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Forsyth County issued 2484 building permits in the first nine months of this year, compared with 4,093 in the same period last year, according to county figures. That's the largest dip in residential building permits in a decade for the county known nationally for its rapid growth and upscale housing. In 20 counties in metro Atlanta, new permits are off an average of 30 percent. In the I-20 corridor, counties such as Carroll, Douglas and Rockdale are reporting drops of up to 42 percent, he sa... Read Full Post

Forsyth County Ga County Information This is good information to have if you are thinking or relocation to Cumming Georgia or the Forsyth county Area. Median household income $68,890 Median age of residents 34.6 Population 98,407 Sales tax 7% Chamber of Commerce Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce 770-887-6461 www.forsythchamber.org Property Taxes The property tax rate millage is $22.2080 on 40 percent fair market value. Tax Commissioner: 770-781-2110 Public Education Forsyth County Schools Bo... Read Full Post

If your Atlanta home that you have listed has been on the market for some time without a qualified buyer or you are considering placing it on the market, step ahead of the competition and let a good home staging company prepare your home. This is not interior decorating. It’s purposely and thoughtfully playing up the features by rearranging items to make the home more appealing to prospective buyers. This can utilize a seller’s own furnishings or add their furnishings/accessories to creat... Read Full Post

The city council annexed and rezoned 227 acres on Stringer Road, Hickory Road, Ga. 140 and East Cherokee Drive from county Agriculture (AG) to city AG. About 41 acres on Ga. 140 and East Cherokee Drive were annexed and rezoned from county Residential-40 (R-40) to city R-40. Officials annexed and rezoned 92 acres on Stringer Road from Residential Development-3 (RD-3) in the county to RD-3 in the city and 52 acres from county Residential-15 (R-15) to city R-15. The city council also annexed and... Read Full Post

Buying a home is one of the most important financial investments you will ever make. But, how do you know if the house is everything it appears to be? If the Atlanta home you are about to purchase does not have the structural integrity to give you peace of mind, you may be buying into a money pit and sleepless nights. A home inspection is one of the smartest ways to educate yourself about the physical condition of a property you want to buy. there are many items and costly things that do not ... Read Full Post

Is it me,or there 3 times as many Foreclosures in the last 2 months than ever before. I know all about the sub-prime market etc.,but I just do not understand why so many people were and are house poor, and it seems now that the homes are Bank owned now, and there asset list keeps growing. I just hope things turn for the better soon, becaus e there are several agents leaving the business due to not having any clients. Read Full Post

I just wanted to let you know that before you decide to purchase a home in Alpharetta that you should visit my real estate blog, and also my website to find all of the information you need to make the best informed decision before purchasing a home. I will take you through the process of finding Alpharetta Ga Real Estate and also through the negotiation process,inspection and throught to closing in a smooth and professional manner. Read Full Post