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Woodstock Farmer Market Starts May 19

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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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Woodstock Farmer Market Starts May 19

by Kathy & Ben on May 17, 2012

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 sample produce at woodstock farmers marketparking lot at Woodstock’s City Center located on Towne Lake Parkway just West of Main Street. 

 A list of vendors is not available  at the present time however from past years you will be able to find all kinds of wonderful items.  Stop by and support local gardeners and  farmers.  See what great items you can add to your family’s dinner for next week.

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Important Road Closing in Milton | Cogburn Road Starting May 19 for 3 Months

by Kathy & Ben on May 14, 2012

Bridge Replacement in Milton

North Fulton commuters take note: Cogburn Road will close on May 19 to thru traffic between Webb Road on the south and Bethany Bend on the north.  Milton GA has announced that a bridge on that road is in need of replacement, thus necessitating the road closing. You’ll note on the accompanying map that the bridge is just north of St Francis High School.

Curious Timing?Milton GA road closing on Cogburn Rd

Though the work is needed, the timing is curious given that if the city had waited one more week, both St Francis and Kings Ridge would have finished their school year. However, good news is that the Elementary and Middle Schools to the south on Cogburn Road celebrate the end of school May 18, which probably explains the May 19 date.

Alternate Routes

Fortunately, both Hwy 9 to the east and Hopewell Road to the west run roughly parallel to Cogburn Road so the closing shouldn’t dramatically affect most commuters.  I confess though that I will miss one of my favorite “back roads” that I use when I want to avoid the traffic on Hwy 9 as I get groceries and run other errands near my home.

Other Road Improvements

Milton has identified the bridge replacement as the top priority from back in 2009 and according to the city, the work is timed to be ready for the opening of the new Cambridge High School in the fall, which will surely increase traffic on the road. The bridge will be replaced with an arched culvert, saving the city both time and money.  Please note that intersection improvements at the intersection of Cogburn Road and Bethany Bend will also occur during the summer in anticipation of the school opening.

New Road Coming?

One last note: though nothing official has been announced yet, city officials have been working on a plan to open a new fire and police station (and perhaps City Hall offices?) on Hwy 9 between Bethany Bend and Cogburn Road and are talking of putting in a new road adjacent to those offices which would also serve as a second route for Cambridge High School students and faculty. Let’s hope the road in particular comes to fruition sooner rather than later as I suspect the new school opening will cause more traffic congestion than most realize.  Ahh progress…

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Woodstock Concert Series Starts May 12

May 11, 2012

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

May 9, 2012

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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Arbor Oaks – Marietta GA Active Adult/55 Plus

May 5, 2012

Looking to down size in East Cobb? Need a one level home with wonderful appointments?  Arbor Oaks is a small enclave neighborhood for active adults/55+. There are approximately 50 single level, brick residences in this hidden jewel community.  Located near the corner of Sandy Plain Road and East Piedmont Road it is convenient to shopping, dining, and recreation.  The neighborhood is [...]

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Autumn Ridge – Acworth GA Swim Neighborhood

May 1, 2012

There’s a great neighborhood in unincorporated Cherokee County near Woodstock GA.  While not Woodstock Georgia proper (the Acworth post office delivers mail), Autumn Ridge is a hidden gem off Woodstock Road near Highway 92 and is convenient to I-75 and other major highways. Ashton Woods, a well-known and highly respected Southeastern US builder, developed and [...]

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Westside Parkway in Alpharetta – It’s Open, Really!

April 27, 2012

You may know that Alpharetta opened the last leg of Westside Parkway earlier this week and I got my first up-close view (well drive) of that strip this week. Living in Milton a little north of Windward Parkway, I needed to go to the Alpharetta post office on Old Milton Pkwy and decided to try [...]

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Sold In 6 Days! – 2001 Snowmass Trail Marietta GA

April 19, 2012

2001 Snowmass Trail – Sold! Marietta, GA  30062 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths 2 Half Baths, Partially Finished Basement $419,000 This great East Cobb home recently was part of our Second Chance Home Sale Program and went under contract in 6 days! Previously the home had been marketed by another agent for over 9 months.  [...]

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Alpharetta Farmers Market Enjoys Successful Kickoff

April 16, 2012

One of the great signs of Spring each year is the opening of area Farmers Market venues offering up great produce by local farmers.  Locally, the Alpharetta Farmers Market had a great turnout for their opening Saturday. The Market stayed open later to take advantage of the annual Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, which provided large crowds enjoying [...]

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Bradshaw Park – Woodstock GA Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

April 15, 2012

Bradshaw Park is a Woodstock Georgia neighborhood located off East Cherokee Drive in the heart of Southeast Cherokee County.  This swim/tennis community has 136 traditional homes with a mixture master bedrooms on main as well as master bedrooms up floorplans.  Many of the homes in Bradshaw Park have basements that walk out to the backyard.  [...]

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Brookfield – Roswell GA Golf, Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

April 10, 2012

Brookfield is a Country Club community located North of Highway 9 and West of downtown Roswell.  Many of the homes are located on the golf course.  Homes are priced in the $325,000 to $550,000 range.  Styles are traditional and contemporary, one and two-story, basements and slab.  This is an community that we are proud to have sold homes in.  [...]

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Alpharetta Arts Streetfest 2012 Coming April 14 – 15

April 9, 2012

Alpharetta will be once again hosting a great weekend event on April 14 – 15 when the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest is held. The annual event is an outdoor cultural festival featuring over 100 juried artists plus live music, children’s activities and fine food and drink. This year will also include an “Upcycling Art Exploration” area [...]

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Bradshaw Farm – Woodstock GA Golf, Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

April 3, 2012

Bradshaw Farm neighborhood is an active  600 home community in Cherokee County Georgia. This Woodstock Georgia golf community is located off East Cherokee Drive and Hickory Flats Road. Developed by Chatham Homes and Cousins Development, two of Atlanta’s most noted real estate names, the neighborhood retains the farm atmosphere of the property. Homes in Bradshaw [...]

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Try Our 2nd Chance Home Sale Program To Sell Your Home In Metro Atlanta

March 26, 2012

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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Cornerstone Park – Woodstock GA Neighborhood

March 20, 2012

Recently had a chance to sell a wonderful home in Cornerstone Park, a small community off Ragsdale Road in Woodstock.  The community is conveniently located off  Highway 92 in the Southeast corner of Cherokee County with easy access to I-575 and GA. 400.  This Woodstock Georgia neighborhood is made up of resale homes and new construction with prices in the the [...]

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Westside Parkway in Alpharetta to be Completed Soon – Really!

March 19, 2012

The End Is Near – Truly While driving by Avalon (previously Prospect Park) on Old Milton Parkway the other day, I was very pleasantly surprised to see road construction equipment at the entrance of the last leg of the Westside Parkway extension.  I took the photo accompanying this post; my best guess is that these [...]

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Crossings of East Cobb – Marietta GA Ranch Patio Neighborhood

March 15, 2012

The Crossings of East Cobb is a wonderful ranch patio home community off Sandy Plains Road near Scufflegritt Road in the heart of East Cobb.  This active adult/55+ community has approximately 45 homes with 2 and 3 bedrooms.  All homes have Great Rooms, Dining Room, Eating Bar in Kitchen, Sunroom, and Laundry Rooms.  Homes have vaulted [...]

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Milton and Roswell Hold Bulky Trash Amnesty Day March 24

March 15, 2012

The City of Milton and the Milton Grows Green are having a Bulky Trash Amnesty Day on March 24 from 8am to noon. Residents of Milton and Roswell 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 [...]

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Spring is in the Air, Buyers are Purchasing Homes

March 12, 2012

Spring is the air….blooming trees, tulips popping up, runny noses from the pollen….and buyers are looking for homes.  The Atlanta spring real estate market is is full swing.  Sellers are busy getting ready for showings.  Buyers are out house hunting. If you are thinking about selling your home….act now!  Here are three timely tips: Be ready for [...]

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2012 Greenprints Alliance Streetfest | Woodstock 3/24

March 9, 2012

We LOVE Woodstock’s Streetfest! This year the daylong event is held in Downtown Woodstock on March 24 and once again will benefit Greenprints Alliance, a non-profit  founded to promote a network of parks and trails throughout Cherokee County. As in year’s past, events include an adventure race in the morning and an artist market, food, [...]

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Towne Lake Swim, Tennis, Golf Woodstock GA

March 6, 2012

Towne Lake is a master-planned community developed in the late 80s, West of downtown Woodstock and East of Lake Allatoona.  The community was developed as an upscale residential area with two golf courses, shopping areas,  and golf communities.  Today, you can find starter homes up to large executive homes.  The most notable neighborhood is Eagle Watch.  This golf course community was developed by [...]

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Bridgemill Golf, Swim and Tennis in Canton GA

March 1, 2012

Bridgemill in Canton GA is a master-planned neighborhood offering a wide variety of homes for sale in prices ranging from low 100′s to around 1 million. Bridgemill is an extremely active community (if you want to be active) boasting spectacular facilities for golf, swim, tennis, fitness and a huge variety of year-round social events. Membership [...]

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Dressing the Master Bedroom for Selling a House

February 21, 2012

Today’s homebuyers are all about luxury and space for the master bedroom when it comes to purchasing  home.  A place 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 [...]

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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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Eagle Glen – Woodstock GA Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

January 28, 2012

Eagle Glen is a terrific neighborhood near Eagle Drive and Putnam Ford Road in Woodstock Georgia and part of the Towne Lake area.  Conveniently located in I-575, Eagle Glen neighborhood is a swim/tennis community.  Styles are traditional 2 story, ranch, and raised ranch.  Depending on the lot, the home may have a terrace level basement [...]

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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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Try Our Second Chance Home Sale Program To Sell Your Home In Metro Atlanta

December 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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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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Fairmont – Milton GA Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

December 8, 2011

Fairmont is a great swim & tennis neighborhood in the City of Milton GA. The community is near the fast-growing Windward area, home of several nationally known companies, and is located on GA Hwy 9. There are 214 homes in the neighborhood, built by nationally recognized Pulte Homes in the mid-1990s. The streetscape features numerous [...]

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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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The Glens at Mountain Brook – Woodstock GA Active Adult Neighborhood

November 15, 2011

Located in Woodstock Georgia  on Sweat Mountain off Highway 92, The Glens at Mountain Brook is a small community of ranch condos/patio homes. These one level homes are perfect for the active adult / 55+. This gated neighborhood has two and three bedroom homes with 2 car garages.  All homes feature high ceilings; lots of wood floors; [...]

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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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Harmony on the Lakes – Canton GA Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

October 27, 2011

Harmony on the Lakes…what a great name for a place to live. Located in Canton off Highway 140, Harmony on the Lakes is a wonderful master plan community for any family. In fact its a neighborhood where you could find multiple generations of the same family living there. Built around 3 lakes with walking trails [...]

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

October 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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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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Haynes Park – Alpharetta GA John Wieland TownHome Neighborhood

October 24, 2011

Haynes Park is a Gated neighborhood of New Construction TownHomes in downtown Alpharetta GA. Constructed by award winning home builder John Wieland, the community consists of New Construction TownHomes within easy walking distance of historic Downtown Alpharetta. is gated and conveniently located 1.5 miles off of GA 400 on Haynes Bridge Road.  NorthPoint Mall and [...]

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Heritage at Roswell – Roswell GA John Wieland Townhome Neighborhood

October 20, 2011

Looking for an outstanding community for carefree living?  Check out The Heritage at Roswell, a John Wieland neighborhood of townhouses conveniently located off Highway 92 five miles from GA 400.  This community of townhomes features 2 to 4 bedroom units.  Some homes have basement and all have either a one or two car garage.  All the homes at The Heritage at [...]

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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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Highland Pointe – Marietta GA Swim/Tennis Neighborhood

October 15, 2011

Highland Pointe in Marietta GA is a premier neighborhood in East Cobb County with about 500 homes tucked into the side of Sweat Mountain, you’ll love the scenery in this neighborhood year-round. Neighborhood amenities include a beautiful pool and clubhouse, four lighted tennis courts, playground, grass/soccer field.  The Clubhouse boasts an exercise room with equipment, [...]

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Highlands Ridge – Smyrna GA Active Adult Neighborhood

October 14, 2011

Downsizing?  Want one story living?  Want to be near Buckhead?  Well Highlands Ridge, a ranch condo community,  is the perfect place to call home.  This dynamic neighborhood is off the East/West Connector about a 1/2 mile from South Cobb Drive.  All the homes are one level with several having finished space over the garage as [...]

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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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