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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©

Woodstock Farmer Market Starts May 19

sample produce at woodstock farmers market

Woodstock’s Farmer’s Market start Saturday, May 19 running every Saturday this summer  until October 27.  Market time is 8:30 to 11:30.  This years Farmers Market is once again sponsored by Cherokee Bank.  The market is held in the parking lot at Woodstock’s City Center located on Towne Lake Parkway just West of Main Street.   A list of vendors is [...]

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Woodstock Concert Series Starts May 12

The following is a re-post reminder for the Woodstock Concert Series kicking off tomorrow: The 15th Annual Woodstock Concert Series begins Saturday, May 12 and continues with free monthly concerts until September.  Opening the series this year is Mother’s Finest, a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.  It should be a great concert and certainly [...]

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New Woodstock Outlet Mall Ground Broken

Ground was broken for the new Woodstock Outlet Mall last week.  The 370,600-square-foot initial phase of the center is scheduled to open in August 2013 and will be called The Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta.  Located off Ridgeway Parkway and the new I-575 entrance, the outlet mall is a nice addition to Woodstock.  Stores signed on at The [...]

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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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Our Second Chance Home Sale Program Will Sell Your Home In Metro Atlanta

July 26, 2011

Have you tried but failed to sell your home so far? We have customized our Red Hot Marketing Plan and created a special program for sellers who have been unsuccessful when working with another agent. Our Second Chance Home Sale Program could be just the answer. Not all homes are eligible for our program; we [...]

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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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Laurel Brooke – Woodstock GA Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

June 20, 2011

Looking for a move up home in Woodstock Georgia or Cherokee County?  Laurel Brooke is beautiful green neighborhood off Arnold Mill Road near Hickory Flats Road .  The community is built on each side of Arnold Mill – North and South.  It is just inside Cherokee County giving great access to Roswell and Alpharetta.  This [...]

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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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Legacy Park – Kennesaw GA Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

June 15, 2011

Legacy Park in Kennesaw is often referred to as Atlanta’s first Townpark community- and once you visit, you’ll know why.  Located of I- 75 and Jiles Road, Legacy Park is  just northwest of downtown Atlanta.  This 117 acre community is built around gorgeous nature trails and streams, a spectacular lake and lush landscapes.  And the amenities are [...]

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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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Redistricting for Bethany Bend High School almost set

May 26, 2011

As the ongoing drama of redistricting for the Bethany Bend high school location in Milton GA goes forward, the Fulton County Board of Education recently met to review the recommended redistricting map. According to The Milton Herald, the map now has a north-south alignment, which is a significant change from east-west alignment versions reviewed during [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for May 25

May 25, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure real estate that has come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is in Woodstock GA – Woodstock foreclosure home for sale in Towne Lake. This home was built in 1992 and [...]

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Ranch Patio Home Orchards Windward in Alpharetta

May 23, 2011

2997 Oakside Circle Milton GA 30004 $246,000 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Sunroom, & Office 2 Car Garage Request a Showing Just listed a wonderful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath patio home at The Orchards of Windward, an active adult neighborhood in Milton/Alpharetta, a North Metro Atlanta community.  This one level home is perfect for downsizing.  There [...]

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2011 Woodstock Farmers Market Opens May 21

May 20, 2011

The 2011 Main Street Woodstock GA Farmers Market opens this Saturday, May 21st and will be open each Saturday this summer from 8:30 to 11:30. The last event for the season will be September 21st.  The market is once again sponsored by Cherokee Bank and will be  located at the corner of Main Street on [...]

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Meadow Brook – Woodstock GA Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

May 20, 2011

Meadow Brook is a beautiful  Woodstock Georgia neighborhood in southeast Cherokee County at the corner of East Cherokee Drive and Waters Road.   The community consists of 105 custom homes, each with a unique facade, so that no two homes are alike.   The homes were built between 2002 and 2005, with most homes having [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for May 18

May 18, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Alpharetta foreclosure home for sale in The Hermitage. This home was built in 1998 and sits on close to [...]

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Woodstock has great Active Adult Opportunities!

May 16, 2011

For more and more of us, the Golden Years no longer means just sitting in your rocking chair or in front of the TV.  Many of us, and if you’re not us, your parents are(!) want to continue our active lifestyles but with less of the “honey-do” tasks such as mowing the lawn or painting [...]

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Milton Preserve – Milton GA Ashton Woods Neighborhood

May 13, 2011

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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Explore the Many Golf Courses in Milton and Alpharetta

May 13, 2011

Never heard of Milton GA?  You’re probably not alone- the town has only been in existence for two plus years and does not even have a dedicated zip code.  Maybe you’re more familiar with Alpharetta- most of Milton is in previously unincorporated areas of Alpharetta.  The area is a true gem north of Atlanta with [...]

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Montclair at Ridgewalk – Woodstock GA Active Adult Neighborhood

May 11, 2011

Have you been to see Montclair at Ridgewalk in Woodstock, GA?  It is small community off Rope Mill Rd just North of Towne Lake Parkway on the East side of I-575.  This is a terrific active adult community with 2 and 3 bedroom ranch condos.  The homes are not attached and all have courtyard patios.  There is [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for May 11

May 11, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Marietta foreclosure home for sale in Summerford. This home was built in 1988 and sits on a cul-de-sac with [...]

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Mountain Brook – Woodstock GA Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

May 10, 2011

Mountain Brook is a terrific Woodstock Georgia neighborhood off Highway 92 at Wigley Road.  From the gated entrance you are welcomed to a serene and green community.  On the left you will the find the community pool, tennis courts, and playground.  On the right is a small lake – come watch the ducks or toss [...]

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Buying A Home? Research Schools First!

May 9, 2011

Prospective homebuyers don’t always think about schools when looking for a home- maybe they don’t have children or they’ve grown up and moved out.  However, we think schools are ALWAYS an important consideration when looking for a home.  Why?  Because the success or failure of schools will, over time, affect whether property values rise or [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for May 4

May 4, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a East Cobb foreclosure home for sale in Marietta. This home was built in 2005 and sits on 1.6 acres [...]

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Parc at Wiley Bridge Townhome for Sale – Woodstock GA

May 2, 2011

324 Stream Side Pass Woodstock, GA. 30188 $145,000 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Request a Showing Just listed a great 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse in Woodstock GA.  The home is conveniently located off Highway 92 near the Cherokee/Cobb line in the Parc at Wiley Bridge.  Features of the home include wood floors, high ceilings, and open [...]

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Woodstock GA City Hall Moving Back Downtown

April 29, 2011

Woodstock GA is bringing City Hall back downtown once again as the city is ready to host the City Council chambers at the newly named The Chambers at City Center. Juanita Hicks writes a colorful history of the various moves undertaken for City Hall throughout the years for the Cherokee Tribune. It’s not too surprising [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for April 27

April 27, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Duluth foreclosure home for sale in Quail Hollow.  This home was built in 2001 and sits on close to [...]

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Our 2nd Chance Home Sale Program Will Sell Your Home In North Metro Atlanta

April 26, 2011

Have you tried but failed to sell your home so far? We have customized our Red Hot Marketing Plan and created a special program for sellers who have been unsuccessful when working with another agent.  Our  Second Chance Home Sale Program could be just the answer.  Not all homes are eligible for our program; we look for quality [...]

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Woodstock GA City Wide Yard Sale Set for Saturday April 23

April 22, 2011

Looking for a hidden treasure in someone else’s home? Or do you have some items no longer needed from your Spring cleaning? Then get out tomorrow for the Woodstock Yard Sale. The sale officially begins at 9am at the William G Long Senior Center in Woodstock GA. Its not too late to rent a $15 [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for April 20

April 20, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Marietta GA foreclosure home for sale in Old Paper Mill. This home was built in 1984 and sits on [...]

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Milton Meets to Develop Three Year Strategic Plan

April 18, 2011

Milton GA is rolling out a draft of its three year Strategic Plan and invites residents of the city to attend a meeting at Milton’s City Hall (City Council Chambers Suite 107E) on Thursday, April 28, from 7 to 8:15pm. At this meeting, the public is encouraged to provide input on the plan.  The plan [...]

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North Valley – Milton GA Estate Homes Neighborhood

April 15, 2011

North Valley, located in the majestic countryside of Milton GA, is a terrific neighborhood of custom estate homes and just a short commute to the Windward exit off GA 400. Once you pass the scenic entrance, you know you’re in a special community, with a tree-lined street taking you to stunning homes.  On your left, [...]

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Woodstock GA to begin demolition for its first Dog Park

April 15, 2011

Woodstock GA is another step closer to its first dog park. Monday night, the Woodstock City Council formally approved the demolition of Walden Chase apartments in order to develop the park.  According to The Cherokee Tribune, the razing of the apartment complex will begin in two to three weeks. We’ve written about the park in [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for April 13

April 13, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Marietta foreclosure home for sale in Highland Pointe. This home was built in 1989 and has an unfinished basement. [...]

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Milton GA – Can’t Find Homes for Sale – Here’s Why

April 12, 2011

OK, you’ve read and heard about Milton GA before and thought, “sounds like a great place  – maybe I should live there”.  Then you tried to find homes for sale in Milton online with no luck. Here’s -  Milton was incorporated as a city in 2006 from previously unincorporated areas of North Fulton county on the [...]

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Milton GA Plans Meeting to Discuss New Library

April 11, 2011

A new library, Milton’s first, is planned for 2013 for Milton GA. According to Jason Wright, Communications Director for Milton, the Atlanta-Fulton County Library System will hold a meeting Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in Milton City Hall to discuss what residents would like to see in the planned city library. The meeting will be held [...]

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What is Your Home Office Really? Selling a House

April 8, 2011

Does your home for sale have a home office? Is it a room that originally had another purpose? Today many homeowners want and require a home office because they work from home or telecommute several days a week. If you have a home office let’s think about the original purpose and location of the room [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for April 6

April 6, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Roswell GA foreclosure home for sale. This home was built in 1981 and sits on a nice lot near [...]

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Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens of Cherokee & Cobb Co

April 3, 2011

Do you live in Cobb or Cherokee County?  Are you over 62?  If so, you can apply for an school tax exemption on your property taxes.  The exemption will save you approximately 65% of the tax bill for unincorporated Cobb County.  To apply, fill out the form provided by the Cobb County Tax Assessor Office by March [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for March 30

March 30, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Marietta foreclosure home for sale in Hillcrest Oaks built in 1999. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths [...]

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The Orchards At Sugarloaf Parc – Active Adult Neighborhood

March 29, 2011

Homes for Sale at The Orchards at Sugarloaf Parc  

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Alpharetta 2030 Plan – Draft of City Land Use Plan

March 28, 2011

Alpharetta city officials unveiled a draft of the city’s proposed land use plan revisions that the Alpharetta City Council hopes to adapt later this year.  According to the AJC, approximately 70 residents attended last Tuesday night’s open house to see a color-code map showing the proposed blueprint for Alpharetta’s future land use, economic, natural resources [...]

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The Orchards Of Brannon Oak Farm – Active Adult Neighborhood

March 27, 2011

Homes for Sale at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm    

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The Orchards Of East Cherokee – Active Adult Neighborhood

March 25, 2011

The Orchards of East Cherokee is a new home construction Active Adult community developed by The Orchards Group and as the name implies is in East Cherokee – Woodstock, convenient to I-575 and North Fulton. Unlike other communities developed by The Orchards Group, this neighborhood has two distinct housing types, with Ranch Condo homes at [...]

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The Orchards Of Habersham Grove – Active Adult Neighborhood

March 23, 2011

Homes for Sale at The Orchards of Habersham Grove    

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for March 23

March 23, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Woodstock foreclosure home for sale in Deer Run Trails.  This home was built in 1998 and has a finished [...]

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Milton & Alpharetta Awarded Grant to Study Hwy 9

March 21, 2011

According to a recent article in the AJC, the cities of Milton and Alpharetta have been awarded $100,000 to create a quality growth plan for Highway 9 connecting the two cities.  The area to be studied runs from Mayfield Road in Alpharetta north to Bethany Bend in Milton.  If you know the area, you are [...]

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The Orchards Of Roswell – Active Adult Neighborhood

March 21, 2011

The Orchards of Roswell is a wonderful active adult community with ranch patio homes just West of Downtown Roswell.  This gated community is conveniently located off Holcomb Bridge Road near Hardscrabble Road.  The community features one level homes with two and three bedrooms, sunroom, plus a two car garage.  The community is one of the original The Orchards [...]

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Another Happy HomeBuyer | Moving from Hawaii

March 20, 2011

Just sold a home to a family relocating from Hawaii.  They are very excited about their new home in Kennesaw and being back in the states.  The family choose a 4 bedroom traditional home in West Cobb in a wonderful swim community.  The home has a finished basement including a bedroom and bath for family and [...]

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Greenprints Alliance Streetfest March 26 in Woodstock

March 20, 2011

Click here for information on 2012 Streetfest   The 2011 Greenprints Alliance Streetfest is being held March 26 in Downtown Woodstock GA.   This year’s event presented by First Cherokee State Bank includes an adventure race, live music, artist market, and food and drink.  The event is the second Streetfest benefiting Greenprints Alliance. The Streetfest starts with the Challenge Four Adventure Race, a 22 mile [...]

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The Orchards Of Sweet Apple – Active Adult Neighborhood

March 18, 2011

Homes for Sale at The Orchards of Sweet Apple    

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Milton Announces Crabapple Planning Meetings Schedule

March 18, 2011

Whole Town Solutions and the city of Milton has announced a series of public meetings as the Crabapple master planning process moves forward.  There will be daily open houses and special interest group meetings (already held) in addition to the progress meeting dates already set. We’ve written about the Crabapple Master Plan update before. According [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for March 16

March 16, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Woodstock GA foreclosure home for sale in Deer Run Trails located in the Towne Lake area.  This home was [...]

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Orchards of Windward – Active Adult Neighborhood

March 15, 2011

Looking for a simpler life?  Perhaps an active adult community with Ranch Condos might be perfect place.  The Orchards of Windward is a wonderful community on GA Hwy 9 between Windward Pkwy and Bethany Bend in Milton – Alpharetta GA. These two and three bedroom single level homes are just the right size.  High ceilings, heavy [...]

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Bulky Trash Day Set for Milton, Saturday March 19

March 11, 2011

The City of Milton and the Milton Grows Green are having a Bulky Trash Amnesty Day on March 19 from 8am to 2pm. 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 great way to start your spring cleaning [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for March 9

March 9, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Marietta corporate sale in Ward Meade Farm.  This home was built in 1990 and sits on close to an [...]

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The Orchards At Crabapple – Active Adult Neighborhood

March 8, 2011

Homes for Sale at The Orchards at Crabapple    

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New Park & possible Dog Park coming to Woodstock GA

March 7, 2011

Woodstock GA is getting closer to having a new park and its likely to have a portion of the park set aside as a dog park. According to the Cherokee Tribune, the Woodstock City Council earlier this week approved the purchase of the Walden Chase apartment complex.  The complex is in flood plain and has [...]

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Your House Has Sold & the Appraiser Is Coming – Selling Your Home

March 6, 2011

The house is finally sold.  The appraiser will be coming so 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 the home, [...]

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The Orchards At Duluth – Active Adult Neighborhood

March 5, 2011

Homes for Sale at The Orchards at Duluth    

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Redistricting turnout low for new Bethany Bend High School – Meeting one

March 5, 2011

According to the Milton Herald, a lighter than expected crowd, estimated at around 400, attended the first of three redistricting meetings to be held for the new Milton high school located at Bethany Bend.  While school officials had expected over 1,000 in attendance and prepared for the large crowd, Yngrid Huff, director of planning for [...]

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The Orchards At Hopewell – Active Adult Neighborhood

March 3, 2011

Homes for Sale at The Orchards at Hopewell  

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for March 2

March 2, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Woodstock foreclosure home for sale in Summerchase. This home was built in 1994 and has 5 bedrooms, 3 full [...]

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The Orchards At Jones Bridge – Active Adult Neighborhood

March 1, 2011

Homes for Sale at The Orchards at Jones Bridge  

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Downtown Woodstock GA – Main Street Traffic Alert | Wednesday – Thursday

March 1, 2011

Avoid Main Street in Woodstock GA the next couple of days, this according to Kyle Bennett, spokesman for the Woodstock Downtown Development Authority. In his press release sent out this morning, Bennett warns to use detours to stay off Main Street Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 5pm each day.  Johnson Landscapes will first be [...]

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Cherokee County Leads Metro Atlanta Job Projections

February 25, 2011

The future looks bright for Cherokee County going forward, according to job and population projections released on Wednesday by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). According to the Cherokee Tribune, Cherokee County, which includes Woodstock GA, will lead Metro Atlanta in the coming decades in job growth, with a 166% increase (72,500 additional jobs) created by [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for February 23

February 23, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a foreclosure home for sale in Alpharetta at Parkside Manor. This home was built in 2006, boasts just over 3000 [...]

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Bethany Bend High School Principal Named in Milton

February 22, 2011

According to the Milton Herald, Dr Ed Spurka has been appointed to lead the currently unnamed High School under construction at Bethany Bend in Milton. Spurka is currently the very popular principal at Roswell High school and will remain in that position until the end of the school year.  Dr Spurka addressed the community (Editor’s [...]

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Construction Starts on I-575 Ridgewalk Interchange

February 21, 2011

Work has begun on the long-awaited Ridgewalk Interchange off I-575  in Woodstock GA.  Clearing for the relocation of Rope Mill Road and the southbound entrance ramp to I-575 recently started.  Construction in this stage will include the sound barrier construction, relocation of some streets, and construction company areas.   All work is to be completed by [...]

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Milton City Center | Crabapple Planning Meeting | March 14

February 18, 2011

According to Jason Wright, Communications Director for the City of Milton, the public is invited to the first planning meeting (charrette) for updating and retooling the existing Crabapple Crossroads Master Plan.  The meeting is open to the public and attendance is encouraged – here are details:  Monday, March 14 at 5 p.m. at Milton City [...]

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East Cherokee Ranch Home for Sale – 133 Glenmill Way

February 16, 2011

Leased- Glenmill Way Woodstock GA 30188                  $510,000 or for rent at $2500 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths Request a Showing Elegant, well-designed, and  comfortable are just a few of the words that describe this large ranch home.  Located off East Cherokee Drive, this home has it all. And with its stepless living area, the home [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for February 16

February 16, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Woodstock foreclosure home for sale in Whitfield at Ridgewalk. This home was built in 2004 and has 5 bedrooms [...]

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Providence Oaks – Milton GA Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

February 15, 2011

Providence Oaks in Milton GA is a swim and tennis neighborhood built in the late 1990s by nationally known builder DR Horton.   The neighborhood is conveniently located on Providence Road just north of Mayfield Road and is convenient to downtown Alpharetta, Windward and Northpoint Mall. The community features two-story Brick and Hardiplank exteriors with [...]

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Sold – 250 Eagle Pointe Drive Home for Sale Dallas GA

February 13, 2011

250 Eagle Pointe Drive Dallas, GA 30132 $164,000 – Now $150,000 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Plus In-Law Suite Request a Showing Two homes in one!  Just listed this terrific home with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths plus a one bedroom, 2 bath In-Law Suite.  From the wrap-around front porch you will find delightful features through [...]

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Cherokee, Fulton County High Schools Recognized

February 11, 2011

According to the Cherokee Tribune, all five eligible High Schools in Cherokee County (which includes Woodstock GA)were honored for their students’ success in Advanced Placement (AP) testing. Cherokee, Creekview, Etowah, Sequoyah and Woodstock High Schools were all named AP Stem Achievement Schools for their success last school year. Though we’ve not seen a similar announcement [...]

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Weekly Buyer Deals and Steals for February 9

February 9, 2011

Every week we review corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in North Metro Atlanta and look for our favorite Deal and Steal of the Week. Our favorite “pick” this week is a Marietta foreclosure home for sale built in 2000.  The home is 4 sides brick, has 3 bedrooms, 2 full [...]

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What is an Active Adult Community? Find Out Here!

February 8, 2011

We often work with clients that want to downsize due to kids growing up and not wanting to take care of a large home and yard.  Therefore, we usually suggest that they may want to look at an active adult community.  The response is often “I want my own place”.  So what is an active [...]

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New High School Site in Milton – Redistricting Info

February 7, 2011

The Fulton County School system has set the redistricting meeting schedule for the as yet unnamed Bethany Bend High School site in Milton.  The redistricting process to decide which students will attend the new high school is a 4 step process consisting of three community forums before the Board of Education votes on a final [...]

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