Market Report Berkshire Manor Alpharetta Ga 30022 - 01/16/12 06:37 PM
 
Berkshire Manor located in Alpharetta off of Haynes Bridge Rd, is centrally located to shopping, entertainment, restaurants, parks and GA400. The subdivision is serviced by the following schools: Northwood Elementary, Haynes Bridge Middle and Centennial High School.
For the period covering January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011:
Nine properties sold ranging in price from $75,000 to $147,345
Two properties are four bedrooms and the balance are three bedroom properties.
Eight of the properties have two full bathrooms, one has one full bathroom, three properties have ½ bathrooms.
Currently there are five properties on the market, ranging in price from … (1 comments)

Reminder---- Georgia Cancer Specialists Totes 2 Tots Drive is Tomorrow Jan. 13 - 01/12/12 06:52 PM
 
Tomorrow contributors may drop off their new or gently used suitcases and or book bags to any of the 25 Georgia Cancer Specialists locations between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.  To see the list of participating offices you can visit the website: www.gacancer.com, or on Facebook.com/Totes2Tots, or call 1-877-716-2273.
In North Fulton there are two locations: GCS- Alpharetta 3330 Preston Road  Suite 110, GCS- John’s Creek 6335 Hospital  Parkway Suite 107. 
The Georgia Cancer Specialists health organization in conjunction with the Department of Human Services distributes the bags to those foster children who are being moved … (2 comments)

Going Green- Lighting - 01/07/12 12:12 PM
Consider your lighting when planning to make “going green” changes in your home.  This can be a small and inexpensive project to work on, that will only take a few hours.  Changing your lighting is an easy project and the savings should show up in your next electric bill.

Replace incandescent light bulbs with CFL bulbs.  CFL bulbs use approximately one fifth to one third less power and have a longer rated life.  CFL are more costly initially, but save over five times its purchase price in electricity costs over the bulb’s lifetime.  LED bulbs are also another green … (3 comments)

Saving Tax Dollars- Fulton County, Ga Homestead Exemption - 01/07/12 11:20 AM
 
Did you buy a home last year after April 1?   If so, it is extremely important you remember to mark your calendar book to file for a Homestead Exemption prior  to April 1.  This exemption will reduce the amount of property taxes you will have to pay.  The exemption deadline is April 1.  April 2 is too late and you will not receive the exemption until the following year.
Visit www.fultonassessor.org  for qualification information and to obtain the form.
The site also lists the addresses of the Fulton county assessor’s offices.
 
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Totes 2 Tots Suitcase Drive - 01/06/12 04:23 PM
 
The 10th annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive will be held Jan. 13, 2012.   
The drive was originally organized by an employee of healthcare provider Georgia Cancer Specialists and is the 10th annual drive.  Those children  in the child welfare system and reside in foster homes , when they are moved to other foster homes, their belongings are typically put in garbage bags.   It is traumatizing enough for the children to be moved around through the system, but the hope is that by giving them a backpack or suitcase for their belongings will at the least offer the children … (1 comments)

Can I Buy Again? After a Bankruptcy? When? - 01/06/12 03:45 PM
Mike's blog contains a very valuable chart, which lists by loan type the waiting peroid for those x-homeowners, who for whatever reason lost their home and wish to return to being a homeowner.  It is a great reference tool. Mike is correct "when can I qualify for a mortgage again?" is a very common question these days.
Via Keller Williams Realty North County San Diego:
Can I Buy Again? After a Bankruptcy? When?
Can I Buy Again? After a Bankruptcy? When?
I have received this question so many times lately that I've decided to answer it here as well. Having been the real … (0 comments)

Feeding the Homeless - 01/05/12 02:56 PM
 
During the holiday season, my family participated in a “Feeding the Homeless Program.”  There were two organizations serving that day, and we split up so that the family could participate with each group.  We had a talk with my grandson in order to prepare him for what he was going to see.  We were not sure what his reaction was going to be, but we knew he had to know there are others in the world less fortunate than he and he needed to be taught the lesson of helping the less fortunate.
We were given instructions from the group … (0 comments)