WOW!  TODAYS REAL ESTATE MARKET IS AWESOME!  (Check out the new Home Buyers Tax Credit for '09-'10) Bargain Prices, Low Interest Rates, Motivated Buyers & Sellers. In today's competitive real estate market, timing is everything. Many good homes are sold before they are ever advertised, others are receiving multiple offers the day they show up in the Multiple Listing Service.  Distressed properties are involved in almost 50% of current home sales.  In many cases these homes are discounted as much as 70% of pre recession market value.  However, many of these homes are not good values and can be "money pits" for both investors and primary residence buyers.  How do you know? I can help in several ways.  First I'll help you beat other homebuyers to the hottest new homes for sale in Atlanta's North Side by adding you to my auto New Listings Notification Group.  It's FREE with no strings attached. and you'll receive daily or weekly new listings that specifically match your criteria.  Next, upon notification of your interest in a specific property I will do a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) to approximate the market value and share the results with you (no charge).  If you then would like me to personally visit the property with or without you to determine repair costs or prime market value, I can do that on a no-charge basis with a "buyers agency" agreement or a $75 per home value report fee basis.  The choice is yours. For HUD homes (www.hud.gov/), you can shop online but you will need an agent (me) to do the actual bidding for you.  There are some unbelievable bargains and as mentioned before some "money traps", so check it out and give me a call or email with the proprerty you are interested in.

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Whether your relocating to our area or are just looking to improve your quality of life.  If good schools and lots of things to do interest you, if you want out of urban congestion yet still want to be close to the "big city" life, then consider Atlanta's North Side, it may be just what you've been looking for.

Two of the "hottest" sales areas are N. Fulton County (Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton) and Forsyth County (Cumming and Lake Lanier).

Alpharetta  (N. Fulton County), once a "sleepy" town north of the city emerged in the early 90's as the "place to be".  New home communities, a new shopping mall (North Point Mall) and excellent schools, an exciting new church (North Point Community Church) and a bevy of new restaurants caused many to move from the more urban areas of Roswell, Sandy Springs and Stone Mountain .

Alpharetta, while still a major draw, has spawned 2 new areas, Milton and Johns Creek with its new medical center.

Forsyth County with its only town Cumming, experienced its population explosion in the late '90s and was ranked nationally as the 1st or 2nd fastest growing county for 3+ years.  New home communities mainly swim/tennis, shopping centers, restaurants, and schools sprung up everywhere.

Prior to the '90s explosion, Forsyth/Cumming was primarily an agricultural based community, and was known for its proximity to Lake Lanier (great fishing, boating and water sports) and the Blue Ridge Mountains to it's north.  This population growth was accelerated bythe opening of Rt. 400, which provided a major traffic artery into the county, making an easy commute to the city a reality.

Low taxes, good schools, safety and a high quality of life have contributed to the continued grwoth.  In the last few years 55+ communities have emerged, as the low cost of living has bugun attracting Seriors from all over the country.

If you love the Mountains or have always dreamed of Lake living, Cumming may be a place you will want to call home.

 Dawson County, is another one of the North Sides emerging areas.  Dahlonega and Chestattee have put Dawson County on the map.  Dahlonega, is famous for its gold, and is noted as the 1st place gold was discovered on the East coast.  Chestatee a upscale community featuring one of the few golf and yachting communities and the only one on the west side of the lake.

This site has some great features to help you in your home search or sale.  For sellers, the "Sellers Net" will enable you to know the "bottom line", and teh Home Valuation will enable you to price your home correctly in this current market cycle.  I have a whole page to tips to get your home ready for sale, so don't miss that.

For buyers with specific interests, I have pre-screened several categories ie...55+Active Adult communities, Waterfront Homes and Lots, Distressed Properties (Short Sale, Foreclosure, Estate and Fixer Uppers), to make your search easier and more meaningful.

For "Bargain Hunters", I have a page devoted to helping you find the best deals in your search areas.  "Bargains & /Best Buys" will locate and identify invstment/buying opportunities that are sure to put a smile on your face, whether for investment profits or an appreciating home to live in.

First Time Buyers, buying a home has become a "no-brainer" for you.  The $8,000 tax credit, the Ga. Tax credit, low interest rates, deeply discounted homes and sellers paying all or most of your closing costs puts all the "cards" on your side of the table.  I don't think there will ever be a more favorable time to buy!

Do you like FREE STUFF?  Most everyone does, so click here (FREE STUFF) it will take you to a page with free Atlanta maps, reports and various and asundry (I've never used that word before, but it souded good) items that may be of interest to you.

Have questions about real estate?  "ASK BUZ" is my blog, so ask away.