Milton’s Crooked Creek Community & Golf Course Georgia Ammenities
July 15th, 2008 categories: Milton, Neighborhood Profiles
Crooked Creek features 640 private home-sites set among some of Milton Georgia area’s most beautiful wooded and natural terrain. The property consisting of 525 acres and close proximity to Georgia 400.
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At the time of this post home prices range from the low $400’s to $1 Million, and include a variety of designs from large executive homes to smaller cluster homes.
Crooked Creek Golf Club offers an 18-hole Michael Riley designed golf course on Bermuda grass, which opened in 1996,visit the Crooked Creek Golf Club in North Fulton County, Website and resort-style amenities.
Crooked Creek Golf Club Amenities:
18-hole golf course
Clubhouse (Tudor Style Clubhouse over 28,000 square feet)
Restaurant
Champion’s room
Fully stocked pro shop
9 lighted tennis courts
AAU sanctioned competition pool
A Kiddie pool
Waterslide with a Splash Pool
Basketball Courts
Playground
Social Activities
Crooked Creek Golf Club Public Schools
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
Hopewell Middle School
Milton High School
At a recent Home Owners Association meeting, residents overwhelmingly approved a $4 million amenities improvement package.
Construction will begin in September on the new amenities area, which is planned to include 11 tennis courts, two connected pools, a new playground and a new community center. It is expected to be fully completed in May 2009.
Each homeowner will pay approximately $674.00 a year in increased dues for the project, which nearly doubles the HOA fees to $1,424.00 a year. New HOA payments will start in January of 2009.
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Sandy Springs Georgia, A Woodland Forest Paradise Of Homes
July 12th, 2008 categories: Neighborhood Profiles, Sandy Springs
As a Real Estate Agent with Prudential Georgia Realty, I sell the area of Sandy Springs and was recently re-introduced to the wonderful and tranquil community of Woodland Forest.
The Neighborhood of Woodland Forest is quite unique. Trees galore and a small, tight knit, swim and tennis community.
At time of this post, Homes currently are selling in the mid 400’s for a 4 bedroom / 3 bath home. Homes in Woodland Forest take on the average about 40 days to sell. This is an excellent number for days on market, especially in this North Atlanta Real Estate environment.
My experience with the members of the Home Owners Association has been very positive as well. The community has a web site and they have been very responsive to advertise on their web site. What great people!
It appears that this community, of just 58 homes, really has a good old fashioned neighborhood feeling. I invite you to take a look at a neighborhood that has it all. Great schools, Great location, and Great neighbors!
Most of the lots in this community are over 1/3 of an acre +. Such a mature community, shady and rich in nature. Tennis and Pool to boot. I have added pictures of the community to give you a Journey through this wonderful neighborhood in the North Atlanta area of Georgia.
Visit the schools currently serving the Woodland Forest Community:
Elementary: Woodland Charter
Middle : Sandy Springs
High School: North Springs
Visit the homes currently for sale in the Woodland Forest Community:
Homes for Sale In Sandy Springs & Woodland Forest
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Avensong Homes & Townhomes - A Community Affordable, To Live The Alpharetta Life
June 26th, 2008 categories: Alpharetta, Milton, Neighborhood Profiles
Avensong in Alpharetta Georgia, located off Georgia 400 in North Fulton County, is an affordable place to call home. The Home And Townhomes Avensong community broke ground in 1995 and now has a total of 472 properties.Much of the neighborhood’s popularity is the amenities such as the Olympic sized swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, clubhouse, volleyball and basketball courts available to residents through the Avensong Homeowners Association (HOA).
Fees for the Homeowners Association at time of this publication are estimated between $700-$1,000 a year. The HOA maintains the front yards as well as ammenities mentioned above.
Many people do not know that this Alpharetta Avensong community is composed of three subdivisions:
The Carriage, The Village and The Avencroft.
Avensong homes are typically two-story, some ranch, others basements, 3 bedroom/ 2 bath and range from Wood Frame to Brick & Stucco. Homes in this neighborhood sell from the high $150s to the mid to high $200’s.
Conveniently located near The New Alpharetta Amphitheatre, Windward, North Point Mall Shopping & the new Super Target Plaza on Highway 9. A great investment as well as a house to call home.
The School Districts, at time of publication, are
Manning Oaks Elementary School
Hopewell Middle School
Alpharetta High School
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The “Avenues” In Forsyth County Georgia, A Great Community Addition to Cumming!
June 22nd, 2008 categories: Bon Appetit !, Cumming, Forsyth County
The Avenues at Forsyth, only opened for the past month, has been drawing rave reviews. “It is such a fabulous place for the family to spend the day” says Bradley Weiner, an Alpharetta resident. As a family with two teenagers, we are able to shop, browse at Barnes & Noble, catch a movie and finish the day with dinner at Ted’s Montana Grill or Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse.
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Located right off the Ga. 400 at Peachtree Parkway, just north of Alpharetta, the “Avenues” is a mixed use development, boasting retail space, offices and condominiums in an outdoor setting, as well as several restaurants for your dining experience. The AMC movie theater, which has 12 screens, is in all digital theater, the first for the state of Georgia. Two of the 12 screens are more than three stories high and 50 feet wide.
For information and showtimes, visit www.amctheatres.com.
Go and take the family for a fun day out in Cumming Georgia. It will be on your list of favorite outings around town!
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City Of Milton’s First 4th of July “Citizen” Parade - Georgia
June 21st, 2008 categories: Alpharetta, Milton, Month to Month In Town
The City of Milton, in the state of Georgia, is holding its first “Citizen Parade” for the July 4th holiday. Any Milton resident looking to show off city pride on Independence Day can head down to Milton City Hall for a little fun and camraderie.
The plans are still being finalized, but the basic idea is to let anyone who has ever wanted to be in a parade to simply join in on the march, fun and festivities. That means kids, parents, singles, couples and even pets. All you need is the desire to march and have city pride. You don’t even need a prop, just show up says Linda Blow, volunteer coordinator for the city and parade planner.
The parade route will begin at the corner of Deerfield and Webb at 10 A.M., 
July 4th
and will proceed along Deerfield Parkway.Plans are also in the works for face painting,
patriotic activities and other fun and games. See you there!
Homes For Sale In Milton
Townhomes & Condos For Sale In Milton
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Facts About Georgia Power
June 17th, 2008 categories: BUYERS only, Utilities By County
Georgia Power is an investor-owned, tax-paying utility that serves 2.25 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. The largest of four electric utilities that make up Southern Company, Georgia Power, has been providing electricity toGeorgia for more than a century at rates well below the national average. Visit their web site.
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Views At Coleman Village-Roswell Townhomes-Best Of Both Worlds
June 13th, 2008 categories: Neighborhood Profiles, Roswell
I recently had the pleasure to visit the community of
Views At Coleman Village in Roswell Georgia, located off of Highway 9 and Marietta Highway, just after Willeo. This community is located in Fulton County and built in 2003. There are 106 Brick Front, Traditional Style, Town Homes. 
The location is wonderful. Minutes to Highway 400. Close enough to Atlanta and the historic, antique district of Roswell and tucked quietly away at a very affordable price. These Town Homes are close to new in age. 3 levels usually starting with a garage at the terrace level. You enter through the front door and you feel like you are in the main part of the home.
Crown molding and wainscoting with open stairs and railings to the 2nd floor and 3rd floors. This layout provides room to entertain and stairs open to the 2nd and third floors. You get a feeling of a contemporary, open floor plan yet cozy and formal. No closed and locked door from the terrace level to continue up the stairs, but instead a nice open flow to entertain and live in fully.
Some Town Homes have a bonus room on the terrace level that is great for a theatre or pool table/family room.
The average list price for a Town Home in the community of Views At Coleman Village is 225,673 for a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 half bath home. The days on the market for that price point to sell takes about 90 days. There is a total of 106 Town Homes in the community and the only downfall is that it is not a Swimming Pool Community. The association fee reflects that though, with only a $150.00 association fee a month. Pretty Low compared to other comparable communities, in the Roswell area.
Most of the Town Homes, in Views At Coleman Village, have a fair amount of wood floors throughout, some have bonus rooms, and the school districts are terrific.
Visit The Current Schools Web Sites.
The Elementary school is Roswell North.
The Middle school is Crabapple Middle.
The High School is Roswell High School.
Visit The Current Town Homes Available For Sale In Roswell.
Call or email deborahweiner@NorthAtlantaHomes.org for more information.
To your continued success in “Your Journey To Home”.
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Adjustable-Rate Mortgages, Just The Facts!
May 30th, 2008 categories: BUYERS only, Real Estate Forum
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) differ from fixed-rate mortgages in that the interest rate and monthly payment can change over the life of the loan. ARMs also generally have lower introductory interest rates vs. fixed-rate mortgages. Before deciding on an ARM, key factors to consider include how long you plan to own the property, and how frequently your monthly payment may change.
Why choose an adjustable-rate mortgage?
The low initial interest rates offered by ARMs make them attractive during periods when interest rates are high, or when homeowners only plan to stay in their home for a relatively short period. Similarly, homebuyers may find it easier to qualify for an ARM than a traditional loan. However, ARMs are not for everyone. If you plan to stay in your home long-term or are hesitant about having loan payments that shift from year-to-year, then you may prefer the stability of a fixed-rate mortgage.
Compone
nts of adjustable-rate mortgages
Adjustable-rate mortgages have three primary components: an index, margin, and calculated interest rate.
The interest rate for an ARM is based on an index that measures the lender’s ability to borrow money. While the specific index used may vary depending on the lender, some common indexes include U.S. Treasury Bills and the Federal Housing Finance Board’s Contract Mortgage Rate. One thing all indexes have in common, however, is that they cannot be controlled by the lender.
The margin (also called the “spread”) is a percentage added to the index in order to cover the lender’s administrative costs and profit. Though the index may rise and fall over time, the margin usually remains constant over the life of the loan.
Calculated interest rate
By adding the index and margin together, you arrive at the calculated interest rate, which is the rate the homeowner pays. It is also the rate to which any future rate adjustments will apply (rather than the “teaser rate,” explained below).
Adjustment periods and teaser rates
Because the interest rate for an ARM may change due to economic conditions, a key feature to ask your lender about is the adjustment period–or how often your interest rate may change. Many ARMS have one-year adjustment periods, which means the interest rate and monthly payment is recalculated (based on the index) every year. Depending on the lender, longer adjustment periods are also available.
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An ARM can also have an initial adjustment period based on a “teaser rate,” which is an artificially low introductory interest rate offered by a lender to attract homebuyers. Usually, teaser rates are good for 6 months or a year, at which point the loan reverts back to the calculated interest rate. Remember, too, that most lenders will not use the teaser rate to qualify you for the loan, but instead use a 7.5% interest rate (or calculated interest rate if it is lower).
Rate caps
To protect homebuyers from dramatic rises in the interest rate, most ARMs have “caps” that govern how much the interest rate may rise between adjustment periods, as well as how much the rate may rise (or fall) over the life of the loan. For example, an ARM may be said to have a 2% periodic cap, and a 6% lifetime cap. This means that the rate can raise no more than 2% during an adjustment period, and no more than 6% over the life of the loan. The lifetime cap almost always applies to the calculated interest rate and not the introductory teaser rate.
Payment caps and negative amortization
Some ARMs also have payment caps. These differ from rate caps by placing a ceiling on how much your payment may rise during an adjustment period. While this may sound like a good thing, it can sometimes lead to real trouble.For example, if the interest rate rises during an adjustment period, the additional interest due on the loan payment may exceed the amount allowed by the payment cap–leading to negative amortization. This means the balance due on the loan is actually growing, even though the homeowner is still making the minimum monthly payment. Many lenders limit the amount of negative amortization that may occur before the loan must be restructured, but it’s always wise to speak with your lender about payment caps and how negative amortization will be handled.
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Campbell Tire Company: Alpharetta Family Business, Run The Old Fashioned Way
May 18th, 2008 categories: Alpharetta, Deborah's Scrapbook, Fulton County
For 21 years, Campbell Tire Company, located in Alpharetta Georgia, has been successful by doing one thing……..and doing it well. Alpharetta resident David Campbell opened his retail store February 1st, 1987 on North Main Street in Alpharetta. At the time, it was considered just about out of town, but times have changed. Campbell has not.
David Campbell operates his store based on the wisdom his grandfather imparted to him early on, “Take care of your customers, and they will take care of you.” Call it old fashioned values, but Campbell figures if you want your customer to come back, provide good service in a timely fashion at a fair price.
Campbell’s store looks as old fashioned as his values. He parks his vintage tow truck out front, where his vintage building and iconic big red “Drink Coca-Cola” sign remind you of years past. As I drove past his store a few years ago, my tire was going flat. I was always intrigued by the tire store and its antiquated look. As I went inside, it was close to quitting time and I mentioned my flat tire. As I waited, David put my car on the lift and after 15 minutes, came to tell me I had a nail in my tire and that he pulled the nail and patched the tire.
All at about 15.00 or so. I am now a loyal customer. When I thought I needed brakes, once again I brought my car into Campbell and I was advised I had about 20% left on the pads. David advised me to come back in about 3 months. How is that for service! Visit their Web Site.
If you find yourself needing tire or brake service, I highly recommend you stop in and see David Campbell at Campbell Tire Company on North Main Street in Alpharetta, North Fulton County.
You will brag about it to all of your friends!!
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Atlanta Area Housing Market “Vibrant”
May 6th, 2008 categories: Alpharetta, Ball Ground, Buford, Canton, Cherokee County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Holly Springs, Johns Creek, Milton, Real Estate Forum, Roswell, Sandy Springs
Former federal Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros says metro Atlanta’s housing
market is being spared the worst of the national slump due to the region’s
comparatively vibrant economy.
“Metro Atlanta arguably has the most dynamic economic market in the country,” Cisneros said last week while in the Atlanta area.
Cisneros predicted metro Atlanta’s home prices and its overall housing industry will rebound sooner than other regions in the country. The local market continues to be reinforced by the influx of talented people seeking opportunities, he said. Factors contributing to local economic strength include hospitals and health care facilities, universities and the many fortune 500 companies Visit Site For List Of Companys who make Atlanta their home address.
Henry Cisneros was secretary of the Housing and Urban Development department from 1993 to 1996. For more info on Henry Cisneros visit About Henry Cisneros.
For Homes For Sale In The North Atlanta Area & Surrounding cities visit www.NorthAtlantaHomes.org .
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