Ryan Ward, Keller Williams Realty Consultants

 

I have changed my affiliation to Keller Williams Realty Consultants located in Roswell, Georgia. I am very excited about the new opportunities that my affiliation with Keller Williams will bring. My decision was based on the premise that real estate is local and this places me geographically right in the middle of my area of specialization - Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs. I look forward to working in a team oriented environment and and I am excited to learn from the new experience and pass on any knowledge that may be of some help to other agents.

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Alpharetta is a very forward thinking city, not reactive like many other municipalities. This forward thinking vision allows for better planning for future development and costs taxpayers less money in the long run. The proactive approach to government results in a safer, more efficient and less expensive government for residents of Alpharetta. A perfect example of proper panning in action is demonstrated on newly annexed areas of Alpharetta. The city puts its money and its resources where its mouth is by hiring police officers before they are needed to cover the increased areas. Every neighborhood has a police officer that is designated to that neighborhood. It's much easier, costs less money and creates less of a drag on resources to prevent crime from…

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The popularity of new construction is undeniable. Many buyers simply prefer to buy a new home rather than to purchase an existing home that has been owned and lived in by other people. I guess it is similar to that new car smell that makes a new car irresistible to some. There is definitely something wonderful about buying a new home you can customize exactly to the style and amenities you prefer. If you are considering buying a new home, you will want to consider some of these suggestions before you walk in to that beautifully decorated model home. In the area where I specialize, Sandy Springs and Alpharetta, new construction is very prevalent so you may find these suggestions timely.

First and most importantly you will want a REALTOR to represent you…

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A comparative market analysis (CMA) is the most important,and, should be the first skill that any real estate agent learns how to do well. A CMA should be used to determine fair market value for a home based on certain conditions. The conditions for determining fair market value are that you have a willing buyer, a willing seller and no undue pressure on either party. This is market value. Not what the seller or agent or buyer feels like the value is, but instead, what buyers and sellers have actually paid for similar homes. After all, whether the real estate agent is representing you in listing your home for sale or representing you in the purchase of a new home, what could be more important than the value of the home?

Surprisingly, most real estate…

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Market Statistics for Windward Homes

Here are the market statistics gathered from the Alpharetta MLS, the FMLS for 2007 as of February 18th. The windward real estate market looks to have picked up in 2007 right where it left off in 2006. Homes in Windward continue to be very popular with families because of the diverse activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Windward Homes Windward 2007 Active 88 Pending 21 Sold 14 Expired 21 Withdrawn  9 …

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Here are the Alpharetta real estate market conditions for January, 2007. The information gathered for this report is furnished by the FMLS.

 

Alpharetta Real Estate Alpharetta January Active 1760 Pending 407 Sold 130 Expired 201 Withdrawn 105 High $1,843,000 Low $152,900 Average $400,352 … Read Full Post

Alpharetta Country Clubs

Alpharetta is home to many fine neighborhoods and subdivisions and within the luxury Alpharetta real estate market there are a number of exclusive country clubs to choose from. Here is some information about the country clubs in Alpharetta.

Alpharetta Country Club

The Alpharetta Country Club bills itself as "The nicest, most "family-affordable" private club in North Fulton County." It offers the amenities that you expect in a country club including golf, tennis, swimming and dining with massage therapy as an attractive addition to their services. The ACC is located in North Valley which is to the west of Ga. 400 off of Windward Parkway. A recent ownership change has provided a $500,000 improvement project for the club. The golf…

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The North Fulton cities of Alpharetta, John's Creek, Milton, Roswell and Sandy Springs may find themselves in a new (old) county by 2010. Legislation has been introduced in the Georgia General Assembly that would begin the process of reviving the County of Milton from Georgia's past. During the Great Depression, when the area to the north of Atlanta was mostly rural farmland and Milton County was having financial troubles, Milton County merged into Fulton County. Now that all unincorporated areas have been either annexed into existing cities or incorporated into new cities, legislators and many residents believe that the future of North Fulton will be better served with a more responsive local county government. The biggest complaint voiced by residents…

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