Search the MLS. Feel free to search for you new home by Area, School, Subdivision or City - just click Search the MLS for Homes for Sale in Cumming, Alpharetta, Suwanee and all of Atlanta (tens of thousands of listings at your fingertips when you search from my website). Do you need local real estate information? We've summarized much of what is important about the Alpharetta, South Forsyth (i.e. Cumming) and North Fulton (i.e. Alpharetta, Milton and Roswell) and Suwanee real estate markets in this site.
Home Buyers. Wow – this is a great time to buy a home. Here are some reasons I feel it is a great time to buy a home.
1. Interest rate are very low - the Federal Reserve has been taking steps to keep the rates lower than usual to encourage people to buy a home. If interest rates rise 1% on a $250,000 mortgage your monthly payment could go up a little over $200 per month. The interest rate benefit is huge.
2.The FHA has offered some of the most attractive financing with a min. down payment amount of 3.5% of the purchase price. Now there are rumors that amount will increased to 5% of the purchase price sometime this spring. If putting down 3.5% is a goal of yours you will need to move quickly - call me.
3. There is a large supply of homes on the market right now. When there is a large supply and low demand - prices drop. That makes a great time to buy a home.
4. Make sure you read my FREE report entitled "10 Secrets you should know before buying your first home". It is FREE and offers a world of advice.
Here is a litte information about 3 Communities I specialize in. More information is available at my Blog.
Alpharetta
Alpharetta's slogan of "Enjoy, Experience, Explore; Everything's Possible!" is a great way to describe Alpharetta. Located about 25 mile North of Atlanta, Alpharetta's has great schools, great parks including a 6.2 mile greenway, world class shopping and dining. All these items create a great lifestyle. If you are looking for Alpharetta Real Estate you are looking at the right place.
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CUMMING
Cumming is part of Forsyth County and is about 35-40 miles North of Atlanta and has the Beautiful Lake Lanier to its North Border. With a great schools system, excellent parks, and Cumming's Greenway connects to the Alpharetta Greenway - all of these items make Cumming a great place to live. Between 2000 and 2007, Forsyth County (i.e. Cumming) was the fastest growing County in Ga and ranked in the top 10 in the entire USA. The quaility of life and the value of homes in Cumming drives that growth. If you are looking for Cumming Real Estate you are looking at the right place:
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SUWANEE
Suwanee has won many awards about its excellent quality of life including being ranked in the top 10 small communities in the nation by Money Magazine. Suwanee is well known for its excellent parks and events held each year. With over 500 acres of park land and miles of trails, Suwanee is a great place to live. If you are looking for Suwanee Real Estate, you are looking at the right place.
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Virtual Tours and Featured Homes. If you are looking for a specific virtual tour, click here. Are you looking for a home with specific criteria, such as a price range, school district, number of bedrooms etc. If so, you are a perfect candidate to join our VIP Buyers Program - it is FREE and ensures you are notified as soon as a home that matches your criteria comes on the market. I feel my VIP Buyer is the best way to purchase a home, just sit back and let the listings come to you when they come on the market. To find out more about this excellent program, call John at 770 722-7010 or email me at JohnFoster@remax.net
Selling Your Home? When selling your home you want to sell your home for the most money, in the least amount of time and with the least hassle. My marketing plan is the best available (yes that is bold statement, but that is how strongly I feel about it) I will get your home exposed to Buyers that are looking in your area. For example, you will be a “Showcase Home” on Realtor.com – where about 78% of all home buyers begin their search. Your home will also be on MSN.com, Google, AOL and thousand of other websites (for a list of these website click here). I also utilize the Talking House Technology and the Homefeedback follow up system so you know exactly what other Agents, who show your home, feel about it.
My marketing plan really works – my average days on market are about 50% of the County average and I sell homes for about 3% more than the MLS average in the County. I offer a FREE DVD entitled “Selling Your Home” that provides a wealth in information on how to Sell Your Home. Additionally, the effect of staging a home can not be underestimated so we will cover that once your home is listed.
Foreclosure Help? It is estimated that today 1 out of every 6 homes in America is behind in their mortgage payments and is concerned about a possible foreclosure. If you are behind on your payements and want to avoid foreclosure - I can help. I have the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation and would like to share with you the options you have available. Visit http://www.metroatlantaforeclosurehelp.com/ to see if you qualify for HaFa and to learn more about your options - including Short Sales.
Need Expert Advice? You can find home data on almost any web site, and lots of it on mine. But no web site, large or small, can take the place of a top real estate agent. Not even mine! This site is filled with ways that you can contact me for one-on-one expert help and advice. That's my job.
Visit My Blog. Find more information about Alpharetta, Cumming at Suwanee homes for sale. In summary, the Alpharetta Real Estate Market, as well as the Cumming Real Estate Market, homes are selling - contrary to what you seem to read about in the papers. The homes that sale all have a few items in common. When you are ready to list your home I am willing to sit down with you and share what it takes to sale homes in todays market. What separates the homes sold and under contract from the ones still on the market. The difference is the agent, how the agent markets your home, communicates with other agents and makes sure the Seller knows the market and the value of their home.
Why North Atlanta? I have lived in Atlanta since 1973 and love it. In 2007, Money Magazine did a survey and Suwanee Ga was selected one of the top 10 places to live in America. The criteria Money Magazine used were smaller towns that offered the best combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community. Suwanee was ranked 10th.
Nestled between the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains and along the shores of beautiful Lake Lanier, Forsyth County is one of the most sought after residential areas in the nation. In fact, since 2000, our county has been among the top five fastest growing counties in the United States
The city of Cumming is located in Forsyth County Georgia. Its growth has been remarkable. The reason so many people move here is because of outstanding quality of life, with affordable housing and many beautiful neighborhoods – many with Swim and Tennis facilities and some with Golf Courses, and a supply of good jobs, a growing economy and an excellent school system. The Forsyth County School System has received numerous honors and awards including Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards from the Governor's Office; Georgia Schools of Excellence and National Blue Ribbon Schools. I have lived in Cumming since 1995 and it is a great place to live and raise a family.
Alpharetta is located in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains but is easily accessible to Atlanta and its many attractions. With approximately 54,000 residents, Alpharetta has experienced significant growth since 1980. With Horse Farms to North Pointe Mall, to the Technology Companies on Windward Parkway, to the 6.2 mile Big Creek Greenway – Alpharetta is considered ideal for raising families and living a quality lifestyle free from the problems found in so many similar sized cities.
What Past Clients Say As I am sure you can tell – I love Atlanta and my business is concentrated in North Atlanta. I enjoy what I do. Here are some comments from People I have helped buy and Sell homes for.
John again, I can't thank you Enough!
"I consider myself fortunate to have found John Foster and his staff for my realty needs in Georgia. In a slow market, we were able to get two offers and ultimately sold my home with a slight gain. This was impressive considering the fact that I purchased my home during the peak of the market. John was professional and kept me up-to-date continuously and his on-line feedback system was a great tool to see buyer's feedback. His marketing program worked and while many homes sit in my old neighborhood unsold, we achieved “sold” status. As a Manager in a service based industry, I know that customer satisfaction is # 1 and I can honestly say that John exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend John if you are considering buying or selling a home."
Greg Papa
John sold our home after another agent could not
"John sold our home in 35 days (which is significantly faster than our s/d average) and we received 99% of our list price (97.6% after we paid closing costs). This is exactly where John suggested we would end up at the beginning of the process. Our home was previously listed with another agent and when it did not sell we called John. His marketing works. Additionally, this was a rental home and he coordinated with the tenant and the entire closing process went well. He did what he said he would do. I would definitely recommend John to anyone wanting to sell their home.
Thanks"
Crandall Ryles
Just wanted to thank you
“John: Just wanted to thank you. … he had a hefty task helping us find a home that met all of our "requirements." And if it weren't for John's team extra effort we never would have found the home that we ultimately purchased.
Thanks again”
John Henry
See other comments from our Past Clients.
CONTACT ME WITH CONFIDENCE! When the time is right and you are ready to have an expert assist you in your home buying or selling needs, contact me with confidence. I guarantee your privacy will be respected. And I offer the services on this site for free and without obligation. Why? I want to be YOUR real estate agent for life. As your trusted, professional real estate partner, I will help you find the home you are looking for within your price range. And together we will sell your home, for as much as the market will bear, and as quickly as possible.
Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest events in your life. As a top local real estate agent, I have the experience and track record you are looking for. As I look back at the people I have helped buy or sell their home - some people I knew at the beginning of their search, others I did not. But at the end I will tell you each of them became my friend. Call me when you are ready to move.
- John Foster, Associate Broker
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