The Alpharetta/Roswell area of Atlanta is holding up pretty well.  During the last three years average prices have been fluctuating between $400,000-$500,000.   The numbers of sales have gone down significantly though. The numbers below are for single family detached homes in FMLS area 13. Links to stats for other areas are at the bottom of the page. Year over year, total transactions fell from 79 to 52 (-34%) Year over year, average sales price increased from $394,448 to $417,127 (+6%) That's a big reduction of the number of sales but overall the prices are hanging in there. All data for graphs is taken from the FMLS statistics put out by Smart Numbers. For other market areas as shown in the following map, please click on the links below. All areas combined: Summary of all FMLS areas A... 03/28/2009

IT'S RAINING IN ROSWELL  !!! It rained yesterday. It's raining today. Tomorrow the forcast calls for "Strong Storms". The rain gage in my back yard says we've had just over a half an inch of rain since yesterday.                 Blooms are being knocked to the ground.The pollen is being washed away.My yard is greening up.Birds are singing their praise.          I recently read that rain and snow since last November have added 6 feet of water to Lake Lanier.  Unfortunately, this is still isn't enough. We're still in a drought situation.Roswell and the surrounding Metro Atlanta areas still have watering restrictions.If you live in Roswell like I do, you can find what those restrictions are at Roswell's Official City Website.Just click the picture below and it will bring you to that site. ... 03/27/2009

                  www.InFrontMarketing.com John Reinhardt REALTOR "Mountain Park Subdivision and City" 770.475.1130  Ext.  6806 March 2009 Market Report Mountain Park subdivision City of Mountain Park For more than 25 years before incorporation in July 1927, Mountain Park was comprised largely of summer cottages of Atlanta's elite. Some of these cottages had, and still have, special names including The Buzzard's Roost, Rossier Holler, The Owl's Nest, Park-Ur-Carcass, Paradise, Buckeye Ridge, Shack-Toe-In and Nuth-in-Much. More recent residents have continued the tradition of naming their homes, too. In 1932, only three families lived in Mountain Park year round. Mayor "Charlie" Johnson operated Mountain Park's only business, "The Stand," a sundry store located at 101 Mountain Park Road.... 03/24/2009

Another Great Success Story for my client in Roswell, GA.  I've been working with this client on a Short Sale transaction for 8 months now, and we had wonderful news this week. First, some background on the scenario.  The market value of the property was $900,000.  There were two mortgages with different lenders.  As I noted in an earlier blog, in the beginning my client thought it would be easier for me if he hired an Attorney to negotiate with both lenders.  In the earlier article, you can see why that made me decide never to let an attorney negotiate for me again. We worked with an offer for over three months - a great offer at the time.  The lienholder in second position wanted, and even demanded (how funny!), to net $42,000 from the short sale, and have a deficiency note in place o... 03/14/2009

Can coffee be good for your soul?If you drink Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee, the answer is yes. The Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee is the place "where you can have a high quality cup of coffee that provides a Living Wage to coffee growers, micro-finance loans to widows, and engages redemption in a very tangible way across the world." The company "is on a mission to provide excellent coffee, support sustainable economic development, and to be a catalyst for reconciliation in Rwanda." This week, I had one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had - and I got to learn a little more about Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee. Their storefront and coffee shop in downtown Roswell, Georgia, features bags of the delicious coffee - ground and whole bean - as well as samplers and gift baskets, cust... 03/14/2009

I think many in real estate Blog and do not know the purpose of what they are blogging for.  Some act in their Blogs like they are way Kool and running a popularity contest.  Let's forget the 'Buzz' in real estate, and think through the basics of real estate Blogging.  First of all the 'social' in 'social blogging' in our industry is to return you more money in your real estate career.  It isn't about the socializing you would find in a dating site or facebook, it is about promoting your professional real estate business image.  Cocktails at 5 PM at Bubba's is not the 'social networking' they are talking about.  Blogging is an an incredibe tool that many in real estate just do not get, and even though they are active blogging may be missing out on most of the benefits.   Blogging as we ... 02/28/2009

Naylor Hall was built in the 1840's by Barrington King for H.W. Proudfoot, manager of the Roswell mills.  Barrington King came to North Georgia with his father, Roswell King in the late 1830's, to clear land and build the first mill. In anticipation of Sherman's march, a great many supplies of Confederate uniforms were taken from the mill and secretly stored at the Proudfoots home.  In the summer of 1864, the home was heavily damaged by Federal troops but Proudfoot began reconstruction of his home after the war was over.  He remained in his home until his death in 1871. It wasn't until the 1930's that Naylor Hall got its name.  Colonel Harrison Broadwell purchased the home and named it Naylor Hall after his wife's family.  Originally built as a much smaller home, it was Colonel Broadwel... 02/20/2009

Home Estates In Stonemoor are absolutely spectacular!! Located In Roswell Georgia just off Stroup Road 30075. Visit Homes For Sale In Stonemoor Visit More Estate Homes In Roswell This Community Of Stonemoor has only 7 estate homes nestled on over 2 + acres per home on a circular street named Stonemoor Circle. Home have between 5-9 bedrooms and between 5-11 bathrooms. Home Prices from 1+ million to over 4.2 million.               02/19/2009

Nestled within walking distance to Roswell Area Park and Historic Roswell is Crabapple Commons.  These lovely townhomes were built in 1999 but still look new.  Crabapple Commons is a relatively small community, only 57 homes. These four-sided brick homes were built by Pulte homes.  The community is beautifully maintained and the neighbors are friendly.  All the homes are 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths with 2 car garages.  All homes are fenced with small yards, some of which have become small sanctuaries with stone patios and small gardens. Homes in Crabapple Commons usually sell in the $300,000's, with the highest sale taking place last year for $341,530 in September.  Currently, there are four homes on the market in the community ranging from $269,900 up to $309,900.  The lowest priced home is ... 02/16/2009

Drop ceilings are an affordable solution instead of drywall ceilings in a basement. Drop ceilings are also homeowner friendly in terms of installation. Drop ceilings are also where I find many safety issues and defects. Depending on how many rooms there are, I will pop up 1 or 2 panels per room to see what is up in the cavity between the ceiling and the floor frame above. What do I find? Electrical defects are the number one issue. Splices that are left in the open with wire nuts or taped together and not in an approved receptacle with cover are a safety and liability issue. Ceiling tiles that are bellied is another example of what I find. What is causing that belly in the tile? Usually a recessed lighting fixture or supply/return registers that is not properly installed. The result cou... 02/16/2009

Stonewyck Stonewyck was built in 2008 by Ray Vick Builder's and is a gated community of 17 European styled homes. Stonewyck is located north of Old Alabama Road off of Wooten Road. Stonewyck residents attend the following Roswell schools; Northwood Elementary School, Haynes Bridge Middle School, and Centennial High School. Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about the Stonewyck homes or any of the surrounding Roswell neighborhoods. We would love to be your Stonewyck listing agent. Click here to sell your home in Stonewyck. Click here for current Stonewyck homes for sale. 02/02/2009

Stonegate Stonegate, built between 1996 - 2006 is an exclusive gated enclave of estate homes minutes away from the heart of Roswell featuring waterfront views. Stonegate is located south of Woodstock Road just off of Bowen Road. Stonegate residents attend the following Roswell schools; Mountain Park Elementary, Crabapple Middle School, and Roswell High. Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about the Stonegate homes or any of the surrounding Roswell neighborhoods. We would love to be your Stonegate listing agent. Click here to sell your home in Stonegate. Click here for current Stonegate homes for sale. 02/02/2009

The Overlook at Litchfield The Overlook at Litchfield follows the same rich tradition of the neighboring Lakeside at Ansley. The community is located off of Cox Road just west of Alpharetta Highway. Consisting of 58 homes, The Overlook at Litchfield uses many of the same builders who made Lakeside at Ansley so popular. Builders of The Overlook at Litchfield are: Bert Thompson Homes, Grainger Homes, Herbert & Associates, Rider Homes, Baumeister, LLC, G.C.S. Properties, Longview Properties, Mark Anthony Homes, Crawley Enterprises, Ted Kennedy, and Colonnade Custom Homes. Residents have access to the following amenities; junior olympic swimming pool with kiddie pool, 3 lighted tennis courts and an expansive clubhouse. The Overlook at Litchfield residents attend the following schools; Swee... 02/02/2009

Robinwood Estates Robinwood Estates was built in 2007 and is nestled by historic Roswell. Robinwood Estates is located north of Marietta Highway 120 off Willeo Road. Robinwood Estates residents attend the following Roswell schools; Roswell Elementary School, Crabapple Middle School, and Roswell High. Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about the Robinwood Estates homes or any of the surrounding Roswell neighborhoods. We would love to be your Robinwood Estates listing agent. Click here to sell your home in Robinwood Estates. Click here for current Robinwood Estates homes for sale. 02/02/2009

Riverside Park Riverside Park is a gated community along the Chattahoochee River built between 2004 and 2008 by Ray Vick Builders. Riverside Park is located Southeast of Old Alabama Road just off of Riverside Road. Riverside Park residents attend the following Roswell Schools; River Eves Elementary School, Holcomb Bridge Middle School, and Centennial High School. Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about the Riverside Park homes or any of the surrounding Roswell neighborhoods. We would love to be your Riverside Park listing agent. Click here to sell your home in Riverside Park. Click here for current Riverside Park homes for sale. 02/02/2009

Reminisce Reminisce features an enclave of six 1-acre lot estates built in the Southern Vernacular style and located in the heart of Roswell. The homes of Reminisce were built by McIver Custom Homes, LLC. and Caldwell & Cline featuring homes with classic southern living floor plans with each home being over 100 feet wide. Reminisce is off of Crabaple Road just North of Hembree Road in Roswell, GA. The community is soon to be gated and is close to schools, parks, and offers lots of green space for recreation and entertainment. Residents of Reminisce attend the following public schools: Sweet Apple Elementary School, Elkins Pointe Middle School, and Roswell High School. View the gallery below for images of Reminisce homes. Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about ... 02/02/2009

Moss Pointe Moss Pointe was built in 2008 by Peachtree Residential Properties. Moss Pointe is located south of Marietta Highway 120, just off of Coleman Road. Moss Pointe residents attend the following Roswell schools; Roswell North Elementary School, Crabapple Middle School, and Roswell High. Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about the Moss Pointe homes or any of the surrounding Roswell neighborhoods. We would love to be your Moss Pointe listing agent. Click here to sell your home in Moss Pointe. Click here for current Moss Pointe homes for sale. 02/02/2009

Meeting Street Meeting Street is a highly sought after community in historic Roswell, GA that features 9 sensational homes. Meeting Street is located north of Shallowford Road off Lake Charles Drive. Meeting Street residents attend the following Roswell schools; Mountain Park Elementary School, Crabapple Middle School, and Roswell High School. Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about the Meeting Street homes or any of the surrounding Roswell neighborhoods. We would love to be your Meeting Street listing agent. Click here to sell your home in Meeting Street. Click here for current Meeting Street homes for sale. 02/02/2009

Litchfield Estates Litchfield Estates is a community in Roswell consisting of 11 European sytle homes built by Crown Custom Homes, Inc. Litchfield Estates residents attend the following Roswell schools; Sweet Apple Elementary, Elkins Pointe Middle School, and Roswell High. Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about the Litchfield Estates homes or any of the surrounding Roswell neighborhoods. We would love to be your Litchfield Estates listing agent. Click here to sell your home in Litchfield Estates. Click here for current Litchfield Estates homes for sale. 02/02/2009

Heydon Hall Heydon Hall is a quaint community of 21 unique Earth Craft House homes built by Pettett Properties. Heydon Hall is located north of Crosville Road, just off Ebenezer Road which is off of Cox Road. Heydon Hall homes come with the following standard features: 1+ Acre lots, cedar shake roofs, covered porches, brick/stone chimneys and foundations, James Hardie siding and cornice, 3-car garages, professional landscape design and sprinkler system, Earthcraft certified, Neighborhood Association with Covenants and Restrictions, 10’ ceilings on main, custom wood cabinetry, professional stainless steel appliances, granite or custom wood countertops, hardwood flooring on main level and up loft/hall, recessed lighting, security system, prewired for sound, dual 14 SEER A/C units, dual 5... 02/01/2009