Sherry and Maria Team Real Estate Blog

This is one of our favorite times of the year with so much to see and do throughout the Atlanta area.  The historic part of Roswell always has something happening - do not miss the Colors Festival of Arts this Mother's Day weekend 2013!

23nd Annual Colors Festival of Arts Historic Town Square – Roswell, Georgia May 11 & 12, 2013 Mother's Day Weekend 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.

Make sure to mark your calendar for the third Thursday of every month from April - October in 2013. The events start at 5pm in downtown Historic Roswell.

Alive After Five has grown into a much larger event located on both Canton Street as well as the Roswell Square.  Also check out Community Corner located at the corner of Canton Street and Woodstock Road. 

There's live music as well as booths set up with local vendors along the streets.  What a great way to get familiar with the local resturants and merchants. 

Bring the family...bring a neighbor...just make sure to come out to experience all that Alive After Five in Historic Roswell GA has to offer.  A must attend event for 2013.

Hope to see you there...

The Avenue Forsyth recently changed their name to The Collection at Forsyth.  Same great shops, just a different name.  We love all of the shops at The Collection and the convenience of their location right off of GA 400 and Peachtree Parkway located in Cumming (South Forsyth) GA. 

Check out their website for a list of shops:  www.collectionforsyth.com

Hope to see you all at The Collection at Forsyth!

This year is off to a busy start with some really good news for sellers right now. Inventory is low and we are seeing prices increase again. There is incredible demand now for homes under $500k in North Fulton and Forsyth. Even homes above $500k are selling better and at higher values than they have since the crash. 

Overall market is up about 5% in average price this year so far and expecting another 5% throughout the rest of the year. This means the average price of homes will be at least 10% higher than last year. This does not mean that each home has increased in value by 10%. I know that is confusing when you hear those reports. If you or someone you know is interested in selling, we'll be happy to do a market valuation for them. We've gotten the

The Sherry & Maria Team is proud to report that Keller Williams Realty is the #1 real estate company in the United States by agent count.  This was just announced to all of their real estate agents on February 17, 2013 at a convention in Dallas, Texas. 

Keller Williams Realty has also received these acknolwedgements recently:
1) #9 on America's Top 150 Workplaces (the only national real estate company in the list of 150)
2) J.D. Power & Associates ranked Keller Williams "Highest in Customer Satisfaction" from both home sellers and home buyers

Keller Williams Realty also has plans to expand their franchise into Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Turkey.

Not only are you working with one of the Top Teams in North Atlanta when you work with The Sherry

WOW - What happened to all of our inventory?  We have a supply and demand situation going on right now in the North Atlanta market.  This is GREAT for home sellers - and a little frustrating for home buyers as they sift through the low inventory to find the perfect home.

 What does this all mean?  Home prices are starting to creep up along with interest rates.  Homes are beginning to receive multiple offers with some homes selling above the listed price.  Homes are also not sitting on the market for long periods of time - if they are priced right.  (See the Sherry & Maria Team on how to price your home to sell in today's market). 

Home buyers - do not be discouraged.  This just means that you need the expertise of a buyer's agent now more than

Don't miss getting free photos with Santa and Carriage Rides at The Avenue Forsyth each Saturday until December 22, 2012. Bring your camera. Young or old, this is a great photo op! The surrounding lights are a beautiful background to take photos too. Go to the turnabout area for great scenery for photo backgrounds. The Carriage will be close by to get a horse drawn ride as well. Then stop by The Chocolaterie for a treat of luxury chocolates. There is also Dreamy Gelato and Haagen Dazs if ice cream or gelato sounds good. Which Wich is a great spot for lunch. Carrabas is now open if you finish up about dinner time. Yum! So many choices. Go, take pictures and post them on our facebook page. We'd love to see them!

Saturday's until December 22nd 1-5pm. Get

This is an incredible opportunity to own over 23 Acres in sought after Milton, GA (Alpharetta, GA). Savvy investors know land values are creeping up already in this area so buy now while they are still low! Two incredible homes, amenities, room to build more homes. Can be purchased individually and amenities divided. This is also perfect for a family or friends that want to live near each other! You have to see the pictures! Both homes are incredible. There is a huge pool, tennis court, motorcross track, batting cage, stables, sand volleyball court and more. You'll never want to leave home!

Check out the link below for more amazing photos of these

Food trucks are becoming very popular! Check out Downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, November 10, 2010 from 1-7pm on Milton Avenue - across from City Hall.

There will be wine pairings with the area's best known food trucks: Wow Food Truck, Yum Yum Cupcake, The Blaxican, Hail Caesar and Happy Belly. Wine pairings provided by Sip Wine and Vino 100.

Food tastings are $3.00 with half glass wine pairings at $3.00 as well. Or you can simply order a full plate and glass.

No charge to attend.

Downtown Alpharetta is really coming alive with all of their outdoor activities. If you visit this "Vintage Corks and Gourmet Trucks" event in Alpharetta GA on November 10, 2012 - please let us know about your experience.

Sherry & Maria Team offers 23 acres in prime Milton GA location for sale at $3,000,000. You may purchase estate homes separately: 625 Hickory Flat Road with 17.84 acres for $2,250,000 or 623 Hickory Flat Road with 5.73 acres for $825,000.

Must see to appreciate - one of a kind opportunity. Contact Maria for additional information or to set up your private showing today: 678-548-5513