Here we are again with our weekly feature- 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 Alpharetta in Windward at Ardsley Park- the home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath with 4,304 sq ft plus an unfinished terrace level. The home was built in 2006, is currently assessed for $891,500 and is now for sale at $434,000.

Remember, as always, that these "deals" aren't always what they seem- sometimes banks and corporations list their homes at or near market value regardless of their condition, so you always want to make sure you know what other homes have sold for in the neighborhood/area and how the neighborhood/area is trending in value.

Prices of Alpharetta Real Estate

The prices of a homes in Alpharetta can vary from not only state to state but between cities as well. You may even find a huge gap or change in prices as you go down the road or even a few streets over as well. As with any city though, you will find that price is generally an indication of the quality of the home.

Average Prices for Alpharetta Homes

The median price of a home located in Alpharetta, GA is around $450,000. However, most of the actual homes in the area are selling for about $150,000 less at around $295,000. This is a buyer's market which is the perfect time to snatch up a house as soon as you possibly can in the area. The most expensive areas of the city will have homes that are close to a million while you can also find zip codes in different sections of the city that have averages for less than $100,000. Everything is relative to the area the home is located in.

Availability of Alpharetta Homes

Homes in the area are numerous which means you should have no problems in finding a suitable home that meets your needs for sale in this fabulous Georgia city. The per square foot price is $119 which has increased less than a percentage point from a year ago. The actual number of homes available on the market is around 2,500 while 791 homes are in danger of or currently about to be foreclosed on in the near future.

Crime Rates for Alpharetta Real Estate

Low crime in Alpharetta is a huge selling point for the area and may be one of the reasons for the home prices to be as they are. The property crime rate is less than both the county and Georgia as a whole and violent crime is much lower than both of these as well. It gives peace of mind for living a safe and secure area not only for you but for your partner, spouse, children, and any other people you may be living with as well.

Schools and Family Life in Alpharetta

You may also discover that education is a factor that you want to take into consideration when you search for a home to purchase. An Alpharetta real estate purchse is a big deal because you are most likely going to be there for quite some time unless you decide to move from one location to another on a constant basis. This means even if your children are very young or you don't have them at all yet think of the future and if you're in a suitable location to raise them as well.

Alpharetta, GA is a good place to raise a family also due to the demographic make up of the population. There are many individuals under 18 and plenty of young adults who are also looking to start not only their careers but their families as well. Like minded individuals succeed better with support from one another.

Once again its time for our weekly feature- 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 rare opportunity to get into Windward in Alpharetta for $204,900! This home sold as a short sale in 2007 for $275,000 and is currently assessed at $312,000- the home has 2734 sq ft with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and appears to have been recently updated with Granite countertops and refinished hardwood floors.

Remember, as always, that these "deals" aren't always what they seem- sometimes banks and corporations list their homes at or near market value regardless of their condition, so you always want to make sure you know what other homes have sold for in the neighborhood/area and how the neighborhood/area is trending in value.