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January 2012 North Atlanta Real Estate Market Conditions
Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 10:37am. 92 Views, 0 Comments.
It's been a while since we've had a start to a year like this one! The market is showing signs of rebounding in North Atlanta, buyers are out looking and inventory is lower than we've seen in years! These are all good signs. The residential market is down to 6 to 8 months of inventory on hand. Some of these homes have been around for a while and either need work or are overpriced but good inventory that is priced well is selling quickly! Do yourself a favor, if you've been sitting on the fence deciding when to sell, now is the time! Give us a call so we can tell you how to get the most out of your home. Call Sherry at 678-283-1710.
Why Atlanta Area Listings are Failing
Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 2:54pm. 138 Views, 0 Comments.
Why Over Half of All Listings are Failing!
By Sherry Ajluni
You see signs go up in your neighborhood and then come back down. Did it sell? Did it rent? What happened? Chances are it either didn’t sell or they had to rent. Right now over half of all listings are expiring (failing). Some will relist and try again, others will lease their homes out in hopes of trying again when the market improves. What should you do? There’s no right answer for everyone, and honestly some homes are harder to sell than others but every home will sell. Price and condition and marketing have to all meet. If the home is not updated but priced the same as others in the area that are updated, guess what, buyers will go for the ones that are updated!
With only 15-20%…
Short Sale Update 2012
Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 2:50pm. 136 Views, 0 Comments.
Short Sale Update 2012
By Sherry Ajluni
Short sales were up in 2011 and foreclosure sales were down. Short sales (a sale where the bank is shorted or given less than what was due) are getting easier to get closed. Banks are learning and setting up short sale departments and attempting to streamline the process to get answers back to agents and attorneys faster. There are still many questions about short sales and a lot of misinformation. Please select your real estate agent very carefully on a short sale. They need to be highly experienced and certified in short sales. There is a long learning curve and the more they know, the more they will be able to push the sale through the bank process to get a timely answer so the buyer doesn’t get impatient…
Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurant submitted plans to build a restaurant at the Avenue Forsyth
Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 9:54pm. 202 Views, 0 Comments.
We've been hearing this for quite some time and now it's official. Carrabba's submitted their plans on January 2, 2012 to build a restaurant at the Avenue Forsyth! Can't tell you how happy that makes me as that is one of my favorite restaurants!
Of course, this is a very good sign of a recovering market! Carrabba's reported a 6.3 increase in sales for their 3rd quarter 2011.
On January 11, 2012, Forsyth Planning & Zoning will review the plans which were submitted.
All I can say is when they open, you must try their Spiedino Di Mare (shrimp and scallops lightly breaded with a lemon butter sauce) for your main course and their Sausage and Lentil soup as your appetizer!
~Maria
Information gathered from northfulton.com…
Halloween Events around the Metro Atlanta Area
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 at 11:14pm. 343 Views, 0 Comments.
Looking for family friendly things to do for Halloween around the Metro Atlanta area?
Here's a list of activities you may want to look into:
Roswell - Oct 28 & 29th at the Chattahoochee Nature Center: crafts, wildlife, bonfire, GUIDED NITE HIKE! Check out the website at http://www.chattnaturecenter.org/halloween-hikes.html
Zoo Atlanta - Oct 29 & 30th 10am - 3pm: hay maze, sweets, ride on candy express zoo and more! Website for more information: www.zooatlanta.org
Downtown Decatur - Oct 30th:HomeGrown Halloween Parade and Monsters’ Ball, costume parade, music, story time. Check out website: www.homegrowndecatur.com
Duluth - Oct 29th 3-8pm: Halloween on the Green: www.duluthga.net as well as Train or Treat Festival, Oct 29th at…
Harvest Moon Wine Cruise at Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 at 10:48am. 2049 Views, 0 Comments.
While reading one of our favorite local magazines, Points North, we read about a Lake Lanier cruise, benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This quaint wine cruise holds 40 guests and cruises around the lake for 2 hours. While enjoying the Harvest Moon Wine Cruise, you will sip on hard-to-find wines from top West Coast vintners and taste some delectable hors d'oeuvres all while listing to live acoustic music.
We're always looking for new and exciting things to do in the Atlanta area! Let us know if you attend this cruise!!
Check-in for the event begins Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 6 p.m., with boat departure scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
The cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple.
Advance reservations are required and can be made by…
Dunwoody Music Festival October 22 - 23, 2011
Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 11:00am. 163 Views, 0 Comments.
Love this time of year and all the festivals and activities found all over the Atlanta area! The Dunwoody Music Festival is held at Brook Run Park on October 22 - 23, 2011. Headline concert is The Starts of 80's Rock which will be playing all of our favorite 80's music!!
General admission $5.00 per day at the gate. General concert seating $12.95
Music starts at 11am and lasts through 10:30am on Saturday. Sunday you can enjoy music from noon - 6pm.
Brook Run Park
4770 North Peachtree Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Website for more information: http://dunwoodycommerce.org/content/dunwoody-music-festival
Let us know if you go!!
Uncle Shuck's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Monday, October 17th, 2011 at 5:50pm. 86 Views, 0 Comments.
Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch located in Dawnsonville, Ga. has reopened again this year for the 10th year in a row! They offer multiple maze trails, hayrides, bonfires, climbing goats and lots of pumpkins.
They are open every day in October and every weekend in November, through November 20th. Check out their website for additional information and pricing: http://www.uncleshucks.com/
Location:
4520 Highway 53 E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
1-888-OSHUCKS
or (770) 772-6223
If you go for a visit, let us know about your experience!
Roswell Junior Woman's Club Helps Support Domestic Violence Awareness
Monday, October 10th, 2011 at 3:25pm. 70 Views, 0 Comments.
The Roswell Junior Woman’s Club will be collecting new woman’s large pajamas to be provided to women in domestic violence shelters. Pajamas can be dropped off at the Roswell Junior Woman’s Club table at Alive After Five (downtown Roswell, Canton Street) on Thursday October 20, 2011.
The Roswell Junior Woman's Club (RJWC) www.roswelljuniors.org is a volunteer organization made up of women from Roswell and surrounding areas dedicated to serving their community. The club annually provides more than 2,500 volunteer hours and $10,000 for community projects.
RJWC is member of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs (GaFWC). GaFWC is part of an international organization, The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), representing more than 11…
North Fulton and Forsyth Counties have the Best Schools in the State of GA!
Saturday, August 20th, 2011 at 12:32pm. 1380 Views, 0 Comments.
Do We Have the Best Schools in the State?
Yes we do!! The rankings for elementary schools in GA will show you that. In Forsyth and North Fulton Counties, here are the rankings of the best elementary schools.
#2 Sharon Elementary, Suwanee, Forsyth County
#5 Dave’s Creek Elementary, Cumming, Forsyth County
#6 Haw Creek Elementary, Cumming, Forsyth County
#7 Big Creek Elementary, Cumming, Forsyth County
#8 Findley Oaks Elementary, Alpharetta, Fulton County
#9 Birmingham Falls Elementary, Milton, Fulton County
#10 Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Alpharetta, Fulton County
#12 …