Cumming, GA

Happy Couple Moves to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge

06-23-09

Jim Chapman: Builder-Contractor in Atlanta, GA

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Nothing brings the Atlanta active adult home builders more joy than knowing that their residents are happy and content with their homes. Recently the homebuilder caught up with Rick and Ginny Flugham who moved to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge about four months ago. They were kind enough to tell them about their decision to move and how they feel about Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge.

Although the Fulghams are originally from Columbus, Ohio, they have lived in Lake Lanier for over 20 years- and simply love it. They moved to the area in order to fulfill their dream of owning their own pool and spa business. Even though they love the area, Fulghams decided it was time to move to a new community which better suited their active adult lifestyle.

So they began looking for a new neighborhood that had features designed to fit their needs. When they discovered the Cumming active adult new home community, they were immediately impressed.

"The location, reputation and quality construction of the units is what first attracted us to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge, said Rick Fulgham. "Once we viewed the community, we could see how well the homes were put together," he later stated.

In addition to the location and quality of the homes, the Fulghams like other homeowners living in the Jim Chapman active adult community, are taking advantage of their maintenance-free lifestyle. With sidewalks on both sides of the community roads, a large heated pool, an outdoor fireplace, and an award winning clubhouse where neighbors get together in the card and game room and exercise in the workout room.

After four months of living in the community, the Fulghams say they could not be happier. They often spend time with their neighbors and even held an open house for many of their friends and neighbors.

"Our neighbors are great and we enjoy spending time with them and many of our friends," said Rick Fulgham. "We enjoy living in an all new gated community that is very convenient to everything we need."

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How to sell homes in this market

06-19-09

John Foster

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Today I showed 9 homes today - out of those 9 homes 6 were vacant. Vacant homes do not show as well as homes that have a correct amount of furniture and are staged correctly. Today it was hot - the high was supposed to be in the high 90s and of the 6 homes that were vacant 4 had not power and I was amazed at how hot those homes were. The last house we went to was a very nice house and as we entered the A/C was very welcome. Question - which home was my buyers favorite today. Pretty obvious - it was the home that was staged and pleasant to enter w/ the A/C. It reminded me of the last time I bought a car - we looked in the summer and each car's a/c was turned up to the max when we turned it on.

What do you think as you show a vacant home vs. one that has power and is staged?

If you are considering selling your home in Cumming, Alpharetta or Suwanee - call me - I would like to interview for the job of helping you sell your home.

Visist my website at www.FosterHomeInfo.com to see the virtual tours of homes I currently have listed, as some I sold in the past. List with me and I will explain why I pay for each virtual tour.

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Doing business with John Foster - comments from a client I worked with last month

06-18-09

John Foster

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Today I received an email from a client I worked that closed on a beautiful home in McGinnis Reserve two weeks ago - about two weeks before that we closed on their home in Creekside Estates in Forsyth County. I must say when I received this it made me feel very good - today's market is still a tough market - but there are people still out there buying and selling homes. Here is what Kevin emailed me.

"John,

We have had a busy week, all the box's are emptied, everything is put up and was just the weekend. We will finish hanging the last pictures tonight. But that's not what this email is for. Donna and I want to again thank you for all your time, effort and hard work. Your attention to detail and keeping us on track with reality checks made this the best move we have had. You are in every sense of the word a professional, you took our phone calls and allowed us to take you away from your family after hours and on weekends for that I can only offer words of thanks, but those words come with the utmost sincerity.

Although we are at the end of our project, your work and professionalism will carry on with us, we will, without hesitation give your name and number to all we meet who are looking for a home. Again I can't thank you enough for helping us get home

Thanks

Kevin Opela"

Kevin and Donna's home sold in 42 days, we listed it at 439K and it sold for 430 K (all of this is public knowledge). Why did there home sale while others sit on the market? The reason is Kevin and Donna realized they were engaged in a price war and a beauty contest - additionally, they realized however much their house declined in value over the past year they would pick that up when they purchased their next home, and they did. That was a great transaction and I appreciated Donna referring a co-worker to me.

If you are interviewing agents for the job of helping you sell your home, or find you next one, call me - I would like to interview for the job of being your Realtor.

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South Fosyth High School

06-18-09

John Foster

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In todays Forstyh County News it is reported that South Forsyth High School was ranked by Newsweek Magazine, to be ranked the 11th best High school in the state and 327th in the Nation. The schools are ranked based on the Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or Cambridge test taken by the graduating Seniors. The Principal recognized that the students worked very hard and the teachers at not only the High School but the middle schools and the elementary schools make the school what it is.

Just a couple of days ago I read where the Forsyth County elementary schools, such as Daves Creek, Big Creek, Sharon and other were ranked in the top 10 in the state in every area of the CRCT.

The Forsyth County school system is an outstanding school system.

If you are considering moving in the near future and are interviewing real estate agents, I would like to apply for the job of helping you move. Call me at 770 722-7010.

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Home for Sale in Cumming GA, listed by Tom Stocks

05-29-09

Advantage Home Tours

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Listed by Tom Stocks #404-522-5160. FANTASTIC ONE OF KIND HOME! 4 SIDES BRICK ON .7 ACRES, JUST MINUTES FROM MARINA AND LAKE LANIER BEACH PARKS! RANCH HOME WITH FINISHED BASEMENT. FULL 2ND KITCHEN PERFECT FOR IN-LAW OR TEEN SUITE. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN LEVEL! TWO SUNROOMS! MASTER SPA WITH SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS, FIVE PERSON TWO HEAD SHOWER, DUAL VANITY AND WALK-IN CALIFORNIA CLOSET! CUSTOM FIXTURES! UPGRADES ALL THROUGHOUT! For complete tour: http://www.advantagehometours.com/tabid/226/Default.aspx

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