeping the house in order for showings is a challenge.  Here are a few tips we learned and used earlier this year when I had my own house of the market for sale. First, before going to bed pick up any clothes that are lying around.  That includes fresh laundry or [...]

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Alpharetta Will Soon Open Last Leg of Westside Parkway

December 2, 2011

Alpharetta has apparently finally found a solution that will allow them to quickly open the last leg of Westside Parkway, an arterial road that parallels GA400 just west of GA400 and that should help with traffic congestion on both Hwy 400 and Hwy 9.  According to www.NorthFulton.com, the city has made progress with the two [...]

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Milton Hosts Christmas in Crabapple on December 17

December 1, 2011

Milton has announced the Fourth Annual Christmas in Crabapple event to occur Saturday, December 17 from 2pm to 5pm in the historic downtown Crabapple area of Milton. Santa will of course be there for photos during the celebration and the will be performances by local children’s choirs and a bonfire with s’mores and hot chocolate [...]

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Christmas in Metro Atlanta with Santa | Tree Lightings

November 25, 2011

Once again, Santa and his helpers will be out and about in North Metro Atlanta. Here we’ll highlight a few events you might want to attend with your family: First, Santa will visit Glover Park in Marietta Square on December 1. Festivities begin at 5pm with singing by children’s choirs; Santa will arrive shortly thereafter, [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving to All!

November 24, 2011

Please join us in giving thanks on Thanksgiving and throughout the year. Be thankful for your family and friends and the blessings you receive.

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Ho! Ho! Ho! Selling Your Home During the Holidays

November 21, 2011

The holiday season is quickly approaching and we are once again advising sellers the dos and don’ts for the holiday season.  Thanksgiving is a national holiday and a perfect time to showcase your pumpkins and turkeys.  Feel free to add them to your home decor and decorate your table.   Add a festive  wreath to the [...]

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Milton Resident Input Needed for Milton’s Parks

November 18, 2011

New Milton GA Parks and Recreation Director John Rebar will oversee two public meetings to discuss the future of Milton’s Parks and Recreation programs. According to Rebar, Milton residents told planners in a 2010 survey that the public needs more public events, trails and open space for passive recreation and field space for organized recreation [...]

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Woodstock Begins Ridgewalk Master Development Plan

November 16, 2011

Woodstock has begun developing a Master Plan for the Ridgewalk area just north of Downtown Woodstock. The city, led by Richard McLeod, Woodstock Community Development Director, had four days of workshops November 7 – 10, calling the planning sessions Envision Ridgewalk Village. According to McLeod, the idea for the Ridgewalk Master Plan comes on the [...]

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Thank you, Veterans, For Your Service To Our Country

November 11, 2011

Thank you to all the service men and women — those on active duty and veterans — that have served to make our country free.

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Holiday Homebuying? Good Idea Or Not

November 9, 2011

An often heard comment from friends and clients, including a couple I’m working with now, is “The Holidays are a bad time to buy a home!  There will be more homes on the market in the Spring!” OK, let’s look at this notion. There is some truth in the statement. If history is any guide, [...]

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New High School in Milton GA Gets Mascot and Colors

November 7, 2011

More details are coming into focus for the new high school in Milton, which has been referred to for months as the Bethany Bend high school site. After two meetings with future students and two nights of voting, the students have decided on the Bears as their mascot and a combination of navy, Carolina blue [...]

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It’s a Great Time to Buy a Home….Holiday Sales

November 5, 2011

The holidays are coming and it’s a great time to buy a house!  You’ ve noticed all the ads on TV about sales, special buys, and incentives.  Well, those sales are not just for items in stores they also include homes for sale.  Builders want to clear their standing inventory – homes that are built [...]

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Woodstock Art and Wine Festival 2011 Nov 5 – 6

November 4, 2011

Downtown Woodstock GA will host the 3rd annual Woodstock Art and Wine Festival on November 5th and 6th.  This fun 2 day event started in 2009 and will once again feature great art and entertainment.  Add in special kid’s events to the special wine tasting area and you have a great weekend for the whole [...]

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Alpharetta, Milton and Woodstock Election Info

November 2, 2011

With local elections looming next Tuesday, we thought it would be good to look at the election ballots for Alpharetta, Milton and Woodstock to give you a preview of what to expect when you go in to the voting booth next week. The Alpharetta ballot contains a vote for Mayor and City Councils posts 1, [...]

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Milton Holds Bulky Trash Amnesty Day Nov 5th

October 31, 2011

The City of Milton and Milton Grows Green are having a Bulky Trash Amnesty Day on November 5 from 8am to noon. Residents can bring items to the City of Roswell Public Works Division at 1810 Hembree Road, Roswell for drop off  (see map below). This is a great way to get organized before the [...]

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RE/MAX Again #1 in Real Estate Search Rankings

October 28, 2011

According to Experian Hitwise, RE/MAX Real Estate (remax.com) was once again the top real estate brokerage in rankings of the Internet’s most popular real estate websites. In September 2011, the most recent report available, remax.com moved up a spot to rank #15 for all sites searched for real estate and is again the #1 real [...]

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Milton Hosts Hwy 9 Planning Meeting Thursday

October 26, 2011

With funding from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Milton planners have scheduled a kickoff meeting for a planning study to improve the GA Hwy 9 corridor in Milton. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6pm on Thursday, October 27 at Milton’s City Hall. The planned agenda for the meeting will include a presentation and [...]

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New Rope Mill Road Intersection in Woodstock Opens

October 25, 2011

According to the Woodstock GA government website, the new and shifted Rope Mill Road has now opened at the intersection of Ridgewalk Pkwy and Woodstock Pkwy. The road ends at Olde Rope Mill Park, which now has a new pedestrian bridge. Olde Rope Mill Park is part of the Greenprints trail system and boasts a [...]

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Kids Say the Darndest Things…. RE/MAX Branding

October 20, 2011

Maybe you remember the Art Linkletter TV show “Kids Say the Darndest Things”.  Mr. Linkletter had a panel of young kids and would ask each of them questions about family, school, and life.  As you can imagine all kinds of wonderful thing came out of their mouths. Well, my own granddaughter did that the other day.  [...]

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Why Do I Need a Buyer’s Agent? HomeBuying Truths

October 19, 2011

When purchasing a home the listing agent, you know the name on the sign or internet ad, is working for the seller.  Their job is to make sure the seller gets everything they want – full price, be allowed to stay in the house 30 days after closing without any rent, and not make any repairs [...]

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News on Milton HS and Prospect Park Naming Process

October 17, 2011

What’s in a name? We’ve been writing about the naming process for the new high school in Milton and the renaming of the now former Prospect Park in Alpharetta. As we’ve written in the past, the new high school at the corner of Bethany Bend and Cogburn Road in Milton GA will be named soon [...]

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Fun Halloween Events in North Metro Atlanta

October 14, 2011

Halloween comes to North Metro Atlanta with some fun events in Woodstock, Alpharetta and surrounding areas. In Woodstock, the Elm Street Arts players will entertain you with Ghost Tales and Trails, which features a walking tour of downtown Woodstock and concludes with the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The tours run every 15 [...]

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Milton GA Celebrates 5th Birthday with Milton Roundup 2011

October 12, 2011

Milton will celebrate its 5th birthday on Saturday from noon to 6pm with the Milton Roundup 2011, held at the Birmingham United Methodist Church. Admission and parking are free, though parking will be off-site at Birmingham Park with free shuttles running throughout the day. There will be music and other entertainment throughout the day on [...]

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Silo Park in Crabapple – Alpharetta GA

October 10, 2011

Blogged recently on the distinctive Silos in Crabapple and wondered aloud the history of the park.  Well, I decided to take a closer look to investigate.  Silo Park is the name of the park as dedicated by the city of Alpharetta- there are three large “Silos” and a “Mini-Silo” which contacts historical photos of the [...]

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Downsizing Your Home for Changes in Lifestyle

October 3, 2011

We all come to that place in life where the home we live in no longer fits our requirements in a home.  Maybe the kids are gone and you do not need the room, the stairs are becoming too much for so many reasons, the neighborhood no longer fits your lifestyle.  No matter the reason, [...]

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Recommendations for Selling Your Home in the Fall

October 1, 2011

Fall  will be arriving here in Atlanta soon.  If you have your home for sale, here are a few recommendations for presenting your home to homebuyers. 1.  Do not over do the Halloween factor.  Keep it to a minimum, a few pumpkins is all you need when selling your home.  Thanksgiving items are more acceptable and [...]

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Help Name New Bethany Bend High School in Milton

September 30, 2011

The naming process is underway for the new high school in Milton located at the corner of Bethany Bend and Cogburn Road.  Julie Zahner-Bailey, a current Milton City Council member and a candidate for re-election, is on the naming committee for the school. While Ms. Zahner-Bailey is a non voting member of this committee, in [...]

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Staging Your Home To Sell On A Tight Budget

September 28, 2011

Many times when putting a home on the market for sale, the seller needs to update or replace a few key items so the home has that special feel buyers are looking for.  Therefore staging the home is important.  In the attempt to maximize the staging effect, we usually ask the seller to provide a small staging budget ($100 [...]

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Woodstock GA | Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta on Track

September 26, 2011

The Atlanta Regional Commission has ruled that the $80 million Woodstock Outlet Center is in the best interests of the region, keeping the development on track for approval and construction. Before the recession hit, the development at Ridgewalk Pkwy near the Rope Mill Road exit at I-575 was intended as a lifestyle center more in [...]

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Selling Your Home – Get Ready For Appraiser

September 23, 2011

Your home is finally under contract and the appraiser is coming…what do you do?   Just like when your home was for sale, make it as easy as possible for the appraiser to get into your home.  Work around their schedule and let them come at their convenience.  They will need around an hour to measure [...]

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RE/MAX Ranks #1 in July Hitwise Web Rankings

September 20, 2011

According to Experian Hitwise, RE/MAX Real Estate (remax.com) was once again the top brokerage in rankings of the Internet’s most popular real estate websites. In July 2011, the most recent report available, remax.com moved up a spot to rank #14 for all sites searched for real estate and is again the #1 brokerage in the [...]

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Milton Open House for Crabapple Improvements

September 19, 2011

Milton and The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has scheduled a public information open house to review planned transportation improvements for Crabapple. The meeting will be at Alpharetta’s Crabapple Government Center from 6pm to 8pm. According to Milton officials, this will not be a formal presentation but instead a chance to view the plans, ask [...]

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Woodstock Extends Streetscape Improvements

September 17, 2011

The Woodstock City Council has moved closer to extending the recently completed Downtown Woodstock streetscape project further north of Downtown to Rope Mill Road. The Council has agreed to hire Jack Burnside to complete environmental studies necessary to begin the work. According to the Cherokee Tribune, the city also approved a memo of understanding with [...]

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What is This Thing Called Staging a Home for Sale?

September 14, 2011

What is this thing called “staging a home for sale“? It’s been around awhile and traditionally has been used mostly for high-end homes. Today however, everyone watches HGTV and can see what rearranging a few pieces of furniture can do for a home. Real estate agents have a home staged primarily for two reasons. First, [...]

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Fall Festivals Coming to Milton and Alpharetta October 1

September 12, 2011

Cooler weather has prevailed this past week and will be more commonplace as we get closer to fall in Metro Atlanta.  And along with it are the fun fall festivals that accompany the crisp, fresh air. Two such events are coming to Milton and Alpharetta on Saturday, October 1st. First up in Milton GA is [...]

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Woodstock Concert Series catches Beatles Mania

September 9, 2011

The 14th Annual Woodstock Summer Concert Series winds down Saturday with The Return, a Beatles Tribute band. The Georgia band will be playing September 10th at 7:30pm in City Park in Downtown Woodstock. The Return has played for the Atlanta Braves and was recently named the band of the year by the Braves event staff. [...]

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Townhome For Sale in the Heart of East Cobb – Marietta GA

September 1, 2011

714 Olde Towne Lane Marietta, GA. 30068 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Request a Showing     Terrific townhouse on the Heart of East Cobb.  Home has nice room size and lots of windows.  The covered porch entry welcomes family and friends.  Spacious foyer leads to oversized Living Room with gas log fireplace. The Dining Room [...]

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Three Keys To Getting Your Dream Home Now

August 29, 2011

Looking for a new home is both exciting and nerve wrecking.  Will you ever find the right place?  Can you afford the payments?  How much will the seller negotiate?  Three things you can do to improve your chances of getting your offer accepted are simple and easy.  They just require you to plan ahead and be [...]

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Woodstock continues towards Amphitheater

August 26, 2011

Woodstock continues its progress towards City Park expansion to include the new Woodstock Amphitheater. According to the Cherokee Tribune, the Woodstock City Council got a first glimpse at the projected $2.2 million project. It is anticipated that the Council will approve and go forward with the Clark Patterson Lee design. According a Clark Patterson Lee [...]

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Alpharetta and Roswell #1 in Parks and Recreation

August 24, 2011

Alpharetta and Roswell were recently recognized as the top parks and recreation departments for cities of their size by the Georgia Parks and Recreation Agency. This is Alpharetta’s seventh such award in the 30-80K population while Roswell won in the above 80K population category. According to Lisa Cherry, Deputy Director of Alpharetta Parks and Recreation, [...]

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Recycle Electronics – Help the Planet and a Cause

August 18, 2011

The other day, I had some electronics to dispose of…a tv, an old computer, some stereo equipment so I went looking for a place that recycles electronics.  I found the Tommy Nobis Center.  If you have lived in Atlanta for a while you might recognize the name.  Nobis played football for the Atlanta Falcons, in fact he was the first [...]

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Where are the Best Deals in a Home Buyer’s Market?

August 17, 2011

It’s a Buyer’s Market Everyone knows it’s a buyer’s market.  So in this buyer’s market you need to understand there are several types of sellers.  When you know the type of sellers and what they can and cannot do it will help you find the best deal for you. Homeowner Selling His Home The first [...]

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Prospect Park Developer to Seeks Local Input

August 15, 2011

North American Properties (NAP), the new owners of Prospect Park in Alpharetta, seems to be living up to its promise to keep local residents informed and involved in their newest development. According to Bob Pepalis in the Patch (BTW, check out the incredible aerial photos courtesy of Michael-Chase Eaton/Aerial Photography Inc), the developer is taking [...]

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Milton Hires New Parks and Recreation Director John Rebar

August 12, 2011

Milton has hired a new Parks and Recreation Director, naming John Rebar to the post. Rebar previously headed the Parks and Recreation Department in Doral FL. According to the Milton Herald, Rebar had previously lived in Metro Atlanta and jumped at the chance to move back to Georgia and the chance to raise his two [...]

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Sold Another Outstanding Home at The Woodlands Enclave Home in Woodstock

August 10, 2011

117 Susobell Place Woodstock, GA 30188 $225,000 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Request a Showing   Just listed this terrific home for sale at the Woodlands in Woodstock GA.  The home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with a large level backyard.  The Woodlands is a wonderful community just East of downtown Woodstock off  Highway 92.  The home [...]

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Meet New Bethany Bend HS Principal | Dr Ed Spurka

August 8, 2011

The Milton City Council is hosting Dr Ed Spurka tonight in a meet and greet as part of their City Council meeting. Dr Spurka is the principal for the new Bethany Bend high school opening in 2012 after previously serving as the very popular principal at Roswell High School. We’ve written about Dr Spurka in [...]

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RE/MAX Rated #1 JD Powers Survey of Buyers & Sellers

August 5, 2011

RE/MAX is #1 nationally in customer satisfaction for both Home Buyers and Home Sellers for real estate, according to survey results just released by J.D. Power and Associates (JDP). The widely recognized and respected JDP measures consumer satisfaction in numerous industries, this being the 4th year for real estate. Home Buyers were ranked in four [...]

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Milton GA Concerts in the Park continues with Mandy Grawley

August 3, 2011

Milton GA continues the Concerts in the Park series by winding down the summer with local Milton talent Mandy Grawley. Mandy describes her debut album, Life So Sweet, as a little bit of country, a little bit of pop and a whole lot of heart. Her music has been played locally on 94.9 The Bull. [...]

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Wet Willie plays Woodstock GA Concert Series

August 1, 2011

The Woodstock Concert Series continues with country rock this Saturday evening as Wet Willie performs at City Park in Downtown Woodstock GA. According to Pure Southern Rock, Wet Willie has a strong catalog of songs from the 70′s, when they were hugely popular. All concert events begin at 7:30pm, with parking available on the west [...]

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More Sparkling Bath When Selling Your Home Part 2

July 29, 2011

  Do you like the feel when you walk into a hotel bath?  The lush linens, striking countertops, and clean feeling…again that is what a home buyer wants when they walk into your home.  In Sparkling Bath – Part 4,  we talked about cleaning your bath, now let’s address the bath so home buyers are dazzled.  First start [...]

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AARP Names North Metro Atlanta City #1 for Retirement

July 27, 2011

AARP recently examined financial data for more than 350 cities to find their annual top 10 in retirement destinations. And the North Metro Atlanta suburb of Gainesville GA was named as the top retirement hot spot offering affordability and a fabulous lifestyle for active adults. The study is available online and will be in the [...]

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Alpharetta City Center and Prospect Park Updates

July 25, 2011

There was more news in Alpharetta GA last week that will greatly shape the look of the city both short-term and long-term. First up, Alpharetta officials held the last of four scheduled public meetings to discuss the conceptual plan for Alpharetta City Center. According to the Alpharetta Patch, the final meeting included a review of [...]

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Financing a Home with a FHA Loan – The Basics

July 22, 2011

FHA loans are once more in vogue and the preferred choice for financing a home for most first time home buyers and many move-up buyers also.  There was a period of time where it looked like FHA loans had gone the way of the dinosaur.  Instead, zero down payment programs became the extinct species and FHA loans [...]

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SOLD! Wonderful Milton Home in North Valley

July 20, 2011

SOLD – 14885 East Valley Road Milton GA 30004 $785,000 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full Baths, 3 Half Baths Request a Showing Enjoy living at its best in this well-appointed estate home on a 4.3 acres in Milton.  Custom designed by noted architect William T. Baker, the exterior facade is modeled after an 1808 Georgia farmhouse, [...]

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Sparkling Baths When Selling Your Home Part 1

July 20, 2011

Selling your home….well you can not ignore the bathrooms because bathrooms sell homes so make the most of yours.  You know those television and magazine ads you see for bathrooms with sparkles and glimmers shining on the TV screen or paper…well that is the way a home buyer wants to see your bathrooms.   Plan a day to [...]

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Alpharetta GA has new hopes for Prospect Park

July 18, 2011

Alpharetta GA has a new suitor for Prospect Park, which unfortunately has most recently been an unsightly gateway to the city off GA Hwy 400 in recent years. The massive development on Old Milton Pkwy was started by Stan Thomas, a successful national developer before the project was forced into Chapter 11 at the onset [...]

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Woodstock Opens The Chambers at City Center

July 15, 2011

The Woodstock GA City Council recently opened The Chambers at City Center to the public before its Council meeting. According to The Cherokee Tribune, the event featured historical photos of churches and businesses from Woodstock’s past and also honored Evelyn Chambers, the former city and mayor, for which The Chambers is named. The space for [...]

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Alpharetta Resident Input on City Center Mostly Positive

July 13, 2011

City of Alpharetta officials have now held the second of four scheduled meetings being held for public input on the conceptual plans for the redevelopment of Alpharetta’s City Center, which could become a jewel of North Metro Atlanta. By all accounts, public response has been mostly positive, though mixed with some concern about the aesthetic [...]

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Spicing Up the Kitchen When Selling Your Home

July 11, 2011

Putting your home on the market is always a time to think about how to show off all the assets.  Homebuyers always focus on the kitchen, so staging your kitchen is very important.  First, think of sparkle and shine.  Clean and polish everything…cabinets, countertops, handles, floors.  After cleaning  and polishing, with a critical eye, decide what [...]

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Woodstock GA Concert Series – July 9 – Midnight Star

July 8, 2011

Downtown Woodstock GA is once again the scene of its 16th annual Summer Concert Series. Saturday, July 9, Midnight Star will be the featured performers. Midnight Star formed in 1976 as a party band in the Earth, Wind and Fire genre, and has since produced party hits in the 80′s and 90′s, with numerous top [...]

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Myths about Active Adult Neighborhoods

July 6, 2011

So what is an “active adult neighborhood“?  Most folks think of that picture we have all seen…a couple with graying hair in the swimming pool or maybe on bikes, a group of couples playing miniature golf or having a barbecue.  In Metro Atlanta active adult neighborhoods mean that and more so we wanted to address some of those [...]

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Public Meetings Set for Alpharetta City Center Redevelopment

July 1, 2011

Alpharetta city officials recently unveiled an initial conceptual plan to redevelop 22 acres in the heart of Downtown Alpharetta. The plans are a revival of a previous effort to reshape the face of this North Metro Atlanta city, including city hall. Last go round, the city attempted a partnership with private developers but difficulty in [...]

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North Metro Atlanta Independence Weekend Events

June 29, 2011

As always, the Independence Day weekend is chock full of events for family and friends in North Metro Atlanta. In this blog, we’ll focus on Woodstock GA, Alpharetta and Milton area events. On Friday evening, First Friday in Downtown Woodstock GA will feature “Tour de Main”, a local bike race and parade.  According to the [...]

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Bethany Bend High School Redistricting Map Approved

June 24, 2011

According to the Milton Herald, the Fulton County Board of Education met this week and approved, with no changes, the final map for the Bethany Bend High School site in Milton GA that was presented by its Planning Department. This comes after much consternation by primarily Roswell residents, including Mayor Jere Wood, who wanted to [...]

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SOLD! – Woodlands Home for Sale Woodstock GA

June 22, 2011

229 Revillion Way Woodstock, GA 30188 $246,000 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Request a Showing You are going to love the space in this wonderful traditional home for sale in The Woodlands, just off Hwy. 92  and Woodland Parkway in Woodstock GA.   From the cover front porch, you enter a home that has been well [...]

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From the Front Door When Selling Your Home

June 17, 2011

Did you know that most prospective buyers decide within 30 seconds of entering a home if the home will work for them?  By using your senses, make sure those first impressions are positive.   The first sense is smell- does your home smell fresh and clean or like last night’s dinner?  If you have pets, are the litter boxes [...]

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The Orchards Group | Atlanta Active Adult Builders

June 15, 2011

One of the leading North Atlanta active adult builders is the The Orchards Group. Building since 1998, The Orchards Group has built 16 communities in North Metro Atlanta. These neighborhoods are a favorite with active adults looking to downsize and are popular with retirees and professionals alike. Orchard communities can be found in North Fulton, [...]

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Bethwell Community Center in Milton GA opens

June 10, 2011

Milton GA now has a new (well, refurbished really) facility for summer camps but also available for community outings such as parties, family reunions, company outings, etc. The Bethwell Community Center has been recently renovated and is now available to both residents and non-residents for a nominal charge. The building has a large, open area [...]

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Woodstock Concert Series features LoCash Cowboys

June 8, 2011

The Woodstock Concert Series in June features LoCash Cowboys – this Saturday June 11 at 7:30pm. The series this year is on the lower level of the park in Downtown Woodstock GA while the park is still being renovated but will be on a professional stage. As in the past, you can bring lawn chairs [...]

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First Impressions When Selling Your Home

June 6, 2011

We all know first impressions are the most important….especially when selling your home.  You want buyers excited to be at your home and wanting to see more.  Since the front of your home is the first thing they see, what can you do to make that impression exceptional? Start with the shrubs…are they pruned and attractive?  Is [...]

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RE/MAX again dominates Web search in real estate

June 3, 2011

According to Experian Hitwise, RE/MAX Real Estate (remax.com) was once again the top brokerage in rankings of the Internet’s most popular real estate websites. In April 2011, the most recent report available, remax.com ranked #15 for all sites searched for real estate and is again the #1 brokerage in the report. For search terms,  RE/MAX [...]

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Woodstock Wing & Rock Fest Saturday June 4

June 2, 2011

Woodstock City Park in Downtown Woodstock GA is once again the site for a Wing and Rock Fest this Saturday June 4th. The festival is from 12:30pm until 9pm will FREE outdoor music throughout the day along with great Metro Atlanta Wings from the area’s best restaurants! There’s also a KidZone with slides and jumpies [...]

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Observe True Meaning of Memorial Day

May 28, 2011

We’ve got great weather forecast for Memorial Day weekend and I’m sure many of you plan to celebrate outdoors with picnics or trips to the lake or neighborhood pool. But we hope you’ll also take some time to honor our veterans who have given their lives serving our country. Wikipedia has great background information on [...]

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