Ryan Ward's Blog: Alpharetta

Alpharetta real estate market statistics for the first quarter of 2007. The market is best split into three groups; homes under $500,000, homes between $500,000 and $1,000,000 and homes above $1,000,000. I gathered these statistics from the Alpharetta MLS, which is part of the Atlanta First Multiple Listing Service, the FMLS.

 Homes For Sale Under $500,000

Alpharetta Real Estate Under $500,000 1st Quarter Active  642 Pending  257 Sold  352 LP/SP  97 DOM  81 …

Atlanta luxury real estate still centers around the area known as Buckhead, but, now more than ever, other neighborhoods and cities are providing alternatives to Atlanta's most famous luxury home neighborhood. Here are some statistics for Buckhead and the new players in the Atlanta luxury real estate market; Sandy Springs and Alpharetta. For these statistics, luxury real estate is deemed to be properties and estates with a list price of over one million dollars and actively listed as of April 3rd, 2007.

Currently, there are 877 homes available with the majority of the most expensive estates available being located in Buckhead. Twenty eight luxury estates are available over 5 million dollars. Another 100 additional homes are currently either  under…

The city of Alpharetta is conducting an online survey to help improve traffic flow between intersections of North Point Parkway and Tuxford Drive on Kimball Bridge Road. Traffic problems have a direct impact on real estate values and the overall quality of life for residents of Alpharetta. Although Alpharetta real estate continues to be very popular, without proper use of traffic controls, traffic can very easily make it miserable and would definitely make Alpharetta a less desirable location. Please help by doing your part to help city officials keep traffic from becoming a determining factor in whether people will continue to move to Alpharetta. Follow the link below to take the survey. Read Full Post

Spring is a beautiful time in Alpharetta and the city plans to make the most of it again this year with the annual Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. The event will take place in historic downtown Alpharetta on Milton Avenue and admission and parking is free so be there! If you've never taken the time to stroll down the sidewalks of downtown Alpharetta, you are really missing one of the main reasons Alpharetta real estate is so popular. The Alpharetta Art Festival will host artists and their exhibits from around Alpharetta and Atlanta as well as from around the county with all types of art on display and for sale. It's not just art you will miss if you don't make it to the festival there will be food from great local restaurants, and, of course, local fair food…

Here are the current statistics for Alpharetta homes for sale provided by the Alpharetta MLS, the FMLS:

Currently, there are 1888 Alpharetta homes for sale and another 505 pending sale. Interestingly, in the last 30 days only 141 homes sold while there were an additional 636 new homes for sale. Another 231 homes either had their listings expire or were withdrawn. What you can gather from this is that there are currently more active buyers in the market than there were just a month earlier. This is the typical trend as we see more buyers and sellers enter the market in the spring and homes sales begin to ramp up.

You can view all of the Alpharetta homes for sale at your leisure at my website while you get to know more about the city of Alpharetta and what…

Ryan Ward, Keller Williams Realty Consultants

I have changed my affiliation to Keller Williams Realty Consultants located in Roswell, Georgia. I am very excited about the new opportunities that my affiliation with Keller Williams will bring. My decision was based on the premise that real estate is local and this places me geographically right in the middle of my area of specialization - Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs. I look forward to working in a team oriented environment and and I am excited to learn from the new experience and pass on any knowledge that may be of some help to other agents.

Alpharetta is a very forward thinking city, not reactive like many other municipalities. This forward thinking vision allows for better planning for future development and costs taxpayers less money in the long run. The proactive approach to government results in a safer, more efficient and less expensive government for residents of Alpharetta. A perfect example of proper panning in action is demonstrated on newly annexed areas of Alpharetta. The city puts its money and its resources where its mouth is by hiring police officers before they are needed to cover the increased areas. Every neighborhood has a police officer that is designated to that neighborhood. It's much easier, costs less money and creates less of a drag on resources to prevent crime from…

The popularity of new construction is undeniable. Many buyers simply prefer to buy a new home rather than to purchase an existing home that has been owned and lived in by other people. I guess it is similar to that new car smell that makes a new car irresistible to some. There is definitely something wonderful about buying a new home you can customize exactly to the style and amenities you prefer. If you are considering buying a new home, you will want to consider some of these suggestions before you walk in to that beautifully decorated model home. In the area where I specialize, Sandy Springs and Alpharetta, new construction is very prevalent so you may find these suggestions timely.

First and most importantly you will want a REALTOR to represent you…