Susan's Blog

  Alpharetta Arts Market  Here is your opportunity to find just that right piece to go on your dining room wall, living room cocktail table, or that whimsical piece for your bathroom. The Alpharetta Arts Market will take place on Saturday Sept.28 from 10:00 A.M. until 5 P.M. and again on Sept. 29...

  Alpharetta Food Truck Alley… Thursday is Food Truck Day   Today is Thursday, no need to cook, pack up the family and head on down to the Food Truck Alley in Alpharetta.  The trucks are located at 37 Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta 30009 and will be there from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Each week...

  Georgia 400 and the New I-85 Interchange   The Georgia Dept of Transportation has announced that the long awaited  opening of the new ramps connecting GA. 400 and I-85 will be delayed by two weeks.  The original date for opening was Dec. 31, 2013, but has now been moved to Jan. 7, 2014.  Constr...

IronKids Alpharetta Triathlon   This Sunday (September 15) is the Ironkids Alpharetta Triathlon at Wills Park (11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta).  The fifth annual triathlon is being sponsored by United Healthcare. About 1500 children ranging from age 6 to 15 will run, bike and swim in this competiti...

Bankruptcy Chapter Seven and FHA Loans   The deep dive our economy took in 2007 and the following years sent many people into a tail spin with their finances.  Many are now just now recovering and are trying to return to their live style prior to this period.  The price of houses still remains af...

  Often times I receive phone calls from potential buyers who have questions.  These questions many times are FAQ questions.  So I decided to put the information out there for others:  A buyer recently called and asked about a home on our website.  We discussed the features of the home, the ameni...

   HELPING Hands….. Mom and Dad Chip in for the Down Payment        Need help with your down payment?  Well, give mom a call, maybe she and dad can help out.  Many parents help their children with down payments, as a wedding gift or their first grandchild is on the way, and additional living spac...

  Alpharetta Movies Off Main City of Alpharetta is presenting Friday September 27, 2013 “Movies Off Main.  The movie at this showing is Avengers.    Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of fun and free movies together.  Bring your own chairs, and blankets.  The movie will begin at dusk on ...

  Lawn Care Workshop Alpharetta, Ga. On Wednesday March 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M., the city of Alpharetta, Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission and the North Fulton Master Gardeners will present a free class on lawn care for homeowners.  The class will be held at the city of Alpharetta Engineer...

Canine Carnival Newtown Park, Johns Creek The Newtown Dream Dog Park was redesigned and opened in June of 2011, compliments of Beneful Wag World Dream Dog Food contest, which was won by Pat McNeely of Johns Creek and his dog Koda.   The doggie park features two areas: one for the small and midsiz...