Cherokee and Cobb County Neighborhoods

There is good news for active adults interested in moving to NW Georgia.  More and more communities are being built and prices are lower than ever!  The Villas at Riverstone are great homes that are now being offered in the low 100’s — many of these have full basements.  Lawn care is taken care of, medical facilities are around the corner — as well as grocery stores, restaurants, and lots of shopping!

The Seasons at Laurel Canyon continues to attract many active adults with the emphasis on ACTIVE.  Their amenities and activity calendar is hard to beat!  If you want to stay active with your tennis skills this is also the community to consider.  Their clay courts are easy on the bones and they have full time tennis pros, lessons, tons of teams at all levels, and lots of tennis always going on.  Of course there are other active adult communities that also would please the active tennis players and I will be happy to send you all the info on those too!

Cherokee County has become a great place for active adults to “retire” to for many reasons.  The medical facilities are abundant and growing - great communities at even better prices– and don’t forget the property tax break (up to 75%) when you turn 62 years of age.  Many active adults are buying their future retirement homes now with prices so low and using them as second homes until they sell their present home.  For more information or to see what NW Georgia has to offer please call or email me — I would love to help you find your next home surrounded by the beautiful North Ga mountain scenery.

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Fall Alta season is right around the corner and it reminds me of how important TENNIS is here in Atlanta.  The Alta member book used to be bigger than most cities phone book.  (now it is on-line)  There are many subdivisions in the greater Atlanta area that cater to tennis players — and being an avid tennis player myself I do keep up with that area of the real estate market.  Of course you have all levels of neighborhood commitment:  from one lonely unlighted court — to 30 courts, clay and hard surface with numerous full-time tennis pros and grandstand seating!!  Whatever level of tennis player you are — if you are looking for a neighborhood to pursue your favorite past time in, give me a call.  Also it is a fantastic way to meet your neighbors and make new friends.  Many of my friends to this day are team mates from my first tennis team from back when I moved to Atlanta in 1986.  Call or email and I will be happy to supply you with all the tennis info you want or any other real estate needs you may have.

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Normally home prices dropping would be bad news.  But I guess interest rates dropping is always good news.  However if you are contemplating a home purchase this should be music to your ears.  Why is now the time to buy??  Because you are sure of 2 things right now.  Home prices are very depressed and interest rates are at historic lows!!  Will these two factors ever be this favorable at the same time again??  Probably not.  Foreclosures are being grabbed up pretty quickly by the investors that have finally started swooping in.  That means by next year a great deal of inventory will be gone — you know the laws of supply and demand.   The interest rates are anyones guess.  They always go up — by how much is another guess.  But everyone in the industry agrees– the rates have to go up soon as the banks cannot afford to keep tying themselves into such low interest mortgages if they are to flourish in the future.  So.. call me or email and I will set you up on an internet program that will email you all the available homes:  foreclosures, short sales, stepless ranches — whatever your wishes may be I can set up a program to search for it!

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I am finding that more and more clients are interested in ranches — and if you have lived in the Atlanta area for long you know that ranch homes can be hard to find!  Builders and Developers have finally jumped on board with the trend for more One-Level homes, so finally there is more choice out there for buyers.  I would like to invite you to email or call me for my specialized lists of ranch homes available in the NW Atlanta area.  I have them categorized mainly by three criteria:   stepless ranches with level garage,  ranches with basements, and ranches on acreage.  If you would like one of these lists emailed (or all of them is fine too!) just email or call and I will email to you that day.  I do update them once a week so the information you get will be fairly current.  I don’t think you can go wrong buying a ranch home now with prices so reasonable and the trend growing every year for their popularity.  Also don’t forget about the tax credit — you still have a couple of months to cash in on that!!

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Hi Active Adults!  There have been some great reductions in several new communities in Cherokee County that you definitely need to see!  Also there are several resale communities that are offering some unbelievable prices due to foreclosure or estate sales.  If you have been wanting to downsize — now is definitely the time!  You will qualify for the $6500 tax credit if you already own a home and if you are getting a loan — the interest rates are still historically low!  For a list of homes please call or email (sueboughton@remax.net) and you can see for yourself what fantastic homes await you!!

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It may seem like time to hit the panic button for the Tax Credit — but the April 30th timeline is deceiving.  You do have to be in a BINDING CONTRACT by April 30th — but you dont actually have to close on the transaction until July 1st, 2010.   There is the $8000 tax credit for the first time homebuyer.  This does not have to be paid back — but the home must be occupied by the buyer for a minimum of 3 years.  The move-up tax credit does not just apply to buying a more expensive home — it just includes present homeowners in the fun!  This tax credit is for $6500 and again the home buyer must occupy the new home for a minimum of 3 years.  If it is not possible to occupy the home this long you will have to pay back some of the tax credit on a pro-rated basis — depending on how long you did live there.  The income limits for this credit are fairly liberal — I won’t go into all the numbers in this article — but email me at sueboughton@remax.net or call me at 678-549-4949 and I will forward information to you that explains everything in very understandable language.  It would be a pity to not take advantage of discount home prices — the lowest interest rates in history — and this tax credit combined — so call now and get set up on an email program where you can view all the homes that match whatever criteria you enter into the search.

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>евтини мебели  OFFICIAL!!!  The tax credit has been extended for First Time Home Buyers.  AND a great caveat is that present HOMEOWNERS may also be eligible for a tax credit up to $6500!!  YEAH!!!  The extension will last until April 30, 2010 …. but buyers have 60 days after this date to close as long as they are under contract by the 30th of April.  With present homeowners the tax credit is available as long as they have been in the home as their principal residence for five years or more.  There are still 100% loans available and some funding programs so if you thought you missed the boat for Nov 30th …. you didn’t.  Come back on board & give me a call…. you can start your search knowing this is still a fantastic buyers market….rates are still amazingly low…. and the inventory of available homes is huge!  Call me at 678-549-4949 and I will email you a list of homes that match your criteria today!!

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The word is officially out on Short Sales — “not for the faint of heart.”  Even Clark Howard has been explaining on his show that short sales are better suited for investors than the typical home buyer.  Why?  Mostly because the outcome is so unpredictable–if you are really needing a place to move into sooner or later–you just don’t know IF the short sale will come to fruition or WHEN it will come to fruition.  Investors on the other hand can wait it out — are not worried about having to move by a certain time or close by a certain date to get a better interest rate, etc.

Now Foreclosures on the other hand are very home buyer friendly.  Local banks have been responding to offers within HOURS.  They have also become much more reasonable in their expectations in my opinion and are even working with buyers on mortgage and inspection issues.   The foreclosure homes of today are not like the foreclosure homes of the past.  Many of these homes are newer and in excellent condition for the most part.  Recently quite a bit of new construction has become available in the foreclosure market — with home warranties and all!

Call me for more information about short sales and foreclosures.  Also if you would like to take advantage of the best housing market the Atlanta area have ever seen, call me and I will be happy to show you all the great deals that are out there right now!    CELL #: 678-549-4949 …. EMAIL:  sueboughton@remax.net.  Don’t forget about the Fed and State Tax Credit –up to $9800 free money!!

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What do most of the top-selling communities have in common??    AMENITIES GALORE  (tennis, clubhouse, fitness center, pools, golf, trails, etc) and SECTIONAL PRICING (entry level homes to custom-built mansions).  The homebuyer that moves in the 150K townhome can participate in all the same neighborhood amenities that the homeowner in the 950K home does.  North GA has its share of mega-communities and many of these neighborhoods have been on the top-seller list for years.  BRIDGEMILL (golf & tennis), LAKE ARROWHEAD (golf, horseback riding, lake)  TOWNE LAKE (several neighborhoods combined), WOODMONT (golf & tennis), RIVER GREEN (tennis, pools, trails)  and HARMONY ON THE LAKES (tennis, lakes, trails) are the most popular communities in CHEROKEE COUNTY.   These neighborhoods have been popular with first-time homebuyers as well as retirees because of ……….AMENITIES & VARIABLE  PRICING.  Even If neighborhood amenities are not that important to you — RESALE probably is.   These neighborhoods have consistently been among the best selling neighborhoods in the North GA area and even in this real estate downturn they continue to attract homebuyers.  For more information on these or other communities in the North Atlanta area please email or call me - I would love to help you find your “dream” neighborhood and home!

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>online casino netmach zehnder modulatorth in Cherokee County Schools has slowed but is still between 2 -3% a year.  Some schools that are getting close to capacity will be getting relief with the opening of several new schools within the next few years.  This year two new elementary schools were unveiled:  John Knox Elementary school in the River Green community and Canton Elementary located next to Cherokee High School.  Another new high school is slated for opening in 2010 (Creekview High opened several years ago) and several more elementary schools will be opening between 2011 and 2012.   As Cherokee County continues to grow - infrastructure will have to be improved and grow also.  So far the county has done a pretty good job keeping up with the population increase — hopefully this trend will continue in the future.

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I have written about Lake Arrowhead several times - about all the great amenities and the beautiful mountain and lake setting that the neighborhood is built around.  Now I just want to update you on what is new in this mountain community.  The Great Festival Park is almost completed and work on the new Clear Water Park has begun.  Clear Water Park will be a recreation area on the lake for swimming, fishing and summer picnics.  Construction on the clubhouse and restaurant is getting close to completion and the updated golf course is getting rave reviews.  Several builders are working with lending institutions to offer a great finance program for new construction –possibly with rates as low as 3% for some homes!  So - it is time to come on up and check out Lake Arrowhead for yourself.  It is a gated community so be sure and call me and I will be happy to give you the grand tour!

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Foreclosures, foreclosures and more foreclosures!!   I did hear on the radio the other day from Clark Howard (I listen to him all the time) that he thinks we HAVE hit the bottom– and with the low rates, incentives and warmer weather coming — the market will start moving up again.  SO - now is the time you need to buy!  I just put in a search in fmls for foreclosures in Cherokee County Georgia priced at 275K or below — and 172 homes came up!!!  You can bet a whole lot more would have come up — but another search parameter I used was to put in a date of 1990 - so only homes built in 1990 or newer pulled up.  Of course Clark Howard is not the only person in the financial area that feels we are “bottomed out” right now.  But why take a chance??  There will probably never be this amount of inventory with these kind of prices and historically low rates available again!!  My specialty lately has become foreclosures and short sales - so call or email me now.  I can provide you with as many distressed properties to look at as you have time for and you WILL find a fantastic deal - I guarantee it!  Call or email me - Sue B - 678-549-4949.

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Harmony on the Lakes offers luxurious 3 - 5 bedroom homes from the $170s to the $300’s.  Located in South Cherokee - Harmony on the Lakes is best known for its wonderful amenities and small-town neighborhood environment.  The Harmony Lake Club is a gorgeous facility with a family pool and adult oasis.  There are eight lighted tennis courts, an all-sports court, and play park, and of course the walking trails and open lawn overlooking Lake Sophia.  Restaurants, child care and retail are being developed at the entrance of the subdivision - and the neighborhood is divided into sections including active adult living and townhomes.  Young families find this community especially attractive not only for the amenities, but also for the sought-after schools that serve the neighborhood.  Call or email for more info - or for a personal tour of the development!

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With all the building that is taking place in Cherokee County - just 45 minutes north of Atlanta, GA - it is easy to forget about the beautiful neighborhoods and horse farms in the NE corner of the county.   Brannon Estates is one of the new neighborhoods being developed and has new construction, resales and builders ready to custom build your dream home.  This neighborhood is right in the middle of horse country - and from many of the homes your view will overlook rolling pastures full of horses!  My two favorite things about this neighborhood are the lot sizes (all over 1 acre) and the fact that no two homes look alike.  Brannon Estates also has great amenties with a beautiful pool and tennis court area.  Located in Cherokee County means lower taxes, but you have the convenience of being only 5-10 minutes away from the Roswell/Alpharetta area.  Many horse farms and boarding facilities surround Brannon Estates–but you don’t have to be a horse lover to move there — the new schools, big lots, and beautiful homes are enough reason on their own!

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Seven retail and restaurant businesses have committed to the retail center in Towne Lake just off exit 8 of interstate 575.  The center will be called Madison Pointe and will be a 20 acre mixed use development.  28,000 square feet of shops and restaurants is slated for construction and will include Walgreens, Lee Nail Spa, Kayson’s Grille,  Zucca’s Bar & Pizzeria, Five Guys and Roly Poly Sandwich Shop.  Residents of Woodstock,  Holly Springs and Canton will welcome the added convenience of shopping and eating out close to home!  Along with the commercial development, 95 town homes are planned for the center also.  With a location immediately off the interstate, the convenience of the commercial center,  and the award winning schools - the residential construction will probably be bought out quickly.  For more info on Woodstock or Cherokee County go to www.suesellshomes.com.

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