Purchasing a Home vs Renting Of course, there are also potential downsides to owning a home, such as maintenance and repair costs, property taxes, and the responsibility of being a homeowner. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons and make an informed decision based on your individual circumstances and financial situation. Renting a Home On the other hand, here are some potential benefits of renting a home vs purchasing: To calculate the difference between purchasing and renting a home, […]
I had the pleasure of working for simply the nicest folks ever. They were excited to be moving back to the gentleman’s alma mater, Berry College. The college itself offers a wonderful opportunity for students to pay off their tuitions by working at the school, campus, and other facility offerings. One of those offerings is the new Spires at Berry College. From their website, Spires is described as “A lakeside sanctuary featuring beautiful residences, fine dining, every imaginable modern convenience […]
This home has all sides brick with master on the main floor, updated interior paint, wood floors, plantation shutters, new appliances, outdoor living area, and more. The home also has a flagstone firepit, covered patio, and resides in the wonderful gated Laurel Springs Jack Nicklaus golf club community. Parents will enjoy sending their kiddos to top-rated Forsyth County Schools. My folks moved from Columbus, GA, and had searched for the perfect home for a couple of months, before running into […]
It’s so nice to sell new construction. I don’t think there are more delighted buyers than those that get to be the first to run around bare footed inside a brand new home. This property (image above is of different home of same floor plan) sits on one of the larger lots in the community, has outstanding Hardiboard siding, a full five (5) bedrooms, granite kitchen, with stainless appliances, and ginormous island. There’s also a large living area, a bedroom […]
This beautiful two-story home with finished basement apartment featurew a a wrap around porch, 4 bedrooms, 3 full updated bathrooms, bamboo floors, gourmet kitchen with island and stainless appliances, and new exterior paint. The spacious basement can be used to generate extra income, has separate HVAC, living room, large bedroom, bath, full kitchen, and its own laundry room. The large fenced backyard features covered gazebo area for gatherings, or just a place to sit, relax and enjoy the day. The home […]
While I’ve loved my 23 years in real estate, my 38 year recreational addiction is VOLLEYBALL! In 2016 I built a North Atlanta professional beach volleyball facility for adults and juniors activities called Alpharetta Beach! Alpharetta Beach has been the anchor facility for the A5 Juniors Volleyball Club Beach Program for years. The A5 Juniors Volleyball Club is the most highly esteemed club in the southeast, and this year a they have initiated a substantial upgrade to their beach program. […]
Fantastic Renovation 3-sided brick, master main on a 1.5 acre virtual private island w/NO HOA! Incredible updates floors to lighting from 2014-2019: New tile, carpet, deck, roof, gutters, kitchen, stainless appliances, patio doors, refinished wood floors/stair rails, plus professional outdoor living with lighting, stone work, fire pits, waterfall koi pond, creek w/waterfall, exotic plants, deer, hummingbirds, 2000′ fenced area for dogs, & more. Giant open fin. bsmt, incredible storage, fantastic schools… BAM!!! After move out, owners spent weeks preparing the […]
A Nature Lover’s Paradise! Great schools, a wonderful neighborhood surrounded by multi-million dollar homes, convenience to GA400, I-285, Buckhead, Brookhaven, shopping, restaurants, etc. The home itself is surrounded by Japanese Maples, exotic shrubs, gorgeous 16″ thick terraced walls, incredible landscape lighting, and an incredible paver-ed driveway suited for a mansion. The kitchen is renovated, windows upgraded, and HVAC is brand new. The home also features hardwoods throughout, a huge living room, master bedroom with fireplace, and a 2 car garage. […]
I attended an excellent and extremely informative meeting at City Hall and in front of the Alpharetta City Council, Monday, February 25, 2019. I was also proud to stand up and speak in support of the incredible well planned revitalization project for North Point Mall. With the downfall of Sears nationwide, the Sears structure attached to North Point Mall will now be demolished and replaced with 300 nice apartments (three attractive buildings). That is not all either, by far… there […]
Exclusive Gated Community This gorgeous Buckhead townhome features high end interior finishes, terrace level as nice as the rest of the home, large gourmet eat-in kitchen with DACOR appliances, custom built-ins, island and stone countertops. There’s a bright fireside great room, banquet dining room, glamorous master suite with fireplace, large sitting area and private deck.The roof-top logia is perfect for entertaining and has an adjacent wet bar just inside for beverage prep and snacks. This home features lots of natural […]
Incredible Renovated Home This beautiful home is a recent find for Jim’s clients Chris and Leslie. Nearly torn completely down to the foundation, this home’s footprint was dramatically increased, and a new home was created ground up. Impressive throughout, this “new” home features vaulted and 10’+ ceilings, incredible moulding-work and workmanship, dramatic spacious rooms, and luxurious stone bathrooms made for royalty. The giant private lot overlooks woods and a creek in the back with deer spotted regularly, and the land […]
When is it time to move? While you may love your current neighbors, sometimes your needs change and a move to a new neighborhood is required. There are many reasons for making a move. First home purchase: Many consider their home to be their greatest investment. Instead of paying rent, it may be time to start paying toward equity in your own property. With a mortgage, over time you will build your equity in the home, which can help you […]
Alpharetta Ranch Home for Sale This home has had all the walls repainted and carpeting replaced to prepare if for its new owners. Over 2000 square feet, kitchen overlooking a very spacious living area with lots of natural light, dramatic vaulted ceilings, columns, arched doorways, formal dining room, bright breakfast area and sunroom, and more. The master bedroom features separate soaker tub and shower, double vanity, and roomie sitting area off main bedroom. Backyard is fully fenced, and offers a […]
Atlanta Real Estate Market Brief A Word from 2017 Atlanta REALTORS® President Bill Rawlings: “Home values are rising at reasonable levels, and the Atlanta market has stayed accessible to both buyers and sellers. The local market has consistently had around a three-months’ supply for the past year, with sale prices improving reliably yet without the rapid acceleration of some other major cities.” Real estate is a cyclical business. Generally speaking, in a stable economy the prices of homes will often […]
Kennesaw Home Under Contract Congratulations to my clients Josh and Christina on their great find in Kennesaw. Fantastic home, fantastic schools, fantastic neighborhood! Beautiful two story traditional with master on main, color rich hardwood floors throughout main floor, separate dining room and living room, and two story foyer. The spacious kitchen with granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances and huge island overlooks a two story family room with fire place. The luxurious master bedroom with bay window features a fully […]
