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Milton Run Located in the new city of Milton, Milton Run is the latest in exclusive homes offered by Patrick Malloy’s Luxury Collection. With only 29 wooded homesites in the heart of Milton priced from the $700s, these homes will sell out fast. Located in the highly ranked Cambridge High School district, these homes offer square footages from 2,806 to 4,251. Milton Run offers 5 farmhouse-styled floorplans from which to choose and options include basement and slab homesites. With 1+ acre homesites, there is sure to be a home that fits your family’s needs. Choose from homes as cozy as 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths or as large as 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Modern living with farmhouse charm resonates throughout the property with beautiful exteriors and charming interiors that combine modern upgrades with the local flavor of horse country. These homes offer the latest in home design for the most discriminating homeowner. The front elevations include brick, real stone, shake, and/or board-n-batten. 10’ smooth ceilings throughout the first floor give these homes a palatial feeling. The gourmet kitchens are large with state-of-the-art appliances plus the latest in countertop technology. The open floorplans are designed for ease in entertaining. Milton Run is located in the Birmingham Falls Elementary, Hopewell Middle and Cambridge High School district with easy access to shopping and dining. A newly Decorated Model is now open and offers the best in classic farmhouse elegance. The Wellington, a
ranch plan, and the Darlington, a 2-story home with a private guest retreat are ready to tour. Known for its pastoral landscapes and tranquil spaces, Milton offers its residents both easy access to
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Berkshire Hathaway opens new smart real estate office in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is proud to announce the opening of our newest smart real estate office in Alpharetta. The office is located in the new Liberty Hall building in the heart of the revitalized city of Alpharetta. Liberty Hall, owned by the American History Guild, is a unique concept of patriotism and community with restaurant and retail space, premium office space and the exclusive Founder’s Club located on the rooftop terrace. An owner of the building, John Adams (he is a descendent of the Founding Father John Adams), formed the American History Guild to tell America’s story. “We have been working on the details of our new smart real estate office for months and we are so excited now that we are officially open for business,” said Mary Wargula, Managing Broker of the Alpharetta/North Fulton Office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. “Liberty Hall is a special building and we are honored to be part of this experience. Our associates are proud to work in Liberty Hall and the new Alpharetta City Center. Our company is truly redefining the real estate experience with a new level of quality and innovation for our associates and our clients.” The new space is open and collaborative with a sleek design that features an abundance of glass and bright open spaces. The “ReThink Room” is an innovative area for agents to meet and think creatively – as a traditional work room has been redefined. For meetings, the new office includes conference rooms
and seller & buyer counseling rooms with the latest media technology. Designated sales prospecting areas provide a private environment for associates to generate more appointments. The workspace also includes a large training room with cutting-edge presentation media to help our associates learn more effectively and to host our business meetings and training classes. “The Alpharetta and North Fulton markets have been an important focus for our business for over 50 years. We are proud to open this innovative, new smart real estate office in a building so rich with history and pride,” said Dan Forsman, President & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. “As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we are the forever brand. The heritage of this building and our company are great fit.” For a personal tour, contact Mary Wargula, Sr. Vice President, Managing Broker at 770-475-0505. About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has over 1,650 associates and 26 locations across the Greater Metro Atlanta and North Georgia area. Led by President and CEO, Dan Forsman, the organization offers a full suite of real estate services including residential real estate, luxury real estate, new homes services, condo/ high-rise services, commercial real estate, corporate relocation, property management, mortgage lending, title and settlement services, home warranties and insurance. Equal Housing Opportunity. Visit http://www.BHHSGA.com.
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Happy New Year! Crye-Leike® real estate Services continues to grow in the Atlanta market and is actively seeking new agents and brokers to join their team! Crye-Leike’s® 11 branch offices include: Cumming, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Dawsonville, Norcross, Hall County/Lake Lanier, Woodstock, Cartersville, Smyrna, Douglasville, and McDonough. Crye-Leike® has accelerated expansion plans that aim to further its footprint in the greater Atlanta market with offices in Buford/Flowery Branch, Lawrenceville, Newnan and Peachtree City. Crye-Leike® offers new competitive commission splits, cutting edge technology and marketing tools, in house and online training, referral opportunities and the support you need to take your business to the next level. We sell more homes in the South than any other company. Please call one of our local offices today for an interview.
North Atlanta flooring trends for 2019 When it comes to flooring, most people want something that is stylish and practical…and not something that is too trendy and may fade out in a few years. Flooring is the foundation for your home decor, and you don’t want to have to replace it every few years. Remodeling Expo Center, in Roswell, is a market leader in flooring for North Atlanta and they see the trends that are on the horizon. John Hogan, owner of Remodeling Expo Center has his fingers on the pulse of what will be the Trends for floors in 2019 and beyond: Trend #1. Hardwood…almost everywhere. Dark hardwood flooring. Yes, hardwood continues to grow and it is the preferred surface in most rooms. In fact, many homeowners are converting their kitchen floors and entryways (as well as powder rooms to hardwood floors. Here’s what’s trending with hardwood flooring. Cool colors – dark browns, gray, white washes, wide planks and matte and satin finishes. Trend #2. Porcelain tile that looks like wood. As further evidence of the trend and preference towards hardwood flooring, it’s super interesting that now we have more and more alternative products that mimic the look (and sometimes the feel) of hardwood flooring. Tile wood-look planks are often used in areas that may have water or moisture (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, basements) and on top of concrete sub-floors where it may be difficult or inappropriate to install solid hardwood flooring. These products have been on the rise because they look like hardwood and they are waterproof at the same time. Cooler colors such as whites, grays, espressos are most popular. Trend #3. Engineered Vinyl Planks/ Luxury Vinyl that looks like wood. This wins the gold star for being the breakout trend for the year. This new category
began 5 or 6 years ago and it’s been growing and breaking records each year. Early adopters loved it because it looks and feels so real…and because it’s WATERPROOF. It also has a cork underlayment for some extra cushioning and insulation. The technology has gotten so good that it can replicate the look of real wood on to the surfaces. For an even more authentic look and feel, many have embossed grainy textures and distressed styles. It looks and feels amazing, and it’s a floating floor which means that it can go on top of virtually any type of surface, including tile, as long as the surface is flat and level. Trend #4. Cool Toned Colors. Cool colors are in and warm colors are out. This seems to be true both for flooring and paint colors (and yes, the two go hand in hand). Cool color tones include grays, blues, greens, etc. and Warm color tones include yellow, oranges and reds (think colors of the sun). 2019 will see more of: Dark browns (without traces of red or yellow undertones), grays, concrete and industrial looks for tiles (and counter tops), grays over beiges for carpets and walls, and bleached and blanched colors – ashy white washed looks. The Reverse Trends: A. Bamboo – Not durable. Scratches and dents easily. Doesn’t hold up to water, B. Parquet – Ultra dated. Separates over time. Looks sloppy and makes space look smaller, C. Multi-width planks – Not practical as they will date your home and D. Wide grout lines – Very dated. Grout gets dirty and is more likely to crack with wider grout lines. Remodeling Expo Center has on-staff designers to help you to navigate through the maze of trends, colors and integration with all the elements in your home. Remodeling Expo Center, RemodelingExpo.
Crye-Leike Realtors offers new competitive commission splits Actively seeking new agents and brokers to join their team Crye-Leike is a full service real estate company founded in Memphis, TN in 1977 offering one-stop shopping services in real estate including: • Residential • Relocation • Commercial • Business brokerage • Property management • REO management • Mortgage lending • Insurance • Title & closing • Home vendor referrals • Auctions • Rentals • Franchise sales • and home builder services. As one of the nation’s largest, full service real estate companies, Crye-Leike has a network of more than 3,100 sales associates and over 125 offices located throughout a nine-state region. For forty years, Crye-Leike has delivered a passionate commitment to unsurpassed service in its communities. Crye-Leike’s commitment inspires our agents to exceed expectations by constantly improving their relationships with clients and responding quickly to their customer needs while conducting business with integrity and trust. Today Crye-Leike is the 3rd largest real estate company in the nation and boasts a record year in 2016 with sales exceeding $6.3 billion. Crye-Leike Realtors continues to grow in the Atlanta market and is actively seeking new agents and brokers to join their team! Crye-Leike’s 11 branch offices include: Cumming, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Norcross, Hall County/ Lake Lanier, Woodstock, Cartersville, Smyrna, Dawsonville, Douglasville, and McDonough. Crye-Leike has accelerated expansion plans that aim to further its footprint in the greater Atlanta market with offices in Braselton, Snellville, Lawrenceville, Newnan and Peachtree City. Crye-Leike offers new competitive commission splits, cutting edge technology and marketing tools, in house and online training, referral opportunities and the tools you need to take your business to the next level. We sell more homes in the South than any other company. Please call one of our local offices today for an interview.
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Choosing a shutter style Exterior Shutters can really make or break the exterior of your home and plays a vital role in the overall curb appeal. One of the items to consider is the STYLE of shutter that will look good on your home and give that final touch to complete the picture. Dupbel Millworks Inc. is set up to create unique custom styles while offering a variety of standard styles to choose from. Let’s discuss some of the standard styles most commonly used.
more sophisticated look. The size and placement of the panels will typically follow the window design, but lately we’ve seen a lot of deviation from the traditional to jazz it up a little bit. We can incorporate a small panel in the center, make them single panels, or even 3 equal panels, all depending on the look the home owner wants to create.
Board and Batten Shutters A shutter typically composed of three to five vertical boards that are connected using two or three horizontal battens. These shutters inspire a country or cottage look and have grown in popularity in the last few years. The latest trend is to have multiple narrow boards to create a cleaner, more sophisticated look. This style lends itself to adding additional interest by adding diagonal pieces or even strap hinges.
Louvered Shutters. Louvered styled shutters are the original “classic standard,” found on period buildings such as Antebellum, Colonial, Williamsburg, Georgian and Federal styled houses. Louvered shutters create an additional architectural element to enhance the house’s façade. Louvered shutters can also be the right choice for Contemporary styled buildings wishing to create a more traditional appearance. For a slightly more modern look you can make the slats wider to give a cleaner, less busy appearance.
Paneled Shutters This traditional style consists of panels within a frame. This shutter style’s popularity during the last number of decades has firmly entrenched it as the “traditional look.” Especially with the panels you can select a number of styles based on your preference. We can start off with a Flat panel, giving a very smooth and minimalistic look. Or you can do the very traditional Raised panel, providing a more three-dimensional appearance. Our Shaker Raised panels gives you even more depth while keeping it very classic and stylish. The Mission style panel is another option, where it is incorporating design elements from the Board and Batten style, but with a much
Dupbel Millworks Inc. manufactures exteriors shutters using only weather resistant materials. This is especially important in Georgia’s hot, humid conditions. We have a series of standard shutters styles, while fully equipped to help you design a custom style specifically for your house. We are a full service company, and can help you from the design phase to installation. Our business is located in Alpharetta, GA and we are proud to serve the residential and commercial market of North Georgia. We are small enough to provide you with personal attention, yet strong enough to handle complex designs
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The first-time homeseller’s guide to Atlanta Brought to you by – BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty When a city undergoes exponential growth, it can have a profound effect on the housing market. Currently, Atlanta is the third fastest growing city in the nation, with a population increase of 90,000 within the past year. This means that all across the metro, in almost every neighborhood, home values are on the rise, sometimes at surprising rates. This is all great news for homeowners who might be thinking about cashing in on their equity or upgrading to a bigger home. But still, selling a home can be complicated and intimidating, especially if you are a first-time seller. How can you attract the right buyer quickly? What mistakes should you avoid? How do you ensure you’re getting your home’s full value? How do you prepare for hidden costs? To address these concerns, we’ve prepared the following first-time home seller’s guide, so you can walk into the process of selling your Atlanta home with confidence and a prepared strategy. Financial Preparations Although you’re hopefully about to make money on your home sale, you still need to make some financial preparations before putting your home on the market. A major transaction almost always come with unexpected or hidden costs. You may also have capital gains taxes to think about if your profit exceeds a certain amount. Finances can become even more complicated if you’re planning to buy a new home at the same time as selling your current one. To make sure you are properly prepared, please see our article on getting your finances in order for a resell. Updating Your Home In a competitive housing market, your home will compete with other sellers in your neighborhood. Additionally, prospective buyers expect a certain level of value for their money, even in a seller’s market. This is why updating your home is the next critical step in the sales process. Some updates must be done just to eliminate buyer objections, but others work in your favor because they boost your home value more than
the cost of the work. You may not be able to update everything, but by knowing what home buyers are looking for and making those updates a priority, you can boost your bottom line while improving your chances for a quick Rawlings sale. For more information, see our articles on how to make strategic upgrades and how to make your home “HGTV-worthy” on a budget. Pricing Your Home Accurate pricing is one of the biggest factors in how quickly a home sells — or indeed, whether it sells at all. Today’s buyers and their agents are savvy when it comes to comparable home prices; they know when a home is overpriced or undervalued. You do not want to have to go back and add “price reduced” to your listing because it has sat on the market for too long. Factors that affect the resale value of your home include its size, its location, comparable home sales in the neighborhood and the types of updates you’ve done, among other things. Your agent can provide some market intelligence to help you price your home correctly. For more information, check out our article on variables to consider when pricing a home. Anything you leave out that identifies the home as distinctly yours makes it more difficult for a buyer to see it as distinctly theirs. Staging Your Home The question of staging a home for viewing is possibly the most confusing step in selling your home. So much about property staging is subjective, and it is very easy to make mistakes that could turn off potential buyers. The questions abound: should the home be furnished or left vacant? Should you bother doing an open house — and if you do, how can you make the most of it? What about virtual home staging? Can an Augmented Reality app help you sell your home faster? You will have some important decisions to make here, and once again, your REALTOR® may have some advice. Be sure to read our article on how to utilize virtual staging to your advantage.
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Alpharetta. $1,199,000 9250 Old Southwick Pass 5BR/5BA/2HBA FMLS: 6102769 Jared Sapp 404.668.7233
Alpharetta. $525,000 445 Cullen Copse 5BR/5BA FMLS: 6109639 Denise Sperier 404.245.1887
Alpharetta. $585,000 9495 Nesbit Lakes Drive 5BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6109964 Denise Sperier 404.245.1887
Alpharetta. $604,900 4742 Lakeway Place 4BR/5BA FMLS: 6035525 Lea Perez 404.840.1005 Kathy Rice 678.697.4984
Alpharetta. $699,000 345 High Bridge Chase 5BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6107995 Jane Patneau 770.337.3538
Alpharetta. $815,000 330 Marjean Way 3BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6108148 Morgan Forehand 404.441.7113 Charlcie Forehand 678.613.4422
Alpharetta. $835,000 310 Marjean Way 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6108179 Morgan Forehand 404.441.7113 Charlcie Forehand 678.613.4422
Duluth. $625,000 4018 Saint Georges Court 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6108914 Teri Frye 678.428.4281
Fayetteville. $3,250,000 171 County Line Road 7BR/7BA/3HBA FMLS: 6086871 Clay Henderson 770.652.1890 Haden Henderson 678.787.9226
Johns Creek. $1,750,000 795 Vista Bluff Drive 5BR/6.5BA FMLS: 6040186 Chase Mizell 770.289.2780 Jeff Olsen 678.429.0773
Lake Lanier. $409,000 3369 Sweet Plum Trace 3BR/3BA FMLS: 6039615 Babs Price 404.697.2008
Roswell. $1,999,999 11200 Bowen Road 5BR/6BA/5HBA FMLS: 6093923 Angela Medley 404.886.5764
Roswell. $355,000 4507 Kendall Way 3BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6056548 Kay Quigley 404.933.6637
Sullivans Island, South Carolina $7,745,000 2619 Bayonne Street Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty
Hanover, New Hampshire $1,995,000 2 Parade Ground Road Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty
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Hillandale’s Southern charm Located in historic Roswell, Hillandale is an intimate enclave of 36 homes built by Patrick Malloy Homes’ Luxury Collection. Inspired by the streetscapes of Charleston, South Carolina, these homes bring their own charm to an already attractive lifestyle near downtown Roswell. The community was spared no expense when pebble stone driveways were chosen to complement the pebble stone walkways for each home, as well as the community sidewalks. It is easy to imagine a warm summer’s evening spent on the gracious front porches that include gas lighting on select plans. Once inside the homes, their grandeur alone is breathtaking. Accompanied by huge living spaces, these homes include such features as double-sided fireplaces and master retreats with freestanding soaking tubs. To ensure maximum entertainment capacity, Patrick Malloy Homes is proud to introduce the latest in indoor/outdoor living concepts. An entire wall of windows slips into a pocket to create a complete indoor/outdoor living space
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Luxury living at Wescott Located in the highly sought-after Lambert High School District, Wescott is the latest luxury home community offered by award-winning builder, Patrick Malloy Luxury Communities. This luxurious enclave includes 61 homesites and top-notch amenities. Once finished, this exclusive lifestyle will include a gated entry, tennis courts, playground, swimming pool with water feature, gazebo, spa and many more activities throughout the green spaces inside the community. The community clubhouse will serve as a gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy summer evenings while listening to children playing outdoors. Located in affluent South Forsyth, Wescott’s location is idyllic for any family looking to live in award-winning Lambert High School. Rated one of the top high schools in the United States, it is located within walking distance and affords students a top-notch education along with Sharon Elementary and Riverwatch Middle Schools. Nearby is a bevy of high-end shopping and dining options. Centrally located to Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth and North Point Mall, Wescott homeowners can enjoy the finer things in life inside and outside their community. While being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, it is still conveniently located to commuter routes and major businesses across North Atlanta. For the avid golfer, some of Atlanta’s best courses are within a 20 mile radius. If golfing is not your weekend activity of choice, there are parks weaving in and around the neighborhood next to the Chattahoochee River that are great for some fresh air activities. Wescott offers 4 floorplans starting at 4,100 square feet on homesites from one third to one half acres with slab and basement options. These homes can be built with up to 6 bedrooms for large families. The model home is located at 690 Nichols Road, Suwanee and is a must-see.
Guide: Continued from Page 9 Choosing an Atlanta Real Estate Agent All other details aside, your choice of a skilled Atlanta REALTOR® is possibly the most important decision you’ll make regarding the sale of your home. Owners who sell on their own often make mistakes during the complicated sales process, and they rarely get their home’s full value. A knowledgeable REALTOR® knows how to price your home based on its location and its features; they also know how to negotiate with buyers and their agents to make sure you get a fair price all other details aside, your choice
of a skilled Atlanta REALTOR® is possibly the most important decision you’ll make regarding the sale of your home. Owners who sell on their own often make mistakes during the complicated sales process, and they rarely get their home’s full value. A knowledgeable REALTOR® knows how to price your home based on its location and its features; they also know how to negotiate with buyers and their agents to make sure you get a fair price. To learn more about how our highly skilled REALTOR® can help you sell your luxury home quickly and profitably, check out our blog at atlantafinehomes.com or call Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300.
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How to prevent a multigenerational home thermostat war (NAPSI)—Multigenerational households are on the rise, with a record one in five Americans living in homes shared by multiple adult generations, inevitably leading to various domestic conflicts, including home temperature—but that doesn’t have to happen at your house. Bridging the thermostat gap Mom versus dad, grandmother versus granddaughter. When it comes to home climate control, the generation and gender gap is real. There are facts to support this domestic dilemma: • Everyone has a different “thermal comfort level” or preferred room temperature based on physical, psychological and other factors, activity level and clothing. • Women’s bodies produce less heat than men’s, with women preferring a far warmer environment (77 degrees) than men (72 degrees). • As people age, their bodies become sensitive to cold temperatures because of a decrease in the metabolic rate. Here are some practical tips that can help prevent the dreaded Thermostat War.
Get “smart” about home temperature When it comes to smart home temperature control, there are Smart HVAC Systems and Smart Thermostats. Smart HVAC systems have built-in Internet capability and can be controlled directly without additional equipment. Smart Home Thermostats create “smart” systems by enabling remote temperature control via a mobile or Internetconnected device or voice-operated home automation system. Several leading manufacturers, including Fujitsu General America, offer Smart Systems as well as options to control single and multizone Halcyon and Airstage heating and cooling systems using a third-party smart thermostat. Increase family peace and energy efficiency Upgrading your system and installing a smart thermostat can significantly reduce your utility expense. The most energy-efficient heating and cooling products on the market, ductless minisplit systems, can save as much as 25 percent on your energy bill. Further, an efficiently controlled thermostat could save an additional 10 percent a year. Here’s how ductless mini-split systems work. Thin copper tubing is used
temperatures—“Alexa, set the living room temperature to 70 degrees.” For instance, Fujitsu offers a free FGLair app that enables Web-activated control via mobile devices and now voice-activated control via Amazon Alexa.
to pump refrigerant from an outdoor compressor directly into an indoor airhandling unit, where the air is quietly distributed to the interior space. This eliminates the need for basement or attic evaporators and bulky, expensive ductwork. Mini-splits are easy to install and usually require only a 3- to 4-inch hole through a wall or ceiling to connect the indoor and outdoor units. Give everyone his or her own voice Everyone gets to “voice” his or her own temperature preference. Most HVAC manufacturers offer apps that enable systems to be controlled from anywhere using a mobile device. Now, voice-control capability uses digital assistants, like Amazon Alexa, to verbally dictate home
Enjoy customized room-by-room comfort Ending home climate conflicts, mini-splits feature custom zone control, letting homeowners connect two to eight indoor units to a single outdoor unit. Each zone has its own thermostat so occupants can adjust each room to the temperature they want. Further, only occupied areas are heated, which can represent a significant savings considering the kitchen, dining room, living room and bedrooms are left unoccupied for at least 40 percent of the time in most households. What’s more, the comfort continues even in extreme cold weather. Fujitsu’s Extra Low Temperature Heating (XLTH) Series features outdoor condensing units engineered to operate in temperatures down to -15º F, lower than any other mini-split available today. For further information or to find a contractor nearby, call (888) 888-3424 or visit www.fujitsugeneral.com.
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5775 MARTINGDALE COURT, SUWANEE
6 BD, 6.5 BA Ten’s of Thousands in Upgrades! Cul-de-sac Lot. Finished Terrace Level w/In-Law/Teen Suite w/Kitchen, Rec & Media Area & Full BA! Guest Suite w/Private Ba on Main $689,900 THE STOCKS TEAM (678) 283‑9570
1124 BLUE WATER COURT, BUFORD
6 bedroom, 3/2 bath, Custom brick ranch w/finished basement. Master on main w/trey ceiling & master spa w dual heads. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac on a private level lot. $469,900 THE STOCKS TEAM (678) 283‑9570
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6334 STONEBRIDGE COVE, BRASELTON
6754 BIG SKY DR., FLOWERY BRANCH
Agent-owned. Nearly new, Jamison plan on walk-out bsmnt, 4 Spacious, nearly new, on recently finished walk-out basement. full BA, upgrades galore. Premium lot w/ open prvt views to rear. Largest plan in section of fabulous Sterling On The Lake. REAL hrdwds on main, custom trim, library, coffered dining rm. Island kitchen w/ granite, ss & open view to fireside great room. $375,000 PETE CLAY (678) 492‑3559 $309,990 PETE CLAY (678) 492‑3559
2885 HIGHLAND RIDGE DR, CUMMING
Ranch with finished basement on a secluded 1.48 acre lot. This lot will transport you away from the daily grind. Lots of outdoor entertainment/living area with large front porch, screened patio. $259,900 THE STOCKS TEAM (678) 283‑9570
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37 SUMMIT COURT, DAHLONEGA
Mountain views from master, great room, kitchen & covered patio! Stunning one-level living w/ vaulted/beamed ceiling great room w/ stone fireplace. Open kitchen w/ large island. $225,900 PETE CLAY (678) 492‑3559
3215 KENNEWICK ROAD, MILTON
New construction in city of Milton. Gorgeous wide plank hardwood floors & 10’ ceilings in main. Open concept chef’s kitchen w/large island, custom cabinets, quartz counter tops. $499,900 THE STOCKS TEAM (678) 283‑9570
1560 LOCKRIDGE DRIVE, CUMMING
Upgrades galore, quality custom features throughout main level. Grand 2-story entry foyer, cut glass door, Palladian window, real oak hardwood floors, real Venetian plaster. $465,000 PETE CLAY (678) 492‑3559
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6338 STONEBRIDGE COVE, BRASELTON
6015 LAKEAIRES DRIVE, CUMMING
Like new home in sought after Riverstone Park subdivision. Lake Forest prestigious Waterside section. Stunning home on Features 5 br 3.5 bath on an unfinished basement. Premium lot finished walk-out, daylight basement. Oversized lot, private to with a view. Master on main with a second master upstairs. rear. Custom upgrades throughout this estate style home. $355,000 PETE CLAY (678) 492‑3559 $585,000 PETE CLAY (678) 492‑3559
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