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Milton Run
Located in the new city of Milton, Milton Run is the latest in exclusive homes offered by Patrick Malloy’s Luxury Collection. With only 29 wooded homesites in the heart of Milton priced from the $700s, these homes will sell out fast. Located in the highly ranked Cambridge High School district, these homes offer square footages from 2,806 to 4,251. Milton Run offers 5 farmhouse-styled floorplans from which to choose and options include basement and slab homesites. With 1+ acre homesites, there is sure to be a home that fits your family’s needs. Choose from homes as cozy as 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths or as large as 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Modern living with farmhouse charm resonates throughout the property with beautiful exteriors and charming interiors that combine modern upgrades with the local flavor of horse country. These homes offer the latest in home design for the most discriminating homeowner. The front elevations include brick, real stone, shake, and/or board-n-batten. 10’ smooth ceilings throughout the first floor give these homes a palatial feeling. The gourmet kitchens are large with state-of-the-art appliances plus the latest in countertop technology. The open floorplans are designed for ease in entertaining. Milton Run is located in the Birmingham Falls Elementary, Hopewell Middle and Cambridge High School district with easy access to shopping and dining. A newly Decorated Model is now open and offers the best in classic farmhouse elegance. The Wellington, a ranch plan, and the Darlington, a 2-story home with a private guest retreat are ready to tour.
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Known for its pastoral landscapes and tranquil spaces, Milton offers its residents both easy access to the conveniences of Atlanta and the beauty of rural living. Located north of Atlanta, Milton Run is a unique
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Traveling on GA 400 North take exit 11 (Windward Parkway) and turn left. Road will change names to Cogburn and then Hopewell Road. Turn left on Birmingham Road then right on Henderson Road. Turn left on Freemanville Road and Milton Run is immediately on your left.
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Luxury living at Wescott
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Located in the highly sought-after Lambert High School District, Wescott is the latest luxury home community offered by award-winning builder, Patrick Malloy Luxury Communities. This luxurious enclave includes 61 homesites and top-notch amenities. Opening in the summer of 2019, this exclusive lifestyle will include a gated entry, tennis courts, playground, swimming pool with water feature, gazebo, spa and many more activities throughout the green spaces inside the community. The community clubhouse will serve as a gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy summer evenings while listening to children playing outdoors. Located in affluent South Forsyth,
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Wescott’s location is idyllic for any family looking to live in award-winning Lambert High School. Rated one of the top high schools in the United States, it is located within walking distance and affords students a top-notch education along with Sharon Elementary and Riverwatch Middle Schools. Nearby is a bevy of high-end shopping and dining options. Centrally located to Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth and North Point Mall, Wescott homeowners can enjoy the finer things in life inside and outside their community. While being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, it is still conveniently located to commuter routes and major businesses across North Atlanta.
For the avid golfer, some of Atlanta’s best courses are within a 20 mile radius. If golfing is not your weekend activity of choice, there are parks weaving in and around the neighborhood next to the Chattahoochee River that are great for some fresh air activities. Wescott offers 4 floorplans starting at 4,100 square feet on homesites from one third to one half acres with slab and basement options. These homes can be built with up to 6 bedrooms for large families. The model home is located at 690 Nichols Road, Suwanee and is a must-see. For more information, please call 770.254.5358 or visit PMCommunities. com.
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Charleston Charm in Historic Roswell, Georgia Located in Roswell’s historic district, Hillandale has the best sunset views in the area. It’s located minutes from quaint historic downtown Roswell with all its urban charm. Arts and culture are on every corner. Down the hill is the Chattahoochee River Nature Center, a great place to explore. Kayaking on the river, biking and walking the trails, listening to the summer music series in the moonlight are just some of the amenities at the Nature Center. Roswell is the perfect location to live, work and play. Hillandale is just minutes from Canton Street and all its shopping and nightlife. There are festivals, art shows and wine tastings year round. Not to mention the numerous great restaurants, that line Canton Street. As an intimate community, Hillandale features all the advantages of living in a close-knit community with only 36 homes. Priced from the $700’s and inspired by the streetscapes of Charleston, South Carolina. Come home to pebble stone driveways, gracious front porches with historic gas lanterns, covered outdoor dining areas and beautiful private gardens. With these beautiful homes, it only stands to reason that we offer great buyer incentives including $10,000 towards
designer options and $5,000 towards Closing Cost with preferred lender. Some restrictions apply. Ask your sales consultant for details. We have several homes ready for move-in. Homesite 30 is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Hillandale floorplan. With the owner’s suite upstairs, this home includes a
private guest suite on the main floor. We have included upgraded hardwood throughout out the home along with custom cabinets. The two covered porches in the back of the home face a sunset view to enjoy each evening as you dine in the privacy of your own back yard. Homesite 34 is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Windham floorplan. We have included
a limestone front porch for view gazing as well as an owner’s suite on the main floor with his-and-hers closets. The large owner’s suite boasts a freestanding tub and glass enclosed shower. The kitchen is perfect for a chef, double ovens with a third warming drawer, and a freestanding gas range with a griddle, give you all the space you need to cook a four-course meal you can serve in your private dining room. Gaze out the glass doors from your family room at the Asian inspired garden complete with a stone fish pond. This home is best appreciated in person and is a free-flowing masterpiece for the avid entertainer with lots of room for family and friends. Homesite 35 is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Tierney floorplan with a custom-designed chef’s kitchen. This open-concept designed home has extra touches such as a stone fireplace and accent wall with floating shelves in the living room. The large upstairs loft opens to a front-facing balcony reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet. To complete the back yard, we have started an herb/vegetable garden in the back for growing the food that you will be cooking in your chef-inspired kitchen. For more information, please call 770-254-5372 or visit PMCommunities. com.
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4 myths about seller’s markets Alpharetta. $379,000 340 Saddle Bridge Drive 4BR/2.5BA FMLS: 6539650 Christina Rabideaux 404.468.8359
Alpharetta. $415,000 11815 Leeward Walk Circle 4BR/2.5BA FMLS: 6522723 Nestor Rivera 404.997.2530
Alpharetta. $515,000 215 Ashland Court 5BR/5BA FMLS: 6507403 Lee Collins 404.803.9753
Alpharetta. $600,000 4762 Lakeway Place 5BR/4BA FMLS: 6523784 Sarah Wilkins 770.598.2388
Alpharetta. $635,000 1530 Highview Pines Pass 6BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6533086 Chris McCarley 678.294.5185 Jackye McCarley 678.478.7636
Alpharetta. $669,000 4715 Park Brooke Trace 6BR/6BA FMLS: 6536120 Denise Sperier 404.245.1887 Reed Guthrie 404.808.9953
Alpharetta. $835,000 310 Marjean Way 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6108179 Morgan Forehand 404.441.7113 Charlcie Forehand 678.613.4422
Ansley Park. $489,000 75 17th Street NE 2BR/1BA FMLS: 6535440 Melanie Birchfield 404.668.4318
Ellijay. $379,000 184 Grey Fox Trail 3BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6538838 Kathy Rice 678.697.4984
Johns Creek. $1,199,000 512 Butler National Drive 6BR/6.5BA FMLS: 6529988 Darlene Hamrock 404.386.9231
Johns Creek. $1,260,000 1142 Ascott Valley Drive 7BR/6.5BA FMLS: 6536018 Chris McCarley 678.294.5185 Jackye McCarley 678.478.7636
Johns Creek. $1,500,000 185 High Bluff Court 5BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6512435 Teri Frye 678.428.4281 Pete Frye 770.715.5400
Johns Creek. $1,699,000 5415 Chelsen Wood Drive 6BR/6BA/2HBA FMLS: 6539344 Jane Patneau 770.337.3538 Kimberly Salamone 404.376.8491
Johns Creek. $275,000 3106 Harvest Ridge Lane 2BR/2BA FMLS: 6532122 Karyn Watkins 404.309.9018
Johns Creek. $749,000 501 Champions Point 5BR/4BA FMLS: 6536104 Darlene Hamrock 404.386.9231
Milton. $329,000 845 Foxhollow Run 3+/- Acres FMLS: 6128313 Becky Danyo 678.873.0842
Roswell. $290,000 1 85 Houze Way .5+/- Acres FMLS: 6122973 Angela Medley 404.886.5764
Roswell. $580,000 9870 Coleman Road 6BR/3BA FMLS: 6516909 Robin Ives 770.870.4009
Roswell. $6,300,000 445 Hembree Road 24.9+/- Acres FMLS: 6124618 Angela Medley 404.886.5764
Roswell. $800,000 125 Willow Way 4BR/4BA FMLS: 6530746 Sarah Wilkins 770.598.2388
Suwanee. $700,000 6010 Ettington Drive 5BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6519573 Teri Frye 678.428.4281 Kim Scruggs 770.402.1704
Windward. $869,900 1045 Bay Pointe Crossing 5BR/5BA/2HBA FMLS: 6508670 Sarah Wilkins 770.598.2388
Sarasota, Florida $5,749,000 1333 Vista Drive Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Sands Point, New York $7,950,000 40 Forest Drive Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Savannah, Georgia $1,295,000 207 East Hall Street Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty
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Brought to you by –BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty With home inventories low and demand for homes continuing to increase, it is a great time to sell a home in Atlanta by almost any account. Atlanta enjoyed a seller’s market for much of 2018, and many expect Rawlings that trend to continue into 2019. Add to that, a healthy increase in property values over the past several years, and it is little wonder that many Atlanta area homeowners are looking to cash in on some of their newly acquired equity. That said, many sellers have some misguided assumptions and expectations about what it means to sell a home in this type of market and, as a result, they often make mistakes that can delay their sale or prevent them from making the most of their market value. If you are thinking about putting your Atlanta home on the market this year, let’s begin by dispelling four common real estate myths about seller’s markets so you can enter the process with a clear perspective. Myth #1: I can get whatever price I ask for my home. When demand outweighs supply in the real estate market, many homeowners assume they can price their home well above the acceptable market value and buyers will simply pay it. In reality, savvy buyers know what your home is actually worth, and they are likely to resent your presumption if you overprice it just because you think you can. No one responds well to price gouging. You still might get more than your asking price if multiple people want your home and they engage in a bidding war. Just let the buyers be the ones to start upping the offers — don’t presume to do it for them. Be sensitive to the market and price your home accordingly. Myth #2: Staging my home is not
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The Memory Center Atlanta The Memory Center Atlanta is the Southeast Region’s most unique, allinclusive, residential memory care community for people living with Alzheimer’s and any other form of dementia. A diagnosis of dementia does not mean that you cannot keep many aspects of your current lifestyle. It simply means you may need assistance maintaining that lifestyle. At The Memory Center Atlanta, we strive to ensure you truly live with us. Daily activities include Music, Dancing, Local Entertainment, Outings, Art Therapy, Pet Therapy, Religious Services and more. Enjoy a drink in the Chattahoochee Tavern, grab a movie in the Fox Theater or enjoy an ice cream cone at the Bull Dog Café. All residents expe-
Myths: Continued from Page 8 important. If anything, staging your home is more important in a seller’s market. Buyers are already sensitive to higher prices and less buying power, which means if they’re going to spend more money on a home, they want to at least feel they are getting a good value for the money. No matter how low the inventory, if a buyer sees your home unmaintained with no sense of invitation, and they see another home in the same price point that’s been properly staged, they may go for the staged home. You always want your home to look its best when you are selling. Myth #3: I don’t need to negotiate with the buyer. While it is true that buyers have less room to negotiate in general right now, you can still turn buyers off by conveying the idea that you are not open to
rience socialization and activities and those who need 24/7 medical care will benefit from the care provided at The Memory Center Atlanta. We are proud to have Dr. Mohan, a locally and nationally renowned expert in the field of geriatric healthcare, as the Medical Director. Dr. Mohan works with our team of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants to provide 24/7 care within the comfort of your loved one’s new home. Don’t let a crisis determine where your loved one can receive care. Deciding on memory care early enough, will allow your loved one the opportunity to have the best quality of life and that decision is priceless. Schedule a tour of The Memory Center Atlanta and learn
some of the finer points of negotiation (e.g., closing costs or improvement allowances). A seller’s market does excuse sellers from entertaining reasonable offers and engaging in a little give-andtake to close the deal. Myth #4: My home is guaranteed to sell quickly. No matter how strong the market is, there are still no guarantees. A home’s time on the market can be affected by many factors, not just high demand and there may be legitimate reasons why your home stays on the market longer than average. Don’t be discouraged if your home doesn’t sell immediately. Stay the course and work with your real estate agents to make adjustments as necessary. If you are planning to sell your Atlanta home this year, an experienced real estate agent can work with you to help you make the most of this seller’s market. For an appointment, call Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300.
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Going Away? Tips to keep your home safe while you’re on vacation (NAPS) — Peace of mind is important to just about all homeowners, including when they’re away on a hard-earned vacation. When warm weather arrives, however, crime rates increase, according to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Fortunately, you may be able to reduce any vacation time stress by taking five steps to improve security—protect your windows, monitor your doors, secure your AC, make your house a difficult target and stay in the loop about what’s happening at home. How to make it look like someone is home, even when you’re away • Stop your mail. Nothing says “there’s nobody home” like an overstuffed mailbox and a pile of newspapers on the front porch. You can fill out a simple form with the United States Postal Service asking it to hold your mail. Or, perhaps better yet, have a trusted neighbor stop by to pick it up. • Leave dog toys in the front yard. Even if you don’t own a dog, you can give a burglar pause by making him or her think that you do. • Maintain a well-kept yard. Remove tree branches that give easy access to top floor windows and cut back tall shrubs that make it easy for burglars to
hide behind. • Add outdoor motion sensor lights to scare away those trying to walk into your yard and peek inside. With smart lighting technology, you can program your lights to come on even when you aren’t home. This feature has an advantage over automated timers because you can turn the lights in your home on or off as you please from anywhere with your Internet-connected device, or set routines through your home automation service. • Integrate your wireless doorbell with your lights for further security benefits. Have the doorbell trigger an inside light to give the illusion that someone is home, since burglars prefer dark areas for stealth. While you’re away, home security can act as your house-sitting service and provide real protection. Choose a security company that has 24/7 monitored protection. If you do choose to hire a house sitter when you’re away, provide him or her with a unique pin code to disarm your security system. Not only will you be alerted when the system is disarmed, you can deactivate this code once you return. With these steps, you’ll have peace of mind on vacation.
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Choosing a shutter style Exterior Shutters can really make or break the exterior of your home and plays a vital role in the overall curb appeal. One of the items to consider is the STYLE of shutter that will look good on your home and give that final touch to complete the picture. Dupbel Millworks Inc. is set up to create unique custom styles while offering a variety of standard styles to choose from. Let’s discuss some of the standard styles most commonly used. Board and Batten Shutters A shutter typically composed of three to five vertical boards that are connected using two or three horizontal battens. These shutters inspire a country or cottage look and have grown in popularity in the last few years. The latest trend is to have multiple narrow boards to create a cleaner, more sophisticated look. This style lends itself to adding additional interest by adding diagonal pieces or even strap hinges. Paneled Shutters This traditional style consists of panels within a frame. This shutter style’s popularity during the last number of decades has firmly entrenched it as the “traditional look.” Especially with the panels you can select a number of styles based on your preference. We can start off with a Flat panel, giving a very smooth and minimalistic look. Or you can do the very traditional Raised panel, providing a more three-dimensional appearance. Our Shaker Raised panels gives you even more depth while keeping it very classic and stylish. The Mission style panel is another option, where it is incorporating design elements from the Board and Batten style, but with a much more sophisticated look. The size and placement of the panels will typically follow the window design, but lately we’ve seen a lot of deviation from the traditional to jazz it up a little bit. We can incorporate a small panel in the center, make them single panels, or even 3 equal panels, all depending on the look the home owner wants to create. Louvered Shutters. Louvered styled shutters are the original “classic standard,” found on period buildings such as Antebellum, Colonial, Williamsburg, Georgian and Federal styled houses. Louvered shutters create an additional architectural element to enhance the house’s façade. Louvered shutters can also be the right choice for Contemporary styled buildings wishing to create a more traditional appearance. For a slightly more modern look you can make the slats wider to give a cleaner, less busy appearance. Dupbel Millworks Inc. manufactures exteriors shutters using only weather resistant materials. This is especially important in Georgia’s hot, humid conditions. We have a series of standard shutters styles, while fully equipped to help you design a custom style specifically for your house. We are a full service company, and can help you from the design phase to installation. Our business is located in Alpharetta, GA and we are proud to serve the residential and commercial market of North Georgia. We are small enough to provide you with personal attention, yet strong enough to handle complex designs.
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Downsizing can really mean simplifying By Eve Jones Harry Norman Realtors 770-365-1406 Downsizing, a topic near and dear to my heart and a journey I have just recently taken. After 14 years in the same home with five children coming and going, our family made the move to downsize (or more accurately, simplify). We wanted lock and go, newer and easier. So, we began by assessing our needs in terms of location, space, amenities and lifestyle, and began looking at what might fit those needs. At the same time, we evaluated at our current home for repairs/critical upgrades. Given my 15 years of real estate experience, I knew what had to be done. Working with a good Realtor well in advance of any home transition is critical. You’ll want to spend your home sale prep money wisely. In terms of decluttering, that was the most time-consuming step of all. I worked months in advance and every
time I thought I was making progress, I swear the “to-do” pile would grow. It is easy to get overwhelmed at this stage so, don’t hesitate to hire a professional (organizer). Also, I have found on-line garage sales and NextDoor very JONES helpful but be careful not to overprice your “beloved stuff”. Once we were organized, we could pull the trigger on our new home purchase and home sale. Again, do not try to walk this tightrope by yourself. It can get complicated and harry fast with two simultaneous contracts, contingencies, inspections, timing, temporary housing, etc. so, do yourself a favor and hire a full-time, experienced Realtor to help navigate this journey. Once, you arrive at your down-sized (simplified) destination, it is heaven! I help folks move to this fun next stage every day.
Cumming. $439,900 6420 Saddlebridge Court 5BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6522778 Josh Shaw 770.380.6715 Melanie Shaw 404.408.4853
Duluth. $675,900 7905 Tintern Trace 4BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6520394 Chris McCarley 678.294.5185 Jackye McCarley 678.478.7636
Suwanee. $315,000 9165 Friarbridge Drive 3BR/2.5BA FMLS: 6538366 Trudy Provo 770.331.0540
Suwanee. $700,000 5970 Overlook Club Circle 3BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6530674 Teri Frye 678.428.4281 Kim Scruggs 770.402.1704
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Timeless kitchen trends for North Atlanta Between expensive appliances, beautiful cabinets, and costly countertops, we spend a lot of money on our kitchens. In fact, according to John Hogan of Remodeling Expo Center, the median spend on a kitchen remodel in North Atlanta was $43,000. To protect against falling into the “trend trap”, the trick is to incorporate timeless design elements that won’t soon go out of style. By choosing kitchen features that can stand the test of time, you’ll save yourself money (and the work of remodeling) down the line. Remodeling Expo Center in Roswell is the largest remodeler in North Atlanta and Mr. Hogan spends many hours offering clients advice on “timeless vs. trendy” design. Here are some important elements to consider. Neutral Paint Colors The classic white kitchen is sometimes critiqued for being a little boring—but there’s one solid reason to opt for this color in the kitchen: It will never go out of style. According to Remodeling Expo’s Kitchen Trend Report, a whopping 43 percent of renovating homeowners opted for white cabinets. Not sure which shade of white to go for? The designers at Remodeling Expo have their favorite warm variants to the classic white that everyone has in mind. Shaker-Style Cabinets Known for their simple design and recessed-panel doors, Shaker cabinets have been in-style for more than 100 years. Shaker cabinets are popular in farmhouse kitchens, but they will also work with a variety of home decor styles. If you haven’t shopped for cabinets lately, you’ll find over 20 different variations of the traditional Shaker Cabinet door style. Drawer and Cabinet Organizers Organization will never go out of style. What’s hot now is creatively hiding small appliances like toasters, coffee makers and blenders, in updated cabinets that rest upon the countertop. Features like built-in baking sheet dividers and pull-out cabinet drawers haven’t been around for that long, when hidden behind unfussy, timeless cabinet fronts, these functional features will never be outdated. Built-in Appliances A skilled cabinet maker can make most appliances appear to be built-in , when they’re actually standard counter depth models. The built-in look will always be high-end and timeless. Will the stainless steel appliances ever go out of
style? The designers at Remodeling Expo Center all agree, “Don’t hold your breath waiting for this to happen!” Choose Natural Materials Adding in natural materials like wood and stone will ground the space and keep it classic. If you want a timeless look, resist the urge to create an ultramodern kitchen full of shiny stainless steel and engineered materials. Instead, incorporate some natural surfaces like distressed wood on the side of the island, floating shelves or an accent wall with some wood grain and earth tones. White Marble or Butcher Block Countertops White marble will always be an elegant choice for kitchen countertops, but if the maintenance and potential for staining has you worrying about its longevity, consider butcher block. The go-to choice for farmhouse kitchens, butcher block will wear beautifully over the years and you can prepare food directly on it. Subway Tile Subway tile is not only versatile enough to work with many different decor styles, but you probably won’t get sick of it in five years (after all, the look’s been around for over 100 years). While it may be tempting to go with a trendy backsplash, like metallic tiles, sea glass, or bright geometric tiles, opt for something a more simple, if you want a backsplash with staying power. A homeowner doesn’t need to do all these things but working in a few of them usually suffices. To learn more about timeless kitchen design, contact The Remodeling Expo Center at 404 910-3969 or stop in the Design Center at 48 King Street, Roswell, GA 30075. RemodelingExpo.com
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