Crabapple Crossroads and Braeburn in Milton are located near the intersection of Birmingham Highway and Crabapple Road in historic Crabapple area and within walking distance to Milton High School, Northwestern Middle and Crabapple Crossing Elementary.

Children and adults will enjoy walking to nearby shops and restaurants including Old Blind Dog Irish pub, Scoops ice cream and candy store and SIP wine and tapas bar. There’s a mix of single family homes and town homes with amenities like swimming pool, fitness center and clubhouse.

We have helped clients purchase in the development and polled them as to what made them choose Crabapple Crossroads and Braeburn in Milton, here are the most popular responses:

• Crabapple Crossroads feeds into some of the best schools in the state…see school reports here.
• We were looking for a place where we could walk to restaurants and retail yet still have the quiet/private suburban life
• The neighborhood has a real family atmosphere· It’s attractive that our kids and go and play on the green space area, yet we don’t have to maintain it. This saves our yard!
• It’s attractive that the HOA maintains both the front and backyard
• Jolly Development (Crabapple Crossroads) and John Weiland (Braeburn) are quality developers
• The floorplan fits our family’s needs to a T…each of the kids have their own restroom, guest room is on 1st level, playroom on the 3rd level
• We like that there is a variety of floor plans and it doesn’t look like a “cookie-cutter” neighborhood
• Our kids can walk to school
• The charm of Milton and historic Crabapple area
• Avalon (formerly Prospect Park) – the mixed-use development that is taking place at Old Milton Parkway and GA 400. The word in the commercial real estate industry is they are signing Whole Foods and Regal Cinemas as the lead anchors and other concepts will be trendy restaurants such as Cinco, yippee! Burger, and Stir Crazy and ‘lifestyle’ type retailers such as Williams Sonoma, Versona, Ann Taylor, Limetree, Francesca’s, and Bath & Body Works.  See press release here. This will will be 5-10 minutes away from Crabapple Crossroads and Braeburn.

Contact us if you’d like to learn more about and take a tour of the neighborhood. We can offer you insights the “onsite agent” won’t tell you and represent YOUR best interests (not the builder).

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Richmond Glen in Milton, GA

Richmond Glen is a Pool and Tennis Neighborhood in Milton, GA.  Homes were constructed around 1999 with traditional and craftsman architecture with a southern influence.  Most homes have 3 car garages

The Richmond Glen community is located in North Fulton County and is part of the City of Milton, GA 30004.  Close to the Historic Crabapple area.  Children will attend the areas top schools.  See school reports here.

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The neighborhood consists of  71 homes on large lots (over 1 acre).  Neighborhood amenities include a club house, a full sized swimming pool with a small toddler pool, and two lighted tennis courts.   The club house and pool area are available for private parties and other such events as well. Kids will enjoy the large open field suitable for soccer, running around and other recreational activities.

This community is popular with home buyers looking in Milton.

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Since 2009, foreclosures have jumped up past 20% almost every year, with a fluctuation only in the past 1-2 years.  In 2010, 10% of all mortgages were delinquent—a brand new record for that year.  The Obama administration has worked to accomplish several foreclosure relief plans, with no tangible success yet, although they’ve just revealed a new deal for 2012 that could reduce principal for homeowners facing foreclosure.

Although the rate of foreclosure has somewhat decreased today, the main difference is in the reason: while many homeowners CAN afford their mortgage payments nowadays, they choose not to.  Instead, they’ve gone t
he route of a “strategic default.”  With a home mortgage that’s could have jumped to double what the home is now worth, it has recently made a lot of sense to homeowners to use a strategic default.  This is a decision on the part of a borrower to default on their mortgage, despite being able to financially make the payments.  The reason behind the action?  More than once, it’s because the house significantly dropped in worth from what the homeowner was originally paying on their mortgage.

Is It Worth It?

To stay and pay, to refinance, or to strategically default?  There are many options to choose from, and if you’re a homeowner facing the problems of paying for a house that’s not worth what you originally settled for, chances are you shouldn’t have to stay and pay.  No one’s telling anyone NOT to make their payments—that’s your own personal decision.  But if you still owe $400,000 on a new house that’s now worth about half of that, you might consider dropping those payments to avoid holding onto what has now become a liability.  Check out my friend’s informative blog on strategic default.

If you think about it…it just doesn’t make sense to continue making payments above $100,000 on a house that is now worth half of that.  On the short side: even if you can afford the payments, do you want to continue investing your money in an investment that’s really not worth it?  But on the long side, if you CAN afford the payments…why not continue to make them?

The personal decision, at the end, is entirely up to you.  Consider your benefits and what will be the best route for you and your family, if you’re a homeowner, and stick with your decision.

Need to know more information for dealing with a mortgage that’s just not worth it anymore?  Check out strategies for dealing with your mortgage.  And if you need to check out nearby listings in your area, visit our featured Curtin Team listings online.

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Relocating?  If you have a family and/or a business, one of the main things you’re going to be thinking about is which neighborhood your new home is located in.  You want to improve the situation—not move to a town that offers nothing!  Choose something for the better when you find your new home in one of our two choice locations: Milton, Georgia or Alpharetta, Georgia.  Grow that business and keep the peace in your family with the range of new opportunities both towns can offer you. 
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Reason #1: Milton and Alpharetta have the top schools in the entire country. Make a wise decision for the future of your children’s education: top choices in both government and private school systems are available in these cities.  Your children will love the opportunities for a fun, top-notch education from elementary to high school.  View the North Fulton school map.

Reason #2: Equestrian fields, quiet countryside. Particularly Milton features lots of horse farms, fields, houses set back from the road, and a beautiful, well-kept countryside atmosphere.  You get to enjoy a quiet back yard…with the benefit of friendly neighbors.  And if you need that occasional trip to the city, you’re less than 25 miles from the city of Atlanta.

Reason #3: Hundreds of dining options and fun things to do. If you enjoy eating out with your family, Alpharetta GA features over 150 dining options from fine local eateries to lively cafes.  See our full list of neighborhoods in Milton and Alpharetta!

When you’re finished sampling the tasty treats, head over to Alpharetta’s festival or fun event that’s a common staple of the city.  From the Alpharetta Arts StreetFest to
the 12,000 seat Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park featuring performers like Sugarland and Dave Matthews, there are lots of things for you and your family to enjoy.

Golfing is a popular sport in Milton, GA with a huge selection of golf courses.

Reason #4: World-class shopping malls. Alpharetta, GA is the home of a world class shopping destination, the second largest shopping mall, Northpoint Mall.  It’s a
fun place for the whole family to enjoy during the weekends—or to satisfy your occasional shoe and clothing cravings.   Besides the mall, there are all kinds of specialty boutiques and gift shops to explore.

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Rock Mill Park is located at 3100 Kimball Bridget Road in Alpharetta, Georgia. It is convenient to many popular residential neighborhoods and subdivisions, as well as major roads such as Georgia 400. View homes for sale in Alpharetta neighborhoods near Rock Mill Park.

While Rock Mill Park doesn’t have a lot of amenities, it does a lot of good for the city of Alpharetta. It provides needed parking for Big Green Parkway, and it is sustainable and environmentally friendly. Rock Mill Park provides families in Alpharetta with the opportunity to learn all about their environment. The park has a green roof pavilion, as well as an outdoor classroom. The classroom focuses on the beauty and ecological systems located in the wetlands, riverine system, and forests of that particular area of Big Creek.

If you’d like to have a picnic at Rock Mill Park, a small group pavilion is available for rent. You can also use the pavilion on a first come, first save basis. Comfort stations and maintenance hubs are also situated throughout Rock Mill Park. Several trails located in the park connect to the Greenway. If you want to learn more about your environment in which you live and going green, you won’t find a better place to do that than Alpharetta’s Rock Mill Park.

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I’m pleased to announce that I was recently awarded the Luxury Home designation just this January.  It’s a great start to the new year!  I’m looking forward to the opportunities this new designation will create for the entire Curtin team.  The tools, marketing and networking we now have access to will allow us to better serve more buyers and sellers in the luxury home market.  See full details here

As a program built by agents for the agent, the Keller Williams’ Luxury Homes division is something that you can take advantage of, if you’re a luxury home buyer or seller.  Read about what it’s like in today’s market selling a luxury home.  Now more than ever, we’re ready to help you.  If you’re thinking about buying a luxury house, you can search for it on our website.

The Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation is awarded by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing to real estate agents who have the level of knowledge, competence, experience and confidence to assist affluent buyers and sellers.  Members of this Institute who hold the Luxury Home Designation have a documented performance in the top 10% of their markets, and have also undergone successful demonstrations of expertise in the luxury home real estate market.

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Fantastic Alpharetta Location! Features: High vaulted ceilings, sep. dining rm, master suite w/ trey ceilings, great closet space,sep. shower & garden tub in bath & private backyard with plenty of room to play, playset included, deck and patio areas for great entertaining. Attic conversion includes: bonus room, bedroom, & bathroom all less then 3 years old: hot water heater,roof, AC unit, gutters. New HE washer& dryer/New dishwasher. Cul de sac Lot. Accessible, safe neighborhood, walking distance to schools & East Village (Super Target/Taco Mac) & Studio Movie grill.

Why Choose Roswell/Alpharetta–watch my video!

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Listing Price: $200,000
Address: 550 S. Riversong Lane
City: Alpharetta
State: Ga
ZIP: 30022

MLS # (if any): 4309156
Square Feet: 1969
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Basement: Slab/None

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Considering listing your home, or getting ready to look for a home to buy?  This month in real estate, experts are saying that now is the right time to list your home (or buy one).  Here are the top five reasons why it’s time to list and buy today.

#1 Reason To Buy Now: Home sale activity is increasing. This January 2012, it’s up an entire 12% from last year.  Your dream home at the perfect price could be sitting on the market, up for grabs, today.  Don’t let it escape you: start looking for your new home to buy today.

#2 Reason to Sell Now: Weather isn’t a factor, so don’t let the snow deter you from selling.  If you’re a seller, your prospective buyers will be starting their search online.  The vast majority of homebuyers shopping online means you can reach them in any weather condition, anytime.

#3 Reason To Sell Now: Don’t wait until spring. Spring is just around the corner, when traditional home buying starts.  It’s when families are settling in for the new school year, and when the grass is starting to grow.  And since it takes the average home buyer three months to find their home, a house listed today has a much better chance of selling in the spring than if you actually wait till spring.  Also, fewer houses are sold in January, meaning that it’s a lot easier for your home to attract a buyer.

#4 Reason To Sell & Buy Now: Take advantage of lowered costs. The trend lately is that interest rates are on the rise, and if you’re planning to sell out and buy a new home, you should do both as fast as you can–don’t wait till interest rates go even higher.  Rising interest rates can indefinitely hurt the buyer: as they increase, the mortgage amount a typical buyer qualifies for will decrease.

#5 Reason To Sell & Buy Now: You’ll get a tax break. That’s right: if you sell or buy, you can deduct your mortgage interest, real estate taxes or capital gains from your income taxes.  The tax breaks you get will be worth more the more you earn, or the bigger your mortgage is.  And with tax season right around the corner, there’s never been a better time to buy or sell a home.