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Learn if it is better to be a buyer or a seller in today’s housing market in Alpharetta and Johns Creek. Get pointers on how to evaluate a potential new home, find a great general contractor for renovations and learn about the summer camps available for the younger set in this bi-monthly issue.

In the current market, appraisers are catching quite a bit of heat from lenders. As the foreclosure rate is escalating, appraisers are being forced to take a more conservative stance in valuations.

What does this mean to you as a homeowner?
If you have a home in “average” condition and your home’s value is near the average price for a home of its size in the neighborhood, you should be fine when selling. The problems often come when you have a home that does not have recent comparable sales in the neighborhood to support your price. Homes that are trying to set the highest sales price for a neighborhood are facing tough times getting supporting valuations from appraisers.

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Read the July 2007 Newsletter

Get the low-down on the Alpharetta and Johns Creek real estate market now. Find out where to get in shape… no matter what your age. Learn how to determine the Radon risk in your home and view a couple great shots from a local swim meet.

Get an educator’s view on the local school system. Learn about helping your children “suit up” for their favorite team sport. Read a quick article on “Home Buying 101″ and learn where to go to find out more about your Alpharetta and Fulton County ancestors in this month’s issue!

Read the June 2007 Newsletter

Tips on staging your home for sale from staging expert Kathy Nielsen. Enroll your children in summer camp. Improve the performance of your automobile. Learn how to identify termites and what to do about them. Keep up-to-date on local events and read Jeff’s announcement on his latest project.

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