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Alpharetta. $2,749,000 3015 Wellington Road 6BR/6BA/3HBA FMLS: 6593811 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895 Ken Gary 404.693.1066

Alpharetta. $224,900 1975 Nocturne Drive, No. 2202 2BR/2BA FMLS: 6600182 Holly Horwege 678.372.2663

Alpharetta. $599,000 110 Wills Road 4BR/3BA FMLS: 6604553 Charlcie Forehand 678.613.4422 Tanner Forehand Wooall 678.507.4100

Alpharetta. $634,900 135 Rowan Avenue 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6589018 Rony Ghelerter 703.899.6663

Alpharetta. $639,900 1070 Creek Ridge Pointe 5BR/5BA/2HBA FMLS: 6592064 Sarah Wilkins 770.598.2388

Appling. $2,500,000 52 Chigoe Lane 5BR/4BA/3HBA FMLS: 6584686 Clay Henderson 770.652.1890 Haden Henderson 678.787.9226

Big Canoe. $478,000 216 McElroy Mountain Drive 3BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6584309 Amy Lance 404.550.2608

Buckhead. $439,000 1051 White Oak Way FMLS: 6585608 Clay Henderson 770.652.1890 Haden Henderson 678.787.9226

Duluth. $1,195,000 4051 Saint Andrews Square 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6554659 Rony Ghelerter 703.899.6663

Johns Creek. $2,195,000 374 Citadella Court 6BR/6BA/3HBA FMLS: 6593406 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895 Ken Gary 404.693.1066

Johns Creek. $579,900 5780 Culler Court 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6590118 Karen Reynolds 404.569.9521

Lilburn. $625,000 4035 Runnymede Drive 5BR/5BA/2HBA FMLS: 6544851 Chandra Baker 678.234.3937

Milton. $939,000 340 Lake Bend Court 6BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6584876 Bonnie Howington Smith 404.713.7713

Norcross. $1,449,000 4380 Loblolly Trail 6BR/7BA/2HBA FMLS: 6560361 Chris McCarley 678.294.5185 Jackye McCarley 678.478.7636

Roswell. $1,649,900 925 Shepards Court 7BR/6BA/3HBA FMLS: 6596348 Ellen Hill 770.337.7730

Roswell. $599,000 345 Richfield Court 5BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6576168 Angela Medley 404.886.5764

Roswell. $849,900 105 Fernwater Court 3BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6581961 Angela Medley 404.886.5764

Sandy Springs. $2,100,000 960 W Kingston Drive 5BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6560526 Pamela Elledge 404.626.0614

Suwanee. $284,000 4444 Lassen Court 3BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6597949 Jason Hatcher 404.550.3090

Scottsdale, Arizona. $2,950,000 28094 N 96th Place Russ Lyon Sotheby›s International Realty

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The Alpharetta Home tour Join us on Wednesday, October 16th for a rare chance to see inside some of the fabulous homes that make Alpharetta so special – all to benefit kids fighting cancer! If you haven’t seen the new downtown Alpharetta district, this is a great opportunity to see how the city has transformed this live, work, and play community. The City of Alpharetta describes their town as a place where, “you’ll find a real genuine, down to earth and fun-loving attitude among those who are lucky enough to live here.” A few of those lucky residents have offered to open their homes so you can see the work they’ve done to create a home in their fantastic city. 105 Shady Grove Lane: This home was built in 1973 and the owners literally raised the roof in a part of the house to go from 8-foot ceilings to a nice 11.5-foot vault. The home was initially about 1700 square feet and they added on a full master bath/closet and reworked the laundry and husband’s shop area, for a total of about 2500 square feet. While we know they wanted to live in walking distance to Alpharetta’s city center, the homeowners say, “The truth of the matter is we bought

it so our dogs would have a nice backyard in which to play!” 72 Nathan Circle: This home was built in the 1965 and has been remodeled with a mid-century modern flair. It sits on close to an acre with a pool and is super cool! The homeowners wanted to be downtown and spotted the house, knocked on the door, and finally convinced the owner to sell after she found them another home to purchase! 123 Lily Garden Place: This is a new townhome located at West Main built by Patrick Malloy, interior designed by Kit Castaldo Design, and marketed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties New Homes Division. Everybody wants to walk out their doorstep and be in the super cool Downtown Alpharetta area and we are so excited to share this beautiful new home on our tour. The Alpharetta Home tour benefits the Sunshine Kids Foundation which creates fun trips and activities for kids battling cancer so they can get out of hospitals and away from treatment and do what kids should do – have fun! 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Sunshine Kids Foundation and are tax deductible.

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How much is my metro Atlanta home worth? Brought to you by – BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

correctly, especially if you’ve never listed property before? There are a number of factors that contribute to the value of any Atlanta home. Your real estate agent can give you a more detailed estimate, but for now let’s look at a few of these factors.

If you are a firstRawlings time home seller in Metro Atlanta, one of the first and most daunting questions you are likely to ask is “how much is my Atlanta home worth?” Naturally, you want to get the best possible price, but you also want to price competitively. More importantly, you want your home’s appraisal value to reflect your selling price; thus, ensuring your buyer’s financing will go through smoothly. How do you list your home

Comparable Home Sales One of the biggest indicators of your home’s worth will be how much other comparable properties are selling for in your neighborhood. The market itself drives the price more than anything else. If several three-bedroom homes in your neighborhood have sold for $300,000 over the past few months, chances are your three-bedroom home, in similar condition, will appraise in that ballpark.

neighborhood to neighborhood – for example, a home in Alpharetta or Milton will price differently than a home in Brookhaven or Midtown. Additionally, factors like proximity to popular schools, the distance from the city and access to amenities and local attractions may also play a role in determining your home’s value.

Recent Updates and Upgrades If you’ve recently made improvements to your home – for example, if you’ve renovated the kitchen and bathrooms, installed hardwood flooring or added a bedroom – these desirable upgrades tend to boost the value of a home. Location of the Home Home prices can vary widely from Canton. $636,000 0 Hendrix Drive FMLS: 6571751 Cynthia Chandlee 770.826.8276

Cumming. $1,350,000 6735 Dahlonega Highway 5BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6558220 Nestor Rivera 404.997.2530

Johns Creek. $1,399,000 4075 Merriweather Woods 7BR/6BA/2HBA FMLS: 6575988 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895 Ken Gary 404.693.1066

Milton. $1,089,000 900 Crabapple Hill 5BR/5BA/2HBA FMLS: 6579193 Kimberly Counter 678.938.5885

Milton. $299,000 2990 Serenade Court 3BR/2.5BA FMLS: 6596290 Lisa Caudill 404.414.1604 Kelly Prewitt 404.384.0836

Milton. $6,750,000 14680 Freemanville Road 7BR/7BA/4HBA FMLS: 6098482 Mandy Thompson 404.372.2651

Woodstock. $2,890,000 818 Arnold Mill Road 7BR/7.5BA FMLS: 6579981 Cynthia Chandlee 770.826.8276

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Age and Condition of the Home Finally, your home’s value will be affected by its age and condition. Newer homes tend to appraise for more than older ones, simply because there are fewer maintenance costs to consider. Historic homes can sell for more, if proper updates have been made. Any home in fair to poor condition may sell for less because the new owners will have to make repairs. The real estate market in Atlanta is a dynamic one, with comparable home values sometimes changing monthto-month. The best way to know how much your Atlanta home is worth is to consult with a local real estate professional who can access the latest market data to help you price your home correctly. To learn more, call Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300.

Cumming. $374,000 5945 Lake Oak Landing 4BR/3BA FMLS: 6542902 Babs Price 404.697.2008

Cumming. $450,000 4205 Sewell Road 4BR/3BA FMLS: 6607028 Reed Guthrie 404.808.9953

Cumming. $529,000 2690 Hillandale Circle 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6566760 Trudy Provo 770.331.0540

Suwanee. $1,499,000 4971 Roaring Fork Pass 6BR/6BA/2HBA FMLS: 6543256 Kathleen Rice 678.697.4984 Anne Stone 404.307.6416

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2019 Kitchen trends which will endure By JOHN HOGAN Owner, Remodeling Expo Center As owner of Remodeling Expo Center in Roswell, I’m on the forefront of Kitchen Trends in North Atlanta. I find it interesting to see what national trends resonate with Atlanta homeowners and which one don’t. In all my years of doing this, I’ve learned that there’s one room in the house where ideas tend to stick around a bit longer — and that’s the kitchen. Good thing, considering ripping out cabinetry/ appliances/fixtures on a whim, every time a new trend pops up, is neither budget-savvy nor sustainable, in any way. Banquette seating If there was any trend in 2018 that takes the crown as “Pinterest Queen,” it’s the banquette (whether built-in or freestanding). You can’t scroll too far without seeing a shot of a breakfast room or eat-in kitchen. Formal dining rooms have been a hard sell for a while now, as how we live in our homes seems to get more and more casual, and the banquette is a direct response to that. Family-friendly, approachable, and, frankly, just a whole lot of fun designwise, banquette seating is holding firm. Colored cabinetry White and Grey kitchens are still dominant and instead of the trend dissipating, the variations of shade are just getting larger. This trend is going to stay with us for a while. The reason is because its classic, clean and doesn’t stand out; it blends into the background. And yes, blues and greens are becoming more popular but I’m not quite sure they will stick around as long. Fixture Finishes Polished Nickel or Champagne Bronze is a national trend that’s still trying to emerge but will probably peter out before it gets too far. But don’t forget about matte black. It’s coming on strong and it looks great. With that said, Remodeling Expo Center installs 100’s of projects each year and satin nickel and chrome are the dominant finishes. There is no dispute that chrome fixtures against a marble-ized quartz counter background it a timeless look… Two-toned cabinetry Okay, this is not a new concept by any means, but it does seem to have come back out of the woodwork aggressively in recent years. I do think it’s a sign of our collective breakup with purely white kitchens. Some fresh takes include doing an all-wood island

with surrounding white cabinets, white uppers with colored (or wood) bottom cabinetry, or even a statement color or dramatic black on an island with natural wood everywhere else. Focal Point Hoods Whether stainless, sculptural, or uniquely clad, the vent hood seems to be the new frontier of kitchen design and that train is full speed ahead. Once a staple of a very modern kitchen, I’ve seen more and more transitional and traditional spaces embracing the “statement” hood in a way that feels fresh and stylish. Stainless and shaker wood hoods are dominating the Atlanta scene but Remodeling Expo Center also installs unique and fresh looks, such as copper hoods, here and there. Open shelving Look, we’ve heard all the arguments against open shelving these past few years — dust! disorder! — but let me tell you right now. With confidence, there is no shaking this trend. Open shelving is the not-so-new darling, European inspired, of kitchen design and with the right surround décor, can look fabulous. Dramatic backsplashes Subway tiles are great for so many reasons (like budget, how easy they are to install, and their timelessness), but they aren’t for everyone. Sometimes you just want something a little different, with some more personality. Enter: the “drama” backsplash. As cement tiles became all the rage in about 2015/2016, a bold use of colored and patterned tile trickled into not just kitchen floors, but also backsplashes. To learn more about trends, contact The Remodeling Expo Center at 404 9103969 or stop in at 48 King Street, Roswell, GA 30075. www.RemodelingExpo.com

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These days a lot of homeowners are asking themselves this very question and you’re thinking, she’s is going to tell me “go” because she’s a RealJONES tor (and she wants to sell my house). Actually, I would want to hear more and ask a lot of questions. Because I don’t just sell homes, I advise clients regarding their most important investment (present and future), their home. You must start with your longrange plan. Are you planning on living in the same area for a long period of time? What money have you already invested in your home? What do you owe on your home? How close are you to starting a family or retirement? What is the investment required to prep my home for sale? Next, you should consider your options. Ask your agent

to look and see what’s out there. Look at new construction which could likely cost more than your current home, but does it save you on future maintenance investment of your older home and does the maintenance-free aspect give you more free time (that’s worth something)? Evaluating the life expectancy of my home’s systems and updates, and projecting the costs associated with them convinced me to buy a new construction property where the exterior maintenance is included. Knowing I would be in the area for 10 years or so, I calculated staying would cost me $80K-$90K for updates and renovations. That’s a lot of cash outlay, so the expense of a new home made sense for my family and our future cash flow (and will save me a lot of hassle meeting contractors, buying material making runs to Home Depot, etc.) down the road. There’s so much to consider! I am always ready have discussions and help my clients for present and future decisions.

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Cool: Continued from Page 2 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 a Thermostat Converter, which can control their single and multizone Halcyon and Airstage heating and cooling systems using a third-party thermostat. Amp up energy efficiency, Lower bills up to 25 percent A system upgrade and a smart home thermostat equals energy savings. The most energy-efficient heating and cooling products on the market, ductless minisplit systems, can save as much as 25 percent on your utility bill. An efficiently controlled thermostat could save an additional 10 percent a year. And professional expertise is key because a system can lose 20 to 40 percent of its energy efficiency from poor installation. How do mini-splits work? Thin copper tubing is used to pump refrigerant from an outdoor compressor directly into an indoor air-handling unit, where the air is quietly distributed to the interior space. This eliminates the need for basement or

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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. Heighten customization and convenience Take individualized comfort to new levels. Most HVAC manufacturers offer apps that enable systems to be controlled from anywhere using a mobile device. Now, voice-control capability uses digital assistants to verbally dictate home 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 and Google Home. Built for optimal customization, ductless mini-split systems let you control the individual temperature in each room, so you don’t waste money cooling unused spaces such as guest bedrooms, bonus rooms, sunrooms and basements. Ductless systems operate at much higher efficiency levels than central forced-air systems and window units, as duct losses in a central AC system can account for more than 30 percent of your energy consumption. Whether you take a “staycation” or kick back at your vacation home, following some practical tips will help you bask in ultimate comfort while lowering utility bills and respecting the environment.

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