Alpharetta Real Estate

Alpharetta Short Sale Agent

Ryan Ward — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:11:54 +0000

Contemplating a short sale is a scary proposition. If you are in a position where you think that you may need a short sale to sell your home here in Alpharetta, there is help. As a certified distressed property expert (CDPE), I see all too often what can happen to homeowners who feel like they need help.

Often, you may feel that there is no way out and no one who can help you, but, this just isn’t true. You are not the only one and there is help. Our goal is not necessarily to list your home as a short sale, but instead to help you find the best solution to problems you are facing. Sometimes we may be able to help you with a loan modification and other times the best solution may be a short sale.

HAFA is Coming, Rules are Changing

If you have heard about HAFA and are unsure how it may affect you, you can read the very dry text here. I also wrote a recap of the HAFA rules here that might be a little easier. Going forward, you will likely need to attempt a loan modification prior to listing your home as a short sale.

If you Need Help, Contact Us – Confidentially

We help people. We are experienced and trained as short sale specialists and can help you to find the best solution to your problem. Calling is easy and there is no obligation. If you think you are in trouble with your home, the time to act is now. Don’t wait and make things worse. Avoiding foreclosure is possible, but, waiting can make things worse.

Alpharetta Short Sale Listing Specialist

Ryan Ward — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:34:14 +0000

The real estate market has changed and not all agents are trained as experts in helping homeowners deal with the complicated transactions that have become so common. The training and education required to become a Certified Distressed Property Expert positions us to help you as a homeowner in ways that other agents simply can’t do.

We May be Able to Keep You in Your Home or Help with Your Short Sale Listing

The first step in helping is to listen to your individual situation. It’s not always necessary to sell your home and you may be able to avoid a foreclosure. We can help you by becoming the trusted advisor you need in a difficult time. If you need to list your home, having an Alpharetta short sale listing specialist on your side will help. As a resident of Alpharetta and support from our Premier Atlanta Real Estate team, we can ensure that your home gets the exposure needed to find a buyer for your home to keep you out of foreclosure.

Atlanta Short Sale Listing Specialist

Our flagship website goes into greater detail about the short sale process and you can find an Atlanta short sale expert if you know someone else who might need our help.

Call for a No Obligation Confidential Consultation

This is not the time to sit by idly and let this happen to you. We will help you any way that we can and we will do it confidentially.

Windward Real Estate Market Update

Ryan Ward — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:17:18 +0000

Windward continues to be one of the most well known and popular neighborhoods on the east side of Georgia 400 in Alpharetta. You can view all homes for sale in Windward along with full demographics information from our other website or you can search all Alpharetta real estate right here on our Alpharetta MLS page. Here is a quick market update:

There are currently 61 active listings between $5,000,000 for 1065 Carnoustie Lane and 4320 Harbour Cove Ct listed for $247,500.
There are an additional 12 homes under contract.
In the last 60 days of data there have been 16 sales which means there is an average of 8 sales per month. The most expensive sale was $890,000 for a home originally listed at $1,150,000 in the Northshore section. It had been reduced to$997,500 before receiving an acceptable offer.
The activity index, a measure of pending to active listings is 16% or 4.5 months. We need to double the activity index to compare it to the absorption rate with means sales volume and inventory appears to be quite steady. In this market, that’s a great thing!

The sales rate combined with the active listings means that there is about a 9 month supply of homes, but, Windward is tricky….that may or may not be applicable depending on your home (or home of interest if you are a buyer).

All in all this is a pretty good outlook. Windward is something of a reliable neighborhood and has been even through the difficult times we have experienced recently. If it’s time for you to think about listing your home, we would like the opportunity to compete for your business. We feel that our marketing plan can help you make more money and sell your home in less time without the hassle that sometimes come with a real estate listing.

All with our hassle free listing guarantee!

Homes For Sale In Alpharetta – Market Update

Ryan Ward — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:41:23 +0000

It may be a bit early to tell, but there are signs of change in the Alpharetta market and all of Metro Atlanta as a whole. Homes for sale in Alpharetta continue to be more popular than most other areas of Atlanta. That hasn’t changed and there is really a long way left ot go before we see a balanced market because inventories remain extremely high. Having said that though, homes for sale in Alpharetta may be reaching what may later be called the beginning of the end. It will probably be summer of 2010 before we can forget about the fact that the advantage will go to the buyer, but, make no mistake – things are changing.

Take Glen Abbey for example. Glen Abbey is a neighborhood that up until recently was forgotten in favor of new construction homes as buyers flocked to the wes side of 400 and into Milton. A market review of homes for sale in Glen Abbey shows 13 active listings, 4 under contract and six sold in the last 2 months. This is about a 4 month supply of homes – a true sellers market number. It’s hard to say if this will last, but, the same time period one year earlier showed 6 sales as well. Most areas in Atlanta are showing fewer sales this year than last.

Windward is another area we are seeing some definitive pickup in volume. There are 94 active listings right now. In addition to those, there are 25 homes under contract. Again – this is looking at about 8 months of inventory with the future looking activity index. 20 homes have sold in the last 2 months which means that there is an actual absorption rate of around 9.4 months. Lower than at this time last year, lower than Alpharetta as a whole and lower than Metro Atlanta.

What is begininng to happen is that the more popular areas and more specifically the more popular neighborhoods with the best houses are starting to sell. Fast. Faster than last month. Faster than 3 months ago and faster than last year. This is worth talking about a littl ebit at this point, but, we really do need to see it continue some.

Marketing Atlanta Homes Online

Ryan Ward — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:24:49 +0000

One of the strengths of our marketing plan involves a high level of online marketing through various blogs to increase exposure of our listings. Since people search online for Atlanta homes more than anywhere else, we feel that providing multiple ways for people to find them gives us the edge on our competition and provides better marketing for our sellers. The post directly below this one is an example and if you “google” the listing address, you will see that websites that we control, including the single property website, this blog, my personal onsite blog and others are always going to be on the first page of Google.

Sure, there are other sites that aggregate the content, but, the best information will always be on websites that we control so we work diligently to probvide the exposure ourselves because we can provide better content to consumers that way. The best marketing piece will still be the single property website, but these blog posts certainly add another layer to provide more comprehensive marketing of our listings.

10605 Timberstone Road – John’s Creek, 30022

Ryan Ward — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:45:53 +0000

Located off of Haynes Bridge Road and Old Alabama in the Haynes Landing Subdivision, 10605 Timberstone Road is a first class renovation of a bright and open contemporary home that floods light in through the many windows characteristics of well built and architecturally designed contemporary homes.

Photo Gallery of 10605 Timberstone Road

Photo Gallery Removed because we sold this listing!

Property Features

Address: 10605 Timberstone Road in Haynes Landing – Johnï¿½s Creek, Georgia

FMLS#: 3678484

Price: $309,500

Description:

Fabulous remodeled contemporary home in one of John’s Creek’s most convenient locations off of Haynes Bridge Road and Old Alabama in the Haynes Landing Subdivision. Renovations Include:

Modern kitchen keeping with the contemporary design
Custom granite counters
New hardwood floors, lighting, stainless steel appliances, and cherry cabinets.
New Roof
New HVAC
New Paint
New Carpet
New Water heater
New Siding
New Windows

For more information about this Property, visit homes for sale in haynes landing and you can view all John’s Creek real estate.

The Switch I made to Keller Williams

Ryan Ward — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:23:25 +0000

Just over a year ago, I made the switch to Keller Williams and I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on how much that change has affected my business in positive ways. Beyond the support and credibility that Keller Williams brings, being a memeber of an organization that helps to improve the agents in the many ways that they do is a rewarding experience to be a part of. The marketing, teamwork and sharing of information makes all of us better and my personal business is very reflective of being a part of this team.

So, if you are looking for Keller Williams in Alpharetta, please take a moment to consider us in listing your home or helping to buy your next home. As a resident of Alpharetta, isa pleasure to work with a company that does so much for its agents.

Disgraceful Search Results From MSN

Ryan Ward — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:12:41 +0000

Unbelievable is probably the nicest thing I can say – irresponsible from a business perspective is far more accuate. The search results displayed in MSN could not possibly be worse for anyone in Atlanta searching for Atlanta homes for sale and let’s explore what they have done to make it so bad.

Typically, and here in in Atlanta, the most searched term by consumers looking to buy real estate is “city real estate”. A quick search on MSN for the term “atlanta real estate” brings into question the very legitimacy of MSN as an unbiased source for consumers. If they have done this with this search result, who knows how skewed they are for other terms. Here’s a screenshot:

Search Results For “Atlanta Real Estate” on MSN

To the casual consumer, this might not be noticed and that is even more unfortunate. Did you see the problem? Every result is the same website! In fact, this is the case for the first 498 search results. As a consumer, MSN has decided that there is only one website you need to know about if you are looking for Atlanta real estate – that’s a shame. I’m not sure why they think this is a good idea, but it certainly is one more reason that Google is better.

The only time I will ever use MSN is to see where I rank – I no longer consider them a reliable search engine for consumers.

A Buyers Market Might Not Mean What You Think

Ryan Ward — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:33:54 +0000

Do you think that a buyers market means that you will have twice as many homes to view as normal? I hope not. It means that you might have an addtional home or 2 depending on what your search parameters are. If you’re really adventurous, maybe it means 10 additional homes to view. The current market for Alpharetta real estate lends itself to perhaps offer you one, maybe 2 additional homes that you might be interested in buying if you are looking to move to Alpharetta.

I just did a test case to see what it all would really mean to a real buyer. Here was my hypothetical:

Price to be $375,000-$450,000
4 bedroom
1/2 acre or more
Built after 2000
No stucco

This is a typical begining type request for a buyer to begin their search after speaking with an agent and getting them a little more focused on homes that will likely be of interest to them. Well, in this case, the buyer would have less than 10 homes available to view. That’s not many and it certainly does not give you the grand idea that a buyers marekt is going to provide a buyer with the end all be all of choices for a home. In fact, a belief that it will is likely to set you off on the wrong foot and give you a letdown as your expectations are incorrect.

So a buyers market might be helpful, but, your best bet is to buy a house

Great Real Estate Agent Contest Follow Up

Ryan Ward — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:17:39 +0000

As a follow up to the contest a week in, I’m in 3rd place behind a good friend in Louisville and another out in Seattle. there’s still time to join my team and link to my entry for the greatest real estate agent in the world SEO contest which runs through May 1st.

The competition is truly fierce and has seen many of the best in real estate internet marketing throw their hat in the ring. I’m honored to be in the top 10 let alone at #3. However, I can taste first place from here so I will definitely continue putting some effort into this when I have time and feel free to comment on the post and tell me what you think the greatest real estate agent in the world should be able to do.

Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World – The Contest

Ryan Ward — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:36:03 +0000

A quick update on the contest to rank for the greatest real estate agent in the world. This has turned into what is called viral and it’s about as much so as I have seen for the reale state sector. This contest will illustrate how well we can market homes for sale for our clients and a showing int he top five here would be quite impressive for sure. The competition is stiff and continues to grow daily with more than just real estate agents jumping in. There are a few search engine marketing specialists in the competition and that makes it all that much more fun.

SEO Contest For Real Estate Agents

Ryan Ward — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:31:14 +0000

I’ve entered an SEO contest for the greatest real estate agent in the world. Well, I suppose the contest is about ranking for the term, not actually being the greatest. In the link above, I will post what I do as the contest goes on to try to rank higher than the other agents for the term and see how it turns out. My goal is to better learn how to market listings for my clients and to better market myself and business online for myself and for my family. So the reasons are good – now it’s time to get to work.

Homes For Sale in Alpharetta

Ryan Ward — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:55:12 +0000

Have you been waiting to buy a home in Alpharetta until the time is right? Well, your patience has paid off. 2008 has seen a flurry of activity and interest for myself and for many other agents who I have spoken with and sellers should begin to hava a better position as the year goes forward. The inventory of homes for sale in Alpharetta

Sandy Springs Real Estate Information

Ryan Ward — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:55:47 +0000

So you’ve strolled across my Alpharetta blog…I’m happy you are here

However, if you are looking for other North Atlanta areas, I would invite you to check out more information on our:

Sandy Springs real estate blog. In fact, you can find information on many other areas besides Sandy Springs. We keep up with statistics on Chastain Park, Buckhead, Brookhaven and more…

East Cobb Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:17:15 +0000

Two websites; One exclusivlely for Alpharetta, one for Atlanta real estate. On our other website, we just expanded our MLs listings to include a seperate page for East Cobb real estate. I will continue to add information here for Alpharetta, but, I would be remiss to not mention it at all over here.

The one thing that sets our search for homes apart from most other websites in Atlanta is that our MLS feed is built directly into our website so we have complete control over how it works. Unlike off-the-shelf versions, we have the freedom to customoze infinitely how the infomrsation is displayed to you.

So while this is an Alpharetta real estate website and blog, you may want information on other areas of Atlanta and we like to provide that for you too.

A Few Tips To Prepare Your Home For Sale

Ryan Ward — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:36:49 +0000

The number of homes a buyer has to choose from is on the rise as we�continue in�what is traditionally known as a buyers market. If you currently have your home for sale or are planning to list your home for sale, there are important actions that you, as the seller, must take to elevate your home above what is quickly becoming a crowded market. The number of homes for sale that your home will be competing against is greater than in the past several years and you will have to make an impression on a buyer that your home is the right fit for them. Here are the 12 most important strategies you can implement to rise above the crowd.

Begin With the Outside of Your Home. Everyone knows that you only get one chance to make a first impression, so what should that impression be? Start with the view from the street to the front door. If your mailbox shows its age, paint it or replace it. If your home is painted, a good rule of thumb is that if it has been more than 5 years since it was painted, it probably needs to be painted again. Pressure wash the curb, driveway and sidewalk. Make sure your lawn is manicured and your plants look fresh and inviting. Finally, consider your front door itself. Make sure the paint is fresh, the locks work easily and the door opens with out any use of force.

Lighting is the First Impression on a Buyer. Brighter is better here so make sure all lights are operational with the highest wattage bulb allowed for each fixture.

De-clutter and Remove Family Photos. Remove unnecessary items from tables, mantles, floors and counters. Items in these areas tend to shrink the feel of the house. Personal items should be removed wherever possible. Your goal is to sell your home so keep your buyers focus on the house, not on you.

Clean Everything � Remove Bad Odors. Baseboards, windows, cabinets, ceiling fans, mantles, sinks, doors handles, shelves, vacuum all carpets and treat stains, thoroughly clean hardwood floors, organize the laundry room and pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms.

Garage and Basement. Remember what the intended uses of these spaces are. Your garage is a place to keep your car out of the weather and offers a second entrance into an out of your home. Place items of storage in organized boxes in your basement and give the impression to the buyer that you are ready to move.

Organize Your Closets. Buyers like to peek into closets to see if there is adequate storage for there possessions. Maximize the appearance of space through minimizing the number of items in your closets.

Bedrooms Must be Tidy. The impression your bedroom should have on a buyer needs to be about the room – not you. To that end, your bed should be made, clothes and shoes should be out of site and this is the one place in the house where softer lighting is appropriate.

Paint Wherever Necessary. Do not skip this step. With paint, you have a chance to freshen up walls that will add new life to your home. The entrance, heavily trafficked areas, doors, bathrooms and kitchens are the most common areas that will need a fresh coat of paint.

Light Fixtures, Faucets and Door Hardware. Think of these items as the jewelry inside your home. These items must be in keeping with today�s style and the overall architectural feel of your home. This is another area that you must not overlook. You can be sure that your buyers will notice outdated items as soon as they see them.

Systems in Your Home. If your hot water heater, air conditioner, furnace and electrical systems are not new, understand that your homes value will be reduced because of it.

Structural Issues � Roofing and Siding. There is a common term home inspectors will use when referring parts of your home . It is called �useful life�. If you have a roof or siding that is nearing the end of its useful life, replace it.

Stage Your Home. Create a welcoming environment in your home by showing each room in a clean and organized way that fits with the intended purpose of that room. If you are not comfortable or talented in this area, hire a professional. If there are two homes equal in every other way, the one that is staged will sell first.

Some of the suggestions listed above may be a hard pill to swallow. You can be sure however, that in today�s market, if you do not complete the 12 items on this list, another seller nearby will, and their home will sell before yours, faster and for more money. For every item not completed on this list you will reduce the selling price of your home and it will take longer for your home to sell. As an Atlanta Real Estate professional, I feel that it is in your best interest to tell you the truth up front to eliminate problems before they happen. By following the guidelines above you will have gone a long way to present your home in a way that helps it stand above the competition.

Sandy Springs Homes For Sale Remain Strong Like Alpharetta

Ryan Ward — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:31:25 +0000

Within Metro Atlanta the real estate market varies and some markets have remained stronger than others for sellers. Sellers of Sandy Springs homes for sale, like Alpharetta have done much better than the overall market. In fact, much of North Fulton remains relatively strong in larger down market in Atlanta and beyond. Much of the reason for the better than average market in Sandy Springs is due in part to its incorporation in 2005 along with excellent schools and its location. The truth, even in a slower market is that good homes in good areas will still sell. It’s the questionable areas and homes that are overpriced for their condition that suffer the most. We do still have a larger supply of Sandy
Springs homes for sale than in years past, but, the location and desirability have kept the sales flowing. So, if Alpharetta seems a bit too far for you if you have a commute intown, Sandy springs might provide you a good alternative if you are looking for a stable market to buy your next home.

Alpharetta Homes

Ryan Ward — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:07:51 +0000

If you are in the market for a new home in Alpharetta, we invite you to search listings using our custom website of Alpharetta homes for sale. Designed with the consumer in mind, we have attempted to provide you with the tools necessary for you to refine your search and make the results as accurate as possible. You can search numerous ways which will allow you make efficient use of your time. Save your listings as favorites and keep them organized for when you are ready to start house hunting.

Selling Homes in a Buyers Market

Ryan Ward — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:23:38 +0000

Does attitude play a role in selling your home? I think it does. The news reports are bad. You know, we’ve heard the story for months now: New construction starts are down, real estate stocks are trading lower and the last agent you talked to told you that you need to list your home for less than it would have sold for last year at this time. Well, I for one have heard enough. I am so tired of hearing the sob stories, agents complaining and sellers wondering what it will take to sell their home. The truth as i see it is not nearly as bad as you have been led on and I have 3,718 reasons to tell you its not so bad and 3,718 homeowners in the last month might tell you it’s not so bad either. Buyers are still searching for and buying Atlanta homes.

So if you are in the market for a real estate agent who believes that you still have a chance to sell your home, you owe it to yourself to find someone who believes that they can actually get it sold. That’s where we come in. We are selling homes and working with buyers right now and we do not believe that the sky is falling. Here’s an example. Home values in Atlanta are up, yes, I said up 3% from last year. So before you throw in the towel, give us a call and let us show you the difference a positive attitude can have in helping you sell your home.

Current Alpharetta Homes for Sale

Ryan Ward — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:29:43 +0000

Here’s a snapshot of the current Alpharetta real estate market. We obtain our data from the First Multiple Listing Service and the data is updated daily. If you are in the market to buy a home in Alpharetta, you can search all Alpharetta homes for sale on our website.

Currently there are 1,538 homes for sale.
195 Homes are currently under contract.
The most expensive home for sale in Alpharetta is $6,495,000.
The least expensive home is listed for a foreclosure for $139,900.
The month of September saw 135 homes sell in Alpharetta.
The most expensive home sold this year in Alpharetta was $3,640,000.
The least expensive home sold was $132,000.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home in Alpharetta and would like specific information about a home, neighborhood, homes at a specific price point or any other specific infomration, please contact us by phone at 404.630.3183 or send us an email.

Congrats to Eric Blackwell

Ryan Ward — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:27:28 +0000

A good Friend of mine, Eric Blackwell, a real estate technology expert and search engine marketing specialist, became the newest contributing author on the wildy popular BloodhoundBlog

New Look For Our Alpharetta Blog

Ryan Ward — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:19:51 +0000

Well, this was a first for me in custom designing a WordPress blog and turning it into a full fledged real estate website. It’s not quite finished yet, but, we are getting close. Taking a look around the web, we saw a great opportunity to utilize what is absolutley the finest blogging platform from WordPress

Market Statistics For Atlanta Homes

Ryan Ward — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:00:02 +0000

I recently posted an article about the Atlanta Real Estate market on my Atlanta Real Estate Blog

Open Houses in Intown Atlanta

Ryan Ward — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:06:32 +0000

A number of Agents, including myself have colaborated to put together the largest open house event in the Intown Atlanta real estate market in quite some time. Check out what we have planned for our upcoming open houses in Midtown Atlanta located in Atlantic Station at the Art Foundry.

Numerous agents from a number of real estate companies have collaborated to host a huge event which will include about 20 open houses at the Art Foundy, located right next to IKEA on 17th Street in Midtown Atlanta. If you have considered purchasing a new condo for youself our children who might be attending Georgia Tech or Georgia State, this is a great time to come down and see what is available and an even better time to buy. With inventory at very high levels, prices have come down considerably. Combined with interest rates that have been falling during the last month and a half after the mortgage crisis, now is an excellent time to leverage your position as a buyer in the Intown Atlanta condo market.

For more information about this huge event, contact me, Ryan Ward at 404.630.3187, and I will be happy to give you all of the details and directions to this one day event on Saturday, October 20th from 2 – 5 p.m. Learn more about this event here: Midtown Atlanta Open Houses

Alpharetta Real Estate on Haynes Bridge Road

Ryan Ward — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:31:10 +0000

One of the most popular real estate areas in Alpharetta is the Haynes Bridge Road corridor in what could be considered South Alpharetta. During the past seferal years a number of new neighborhoods have been constructed including Willow Royal with new construction homes starting in the high $700,000’s, Haynes Manor with homes beginning in the $500,000’s and The Park at Haynes Bridge with new construction townhomes beginning in the $300,000’s. Other communities on Haynes Bridge Road include Thornberry real estate

Atlantic Station Condo For Sale

Ryan Ward — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:37:37 +0000

View the video.

We have this great value in the Art Foundry at Atlantic Station.

Property Details

MLS # 3559114

1 Bedroom

1 Bath

Top Floor

Great View

Address:

401 16th St. Unit 1463

Atlanta, Georgia 30363

Description:

Brand New! Never Lived In. Gorgeous View Of The Atlanta Skyline With Fireplace On Top Floor! Private Pool And Wellness Center. Walk To Atlantic Station And Work! The south view, overlooks the golf course at Georgia Tech and offers the best natural light while providing a tranquil retreat from busy midtown life. Enjoy cozy fires by the double sided fireplace that warms the living area and kitchen while providing perfect ambience for those cool winter evenings. Entertaining is a breeze as well with a gourmet kitchen and beautiful cherry cabinets. The community offers a fitness and wellness center as well as a pool to relax on those hot summer days.

For more information about this property, please fil in the comment form below. To view other Atlantic Station Condos, please visit our Atlanta Homes For Sale website. For immediate assistanct please call us at (404) 630-3187.

Alpharetta City Codes and Enforcement

Ryan Ward — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:44:04 +0000

From time to time we receive phone calls from residents of Alpharetta about codes and/or code violations. While we try to keep up with codes, I’m sure you can imagine that it is basically impossible for us to know all of the codes for the city. Fortunately, the City of Alpharetta has placed their codes online. You can view the city of Alpharetta’s code’s and ordinances online. Alpharetta does an excellent job on their website of providing information about the city with the latest news and events. I guess the only complaint would be the slow load time of the website. Another reason Alpharetta real estate

Homes For Sale in Alpharetta

Ryan Ward — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:55:42 +0000

If you are in the market for Alpharetta real estate and looking for the best search of homes for sale in Alpharetta, we would like to think that we have developed and implemented the best search tool of homes for sale in Alpharetta on the internet. We have the most useful and comlplete home search tools available which include a search for hpmes by map, school district, zip code, address, subdivision and MLS numer.

As experts in the Alpharetta real estate market, we feel that it is important to provide internet services that match our high level of standards that we provide to our clients in person.

The Alphartta real estate market has changed and Alpharetta homes for sale have been affected in similar ways

Alpharetta Homes For Sale By Map

Ryan Ward — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:44:11 +0000

We are excited to announce the launch of what we hope you will find to be the absolute best way to find Alpharetta homes for sale anywhere on the internet. Our developers at Real Estate Webmasters who, incidentally, create the very best real estate websites, have put together an Alpharetta homes for sale by map search

14001 Galleon Trail Alpharetta, GA MLS#: 3531325

Ryan Ward — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:24:29 +0000

14001

2475 Brookhaven Heights Court – Brookhaven Townhomes For Sale

Ryan Ward — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:09:56 +0000

2475 Brookhaven Heights Court – MLS# 3459110

$410,000

4 Bedrooms

3.5 Baths

Conveniently located on Standard drive off of North Druid Hills, this updated Brookhaven townhome combines European old world charm with modern amenities to provide you a luxurious retreat with all of the convenience of close in, city living. You will be greeted by the 2 story foyer and hardwood floors, plantation shutters and 10 foot ceilings on the main level. The kitchen is a chefs dream with granite counters, professional appliances and custom maple cabinets. Relax fireside in the master bedroom with a sitting area and quiet reading nook. Marble welcomes you in the master bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower. A true gem awaits you inside.

Call now to find out more or Contact Me.

(404) 630-3187

Find all Brookhaven Homes For Sale

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to Play at Wills Park

Ryan Ward — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:08:50 +0000

Mark your calendars for a free event performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Thursday evening, August 16th at 7:30. Part of the free outdoor concert, series the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs summer concerts around various outdoor venues. The event will take place at the Wills Park Equestrian center and guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs to the event, but, don’t bring alcohol to the park.

Here is yet another example of why living in Alpharetta does not inhibit your ability to enjoy the cultural events associated with a big city while still being able to enjoy the suburban lifestyle, and the small town charm that makes Alpharetta a great place to call home. To learn more about this event, visit the Alpharetta website.

Windward Real Estate Market For July, 2007

Ryan Ward — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:59:16 +0000

The community of Windward in Alpharetta represents all that is great about living in Alpharetta. From the marina on the lake to the rest of the outdoor activities for the kids and adults alike, Windward offers a great place to live and play in Alpharetta. Here are the market statistics for Windward for the month of July.

There are currently 110 homes for sale in Windward.

23 additional homes are under contract or working on offers.

12 homes sold in July.

The absorption of the 110 homes for sale in Windward would take just over 9 months at the rate of sales in July.

Windward Real Estate perfoms

Chastain Park Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 02:14:29 +0000

O.K. So this blog is about Alpharetta. I know. But as a real estate agent, I think that from time to time it’s importatn to break out of my home town and talk about some of the other important areas that make up Atlanta. Tonight, Chastain Park is on my mind. I love Chastain Park and I think that Chastain Park Real Estate is one of my favorite areas in Atlanta.

Chastain Park is located on the border of Sandy Springs and Buckhead. We have been focusing some of our internet marketing

Alpharetta Homes For Sale

Ryan Ward — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:20:40 +0000

We have finally built and implemented a custom Alpharetta homes for sale search engine that allows consumers to find Alpharetta homes and real estate in a very easy and intuitive way. We included several methods to find homes; by subdivision, school district, price, new construction and a number of other options. We feel that this is the very best IDX, or Alpharetta MLS anywhere and from any agent serving Alpharetta real estate.

We don’t require registration and the system allows you to save searches and favorite homes to organize lists and email them to whomever you like. If you have questions about any property, you can contact us and we will provide you any additional information about the property that you did not find on your own. We hope that you will use this system to help you if you are looking for Alpharetta homes for sale in the future. We will continue to improve our website to make it the most trusted resource for All of your Alpharetta real estate needs. If you have any suggestions on ways in which we can improve this tool, please feel free to comment below.

Traffic Relief on Old Roswell Road

Ryan Ward — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 11:18:28 +0000

Finally! The project has been approved that will help ease congestion at Mansell Road and Old Roswell Road. It will take a couple of years for the project to reach completion, but, the impact on traffic will be significant. The old 2 lane bridge and stop sign will finally be replaced and there will now be a complete north south route on the west side of Georgia 400 all the way up to Windward Parkway. Learn all of the details on the Alpharetta website

Wyndham Townhome For Sale

Ryan Ward — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:06:22 +0000

~ Wyndham Townhomes For Sale

Windward Homes For Sale

Ryan Ward — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 02:08:39 +0000

Here are the market statistics for Windward homes for sale in Alpharetta during the first half of 2006. The information is gatrhered using the Alpharetta MLS, the FMLS:

Currently there are 117 Windard homes for sale.

22 additional Windward homes are either under contract or contingent.

74 Windward homes have sold in the first half of 2007.

The absorption rate of Windward homes for sale is 9.5 months. This is lower than the overall Atlanta aborption rate which currently sits at 10.5 months.

If you would like to know more about the Windard real estate market, plaese fill out the comments form below and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Alpharetta Water Restrictions

Ryan Ward — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:46:47 +0000

O.K. people. I am very sure that you all know what the water restrictions are for the city of Alpharetta. If not, you can find them on the Alpharetta website. However, to save a little time I will post them again here as I have seen about 25 people watering in the last few days. A few while it was raining!

*Presently, outdoor water use is limited to weekends only. Even-numbered addresses are permitted to use water for outdoor purposes on Saturday from midnight to 10 a.m., and odd-numbered addresses are permitted to do likewise on Sunday during the same time.

That is a quote taken directly from the Alpharetta website on July 17th. Keep in mind that water restrictions are subject to change so if you are concerned about whether or not you are violating the restrictions, you should check with the website I provide above.

Showcasing Alpharetta Homes

Ryan Ward — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:10:30 +0000

When you list your home for sale with an Alpharetta real estate agent, you should expect that they will be able to provide you maximum exposure to as many buyers as possible. At this point, we all know that buyers are on the internet searching Alpharetta homes for sale before they contact a REALTOR and even during the homebuying process. I know because it happens to me frequently. So, here is what you need to know:

Real estate agents will look up homes for sale in the FMLS

Buyers will search for homes on the internet.

What is important for you to understand as a seller is the part about buyers. Once buyers know where they want to live (in our example here let’s say they want to live in Alpharetta), they begin looking for homes themselves. This affords you, as a seller, an opportunity to showcase your home to buyers – if, and only if, your home is listed with a real estate agent who has harnessed the full power of the internet to market your home.

Because we have very high search engine rankings, we can present your homes to more potential buyers. In an effort to improve exposure even further, buyers can now search Alpharetta homes for sale, more specifically, our listing, before they even get to the page on a website where they begin their search. Folow the link above to see how listing your home with us can bring added exposure to your home because of the way we are utilizing interactive maps to showcase our featured Alpharetta homes.

To learn more about how we can provide this service to you, please contact the Ryan Ward Group at 404.630.3187 or submit a comment to us at the bottom of this blog post and we will get you moving in the right direction to sell your Alpharetta home!

Putting Together the Pieces of the Alpharetta Budget

Ryan Ward — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:03:08 +0000

In June, the city council adopted the ordinances for the 2008 fiscal year budget. Of note was an increase of about 11% in funding for parks and recreation and a AAA rating from Sandard & Poors for city bonds – the highest rating possible. Here is a quote directly from the budget process and overview that stands out to me as one of the underlying qualities that continue to make Alpharetta, in my opinion, the best place to live in Atlanta:

Governments across the country have experienced economic downturns, which have resulted in
decreased services and deferred maintenance of assets and infrastructure. Although many of the
circumstances which led to such downturns were not always in the control of the government, Alpharetta
has deployed a philosophy of budgetary evaluation which reviews the needs of the City to the standard
which realizes that services and associated costs should not be appropriated if they are not justified as
long-term goals of the organization. This philosophy is solidified during the budget process, with a multiyear
financial outlook that provides the conduit to evaluate government priorities, realign and diversify
revenue structures, and provide the data for decision making for continued financial success.

Admitededly, budgets are not my strength and they don’t generally get me jumping for joy at thought of reading through them. However, I do think it is responsible for residents of Alpharetta to at least take a cursory view of what really is happening with the tax revenues that we provide to the government.

Fortunately, Alpharetta has always handled the budget in an fiscally responsible manner. This has been a major force in continuing to keep Alpharetta ahead of the pack in Atlanta. Growth in new housing starts remains strong and the commercial real estate sector is on fire with Milton Park and the Alpharetta City center. All of these items factor into a strong economy which help to keep appreciation of residential real estate moving in a positive direction.

So, from time to time I think it is important to take note of the fiscal state of our city and having done so, I would like to say thank you to all of the public servants in Alpharetta who help to keep our city great!

Glen Abbey Homes For Sale

Ryan Ward — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:18:42 +0000

Glen Abbey located off of Kimball Bridge road

Atlanta Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:29:52 +0000

This Alpharetta real estate blog is here to provide more detailed information about the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta. For more detailed information about Atlanta, visit my Atlanta real estate website. From there you can find more detailed information about other areas of Atlanta including Sandy Springs, Roswell, Buckhead, Brookhaven and the Intown Atlanta real estate market.

The Ryan Ward Group is committed to providing consumers with the most up to date market information available in an easy to find and accessible way. If you have ay questions about Alpharetta or the greater Atlanta area, please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone at 404.630.3187 or via email.

We want to be your trusted source for real estate not only in Alpharetta, but, in all of the Metro Atlanta area. Our Group of real estate professionals will work with you and on your behalf to ensure a smooth real estate transaction.

Ryan Ward

The Ryan Ward Group

Keller Williams Realty Consultants

404.630.3187

Alpharetta Luxury Homes

Ryan Ward — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 18:53:58 +0000

Here are the market statistics for Alpharetta Luxury

Alpharetta Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 10:43:56 +0000

We have made some nice improvements to our Alpharetta Real Estate website that we hope will be helpful for buyers and sellers. The biggest addition is the insertion of interactive Google maps to help users find exactly what they are looking for. More improvements are scheduled including an updated Alpharetta MLS home search feature as well as the insertion of our listings on the newly installed map of Alpharetta. If you have any other suggestions that might be helpful, please let us know. Thank you

Thornberry Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:12:23 +0000

Here are the market statistics for for the first half of 2007 regarding Thornberry homes for sale in Alpharetta. These statistics are gathered using the Alpharetta MLS, the FMLS.

Currently there are 5 Thornberry homes for sale with a price range of $569,000 – $899,000.

Two more Tornberry homes are under contract; one for $599,000 and another for $610,000.

Two homes have sold in Thornberry this year with an average sold price of $627,000

The days on market for these two sold homes were 52 and 76 days.

If you are in the market to buy Thornberry real estate, we can help!

Additionally, you can find more in formation on our Alpharetta real estate website.

The Ryan Ward Group specializes in listing and selling Alpharetta homes and we believe that if you are in looking in the Alpharetta real estate market, you should hire an Alpharetta REALTOR

Tuxford

Ryan Ward — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 04:04:07 +0000

Here are the May market statistics for Tuxford real estate in Alpharetta:

8 homes are currently for sale in Tuxford

2 additional homes are under contract or working through contingenies in the contract

1 home sold in Tuxford in May for $477,500.

After a slight slowdown in home sales in Tuxford towards the second half of last year, the demand for Tuxford homes seems to have returned and the remainder of the year looks to be a strong market for sellers.

Atlanta Open Houses

Ryan Ward — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:03:36 +0000

From now on, I will post all of our open houses for Atlanta in one place to make it easier to find. Since this blog is generally going to be about Alpharetta, I want to make sure that we just use one place to make it easier for consumers to find all of their infromation. My Atlanta real estate blog will now be the new location to search for Atlanta Open Houses. Since I have more than one blog, I will try to commit to providing more information about Alpharetta on this blog and less general info. That was my original goal and I am off track. I promise to do some spotlight information about different neighbohoods in Alpharetta as well as a quick update on the City Center soon.

Alpharetta Real Estate Market

Ryan Ward — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:02:56 +0000

Here are the market statistics for the Alpharetta real estate market for May of 2007 from the Alpharetta MLS. Each of the cities that make up the Atlanta real estate market need to be looked at on the own accord as real estate markets can differ even within Atlanta.

Alpharetta real estate Market conditions:

1,653 Alpharetta homes are currently for sale.

446 additional homes are working on an offer.

193 homes sold in Alpharetta during may.

The absorption rate, based on May sales is 8.5 months

The absorption rate is based on the number of homes sold during a a given period of time, in this case one month. This number is used as a basis by which you would use to determine how long it would take for all available homes to sell.

For more information about Alpharetta and to search Alpharetta homes for sale, visit my Alpharetta real estate website.

Home Investors Forum

Ryan Ward — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:00:32 +0000

Attention real estate investors! It’s early but those of you that are true real estate investor pros know that you have to get up early to find the deals. With that in mind, I have a great new resource for you to check out later today. You might want to check this one out over the weekend. I have seen toe ore-release and this looks like a great resource and I am excited to jumo in wherever possible to help out. This national real estate investors forum will be set up with a general investing section and then break down by individual states. There will be some excellent opportunities to network with other professionals within your own state as well as maybe making some deals work across the country. Check this one out when you have some time!

Alpharetta Open House

Ryan Ward — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 03:59:13 +0000

Don’t miss our Alpharetta open house this Sunday from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Berkshire Manor subdivision located off of Haynes Bridge road. Here some of the property details:

3 Bedrooms

2.5 Baths

Seperate Den

Cul-de-sac

Private Backyard

Fresh Exterior Paint

Updated Throughout

Click here for a map to 410 Rill Crest Court Alpharetta, GA 30022

There might be many Alpharetta open houses this Sunday, but, you don’t want to miss this one in the Berkshire Manor subdivision. Everything that was old is new again and you just can’t beat the value for Alpharetta real estate. Make sure you juin us at our Alpharetta open house if you are in the market for Alpharetta homes under $200,000 this Sunday between 1 and 3 p.m.!

Online Real Estate Marketing

Ryan Ward — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 03:58:20 +0000

A great test is being undertaken in Naniamo, Canada between one of the internets most well known webmasters Morgan Carey, CEO of the real estate web design company, realestatewebmasters and his REALTOR. The friendly competition, which includes a charitable donation by the loser, pits traditional real estate sales methods against the cutting edge technology and marketing capabilities found on the internet.

Take a look at Morgan’s idea about selling homes online with his blog post from today.

What do you think? Can this be an effective strategy for selling your home? I have my thoughts on this, but, first, I’d like yours..

Alpharetta Luxury Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:57:31 +0000

The Alpharetta luxury real estate market is decidedly in favor of buyers currently with inventories running extremely high which presents a unique opportunity to leverage the market if you have decided to buy a luxury home in Alpharetta. The most significant reason for the buyers market rests squarely on in simple explanation of an oversupply of new construction luxury homes. This excess inventory is due in large part to speculative building on the part of contractors who failed to recognize that the most recent real estate

Atlanta Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Thu, 31 May 2007 03:56:37 +0000

We just created our new Atlanta real estate website and it is still in the deveolpment stages but I would love to get some basic reviews of layout and design. It’s always exciting when we can provide consumers another avenue to help with their real estate search and provide useful information about the housing market, tips for buyers and avenues for sellers to market their homes. Take a look when you have a minute and let me know what you think. It’s still early and we can still make necessary changes where appropriate so any ideas will be welcomed.

Thank you in advance for any input you have…

Windward Homes

Ryan Ward — Fri, 25 May 2007 03:55:12 +0000

Here are the market statistics for Windward real estate for the month of April, 2007 as provided bt the Alpharetta MLS, the FMLS. Windward homes continually outperform the surrounding areas in the Alpharetta real estate market for many reasons. Mostly because no other community can offer a complete list of activities in a way that benefits an entire family in a comprehensive way like Windward.

Currently, there are 119 homes for sale in Windward
Additionally, there are 26 that are working on an offer that is either contingent or pending.
Only 5 homes sold in Windward during April.
29 homes sold during the last 3 months
This leaves a 12 month supply of Windward homes for sale.
Now that summer is almost here and children will be finishing there school year, sales of Windward homes should increase considerably. Typically, due to the large percentage of Windward homes with school age children, sales are much stronger when school is out. I will post May sales as soon as they are available and there should be an increase in activity over the next several months. To learn more about Windward homes, visit my Alpharetta website where you can view all homes for sale in Windward.

Berkshire Manor Home for Sale

Ryan Ward — Tue, 08 May 2007 03:53:29 +0000

If you are looking for affordable Alpharetta homes for sale, the Berkshire Manor subdivision has a number of affordable homes if you are first time homebuyer or investor looking for all of the benefits of Alpharetta. You can purchase a great home in one of Alpharetta

Atlantic Station Open House

Ryan Ward — Thu, 03 May 2007 03:51:13 +0000

My mother-in-law is selling her brand new condo in Atlantic Station and I will be holding it open from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, May 6th. I know, this is an Alpharetta real estate blog, but, it

Alpharetta real estate – Alpharetta Homes For Sale

Ryan Ward — Wed, 02 May 2007 03:49:52 +0000

Alpharetta real estate, in my opinion,

Windward Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:47:58 +0000

Windward remains one of the finest communities in Alpharetta to live. If you are would like to to buy a Windward home, you should understand the market statistics prior to making an offer on a home. Here are the current market conditions for Windward as provided by the Atlata MLS, the FMLS:

Current Windward homes for sale – 108
Current pending sales – 22
Sold homes in Windward in the last 30 days – 10
Windward home sales last 60 days – 21
Home sales in the last 90 days – 35
Current supply of Windward homes – 9.25
Windward homes sold during the same 90 day period during 2006 – 40
As you can see from the year to year sales comparison, during the same period of time in 2006, the MLS shows 5 more homes sold than during 2007. Because there is some lead time before all current homes that have sold in the last 90 days are entered into the MLS, it is safe to say that there are about the same number of buyers closing on Windward homes now as there were 1 year ago.

The point that I am trying to make is that it is not for a lack of buyers that the real estate market has seen a turn away from the sellers market of the past few years. It is because more sellers are attempting to capitalize on the recent surge in home appreciation which has led more sellers to list their homes for sale. The increase in supply has induced the market to return to more balanced levels.

If you are a seller, you need to focus on preparing your home for sale and price your home accurately compared with the competition to obtain buyers that will consider purchasing your home. If you are a buyer you should leverage the fact that you have more choices to get a better deal on your next home.

Visit my website if you would like to view Windward homes for sale and to learn more about the community of windward.

Keller Williams – Roswell and Alpharetta

Ryan Ward — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 03:46:43 +0000

Are you looking for a REALTOR with Keller Williams in Roswell and Alpharetta? I am a REALTOR with the Keller Williams Realty Consultants in Roswell, GA. My areas of service are Roswell, Sandy Springs and Alpharetta. As a resident in North Fulton, I constantly watch the real estate market to provide the most up to date real estate market information so you can make the right real estate decision.

Ryan Ward — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:45:21 +0000

I just created a profile at Zillow and I was wondering if any readers find their website to be useful in doing real estate research or for a search of Alpharetta homes for sale. Please post your comments below and let me know if you find there tools to be useful to you. I will consider adding tools that you find useful to improve your user experience on my website. Thanks in advance as feedback from you helps me improve the experience for everyone.

Roswell Luxury Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 03:42:36 +0000

Roswell is just to the south of Alpharetta, but the area west of Georgia 400 as sort of a blurred line for a border where the new city of Milton, Roswell and Alpharetta come together. The Roswell Luxury real estate market offer buyers many choices. Some of the more popular luxury real estate neighborhoods are Litchfield Hundred, Brookfield Country Club, Glenayre, King Estates Manor and many luxury homes that are not in subdivisions. If you have considered luxury real estate in the Atlanta area, Roswell, offers many options that might meet your descriminating tastes.

Buckhead Homes For Sale

Ryan Ward — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:32:07 +0000

I think I have a new idea for sellers who list their home for sale wih me. O.K., I

How do you Search for Real Estate?

Ryan Ward — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 03:30:38 +0000

When you search homes for sale, what methods do you follow? Do you start on the internet? It seems that most people (about 80%) start their search for real estate online? So how important is the content, or, what the REALTOR has to say on their website for you to use their home search tools? With so many third party real estate listing services available to search for homes these days, it seems like real estate agents are competing against bigger and bigger companies who don

Do You Live in Alpharetta?

Ryan Ward — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:21:44 +0000

I want to hear from you if you do. I am a resident of Alpharetta and I want to hear what others have to say. Give me the god, the bad and the ugly. What do you like about Alpharetta? What would you change? Do you think the real estate prices are reasonable for Atlanta as a whole? Let me know your thoughts

Alpharetta Homes For Sale

Ryan Ward — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 03:29:31 +0000

Many people I talk with have one thing in common when we talk about Alpharetta homes for sale. It seems that quite a few people who don

Windward Homes For Sale

Ryan Ward — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 03:27:40 +0000

Have you thought about buying a home in Windward? You are not alone if you are – and for good reason. Windward continues to be one of Alpharettas premiere communities. Few neighborhoods offer the diversity of homes combined with the amenities, safety and lifestyle found in Windward. Windward was conceived in the late 1970

Luxury Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 03:26:14 +0000

Luxury Real Estate in Atlanta continues to be a buyers market. This is due in most part to an oversupply of new construction luxury homes brought on by overzealous builders with an expectation of a never ending supply of wealthy buyers. This oversupply presents the potential for buyers to purchase luxury real estate at what might be considered a discount and certainly places buyers in a more advatageous negotiating position, but, caution should be taken before the purchase of anything that costs so much money. The next year appears to be more of the same as the luxury real estate projects that have already begun reach completion and enter the market. A thorough analysis should be sought before you make a purchase of this magnitude and I will be happy to consult and represent you as my client for your real estate purchase. All real estate markets are local and even within a city like Atlanta, the market varies depending on where you are. Contact me for more information on buyer representation in luxury real estate transactions.

Atlanta MLS

Ryan Ward — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 03:20:00 +0000

Did you know that you can use my website to search homes for sale in the entire Atlanta MLS. I have a seperate page dedicated to the Alpharetta MLS, but, you can search homes for sale in the entire Atlanta MLS here. I have some updates going for my Atlanta real estate website and and would like to specifically make some updates to my page deidcated to Alpharetta so anyone reading this that has a good idea or two and would like to share, I would love to hear it. Nothing I do is on the website for me. All of the information and tools are provided for your use as a consumer of real estate information so if you have a suggestion I would like to hear it.

Thanks,

Ryan

Atlantic Station Condo For Sale

Ryan Ward — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 03:18:16 +0000

I have a new listing for sale in Midtown Atlanta at the Art Foundry in Atlantic Staion. It

Websites for Nanaimo Business

Ryan Ward — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 03:17:22 +0000

I just want to take a minute to talk about the company who created my Atlanta Real Estate website. The company, Real Estate Webmasters just spun off a new companiy, Nanaimo Webmasters, that caters to the small business of their hometown of Nanaimo, British Columbia. If by chance there is anyone out here reading this that owns a business out there or knows someone who might like to purchase a website for their small business, I would offer the highest recommendation I have to recommend a Nanaimo Business Website for your small business if you are in the market to augment your business or provide more customer service through the internet. Fantastic customer service and great price don

Atlanta Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 03:16:38 +0000

Atlanta real estate is such a wide term that it is difficult for buyers and sellers to find exactly what they are looking for when they search for REALTORS to sell a home or when they are looking for homes for sale in Atlanta on the internet. With so many cities that make up Atlanta real estate, it is best to refine your search to individual cities within Metro Atlanta that you are interested in living. For example If you do a search for homes for sale in Atlanta, you will generate a list of REALTORS all over the Atlanta area. However if you would like to live in Sandy Springs, you should search for soemthing more specific. Atlanta might be a good place to start your search or if you are a seller and you would like to find a strong listing agent that knows how to market on the interent then it might be a good way to search, but as you narrow your search, your search terms should as well…

Alpharetta Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:15:36 +0000

There is no time like the spring to start your house hunting. The blooming trees and warm weather help to liven our spirits until we get out of the house a little more. For many people, this is the time that they begin to think about moving in to a new home over the summer while the kids are out of school and there are fewer disruptions. The easiest place to start to look for homes in Alpharetta is to visit my Alpharetta Real Estate website and click search mls. I just just added a new feature to the mls search that allows you to save your favorite listings, email them and even set up a custom search so that anytime a new home comes on the market that meets your criteria, you get an automatic email that lets you know that the home is available. How much easier can it get? What are you waiting for

Alpharetta Homes For Sale

Ryan Ward — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:14:25 +0000

The best place to find homes for sale is in the Alpharetta MLS. Search and find Alpharetta Homes For Sale on my Alpharetta real estate website. Save your favorite homes for sale and store store them to view later. Once you are ready to view your favorite homes in person, contact me and I will schedule appointments and arrange the details to make your home search as simple as possible.

Georgia Real Estate Investing

Ryan Ward — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:13:08 +0000

Great news for those of you interesed in investing in georgia real estate. There is a brand new forum for you and the best part is that it is free of charge. Post your questions or bring your expertise to help others. If you are in the real estate industry, you might find yourself acquiring a little extra business from people needing services. Check out the Georgia Real Estate Investing forum if you are interesting in or you are an expert in investing in real estate in Georgia. Whatever your role is, you can find other people across Georgia to share your interests with.

Atlanta, Georgia Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 03:11:38 +0000

Are you looking for Atlanta real estate articles and market conditions? I have a great resource for you. Visit my Atlanta, Georgia Real Estate news and information for up to date market statistics and information on Atlanta real estate. It is usually updated twice a week and if you are looking for information on a specific topic just send me an email and I will get you the information that is available for your subject. Part of my role as a REALTOR is to interpret the information and provide it to the public in an easily digestable way and to make sense out of the numbers so that you can apply the information to specific real estate concerns that you may have. I always need help from readers to share their thoughts and concerns to help me make the information more relevant.

Windward Real Estate, Alpharetta

Ryan Ward — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 03:10:19 +0000

Windward is one of the premiere neighborhoods within Alpharetta and for good reason. Windward consists of about fifty smaller communities and is located very close to one of the major job centers in Atlanta located off of Windward Parkway. Excellent schools, soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, a fantastic pool area, tennis courts and some of the finest golf in Georgia at The Golf Club of Georgia make Windward real estate valuable to families and executives alike. Lake Windward itself is 195 acres complete with a marina and is private for the use of Windward residents only. If you are ready to sell your home in Windward or buy a home in Windward, contact me.

Alpharetta City Center

Ryan Ward — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 03:01:05 +0000

It

Alpharetta Marathon

Ryan Ward — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:09:25 +0000

Mark your calendars for March 4th if you are a marathon fan. That

History of Alpharetta

Ryan Ward — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:08:45 +0000

As a resident of Alpharetta, I think it is important to learn about our cities history and the people who made Alpharetta what it is today. A great resource about Alpharetta

Are You A New Resident of Alpharetta?

Ryan Ward — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:07:59 +0000

If so, you should make one of your first stops the Alpharetta Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is located right in the heart of the downtown district of Alpharetta at 20 North Main Street just north of Old Milton Parkway on the corner of Academy Street and North Main. The quaint brick building houses numerous information pamphlets and a knowledgeable staff to help you get acquainted with Alpharetta and the nearby attractions. Hours of operation are M – F 9:00 – 5:00 and Saturday 10:00 – 4:00. The Alpharetta Welcome Center phone number is: 678-297-0102.

Taste of Alpharetta

Ryan Ward — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:07:12 +0000

The annual taste of Alpharetta is set for May 17th at its new location at Wills Park. The event features local artists, food from many local restaurants and entertainment for the whole family. There will be a concert stage, radio stations, a kids zone and a fun zone for teenagers. Make your plans now for this fun event for residents and visitors alike. This is a great opportunity to get to know many of the local businesses and restaurants that call Alpharetta their home. If you would like to participate in the event, the application to participate in the taste of Alpharetta is due no later than March 17th.

Traffic Problems and Intersection Improvements

Ryan Ward — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:05:44 +0000

The city of Alpharetta will hold a meeting on Thursday February 22nd to discuss improvements at the intesection of Canton Road and Mayfield Road. The proposed plan includes adding left turn lanes and sidewalks to the intesection. Click here for a more detailed description of the proposal.

The community information meeting will be held at Alpharetta City Hall located at 2 South Main Street at 7:00 p.m. You can email Eric Graves at egraves@alpharetta.ga.us for more information about the meeting or to share your comments and suggestions. Affected residents are encouraged to attend the meeting.

Traffic issues are very important to the quality of life of residents and therefore to real estate values. Alpharetta gives residents a very fair opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas at these public meetings and you are encouraged to attend.

Relocate to Alpharetta

Ryan Ward — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 03:05:45 +0000

February 16, 2007 by ryan.
This will be a running list and I will attempt to answer these questions farther down in this post. I will add new questions as I think of them or they are asked of me:

What are the best schools?
When is the best time to buy?
When is the best time to sell?
Do you have a list of utilities for me to call?
What is the weather like?
What is the terrain like?
Can you tell me about property taxes?
How far is Alpharetta from Atlanta?
How is traffic?
How is the job market?
What are the surrounding areas like?
O.K. this will be a good place to start. I will answer at least one of these questions/day. If you would like to add to my list, please feel free to leave a comment below.

1. What are the Best Schools? – The public education system in Alpharetta is operated by Fulton County. At this time all of the public schools in the city of Alpharetta from elementary to middle school to high schools all rate very high for test scores in the state of Georgia. If you have children that will be attending public schools when you relocate to Alpharetta, the best advice that I can give you would be to visit the schools that your children will attend based on the districting for the two or three houses you have narrowed your search down to.

2. When is the Best Time to Buy a House? – Conventional wisdom, based on the real estate market trends would tell you that because less homes typically sell during the colder months of the year that you might be able to negotiate a better deal during winter. My experience tells me that while there is some validity to this argument, your decision to move should be based on the reasons that you need to move, not solely on when the best time might be to buy a home. An experienced REALTOR will negotiate a good deal on your new home whenever you need to move.

3. When is the Best Time to Sell a House? – Again, conventional wisdom is important to consider. More people will want to buy their new home during the summer months and in between school years for their children so you will have more buyers. Sellers know this as well so you will have more sellers. Real estate markets are constantly changing and generally follow the basic rules of supply and demand. So the best answer I can give here is that if you prepare your home to sell properly, price it correctly and market your home aggressively, your home will sell – regardless of when you need to list your home.

4. Do You Have a List of Phone Numbers for Utilities? – I do. For a full list of all of the utilities and services you will need for your new home in Alpharetta visit my relocate to Alpharetta page on my website.

5. What is the Weather Like in Alpharetta? – Alpharetta is located in the lower piedmont region of the Appalachian mountains in North Georgia. We enjoy four seasons with winter being mild where as it can be quite heavy. You might expect to see snow flurries or accumulation of an inch or so of snow once a year. Spring and fall are the most enjoyable times of year with warm days and cool evenings that allow you to leave the windows open comfortably for long periods of time. Watch out for pollen in the spring. Summer is warm and August in particular can be on the hot side, but, it is summer, of course – What do you expect?

6. What is the terrain like? – The topography is full of gentle, rolling hills and the Chattahoochee River winds down from Lake Lanier and snakes along the northeast side of Alpharetta on its way through the north side of Atlanta.

7. Can You Tell Me About Property Taxes? – Fulton county has a millage rate of 29.827 and the City of Alpharetta millage rate is 7. Therefore the combine property tax rate while living in Alpharetta is 36.827. This translates to $36.83 for every $1,000 of your homes value. Property taxes are based on 40% of the assessed value so that if your home is valued at $400,000 your tax bill will be: $400,000 X 40% = $160,000 X .036827 or $5,892.32. A homeowners exemption brings the bill down by another 20% which would make your effective tax bill $4,713.86

8. How Far From Atlanta is Alpharetta? – It depends on how where you are, but, the south side of Alpharetta is about 10 miles to the north of the Atlanta city limits straight down Georgia 400.

9. How is Traffic? – Much better than it used to be. The recent expansion of Georgia 400 from Holcomb Bridge, north through Alpharetta has reduced travel times for commuters tremendously. Travel up Georgia 400 from the top end perimeter of I-285 used to take 45 minutes to an hour. That time has been significantly reduced and will continue to become shorter as roadwoak finishes.

10. How is the Job Market? – Excellent. Alpharetta is home to numerous fortune 500 companies and technolgy jobs. The bustling economy of Alpharetta is a great reason to consider relocating to Alpharetta.

11. How are the Surrounding Areas? – In short all of the surrounding areas are fantastic. Recently all of the unincorporated areas of North Fulton County either incorporated into new cities or annexed into existing municipalities. Alpharetta is flanked on the south by Roswell, a perennial

Luxury Alpharetta Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:05:08 +0000

Have you noticed all of the new construction going on in Alpharetta? It seems everywhere you look there are new luxury homes being built. First, if you are a buyer looking for luxury homes, the inventory is higher than at other price points so you have a real negotiating advantage – along with plenty styles, amenities and locations to choose from. In my opinion, Alpharetta is a great place to buy luxury real estate because of the continued growth in Metro Atlanta as a whole and more specifically the smart growth that has helped make Alpharetta a great place to buy real estate even in what is nationally a slowing real estate market. Long term home appreciation should be excellent provided you choose the right location to purchase and opt for timeless designs with quality upgrades. Anyone who purchases luxury real estate in Alpharetta will need to know that they are making a good investment as the consequences of making a bad decision on a very expensive home means that you could loose a significant amount of money. With good advice from a Realtor who knows Alpharetta and understands the market trends, you can find a luxury home that will be a joy to own and a good long term investment for the future.

Alpharetta Real Estate Information

Ryan Ward — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:03:22 +0000

If you are looking for a real estate agent to represent you to buy or sell a home, you have found a great place to start. I have a website that is specifically designed for you. I am an Alpharetta Realtor

Sandy Springs Real Estate

Ryan Ward — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:05:13 +0000

If Alpharetta is not in your future, you may be interested in viewing homes for sale and learning a little bit more about Sandy Springs. Visit my Sandy Springs Real Estate webpage for a primer and use the Sandy Springs MLS to find a home. We are committed to providing you with the information you need so please feel free to comment about something you would like to know more about that is real estate related and I will do my best to provide you with the answers you are seeking.