For more information or to schedule a tour of the home, please contact Barry Wolfert at 770-656-7551 or email me.

3955 Old Atlanta Station Court, Smyrna, GA 30080

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Great location, excellent condition and an affordable price!  This is a fantastic townhome with 3 large bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.  Located in the city of  Smyrna in Cobb County in the Old Atlanta Station complex off Atlanta Road.

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Overview of the Area:

3955 Old Atlanta Station is located off Atlanta Road just inside the perimeter.  It is less than 1 mile from I-285 and offers easy access to downtown Atlanta, the Galleria area, Buckhead and the airport. The townhome is located in the highly sought after Cobb County school system.  The schools are Nickajack Elementary, Campbell Middle and Campbell High School.

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Overview of Main Floor:

As you enter the home, you’ll notice the lovely designer colors and earth tones.  This home has crown moulding and all of the touches you would expect in a luxury townhome.  There are hardwood floors through the main level as well.

The dining room is located off the entry and features large windows with lots of sunlight.  The kitchen is a dream with maple cabinets, granite counter and tile backsplash as well as stainless steel appliances.  The kitchen also has a breakfast bar and opens to the family room with  shared two-sided fireplace.

The family room is large and provides access to the private deck. There is also a half bath on the main floor.

Overview of Upper Floor:

There are two large bedrooms are upstairs.  The master has a try ceiling and large master bathroom.  The master bathroom has a double sink vanity, garden tub and shower as well as a walk-in closet.  The second bedroom offers a large sitting area, walk-in closet and private bathroom.  The laundry room is also located upstairs.

Overview of Basement:

The basement level is completely finished and can be used as a media room, playroom or office or third bedroom.  The basement has a full bathroom and closet space.  Also located on this level is the two car garage.

Miscellaneous:

The HOA dues are $220 per month and include water, trash, termite coverage and exterior maintenance.

Price:

This townhome home is currently being offer at $175,000.  Call for information on additional incentives.

Enjoy,

The Voice of North Atlanta Real Estate

5236 Shasta Way, Marietta, GA 30062

For more information or to schedule a tour of the home, please contact Barry Wolfert at 770-656-7551 or email me.

5236 Shasta Way, Marietta GA 30062

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Great location, excellent schools and over $50,000 in upgrades!  This is a fantastic 4 sided brick home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.  Located in the Marietta section of East Cobb in the Plantation Place subdivision off Upper Roswell Road/Hway 120.  Plantation Place has a total 96 homes and offers newly renovated swim and tennis amenities.

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Overview of the Area:

This home is convenient to the major roadways in East Cobb including Roswell Road, Johnson Ferry Road, as well as I-285,  I-75 and GA-400.  It is located just a few miles from the The Avenues of East Cobb with its pedestrian focused, village like setting that includes retail and restaurants.  The schools are Timber Ridge Elementary, Dodgen Middle and Walton High School, all part of the Cobb County School District.

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Overview of Exterior:

Featuring 4 sides of brick, this home has the classic traditional styled look.The front yard is easy to maintain and level. The backyard is wooded and private. In addition, there is a huge deck off the kitchen and a playset in the backyard.

Overview of Main Floor:

As you enter the home, you’ll notice the beautiful maple hardwood floors that lead through dining room and into the updated kitchen.  The main floor also has a family room with fireplace as well as a formal living room that can be used as an office and closed off using the French doors

The kitchen was  updated with new Thomasville maple cabinets, canned lighting, new granite counter tops and tile back splash.  Off the kitchen is the breakfast area which provides access to the deck.  There is also a separate laundry room accessible from the kitchen.

Overview of Upper Floor:

After ascending the front stairs, you will find 4 bedrooms.  The master bedroom is located away from the other bedrooms and has separate his and hers (walk-in) closets.  The master bathroom has a large  jacuzzi tub and separate shower as well as double sink vanity.

The other bedrooms all feature ceiling fans and are easily located to the second full bathroom.

Overview of Terrace Level:

This home offers a finished basement with wet bar.

Price:

This home is currently being offered at $300,000.  HOA dues are $500 per year.

Contact me for incentives being offered on this home.

Enjoy,

The Voice of North Atlanta Real Estate

587 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta GA 30067

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Great location, excellent condition and an affordable price!  This is a fantastic three bedroom, two bathroom ranch home located in Marietta, GA on Powers Ferry Road.

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Overview of the Area:

This condo is convenient to many parts of Atlanta including the Galleria Mall area, Buckhead, midtown and downtown as well as the Perimeter area.  It is located less than 3 miles from I-75 and also offers easy access to Delk Road and Powers Ferry Road.  The condo is located in the Cobb County school system.  The schools are Brumby Elementary, East Cobb Middle and Wheeler High School which is a Magnet School for Science and Math.

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Overview:

This is a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home located on a large lot.  Featuring 4 sides of brick, this home offers an open floor plan with hardwood floors, all electric appliances and updated colors.

This living room has wall of windows looking out to the front yard plus a ceiling fan.  The breakfast area is located between the living room and kitchen.  There is a bedroom with a private bath located off the living room.

The two additional bedrooms and full bathroom are located at the other end of the house providing for a roommate floor plan.

This home also features a one car car port and separate laundry room.  There is a large backyard with a storage shed.

Miscellaneous:

There are no homeowner’s association fees for this home.

Price:

This home is currently being offer at $150,000.

Enjoy,

The Voice of North Atlanta Real Estate

Operation Stop Arm

Operation Stop Arm is aimed at reducing the number of children that are injured and killed at school bus stops every year. Operation Stop Arm strives to accomplish this worthwhile goal through the following methods:

1. Seeking amendment of current laws to make Stop Arm violation penalties enforceable.

2. Implementation of a state – wide Operation Stop Arm marketing campaign to educate and awaken drivers to the dangers of illegally passing school buses.

For more information on Operation Stop Arm, you can visit the web site at www.operationstoparm.info

Generally, individuals who illegally pass school buses are not your typical criminals. They are just regular folks who may be running late for work, talking on the phone, not really sure when they are supposed to stop, or just plain sleepy. But failing to stop for a school bus that is loading and unloading children can have devastating, long term consequences. I encourage all of you to educate yourself on when you should stop for a school bus. And please, take a moment to examine your driving habits to ensure that you are not setting yourself up for disaster.

The only time your are not required to stop for a school bus that is loading and unloading children is when you are driving on a divided highway that consists of four or more lanes and has a median that separates the lanes. When the school bus stops for passengers in this situation, only traffic that is travelling in the same direction as the bus is required to stop. If there is only a center turn lane that divides the lanes and there is no median, traffic in both directions must stop.

New this year, The Cobb County Board of Education Transportation Division has purchased and installed two video systems that record vehicles that pass a stopped school bus. The video system activates when the yellow flashers activate and captures driver and vehicle information as the vehicle drives past the stopped bus. This video will be made available to law enforcement officers for prosecution.

A citation for illegally passing a school bus requires a mandatory court appearance. If you are convicted you will be required to pay a fine up to $1000.00 and receive up to 6 points on your driving record. A conviction for a driver less than 21 years of age constitutes a license suspension.

Parents, please remind your teen drivers of the no cell phone or texting laws that went into effect last month. The unofficial “grace period” that often follows changes in traffic law is over and enforcement has begun.

It is now unlawful for any person who has an instructional permit or a class D license under the age of 18 to use a cell phone while driving unless they are reporting an emergency situation. It is unlawful for anyone to text while driving.

You may click on the following link for more information on these changes.

http://www.gahighwaysafety.org

A few thoughts on why this is the best time to buy a house in Marietta, GA.

To start, right now rates are at 4.375% on a 30 year fixed and 3.75% on a 15 year. And, rates are in the high 4’s on an investment property.  Clearly, we are near historic lows on borrowing money.

Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance Is Making a Comeback

As the market tries to recover, lender paid mortgage insurance is making a comeback. Mortgage insurance is required when the borrower puts down less than 20%.  However, instead of adding the PMI (private mortgage insurance) to the payment, lends basically increase the interest rate to cover PMI. This is very good for those who put 10% down or less because the borrower paid mortgage insurance (where you have the separate mortgage insurance payment) is very costly in the mortgage payment. Adjusting the interest rate results in a lower overall mortgage payment and is also tax deductible since it is part of your interest.

To give you an idea of the current rate on a lender paid mortgage insurance product, a 30 year fixed mortgage with a 10% down payment including lender paid mortgage insurance is 4.75% on a 30 year fixed today! You can even get lender paid mortgage insurance with as little as 5% down.

So, to summarize, YES, now is a great time to be buying at homes for sale in Marietta, GA or anywhere else in the Atlanta real estate market.

If you are thinking about taking advantage of this great buying opportunity, please contact me and I can provide you with additional information and access to some great mortgage lenders.

Thank you to Sean Trombetti with Amstar Mortgage for this information.

1)  Light bulbs – Make sure all of them work!  Next, replace energy savers with clear glass regular bulbs.  You want clean, bright light.  If you have fluorescent lights, make sure they are all working and turn on at the same time.   Bright light creates space.  Shadows and darkness close down space.

2) Screens off – Remove all window screens from the front and visible sides of your house.  In my opinion, screens are the equivalent of putting braces on your teeth.  You may have a great smile but you’re going to be distracted by the braces.  Needless to say, clean your windows once you’ve removed the screens

3) Trim bushes – Landscaping should be neat and trimmed.  Nothing should cover any of the front windows of your home.  Replace briquettes or pine straw as needed and watch the weeds.

4) Power wash drive and walk way – It’s amazing how much dirt accumulates on these areas.  A good power wash will make your entrance more appealing.

5) Plant flowers at mailbox and entry – Add some color to maximize curb appeal.  As I approach a house for a showing, I always notice whether it has a bright and colorful appeal or if it is the typical green grass and red brick.  Add some color (yellow, white and red almost always work) especially at the mailbox which is typically at the front of the driveway. Use planters at the front door to brighten up this area.

6) Clean screen/paint front door – If you have a screen or storm door, make sure the glass is clean and/or the screen is not torn or ripped.  For your front door, a fresh coat of paint plus a new knocker and/or kick plate will draw people into the house.

7) Wash entry lights – While most showings are done during daylight hours, one thing I always notice is if the front entry lights are clean and straight.  Since most sellers enter and leave through their garage, they forget about these lights.  Replace them if needed but many times all they need is a wash and new bulbs.

8) Paint stair rail or porch – Again, with most sellers using their garage as their exit/entry portal, they often forget to look at
the house from a guest’s perspective.  If your rails are rusted or just worn from the sun, put a fresh coat of paint of them.  If
you have a porch, the same goes here.  Make sure the paint is in good condition.

9) Cut  and edge the lawn – This one seems like a given but you need to keep your lawn mowed (weekly in season) and
edging will make it look sharp.  Also, don’t forget to edge the beds and islands if you have them.

10) Replace or remove worn welcome mat – Again, remember how buyers are approaching the house.  If everything else
looks good but you have a worn out welcome mat, it can negate all the work.  Either replace the mat or remove it and put
one inside.

These simple tips will show you care about the house and want to make a good first impression.  Buyers will be more likely to feel that you have also taken care of the rest of the house if they are impressed as they walk up.

For more tips and information on selling your home, click here or contact me.

1819 Lake Ebenezer Trail, Marietta, GA 30066

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This home offers a great location, excellent schools an amazing lakefront lot at a great price.  Built in 2006, this is a 3 sided brick home located in the Ebenezer Farm subdivision just minutes from Roswell and Alpharetta and in the heart of East Cobb.

Located in Marietta off Ebenezer Road, this home provides easy access to Sandy Plains Road, Shallowford Road, Woodstock Road/Hway 92 and is convenient to I-75 and GA 400.

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Overview of the Area:

The schools are Addison Elementary, Simpson Middle and Sprayberry High School, all part of the Cobb County School District.

Town Center Mall, The Avenues of East Cobb, Marietta Square, and Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield National Park are all within 30 minutes.

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Overview of Exterior:

Built in 2006, this is a classic three sided brick, traditional style home located on a dead end street.  It has a level, lake front lot with a flat backyard and deck and screened porch.  This home has lots of space and offers 5 bedrooms plus 4 full bathrooms and  a daylight basement.

Overview of Main Floor:

This home offers an open floor plan with a hardwood floors through the main level as well as updated colors and plantation shutters.  This home has a formal living/music room, separate dining room, family room with a double sided fireplace, huge kitchen and breakfast area.  There is also a bedroom and full bathroom on the main level.

The large kitchen features an oversized island with breakfast bar, granite countertops, Electrolux brand stainless steel appliances and lots of counter space and cabinets.  The  huge refrigerator/freezer is negotiable.

The breakfast area has an open view to the family room and provides access to the sunroom and deck.

Overview of Upper Floor:

Upstairs offers 4 good sized bedrooms plus a “flex” room that is perfect for a media room or workout space.  Three of the four bedrooms have lake views.  The master bedroom is large and has a large sitting area and a wall of windows.  The master bathroom has a jacuzzi tub plus a double sink vanity and separate shower.  There are two separate vanities as well as an enormous double walk in closet.

Terrace Level:

This home comes with a full, daylight basement with exterior access to the backyard.

Price:

This home is currently being offer at $450,000.  This price reflects a true buying opportunity given this home’s excellent location, schools and rare lakefront lot.

Enjoy,

The Voice of North Atlanta Real Estate

2817 Forest Wood Drive, Marietta, GA 30066

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This home offers a great location and excellent schools at an affordable price.  Built in 1995, this is a brick front home located in the Forest Chase subdivision just minutes from Roswell and Alpharetta and in the heart of East Cobb.

Located in Marietta off Jims Road, this home provides easy access to Sandy Plains Road, Johnson Ferry Road, Woodstock Road/Hwy 92 and is convenient to I-575 and GA 400.

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Overview of the Area:

The schools are Davis Elementary, Mabry Middle and Lassiter High School, all part of the Cobb County School District.

Town Center Mall, The Avenues of East Cobb, Marietta Square, and Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield National Park are all within 30 minutes.

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Overview of Exterior:

Built in 1995, this is a classic brick front, traditional style home located on a dead end street.  It has a level lot with a fenced, private backyard and new deck.  This home has lots of space and offers 4 bedrooms plus 2.5 bathrooms and  sunroom.

Overview of Main Floor:

This home offers an open floor plan with a hardwood floors through the main level as well as updated colors.  This home has an office, separate dining room and open family room with a fireplace.

The large kitchen features a breakfast bar and breakfast area as well as stainless steel appliances, granite counters and lots of counter space and cabinets.  The refrigerator and washer and dryer are negotiable items.

The kitchen has an open view to the family room and provides access to the sunroom and deck.

Overview of Upper Floor:

Upstairs offers 4 good sized bedrooms.  The master bedroom is large and has a trey ceiling and walk-in closet.  The master bathroom has a garden tub plus a double sink vanity and separate shower.

There are three other bedrooms and a second full bathroom upstairs as well.

Price:

This home is currently being offer at $229,000.  This price reflects a true buying opportunity given this home’s excellent location and schools.

Enjoy,

The Voice of North Atlanta Real Estate

4606 Cantle Court, NW, Acworth GA 30101

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This home offers a great location and affordable price.  Built in 1994, this is a brick front home located in the Bridlecreek subdivision just minutes from Lake Allatoona and Cobblestone Golf Course.   The home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.

Located in Acworth off Acworth Due West Road, this home provides easy access to Cobb Parkway/Highway 41 as well as I-75.

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Overview of the Area:

The schools are Frey Elementary, Awtrey Middle and Allatoona High School (this school is new and info is not available yet), all part of the Cobb County School District.

Town Center Mall, The Avenues of West Cobb, Marietta Square, and Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield National Park are all within 30 minutes.

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Overview of Exterior:

This is a classic brick front, traditional style home located on a cul de sac lot with a fenced, private backyard and patio.  This home has lots of space and offers 4 bedrooms plus 2.5 bathrooms.

Overview of Main Floor:

This home offers an open floor plan with a two story entry, hardwood floors and updated colors.  This home has a formal living room with French doors which is currently being used as an office. It also offers a separate dining room adjacent to the kitchen.

The large kitchen features a breakfast bar and breakfast area as well as stainless steel appliances and lots of counter space and cabinets.  The refrigerator is a negotiable item.

The kitchen has an open view to the family room which offers hardwood floors and a fireplace.

Overview of Upper Floor:

Upstairs offers 4 good sized bedrooms.  The master bedroom is very large and has a large sitting area as well. The master bathroom has a garden tub plus a double sink vanity and separate shower.

There is an oversized bedroom with a vaulted ceiling located over the garage. The laundry room is also located upstairs as well.

Price:

This home is currently being offer at $189,900.  This price reflects a true buying opportunity as a similar home recently sold for over $230,000.

Enjoy,

The Voice of North Atlanta Real Estate

For more information or to schedule a tour of the home, please contact Barry Wolfert at 770-656-7551 or email me.

406 Cherokee Springs Drive, Woodstock, GA 30188

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This is a lovely traditional styled home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and a basement. Featuring a wrap around rocking chair porch and 1 acre lot, this home offers hardwood floors, two fireplaces and new cabinets in the kitchen. This home is located in Woodstock and located off Earney Road which is off of Hickory Flat Highway.

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Overview of the Area:

This home is convenient to Canton, Holly Springs, Milton and Alpharetta using Highways 140 and 372 as well as I-575 and GA 400.  The schools are Mountain Road Elementary, Rusk Middle and Sequoyah High School.

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Overview of Exterior:

Featuring a wrap around, rocking chair porch, this home sits high above the street on 1 acre of land with great curb appeal.

Overview of Main Floor:

You enter the house through the leaded glass front door in the two story entry.  One one side is the dining room with hardwoods and on the other is a large family room with fireplace and a wet bar.  Off the family room is a screened-in back porch.

The kitchen features new maple cabinets with lots of counter and storage space.  There is also a breakfast area with bay windows with a view of the backyard and access to the wrap around porch.

Overview of Upper Floor:

Upstairs offers a nice master suite with a fireplace and sitting area with bay windows.  The large master bathroom features a jacuzzi tub, separate shower, a double sink vanity and large walk-in closet.

There are two additional bedrooms upstairs as well as the laundry room.

Overview of Terrace Level:

The fourth bedroom is located in the basement and has a large walk in closet.

Miscellaneous:

There are no HOA fees for this home.

Price:

This home is currently being offered at $189,000.  The seller is open to considering all reasonable offers.

Enjoy,

The Voice of North Atlanta Real Estate