Its now official- John Wieland Homes is open for business in the Woodstock Downtown development.  As we first wrote a couple of months ago, Wieland and First Cherokee State Bank have worked out an agreement to build 107 home and townhomes in the neighborhood. According to the Cherokee Tribune, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday to celebrate the opening of the Wieland Sales Center.  Townhome pricing will begin at $189,900 and single-family homes will start at $279,900 and construction should begin in about two weeks, according to Jacquie Tracy,  a Wieland sales rep. Woodstock Downtown development is a prestigious planned community on the edge on Main Street in Downtown Woodstock GA.  Originally planned and developed by Hedgewood Properties, the project  went into foreclosure a cou... 08/03/2010

Woodstock, GA. recently received a $1million grant from the Atlanta Regional Council .  The grant is for the Livable Centers Initiative Streetscapes Project.  Work started the first week of July to create a more friendly pedestrial downtown area and add about 30 parking spaces to Main Street.  Plans include new dsidewalk and streetlights, angled parking for additional parking spaces, new landspacing and street furniture.  Funds for the project are coming from the federal stimulus program.  Work will be ongoing with numerous changes to enhance Woodstock's residents experience downtown. Other features of the project are a sidewalk along the railroad tracks and a connection to the new pedestrian crosswalk.  One additional note to Downtown Woodstock, J. Christophers has opened on Chambers S... 07/23/2010

Woodstock Short Sale     400 English Ivy Way, Woodstock, GA 30188   $219,900   Property Type: Single Family MLS Number: 4096808 Year Built: 1999 to 1999 Square Feet: 2416 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Lot Size: 1 acre Garage: 2 Stories: 2 Company: Solid Source Realty Agent: Jennifer K. Giraldi       A Must See Beautiful Brick Home in Woodstock on 1 acre,Minutes from Alpharetta,Roswell,Well Maintained,Plenty of Upgrades,Tiled Bathrooms,Spacious Bedrooms,Side Entry Garage,Double Oven,Large Kitchen,Light & Bright,Fireplace,Gigantic Backyard,Great Family Neighborhood! 2 Car Garage Air Conditioning Appl - Central Vacuum Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Gas Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Self-Clean Oven Auto Garage Door Back Yard Basement: Slab/None Construction: Brick & Frame Cool - Ceiling Fans Cool - Central E... 07/17/2010

Come join Woodstock's Premier Networking Group for a Night of Pure Networking!!! Our event in April was attended by over 100 professionals; this is a huge opportunity to let others know more about you and your business. This is your night....capture the moment; grow your business!! This event is open to all professions! Attire is business casual, we will be outside so shorts are OK if you prefer. See link for details and to RSVP   http://www.meetup.com/All-About-Towne/calendar/14064012/ 07/17/2010

Work continues on the bike trail for Woodstock, GA. with Greenprints Alliance and SORBA Woodstock adding to more trails through volunteers' efforts.  The Taylor Randahl Memorial trail now has 2.6 miles of trails.  This Saturday, July 17th,  there will be another trail building party starting at 8am until  Noon.  The Taylor Randahl Memorial trails are at the Olde Rope Mill Park off Ridgewalk Parkway just North of downtown Woodstock.  When completed there will be 6.5 miles of riding trails.  Additionally, the design process has started for 7+ miles of multi-use trails in and around Woodstock, GA.  This is being done by the City of Woodstock and Cherokee County with money from the 2009 Cherokee County Parks Bond approved in October, 2009 by voters.  These trails will include the Northeast ... 07/16/2010

Beautiful Wygate Home For Sale     4018 Watkins Glen Drive, Woodstock, GA 30189 USA   Offered at $219,900   Property Type: Single Family MLS Number: 4056905 Year Built: 1989 Square Feet: 2120 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Lot Size: .3 acre Garage: 2 Stories: 2 Company: Solid Source Realty Agent: Jennifer K. Giraldi Phone: 678-469-9519     Simply Stunning Wyngate home!A Must See!Many upgrades,Large Basement,wooded private lot,plantation blinds,hardwoods,tile,Sile Stone Kitchen,Designer Bathrooms,Beautiful Landscaping,Large Relaxing Screened Porch and Deck,New Roof,Recently Painted,Close to Shopping,Dining,and I-575. Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Garbage Disposal Appl - Gas Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Gas Water Heater Appl - Microwave Attached Auto Garage Door Back Yard Basement: Bath,Daylight,Exterior ... 07/01/2010

  Beautiful Woodstock, Georgia has some great luxury homes priced well under 300k.  Woodstock Real Estate has tremendous value and appeal.  This North Atlanta Metro city is one of the few places where you can get a newer built 3,000 square foot home with a basement for well under 300k.  Neighborhoods such as the Woodlands, The Glens at Mountain Brook and Walnut Creek all showcase Woodstock's unbeatable value.  These amenity rich subdivisions offer families excellent valued homes.  Couple that with excellent parks and schools, Woodstock is a great place for recreation and education.  Click on a neighborhood below to check out a sample of current Woodstock homes that are available. Mill Creek Crossing200k-240k Southlands200k-240k Tomahawk200k-260k Hickory Glen200k-270k Cottages of Woodsto... 07/01/2010

This is the second week or our new weekly feature that you'll see each Wednesday- we've reviewed corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in the last seven days in Woodstock, North Fulton and East Cobb County- here are the results: Woodstock Homes for Sale North Fulton Homes for Sale East Cobb Homes for Sale Our favorite "pick" this week is a foreclosure in Woodstock at The Fairways in Towne Lake- this home was built in 1992 and last sold for $379,000 in 2003.  It's a large home with 4220 sq ft plus a finished basement; take care to check the siding and plumbing as defective products were sometimes used on homes of this age. Remember that these "deals" aren't always what they seem- sometimes banks and corporations list their homes at or near mark... 06/30/2010

I see credit everyday and I hear stories daily how someone was given very bad advise by so called "experts" on how to build or rebuild their credit. I am one that does not pretend to be something I am not....and I am not a credit expert, I am an expert at determing if someone can actually qualify for a mortgage loan based on credit but it stops there for me. I found the article below and thought it could be helpful to some.   Payment history and total debt are important parts of the mystery mix -- but not the only factors. By CreditCards.com In the land of credit scores, the FICO score is king. The bulk of banks in the United States (FICO's website claims 90 of the 100 "largest financial institutions") use FICO scores to decide whether to offer credit to potential borrowers and at what... 06/23/2010

The 2010 Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market kicks off this Saturday, June 19 and will be open each Saturday this summer from 9am to noon excepting July 3rd.  The final Saturday for the market will be September 18th.  This year's market is sponsored by Cherokee Bank and has secured a permanent location for the entire summer.  The market will be open just west of Main Street on Towne Lake Pkwy in the public parking lot, with lots of space for local farmers and customers to park as well. The Farmers Market allows only local gardeners and farmers to participate and may have a sprinkling of craft vendors allowed each week.  In addition, management is working to have interesting and entertaining demonstrations each week at the market, starting with this week's live demo of how to make a "li... 06/15/2010

Hud has asked for public opinion on affiliated businesses that may violate RESPA. I for one and pleased that HUD is hearing what is really happening in the mortgage market: http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2010/HUDNo.10-118   In Georgia we use Attorney's vs. Title companies and it is common for sellers, especially on foreclosures, to "require" buyers to use the attorney of their choice or, in some cases, the seller will not pay closing costs or the seller will flat out turn down the offer. Georgia is a attorney preference state, per Georgia Fair Lending Act, meaning the buyer has the right to choose their attorney. If you are in the market and looking at foreclosures you need to inquire about the closing attorneys fees, the sellers attor... 06/14/2010

Work has begun on the City Park expansion in downtown Woodstock GA. The Park is expanding to the East along Arnold Mill Road on the former site of the Woodstock Police Department and City Hall.  The buildings on the site were demolished to the foundations a couple of weeks ago.  We're told the bricks from the buildings were saved to be recycled as brick pavers in the expansion.  To our amusement, there are still a couple of jail cells on the site (see photo)- don't really think they are intended to stay as part of the expanded though who knows?  Perhaps the cells will remain to discourage rowdy concert goers! (Just kidding)     Here's the conceptual rendering for Woodstock City Park that includes a permanent stage for concerts and other events, an interactive splash fountain and an amph... 06/11/2010

The Woodstock Summer Concert Series 13th Season continues this Friday, June 12 with The Great American Rock and Roll Revival Concert.  The concert starts at 7:30 in the City Park Downtown Woodstock.  It will be a fantastic evening for great music.  The concert features three groups, each with a special place in rock and roll history.  This free event provides residents a relaxing evening and fantastic entertainment. According to the Woodstock Concert Series website performing are Damon as "The King".  Damon Hendrick an Elvis Tribute Artist seems perfectly fitting for a Rock and Roll Revival.  Personally my all time favorite song is by Elvis so I am very excited. Additional performing is Atlanta's Premier Classic Rock N Roll band Butch and The Buckheads.  Featuring classics from the 50s,... 06/10/2010

Bradshaw Park is located in the City of Woodstock, Cherokee County GA 30188. Most homes built between 2002 to 2006 by Venture Homes Inc. The average selling price, for a home in Bradshaw Park, at time of post, is $256,218.00 for a 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home. Homes For Sale In Bradshaw Park The Bradshaw Park Neighborhood is located just North of East Cherokee Drive, and South of Hickory Road and the City of Holly Springs GA. Schools at time of post: Elem: JOHNSTON Middle: RUSK High: SEQUOYAH At time of post the Bradshaw Park H.O.A. fees are $525.00 a year and include: Playground Sidewalks Street Lights Swimming Pool Tennis Lighted Undergrnd Utils More Neighborhood Homes For Sale In Woodstock GA Streets in the community of Bradshaw Park include Bradshaw Park Drive, Lady Slipper Lane,... 06/06/2010

There's good news coming out of Woodstock GA with John Wieland Homes' announcement that they are working with a local bank on more than 100 homesites to restart the building of homes and townhomes at Downtown Woodstock, a live, work and play community originally started by Hedgewood Properties.  According to the AJC, Wieland is anticipating the beginning of construction as soon as this summer. Downtown Woodstock (the development) contains residential and commercial components.  The lots being negotiated were part of downtown Woodstock's development envisioned by Hedgewood, one of metro Atlanta's pioneers of new urbanism.  As part of the walkable development concept, the neighborhood provides easy walking access to a pool, "pocket parks", walking trails and the conveniences of downtown's... 06/03/2010

As you are getting ready for the long week-end, do not forget the City of Woodstock GA will be having a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31,2010.  It will be at 10am at the Downtown Woodstock City Park.  The Ceremony will be Honoring All Those Who Have Given the Ultimate Sacrifice, Lift Itself. This special ceremony will include a aircraft flyover, comments by Congressman Tom Price and other local elected officials.  There will be flyover of aircraft, honor guards, bands, bagpipes, and more.  It will be a perfect morning for a day of remembrance.      05/28/2010

Bogtown Circus - The perfect music entertainment for Atlanta corporate meetings and conventions. I live in Utah and heard these guys in Wyoming for the first time and they are awesome. They are based in Atlanta, and you guys that live in the greater Atlanta area are blessed to have this group in you area. The accoustic sound of their music will bring back bluegrass and folk memories for year to come 05/13/2010

Bogtown Circus - The perfect music entertainment for Atlanta corporate meetings and conventions. I live in Utah and heard these guys in Wyoming for the first time and they are awesome. They are based in Atlanta, and you guys that live in the greater Atlanta area are blessed to have this group in you area. The accoustic sound of their music will bring back bluegrass and folk memories for year to come 05/13/2010

Just heard the demo from Bogtown Circus from Woodstock, GA - totally awesome! They are playing in Woodstock next week Wednesday May 19th at "The Tavern" in Woodstock, GA.  They play accoustic folk with an Irish/Celtic Bluegrass Flare. I live in in Utah and just heard their demo, if I lived in Georgia, no doubt I would be in the front row for these guys. You got to see them. 05/13/2010

Woodstock Homes for Sale come in a wide variety of price ranges.  Now with the First Time home buyer tax credit finally over, you can safely find a home in Woodstock without the fear of entering a bidding war.  There are many homes for sale in Woodstock priced below 200k that are very stunning!  Infact, some of my favorite Woodstock subdivisions sit right in the middle of that price point.  Woodstock is one of the few cities where you get a less than 10 year old, 4 bedroom home in North Atlanta.  There is a great selection of Townhomes, Ranches, 2 story traditionals, or pretty much anything else you are looking for in a Woodstock Home.  Below is a list of Woodstock Homes for sale priced under 200k.  Take a look and see the great selection this city has to offer!   Holly Creek Estates160... 05/07/2010