Back to School: How Proximity to Good Schools Can Affect Your Home’s Value (Part 2 of 2)
Public or Private
Sometimes the neighborhoods clustered around popular private schools are prohibitively expensive. Families also have to factor in they will be paying tuition to attend these schools which can cost well into the thousands per year. Tuition rates vary widely, but the average tuition cost is (Read More…)
Back to School: How Proximity to Good Schools Can Affect Your Home’s Value (Part 1 of 2)
Back to School and Your Home Choices
North Atlanta schools are back in session. This sometimes triggers parents to evaluate if they are living in the right school district for their children. This important and sometimes anxiety (Read More…)
Paint Finishes: A Primer!
Gloss. Semi-Gloss. High Gloss. Flat. Satin. Eggshell. Flat… and you thought choosing the perfect color was the tough part! Welcome to the confusing world of paint finishes. Finishes play a vital part in the overall look of the space.
Understanding Tile
The overwhelming selection of tiles can be well…overwhelming. There has been an explosion in tile offerings. Colors and materials have never afforded the homeowner and designer more flexibility in creating exactly what they want. Let’s take a look at the different types of tiles, so you can have a better understanding of where to start.
Gallery Walls
Gallery Walls are gorgeous! They are such a wonderful way to create interest while making a personal statement. They can serve as your own personal art project that speaks to you, and about you. They can be specific or not. You can change it up often, and have more than one. Gallery Walls are popping up in common spaces like living rooms, hallways and bedrooms.
Milton: Community Spotlight
According to the City of Milton Web Site, on March 9, 2006, the bill creating the new city of Milton overwhelmingly passed in the house and the senate. At 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, Governor Sonny Perdue signed the bill declaring Milton a city. On July 18, 2006, 85 percent of voters approved the City of Milton referendum.
Buying New VS Buy Resale VS Buying to Renovate
With some many choices and possibilities how does today’s homebuyer truly decide what is the right option for them. Frankly it’s really up to the home buyer, or more specifically what he homebuyer has the stomach for that really decides.
Living in Downtown Alpharetta: Is it for You?
Housing has exploded offering everything from high end condos and single family homes to apartment living. There’s a massive amount of new construction. However, there are also some existing neighborhoods with established homes and larger lots that offer walking distance proximity to all that the new downtown Alpharetta has to offer.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Lake Oconee
This month’s Community Spotlight is Lake Oconee. Staggeringly beautiful and remarkably exciting, Karen LOVES Lake Oconee so much she and her husband recently broke ground on their own little piece of Lake Oconee paradise! Read More…
