Pam Santoro Real Estate Update

Mayor Bodker - State of the City of Johns Creek

2012-02-22T17:17:00.000-08:00

State of the City Address for Johns Creek
Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia

Mayor Mike Bodker
State of the City Address for Johns Creek
Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia

State of the City Address for Johns Creek
Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia

Mayor Mike Bodker
State of the City Address for Johns Creek
Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia

OnFebruary 16^th, Mayor Mike Bodker of Johns Creek gave a State theCity of Johns Creek address at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Click here to view the State the City of Johns CreekAddress. As always, Mayor Bodker was extremely informative. To learn moreabout the City of Johns Creek, Georgia, click here

Mayor Mike Bodker - Business Connection

2012-02-21T11:41:00.001-08:00

Mayor Mike Bodker at Business Connection

Johns Creek's Mayor Bodker at Business Connection

Johns Creek's Mayor Mike Bodker Discusses the Transportation Investment Act

MayorMike Bodker of Johns Creek highlighted the TIA or the Transportation InvestmentAct at the

February Business Connection. He was appointed to the task force as theNorth Fulton representative on the Atlanta Regional Commitment TransportationGroup. There will be a vote on thisissue in Georgia on July 31^st. It is a one cent sales tax to fund specific transportationprojects.

Check out the TransportationInvestment Act plus the specifictransportation projects. Also,another great site for information is http://www.atlantaregionalroundtable.com/.

Next ABWA Meeting Feb. 21st

2012-02-20T14:35:00.002-08:00

February’s speaker, Kene Iloenyosi, CEO of NeatWorks, Inc., will talk about “Finding Your Sweet Spot in Life”. Do you know where your talents, interests, and passions intersect? Kene will teach you how to find your “TIP”.

Our next ABWA meeting will be on February 21st (third Tuesday of February) at The Barn (770-650-9838) behind the Fickle Pickle, 1085 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075 www.ficklepicklecafe.com. Remember to park at the Roswell Founders Club or at Cara Vita next door. Invite someone you know to our February meeting. See you at 6:00 PM for networking.

Pam Santoro, President, ABWA Crabapple Chapter

ACC ABWA 2012 Woman of the Year

2012-02-20T07:33:00.001-08:00

Atlanta Area Council 2011 Chapter Women of the Year

I attended the ABWA Atlanta AreaCouncil meeting on January 28^th to represent the ABWA Crabapple Chapter as one ofthe 2011 Women of the Year. There were elevenof the chapters represented and 91 members in attendance plus variousvendors.

Lucinda Tharpe Amos - AtlantaPeach Chapter

Patti Bryson - New-RoeChapter (2nd Runner Up AAC WOY)

Delsonia Chappell - PyramidChapter

Jennifer Cochran - LakeLanier Charter Chapter

Vanessa Taylor Fleming - AirportCharter Chapter

Denise DeBurst Gines - HiddenHills Chapter (AAC 2012 WOY)

Cathey Kuhn - DouglasCounty Charter Chapter

Juandalynn Tamiko Leverette - Solidarity Chapter (1st Runner Up AAC WOY)

Sarah Elizabeth Mobley - GoldenDome Chapter

Pamela Santoro - CrabappleChapter

Debbi Sornstein - GwinnettCharter Chapter

Front: Denise DeBurst Gines, Juandalynn Tamiko Leverette, and Patti Bryson
ABWA Atlanta Area Board

Denise DeBurst Gines, 2012 ABWA ACC Woman of the Year
Juandalynn Tamiko Leverette, First Runner Up
and Patti Bryson, Second Runner Up

It was a wonderful event and an honor to be among such esteemed business women.

Here are some more pictures from the luncheon:
http://www.abwacrabapple.com/2012/02/18/atlanta-area-council-luncheon/ or http://youtu.be/QTgkhkpCU5M

Pam

Luxury Homes Networking at Greystone Subdivision

2012-01-30T07:45:00.000-08:00

In January, the Luxury Homes Networking breakfast club washosted by Michael Crane of FidelityBank Mortgage and Alex McGrawand Associates of Harry NormanRealtors at one of the lovely estates in the GreystoneSubdivision in the heart of Milton. Thisbeautiful European styled estate is nestled on 22 acres which includesluxurious pool, private 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, private stockedfishing pond, walking trails, basketball court, regulation sized football fieldand baseball field, and more. The featured speaker for the event was Steve Palms,President of Smart Numbers> Steve discussedthe 2012 real estate market: “2012 –Expectations of the Real World”.

Here are some pictures of the event and thehome: Luxury Homes Networking at Greystone inMilton, Georgia

If you are looking for a wonderful estate home, look nofurther than Greystone.

Senator John Albers at Business Connection

2012-01-30T07:37:00.000-08:00

SenatorJohn Albers, Deputy Whip of the 56^th District in Georgia, spokeat the Business Connection in January (prior to the Georgia legislative sessionstarting). Along with being a member ofthe Economic Development, Education and Youth, Ethics, and Finance Committees, he is the Vice Chairman of the Finance,Public Safety, and Science and Technology Committees.

Pam Santoro & Senator John Albers

Highlights from Senator Albers:

Georgia has a balanced budget with no debt. It has the lowest cost per government for allfifty states. The state grew by 18%adding another congressional district.

SenatorAlbers is working on a bill to raise the dropout rate in high school. Students who don’t finish high school have ahigher chance of ending up in jail than high school graduates do. Plus he’s working on state charterschools.

In tax reform, Georgia ismoving away from income/capital gains structure to sales tax usage based on theeconomy (like Texas and Florida).

As anincentive to establish and keep jobs in Georgia, we may need to take the taxoff energy for businesses.

There’s aneed for retraining workers for the technology jobs in Georgia. Students should focus on science, technology,engineering, and math. Currently, thereare 5,400 open technology jobs in Georgia.

They are also working on a military bill of rights to help soldiers. The University of Phoenix enables soldiersto go to school from anywhere in the world with 25% off tuition and free booksfor the military.

2012 will be a greatyear!

Georgia's Jobless Rate Falls

2012-01-20T08:31:00.000-08:00

The December unemployment rate in Georgia fell to 9.7% which is down from the previous month by .1% and the previous year by .7% . At the same time last year, the unemployment rate in Georgia was 10.4%. In December, there were 600 new construction jobs and 400 new manufacturing jobs. New construction jobs have not increased that much since 2003. Information services, trade and transportation also had gains in the job market. The national unemployment rate is 8.5%.

To read the entire article in the AJC, click here: Georgia's Jobless rate falls for third consecutive month.

Current data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Unemployment Georgia)
National Unemployment Statistics

Georgia Department of Labor

Next ABWA meeting January 17th

2012-01-15T19:11:00.000-08:00

January’s ABWA speaker is Heather Herrig, from EveryLast Detail Events, Topic: “EffectiveCommunication in a Digital Age”. The next ABWA Crabapple Chapter meetingwill be on January 17th (third Tuesday of January) at The Barn (770-650-9838)behind the Fickle Pickle, 1085 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075 www.ficklepicklecafe.com. Networking starts at 6:00 PM withdinner and speaker following at 6:30 PM. For more information on the ABWA Crabapple Chapter, email pam.santoro@harrynorman.com or go to www.abwacrabapple.com.

GNFCC Business After Hours at Hyatt Place

2011-12-30T14:50:00.000-08:00

The North Fulton areahas wonderful hotels, shopping, entertainment and more. In December, the Greater North FultonChamber of Commerce Business After Hours Event was sponsored by HyattPlace. The Hyatt Place is located at 7500 North Point Parkway in Alpharetta, Georgia30022. This beautiful facility is nearthe North Point Mall and the Wireless Verizon Amphitheater. It was a wonderful event with great food andnetworking.

Pictures from the event: http://youtu.be/6Mi5ApjsaTg

GNFCC Business After Hours at the Hyatt Place, Alpharetta, GA

Kendra Plotkin & Pam Santoro
GNFCC Business After Hours at Hyatt Place, Alpharetta, GA

If you are interested in joining thechamber, go to www.gnfcc.com.

Greater North Fulton Chamber Authors

2011-12-30T14:26:00.000-08:00

GNFCC Authors: Hal Coleman, Jeff Plucker,
Ken Guthrie, Cheryl Campbell, & Korey Jones
Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Johns Creek, Georgia

HalColeman, author of “The NetworkingNinja”; Jeffrey Plucker, author of “ The Sport of Selling”; Ken Guthrie, author of “Surviving God”; Cheryl L. Campbell, author of “Darling, TheCurly Tailed Reindoe”; & Korey Jones, author of “Zoe Bear”. Local Greater North Fulton Chamber ofCommerce Members (Authors) had a book signing at Emory Johns Creek Hospital inJohns Creek, Georgia, at the GNFCC North Fulton Alliance - Johns Creeknetworking meeting on December 8th, 2011.

Event pictures: http://youtu.be/m35zyY6y7LQ

This GNFCC networking event is held every other Thursday at the EmoryJohns Creek Hospital. For moreinfo: www.gnfcc.com

ABWA Nov 2011 - Connie De Santo - Leadership

2011-12-30T13:54:00.000-08:00

November’s ABWA speaker was Connie De Santo, principal of CEDAssociates. Ms. De Santo has 20 yearsexperience in assessing, selecting, developing and coaching key businessexecutives and their teams. Connie gave us insights to servant leadership. Servant leadership defined by RobertGreenleaf’s essay in 1970 puts serving others (employees, customers, andcommunity) as the #1 priority.

Top Five Qualities of a Successful Business Executive are:

1. Sensitivityto others

2. Personal warmth and availability

3. Integrity

4. Loyalty

5. Superior business performance

Five Simple Behaviors of Successful Servant Leaders are:

1. Valueemployees (treat with respect)

2. Transparency

3. Remove roadblocks

4. Develop trusting relationships

5. Become an advocate

In this global economy, strive to become a business ofchoice, an employer of choice and an investment of choice.

Event pictures: http://youtu.be/h4diEbgqIII

Featured Speaker: Connie De Santo & Sherrin Thomas
November ABWA Meeting

Pam Santoro, Connie De Santo, Deb Huckeba, & Celia Dutcher
November ABWA Meeting

ABWACrabapple Chapter meets at The Barn behind the Fickle Pickle in Roswell, Georgiaon the third Tuesday of every month at 6PM. For more info, email pam.santoro@harrynorman.com

GNFCC Business After Hours - Monfort's Fine Art Gallery

2011-12-30T13:27:00.000-08:00

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce November 2011 BusinessAfter Hours Event was held at Monfort’s Fine Art Gallery in Alpharetta,Georgia. Business hosts were Arbor House Interiors & Monfort's FineArt Gallery. It was an enjoyable eventviewing international and local artists. If you are looking for a beautiful painting or piece, visit Monfort’s Fine Art Gallery . Here are some pictures from theevent: http://youtu.be/6M--GMNKNZM

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours- November 2011
Monfort's Fine Art Gallery

Formore GNFCC events, go to www.gnfcc.com.

Alpharetta's Artistic Holiday in the Village Nov. 19th

2011-11-18T08:23:00.001-08:00

Looking for some holiday fun, check out the:

ARTISTIC HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE

SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

10:00 am til dark

The Alpha Arts Guild with

Monfort’s Fine Art & Arbor House Interiors

brings you a

festive OUTDOOR HOLIDAY MARKET.

Join us for a day of excitement and a memorable

shopping experience.

FEATURING:

Artistic Gifts by local artists

Specialty Food Items

Bakery Items

Music

Much, Much More

Arbor House Interiors

37 Church Street

Alpharetta, GA 30009

770-475-4371

Monfort’s Fine Art Gallery

41 Church Street

Alpharetta, GA 30009

770-837-3004

Also, there are events through December 4th in Alpharetta including the Farmer's Market. Check out the attached flyers: Downtown Alpharetta Flyer November 19th Artistic Holiday in the Village

ABWA Crabapple- Nov. 15th Next Meeting

2011-11-12T07:58:00.001-08:00

Our next ABWA Crabapple Chapter meeting will be on November 15th at The Barn (770-650-9838) behind the Fickle Pickle, 1085 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075 www.ficklepicklecafe.com Networking at 6PM with dinner at 6:30PM. For more info, email me at pam.santoro@harrynorman.com or go to the website: www.abwacrabapple.com

Atlanta Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 12, 2011

2011-11-11T10:40:00.001-08:00

Happy Veterans Day!

Atlanta’s 30^th annual Veterans Day parade willbe held Saturday, Nov. 12th, in downtown Atlanta. Click HEREfor details. Parade starts at 11:11am and begins on Peachtree Street south of Ralph McGill/Ivan Allen Blvd.

Many thanks to all of our Veterans! If you'd like to learn about ways to support our veterans, check out these websites:

Help provide shelter to severely injured veterans. www.homesforourtroops.org

Offer a vet a ride to a VA medical facility. www.dav.org/volunteers

Provide foster care for a pet while a veteran is deployed. www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org

Record a war story of a veteran for the Library of Congress. www.loc.gov/vets

Put old cell phones to use, each phone gives a vet one hour oftalk time home. www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com

Donate used DVDs to be redistributed to veterans. www.dvds4vets.org

Send in your expired coupons, military families can use them for 6additional months. www.coupsfortroops.com

Contribute clothing food and more to a holiday drive. www.operationgratitude.com/volunteer

Post a care package for hospitalized veterans and troops abroad. www.soldierpackages.org

Share your expertise by volunteering your time for veterans. www.milserve.org

Support Wounded Warrior Project. www.woundedwarriorproject.org

HARP - Home Affordable Refinance Program

2011-11-10T07:24:00.000-08:00

Will H.A.R.P help you? If you are current on your mortgage and have been unable to obtain a traditional refinance because the value of your home has declined, you may be eligible to refinance through HARP. The HARP loan is a new loan and will require a loan application and underwriting process. Loan refinance fees will apply It is designed to help you refinance into a new affordable, more stable mortgage.

To learn more about program eligibility and availability, check out this site: .http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/programs/lower-rates/Pages/harp.aspx

Here's another great site to give you more info on The Obama Administration's Home Affordable Refinance Program: http://www.harpprogram.org/about.php

Blueprint for a New American Home - WSJ

2011-11-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

The lastest trends in home designs are discussed in this great article covering drop rooms, foyers, and more. McMansion homes are being replaced with homes built for the way people use them. Check out this great article from the Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204644504576651152960249150.html?mod=WSJ_RealEstate_LeftTopNews

McMansion Video: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204644504576651152960249150.html?mod=WSJ_RealEstate_LeftTopNews#articleTabs%3Dvideo

Call Me Artie Filming at Ocee Park, Johns Creek, Georgia

2011-11-02T10:03:00.000-07:00

"Call Me Artie" with Billy Crystal is Filming
at Ocee Park, Johns Creek, Georgia

This morning our local Ocee Park became the set for a Billy Crystal film "Call Me Artie". It's really impressive to see the city of tents and trucks that are transforming the park. This major transformation happened in less than two hours. By the way, as per the signs, Ocee Park is temporarily closed.

Here are some more blogs about the movie: http://www.sportsstudiocasting.net/blog/2011/10/ and http://www.open-casting-calls.info/2011/09/20th-century-fox-comedy-film-call-me.html .

Dick Williams - Women's Council of Realtors Atlanta

2011-10-25T07:59:00.000-07:00

Serena Henry, Dick Williams, Boh Bohorquez & Carol Clark
WCR Atlanta October Business Luncheon
at the Atlanta Board of Realtors

Dick Williams, Serena Henry, Boh Bohorquez ,
Carol Clark & J.J. Ortega
WCR Atlanta October Business Luncheon
at the Atlanta Board of Realtors

Serena Henry, Dick Williams, Carol Clark & J.J. Ortega
WCR Atlanta October Business Luncheon
at the Atlanta Board of Realtors

Laurie Bos & Pam Santoro
WCR Atlanta October Business Luncheon
at the Atlanta Board of Realtors

Serena Henry & Carol Clark
WCR Atlanta October Business Luncheon
at the Atlanta Board of Realtors

2012 WCR Atlanta Board
Evangeline Carr,Christan Ross, Laurie Bos, Serena Henry, & Beverly Fenello, Boh Bohorquez

President-Elect Boh Bohrquez introduced Dick Williams, from The Georgia Gang, as the keynote speaker at the WCR Atlanta October 20th business luncheon. Mr. Williams talked about the future of Atlanta giving us a history of the transportation issues. Transportation is why Atlanta exists with railways, 3 major highways, plus an international airport. He noted that traffic is Atlanta's biggest problem. We need to work on the issues like the Dallas/Fort Worth area did. Dallas/Fort Worth is booming. All of the new cities in the Atlanta area are doing well. There's been a healthy trend toward small cities and municipalities. Dick also noted that it was great that the Govenor of Georgia and the Mayor of Atlanta worked well together.

President Serena Henry introduced the 2012 WCR Atlanta Board as follows: Evangeline Carr, Christan Ross, Laurie Bos, Beverly Fenello and Boh Bohorquez.

GNFCC at North Fulton Hospital for Business After Hours

2011-10-24T10:19:00.000-07:00

Deborah Keel & Brandon Beach
GNFCC Business After Hours at North Fulton Hospital

Deborah Keel
GNFCC Business After Hours at North Fulton Hospital

GNFCC Business After Hours at North Fulton Hospital

William Caraway, Pam Santoro, & Strom Mull
GNFCC Business After Hours at North Fulton Hospital

Deborah Keel & Brandon Beach
GNFCC Business After Hours at North Fulton Hospital

North Fulton Hospital hosted the Business After Hours event for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce on October 13, 2011. Located in the heart of Roswell, the North Fulton Hospital is a Level II Adult Trauma Center. It was a great networking event in a wonderful facility.

Harry Norman Realtors at Foxhall Resort & Sport Club

2011-10-10T17:24:00.000-07:00

On October 1st, Harry Norman Realtors and their families enjoyed the amenities at Foxhall Resort and Sport Club in Douglasville, Georgia. Foxhall Resort is 20 to 25 minutes from Atlanta Hartsfield -Jackson International Airport.

Foxhall's sporting club amenities include shooting grounds (sporting clays and archery), fishing in 3 large lakes, equestrian, hunting, adventure (biking trails, kayaking, canoeing, rafting on the Chattahoochee River, Chattahoochee River Walk,& ATV riding trails), and lawn sports (soccer, football, baseball, & lacrosse fields), bocce ball, badminton, horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, and croquet, golf driving range, 18 hole putting course, & pitch and put practice facilities. Everything is first class. Also, you can hold a special events such as: corporate retreats, fundraising events, birthday celebrations, family reunions, holiday gatherings, weddings, corporate team building events, outdoor sporting events, and social gatherings.

TheAllure of Foxhall (Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Fall Home Tour) is scheduledfrom October 14^th – 30^th. I'd recommend touring these homes.

Custom homes from cottages to estates are being built on 1,100 scenic acres. If you are looking for a wonderful retreat that is close to Atlanta and easily accessible to the airport, check out Foxhall.

Harry Norman Realtors at Foxhall Resort & Sport Club

Foxhall Resort & Sport Club

Pam Santoro, Sheryl Richardson & Sue Ryan
Harry Norman Realtors at Foxhall Resort & Sport Club

Foxhall Resort & Sport Club

Jenni Bonura at

Foxhall Resort & Sport Club

Harry Norman Realtors at Foxhall Resort & Sport Club

Foxhall Resort & Sport Club

Harry Norman Realtors at Foxhall Resort & Sport Club

For more information on Foxhall Resort & Sport Club, contack me at pam.santoro@harrynorman.com

or click here: Foxhall Resort & Sport Club Homes for Sale

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Congressman Price at GNFCC Breakfast

2011-10-07T13:00:00.000-07:00

Congressman Tom Price wasthe featured speaker at the September 27^th Greater North FultonChamber of Commerce Eggs & Enterprise Breakfast held at the Country Club ofRoswell. His Washington update was thatthe government should not obstruct what business is trying to do. He said that we are at a crossroad ofopposing views on whether or not to expand the Federal Government. The business of America is the opportunityfor everyone to fulfill their dream. He reminded everyone to “Hold on fast tothe Constitution of the United States for if it should fail there will beanarchy in the world.” Congressman Pricetalked about the political process: 1)engage, 2) recruit others, and 3) believe in the process and our country. The greatest notion ever is that we can doanything we set our minds to do. Th challenges are great, but opportunity is rightin front of us.

Nancy Davis, Georgia Power
GNFCC Eggs & Enterprise at Country Club of Roswell

Nancy Davis, Georgia Power
& U.S. Congressman Tom Price
GNFCC Eggs & Enterprise at Country Club of Roswell

Chris Bryant, Staples
GNFCC Eggs & Enterprise at Country Club of Roswell

U.S. Congressman Tom Price
GNFCC Eggs & Enterprise at Country Club of Roswell

Chris Bryant, Staples,
U. S. Congressman Tom Price,
& Brandon Beach, Pres. & CEO GNFCC
GNFCC Eggs & Enterprise at Country Club of Roswell

U.S. Congressman Tom Price
GNFCC Eggs & Enterprise at Country Club of Roswell

Clyde Anderson at WCR Atlanta Business Luncheon

2011-09-27T07:30:00.000-07:00

Boh Bohorquez & Pam Santoro
Women's Council of REALTORS Atlanta Business Luncheon

Boh Bohorquez
Women's Council of REALTORS Atlanta Business Luncheon

Clyde Anderson & Boh Bohorquez
Women's Council of REALTORS Atlanta Business Luncheon

Boh Bohorquez, President – Elect, introduced Clyde Anderson, Author & CNN Financial Analyst, as the keynote speaker at the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Atlanta business luncheon at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Buckhead.

Clyde Anderson was very motivational and informative. Here are some of the bullet items from his talk on Thriving in the Midst of Challenge:

· It’s not all bad! Several people are thriving in the midst of adversity.

· 57 Months in the drop in the price of homes affects all of us.

· Everyone has good intentions. In 12 months, you change a situation.

· What had happened was! (Individual stories are the basis for Clyde’s book.)

· To fix the economy, we need jobs!

· Look for opportunities, people are still thriving in this economy.

· People do business with busy people.

· Money attracts other money.

· Even if you are unemployed, remember you are your business and give someone a business card that defines your professional experience or ability to consult.

· Remember to use social media because that is today’s reality.

· People do business with people they like (smile).

· He who fails to plan. Plans to fail.

· It takes 10,000 hours or 7 years to become an expert in your field.

· Think outside the box to maximize your potential.

Clyde Anderson, Author & CNN Financial Analyst
Women's Council of REALTORS Atlanta Business Luncheon

Before the luncheon was adjourned, the 2012 slate of officers were presented:

Boh Bohorquez, President, Beverly Fenello, President Elect, Evangeline Carr, Recording Sec., & Bedel Thome', Corresponding Sec.

WCR Atlanta 2012 Slate of Officers

GNFCC After Hours Event at Your Pie, Roswell, Georgia

2011-09-21T10:04:00.000-07:00

Trey Gunning & Neil McCollum from Your Pie in Roswell, Georgia

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce held its After Hours networking event at Your Pie in Roswell, Georgia on Thursday, September 8th, 2011. It was a fantastic event with wonderful specialty brick oven pizzas, panini, and gelato for all to enjoy.

Neil McCollum, Anne McCollum, & Shelley Cook
Your Pie, Roswell, Georgia

Pinewalk Subdivision - Alpharetta, Georgia

2011-09-14T07:12:00.000-07:00

Pinewalk Subdivision Pool in Alpharetta, Georgia

Pinewalk Amenities include swim, tennis, horse shoe pit, fire pit, and neighborhood park called Katy's Place. Active HOA and swim team. Styles range traditional to contemporary with brick front or stucco front with lots less than 1/3 acre. Sidewalks take you to the pool and tennis courts plus Ocee Park. Priced: Low $200's to $300K.

Pinewalk Subdivision Pool in Alpharetta, Georgia

Pinewalk Subdivison Tennis Courts in Alpharetta, Georgia

Pinewalk Subdivision Pool in Alpharetta, Georgia

Wonderful North Fulton schools:

Ocee Elementary School, Taylor Road Middle School, and Chattahoochee High School

Pinewalk Subdivision Tennis Courts in Alpharetta, Georgia

Pinewalk Subdivision Horse Shoe Pit in Alpharetta, Georgia

Pinewalk Subdivision's Park Called Katy's Place

Katy's Place in the Pinewalk Subdivision in Alpharetta, Georgia

Are you ready to take a walk, take a bike ride, enjoy tennis, play soccer, watch baseball, or enjoy nature? The Alpharetta Greenway/Big Creek Greenway is perfect for a leisurely walk or bicycle ride which is west on Kimball Bridge Road. Ocee Park has volley ball courts, tennis courts, pavilions, walking trail, playgrounds and fields for baseball and soccer. Occe Park is just a short walk to Buice Road. Webb Bridge Park located off Kimball Bridge Road to Webb Bridge Way and Webb Bridge Road has pavilions, Webb Zone Playground, soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts, walking trails, arboretum, and concession stands. Autry Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center is located off Buice Road with two miles of walking trails through 46 beautiful acres of ravine forest.

Katy's Place in the Pinewalk Subdivison in Alpharetta, Georgia

Pinewalk Subdivision Pool in Alpharetta, Georgia

Pinewalk Subdivision Tennis Courts in Alpharetta, Georgia

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For more information on Pinewalk, contack me at pam.santoro@harrynorman.com

or click here: Pinewalk

Tuxford Subdivision - Alpharetta, Georgia

2011-09-08T04:40:00.000-07:00

Tuxford Subdivision Pool & Clubhouse in Alpharetta, Georgia

Tuxford has three sided brick or stucco homes with 2 to 3 car garages on 1/3 to 3/4 acre lots in Alpharetta. Amenities include swim, tennis, and clubhouse plus within walking distance to Ocee Park. Homes range from 2,600 square feet to 3,800 square feet. Priced: Mid $200's to High $400's.

Wonderful North Fulton schools:

Ocee Elementary School, Taylor Road Middle School, and Chattahoochee High School

Tuxford Subdivision Pool & Clubhouse in Alpharetta, Georgia

Tuxford Subdivision Tennis Courts in Alpharetta, Georgia

Looking for a little nature is easy near Tuxford. Alpharetta Greenway/Big Creek Greenway is perfect for a leisurely walk or bicycle ride which is west on Kimball Bridge Road. Ocee Park has volley ball courts, tennis courts, pavilions, walking trail, playgrounds and fields for baseball and soccer. Occe Park is East on Kimball Bridge Road turning right onto Buice Road. Webb Bridge Park located off Kimball Bridge Road to Webb Bridge Way and Webb Bridge Road has pavilions, Webb Zone Playground, soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts, walking trails, arboretum, and concession stands. Autry Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center is located off Buice Road with two miles of walking trails through 46 beautiful acres of ravine forest.

Tuxford Subdivision Playground in Alpharetta, Georgia

For more information on homes for sale in the Park Brooke Subdivision, click on this link: Tuxford Subdivison or email me at pam.santoro@harrynorman.com.

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ABWA Planning at Aqua Blue, Roswell, GA

2011-09-01T08:10:00.000-07:00

Aqua Blue Restaurant in Roswell was the perfect spot for the August planning meeting of the Crabapple Charter Chapter of the ABWA.

Heather Herrig, Deanna Schuelte, & Debbie Huckeba
ABWA Crabapple Chapter Planning Meeting - August , 2011

Debbie Huckeba, Tina Ojakian, Celia Dutcher & Connie DeSanto
ABWA Crabapple Chapter Planning Meeting - August , 2011

Tina Ojakian, Celia Dutcher & Connie DeSanto
ABWA Crabapple Chapter Planning Meeting - August , 2011

Pam Santoro & Tina Ojakian
ABWA Crabapple Chapter Planning Meeting - August , 2011

Pam Santoro, Tina Ojakian & Heather Herrig
ABWA Crabapple Chapter Planning Meeting - August , 2011

Deanna Schuelte, Debbie Huckeba, Tina Ojakian,
Heather Herrig, Sherrin Thomas, Celia Dutcher & Connie DeSanto
ABWA Crabapple Chapter Planning Meeting - August , 2011

Bylaws were changed to reflect that the Vice-President would become the President Elect for the following year. We voted to change the meeting night to the first Tuesday of the month. September's meeting would be community service with a data entry project for Every Woman Works date to be determined. The next few months meetings will be held at different restaurants with the next one being held in October in East Cobb. Heather Herrig discussed last year's surveys. Everyone enjoyed the past speakers. Heather and I went over the speakers & hostess coverage for the next year. There will be 7 professional meetings, 2 community service meetings and 2 social events (holiday event/December and picnic/July).

We defined our goals and needs as a group:

Our ABWA chapter develops personal relationships with fellow members, serves as mentors to each other and the community, and participates in community service.

Strategic Planning was discussed and specific committee chairs:

Membership - Heather Herrig

Newsletter - Celia Dutcher

Secretary - Rachel Hillhouse & Tina Ojakian

Delegate to AAC - Connie DeSanto

Secret Sister - Sherrin Thomas

Business Associate - Pam Santoro

Last Friday of the month, the minutes, treasurer report and speaker bio’s are due to Celia for the newsletter.

Scholarship was discussed with target market of eligible women, guidelines to be followed due to regulations.

As my first act as this year's President, it was a productive enjoyable meeting.

Anyone wanting information on the ABWA Crabapple Chapter, please feel free to email me at pam.santoro@harrynorman.com.

Harry Norman Realtors at Publix Cooking School, Alpharetta, Georgia

2011-08-29T07:46:00.000-07:00

Wonderful, fabulous and delicious were just some of the words used to describe the wonderful meal that was demonstrated and prepared at the Publix Cooking School in Alpharetta, Georgia. Harry Norman Realtors North Fulton Office (Realtors and Office Staff), Campbell and Brannon, L.L.C., and Home Services Lending enjoyed a cooking lesson plus magnificent food and wine. Chefs Michael Maliska, Laura Lynn, & Alison White prepared and served a feast. The menu was Sicilian Bruschetta by Chef Laura Lynn, Ravioli in Brandy Rose Sauce by Chef Michael Maliska, and Bittersweet Molten Chocolate Cakes by Chef Alison White.

Chef Alison White & Chef Michael Maliska
Publix Cooking School in Alpharetta, Georgia

Chef Michael Maliska
Publix Cooking School in Alpharetta, Georgia

Chef Laura Lynn
Publix Cooking School in Alpharetta, Georgia

Harry Norman Realtors Visits the Publix Cooking School
Realtors Carol Skowronek & Jan Kashey

Harry Norman Realtors Visits the Publix Cooking School
Realtors Nancy Hamby, Barbara Brown, Pam Santoro,
Kay Reeves, & Judy Harper
Chef Michael Maliska & Chef Laura Lynn

Harry Norman Realtors Visits the Publix Cooking School
Realtors Judy Harper, Jenny Lopreseti, & Judy Smith

Harry Norman Realtors Visits the Publix Cooking School
Realtors Linda Dixon, Lynn Odom, Nancy Murphy & Jenny Lopreseti

Harry Norman Realtors Visits the Publix Cooking School
Realtors Judy Smith, Dana Coleman, Sherrie Reimherr, & Kay Reeves

Harry Norman Realtors Visits the Publix Cooking School
Realtor Tom Brooks, Marketing Coordinator Sheryl Richardson, & Realtor Pam Gillig

Harry Norman Realtors Visits the Publix Cooking School
Realtors Nancy Hamby, Barbara Brown, Pam Santoro, & Judy Harper
Chef Michael Maliska & Chef Laura Lynn

The Publix Cooking School was fantastic. If you are interested in taking a class, check out their website: http://www.publix.com/aprons/schools/Alpharetta/Home.do

Park Brooke Subdivision - Alpharetta, Georgia

2011-08-28T14:28:00.000-07:00

Park Brooke Subdivision Pool & Clubhouse - Alpharetta, Georgia

Park Brooke is an Alpharetta swim and tennis subdivsion with homes ranging from 3,200 square feet to 4,600 square feet. These executive homes are usually 3 or 4 sides brick or hard coat stucco with 2 to 3 car garages on 1/3 to 3/4 acre lots. Homes are priced from the low $400K's to the high $500K's. Sidewalks, street lights, wonderful amenities along with being near the North Point Mall, Publix, Starbucks, Krogers, local parks, and libraries make this a sought after neighborhood in Alpharetta.

Alpharetta Greenway/Big Creek Greenway is perfect for a leisurely walk or bicycle ride which is west on Kimball Bridge Road. Ocee Park has volley ball courts, tennis courts, pavilions, walking trail, playgrounds and fields for baseball and soccer. Occe Park is East on Kimball Bridge Road turning left onto Buice Road. Webb Bridge Park located off Kimball Bridge Road to Webb Bridge Way and Webb Bridge Road has pavilions, Webb Zone Playground, soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts, walking trails, arboretum, and concession stands. Autry Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center is located off Buice Road with two miles of walking trails through 46 beautiful acres of ravine forest.

Ocee Elementary School, Webb Bridge Middle School, and Alpharetta High School are the North Fulton Schools serving the Park Brooke Subdivision.

Park Brooke Subdivision Playground - Alpharetta, Georgia

Park Brooke Subdivision Swimming Pool - Alpharetta, Georgia

Park Brooke Subdivision Clubhouse - Alpharetta, Georgia

Park Brooke Subdivision Pool - Alpharetta, Georgia

Park Brooke Subdivision Pool & Clubhouse - Alpharetta, Georgia

Park Brooke Subdivision Swimming Pool - Alpharetta, Georgia

Park Brooke Subdivision Pool - Alpharetta, Georgia

Park Brooke Subdivision Tennis Courts - Alpharetta, Georgia

Park Brooke Subdivision Clubhouse - Alpharetta, Georgia

For more information on homes for sale in the Park Brooke Subdivision, click on this link: Park Brooke Subdivison or email me at pam.santoro@harrynorman.com.

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Senator Johnny Isakson Spoke at GNFCC Eggs and Enterprise

2011-08-27T09:50:00.000-07:00

Senator Johnny Isakson was the featured speaker at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Enterprise August 23rd meeting at the Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, Georgia. Senator Isakson discussed social security, Medicaid, prescription drugs, the unemployment rate, reducing government spending over time, and the mortgage interest tax deduction. As always, Senator Isakson was very informative.

Senator Johnny Isakson
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Enterprise

Sales Strength Training Class with Jeff Plucker at Harry Norman Realtors

2011-08-19T10:28:00.000-07:00

Jeff Plucker, author of “The Sport of Selling: Highlight Reel” taught a Sales Strength Training Class at the Harry Norman Realtors® Buckhead Northwest office. Jeff has worked domestically and internationally with both Fortune 500 Companies and smaller organizations. We learned about the five steps to a sale, customer relationship management tools, the law of averages in sales, cherry picking, the impulse curve, the sales curve, Jones effect, sense of urgency, CPR (create a personal relationship), bullet closing, and the sales and marketing triangle.

Five Steps to a Sale:

Greet

Qualify

Recommend

Close

Follow-up

When you greet someone, remember to SEE (Smile, Make Eye Contact, Be Enthusiastic). It takes 10,000 hours or 10 years to become an expert in any field. No one athlete or team wins all the time, but they must stay in the game. When an athlete is in a critical situation, all their practice comes into play by allowing them to go back to the basics. It’s the same in sales. CRM tools are an essential way to stay in touch with your client base each month. CRM tools are sales basics.

“Make your weakness your strength and then your strength becomes your weakness”

– Jeff Plucker, Author of “The Sport of Selling: Highlight Reel”

Chris Burrell & Jeff Plucker
Sales Strength Training Class at Harry Norman Realtors

Jeff Plucker, Author of "The Sport of Selling: Highlight Reel"
at Harry Norman Realtors

Jeff Plucker & Pam Santoro
Sales Strength Training Class at Harry Norman Realtors

Jeff Plucker, Author of "The Sport of Selling: Highlight Reel"
at Harry Norman Realtors

Tony Walker, Jennifer Haggard, & Jeff Plucker
Sales Stength Training Class at Harry Norman Realtors

Sales Stength Training Class with Jeff Plucker at Harry Norman Realtors

Tony Walker, Jennifer Haggard, & Jeff Plucker
Sales Stength Training Class at Harry Norman Realtors

Jeff Plucker & Lynn Odom
Sales Stength Training Class at Harry Norman Realtors

Sales Stength Training Class with Jeff Plucker at Harry Norman Realtors

Jeff Plucker & Lynn Odom
Sales Stength Training Class at Harry Norman Realtors

Chris Burrell & Jeff Plucker
Sales Strength Training Class at Harry Norman Realtors

Glen Abbey Subdision in Alpharetta, Georgia

2011-08-10T12:05:00.000-07:00

Glen Abbey is a swim and tennis community with club house, lake, playground, tennis courts, and physical fitness facility in Alpharetta, Georgia. This is an active home owner's association including a social committee, ALTA tennis league, and neighborhood swim team. Homes range from 3,600 square feet to 5,700 square feet usually three sides brick with three car garages. They have five to seven bedrooms with four to six bathrooms. Lots are 1/3 to 1/2 acre. Priced: $500's to Mid $600's.

Looking for a little nature is easy near Glen Abbey. Alpharetta Greenway/Big Creek Greenway is perfect for a leisurely walk or bicycle ride which is west on Kimball Bridge Road. Ocee Park has volley ball courts, tennis courts, pavillions, walking trail, playgrounds and fields for baseball and soccer. Occe Park is East on Kimball Bridge Road turning right onto Buice Road. Webb Bridge Park located off Kimball Bridge Road to Webb Bridge Way and Webb Bridge Road has pavillions, Webb Zone Playground, soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts, walking trails, arboretum, and concession stands. Autry Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center is located off Buice Road with two miles of walking trails through 46 beautiful acres of ravine forest.

Click here to check out the homes for sale in Glen Abbey Subdivision: Glen Abbey Homes for Sale or email me at pam.santoro@harrynorman.com for more information.

North Fulton Schools for this neighborhood are:   New Prospect Elementary School
                                                                           Webb Bridge Middle School
                                                                            Alpharetta High School

Glen Abbey Subdivision Picnic Area - Alpharetta, Georgia

Glen Abbey Subdivision Playground - Alpharetta, Georgia

Glen Abbey Subdivision Water Playground - Alpharetta, Georgia

Glen Abbey Subdivision Tennis Courts - Alpharetta, Georgia

Glen Abbey Subdivision Clubhouse - Alpharetta, Georgia

Glen Abbey Subdivision Tennis Courts - Alpharetta, Georgia

Glen Abbey Subdivision Clubhouse - Alpharetta, Georgia

Glen Abbey Subdivision Tennis Courts - Alpharetta, Georgia

Glen Abbey Subdivision Swimming Pool - Alpharetta, Georgia

Glen Abbey Subdivision Tennis Courts - Alpharetta, Georgia

Glen Abbey Subdivision Swimming Pool - Alpharetta, Georgia

Glen Abbey Subdivision Playground - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Oxford Mill Subdivision - Johns Creek, Georgia

2011-08-06T06:52:00.000-07:00

Oxford Mill Subdivision Clubhouse - Johns Creek, Georgia

Oxford Mill is a wonderful swim/tennis community in Johns Creek, Georgia. Amenities include swimming pool, several tennis courts, active HOA, swim team, ALTA tennis leagues, and a playground. Lot sizes are from over 1/3 to 3/4 acres. Homes are either brick or stucco with two to three car garages. Neighborhood is near Ocee Park, Autry Mill Nature Preserve, the North East Spruill Oaks Library, Newtown Park, and the Big Creek Greenway. Properties are 4 to 5 bedrooms with finished terrace levels from 3,000 square feet to 4,200 square feet. North Fulton Schools for this neighborhood are: Dolvin Elementary School, Autry Mill Middle School, and Johns Creek High School.

Find about more homes for sale in the Oxford Mill Subdivision by clicking on this link: Oxford Mill Subdivsion or emailing me at pam.santoro@harrynorman.com

Oxford Mill Subdivsion Clubhouse & Deck - Johns Creek, Georgia

Oxford Mill Subdivison Playground - Johns Creek, Georgia

Oxford Mill Subdivision Playground - Johns Creek, Georgia

Oxford Mill Subdivision Clubhouse Deck - Johns Creek, Georgia

Oxford Mill Subdivsion Pool - Johns Creek, Georgia

Oxford Mill Subdivsiion Tennis Courts - Johns Creek, Georgia

Oxford Mill Subdivision Swimming Pool - Johns Creek, Georgia

Oxford Mill Subdivision Pool - Johns Creek, Georgia

Oxford Mill Subdivision Clubhouse - Johns Creek, Georgia

Schools:

Dolvin Elementary School

Autrey Mill Middle School

Johns Creek High School

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Cameron Crest Farms Subdivision - Johns Creek, Georgia

2011-08-02T13:23:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for privacy, acreage, horse farms, or fantastic outdoor living spaces? Look no further than Johns Creek, Georgia. The Cameron Crest Farms Subdivision is located off Buice Road near Ocee Park, the North East Spruill Oaks Library and the Autry Mill Nature Preserve. Each of the estates in this community is unique with 5 acre lots. You can find horse farms to European style villas. Most properties are priced from $1,000,000 and up. The pictures below will give you a feel for the neighborhood.

For more information on homes for sale in the Cameron Crest Farms community, click on this link: Cameron Crest Farms or email me at pam.santoro@harrynorman.com.

North Fulton Schools for Cameron Crest Farms are: Dolvin Elementary School

Autrey Mill Middle School

Johns Creek High School

Cameron Crest Farms

Cameroncrest Farms

Cameron Crest Farms

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Turn this home's potential into your buyer's Dream Home - Kevin J. Miller

2011-07-31T10:51:00.000-07:00

"Turn this home's potential into your buyer's Dream Home"

or " Look past the Ugly"

Kevin J. Miller, Renovation Specialist
Home Services Lending

When a home cannot be financed due to any health, safety or structural issues, think renovation financing. Anytime a home lacks updated kitchens, baths, lighting, flooring or size, think renovation financing.

On July 27th, 2011, Kevin J. Miller, Renovation Specialist with Home Services Lending presented information regarding the three major types of loans available for buyers of homes that need renovations. These loans are:

FHA 203K Streamline Loan - used for cosmetic repairs (such as paint) or replacing a missing air conditioner or appliances or mold remediation. Maximum is $35,000 in repairs. No minimum repair costs for this loan. FHA loans that programs require only 3.5% down payment and loan amount up to FHA county loan limits.
FHA 203K Full - more involved repairs like replacing a kitchen and bathroom or a whole list of items. You actually have a HUD inspection with this loan. The HUD consultant will review licensed contractor repair bids with purchaser. There is a minimum repairs of at least $5,000 on this loan. No repairs can be done until after closing. FHA loans that programs require only 3.5% down payment and loan amount up to FHA county loan limits.
Fannie Mae Homestyle - used when you need more improvements that the FHA 203K Full will allow. This program requires as little as 5% down payment for primary residence and is also eligible for 2nd home and investment properties with only 20% down payment. Loan amounts go up to 417K, and 75% of after improved value can be used for repairs and renovation.

On all 3 loans Appraisals are based off of after improved value from repairs and upgrades. No repairs can start on any programs until after closing. The Fannie Mae Homestyle and FHA 203K full can both have the same type of repairs and upgrades; however, the Fannie has higher loan limit, it is eligible for Non owner occupied, and does not require a HUD consultant.

Lunch N Learn with Kevin J. Miller, Renovation Specialist
at Harry Norman Realtors, North Fulton Office

For more information on these types of loans, go to http://www.renovationloanfinancing.com/.

Living Life in the Kitchen

2011-07-25T10:51:00.000-07:00

For most families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where homework gets done, meals are prepared and often eaten, where TV is watched and party guests congregate no matter how many times you try to lure them to other rooms.

Great article by Felicia Feaster for the Atlanta Journal Constitution: http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/975535.html

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Also, check out these amazing kitchens: Photos: Check out these amazing kitchens

The Atlanta dream kitchen of 2011, which can run from $30,000 to $150,000, is a multipurpose hub.

ABWA Crabapple Picnic July, 2011

2011-07-25T08:41:00.000-07:00

Heather Herrig, our current American Business Women's Association President, hosted the Summer picnic at her residence. We enjoyed wonderful salads, desserts, and friendship. Our "Secret Sisters" were revealed too. Our next meeting is scheduled for August 9th, 2011. For more information, contact me at pam.santoro@harrynorman.com.

Deanna Schuelke, Linda Topp, Celia Dutcher, Tina Ojakian
ABWA Crabapple Chapter Summer Picnic

Joe & Heather Herrig & Linda Topp
ABWA Crapabble Chapter Summer Picnic

Steve Topp, William Schuelke, Heather & Joe Herrig
ABWA Crabapple Chapter Summer Picnic

Reid & Debbie Huckeba, Steve Topp & William Schuelke
ABWA Crapabble Chapter Summer Picnic

Steve Topp, Joe Herrig & William Schuelke
ABWA Crabapple Chapter Summer Picnic

Heather Herrig, Sherrin Thomas, & Sharon Steidle
ABWA Crabapple Chapter Summer Picnic

Celia Dutcher, Tina Ojakian, & Pam Santoro
ABWA Crabapple Chapter Summer Picnic

Creekside Estates & Creekside in Forsyth County

2011-07-19T11:50:00.000-07:00

Estates at Creekside in Forsyth County

Estates at Creekside

Clubhouse for the Estates at Creekside and Creekside

Pool for the Estates at Creekside and Creekside

Looking for homes priced from $300,000 to $450,000 in a swim and tennis community in Forsyth County, check out the Creekside Subdivision and Creekside Estates Subdivision. John Wieland Homes built these three side brick homes with two to three car garages. You will find gourmet kitchens and finished terrace levels too. They range in size from 3,200 square feet to 4,500 square feet with four or more bedrooms. Wonderful amenities include a clubhouse, active HOA, swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, playground and underground utilities.

Clubhouse and pool for the Creekside Subdivision and Estates at Creekside.

Creekside and Estates at Creekside Subdivision

Creekside in Forsyth County

Homes for sale in the Creekside Subdivision. Homes for Sale in the Estates at Creekside.

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If you'd like more information about these homes or a specific subdivision, contact me at pam.santoro@harrynorman.com.

Foreclosures settle in below 10,000 monthly - AJC

2011-07-13T09:38:00.000-07:00

Great article by Christopher Quinn, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, discussing lenders filling fewer than 10,000 foreclosure notices on homes and businesses per month for four straight months in metro Atlanta. This is the first time in more than two years the number has stayed that low for that long, numbers from Equity Depot show. Read more at: http://www.ajc.com/business/foreclosures-settle-in-below-1010835.html

Nesbit Lakes Subdivision

2011-07-09T11:47:00.000-07:00

Looking for a wonderful place to live? Do you want great amenities? Think Nesbit Lakes. Nesbit Lakes Subdivision is a swim and tennis community with a picnic area, playground area, lake, and clubhouse and basketball court. Executive homes in this neighborhood range from the low $300’s to $700K with styles from traditional to contemporary in brick, hardy plank or stucco from 3,000 to 4,200 square feet. Most homes have four to six bedrooms with three to five full baths with an average lot size around half acre. The North Point Mall, Newtown Park and the Alpharetta Greenway are a 10 to 15 minute drive. Krogers, Publix and Starbucks are just down the street. Also, you have top notch North Fulton schools.

Nesbit Lakes Subdivision Clubhouse

Nesbit Lakes Subdivision Pool & Clubhouse

Nesbit Lakes Subdivision Picnic Area & Playground

Nesbit Lakes Subdivision Playground

Nesbit Lakes Subdivision Pavilion and Tennis Courts

Nesbit Lakes Subdivision Pool

Nesbit Lakes Subdivision Tennis Courts

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$12.2 billion transportation projects list released - AJC 7/7/11

2011-07-07T13:46:00.000-07:00

On Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Regional Commission handed over its "first pass" at cuts to the 10-county region's $22.9 billion transportation wish list in preparation for next summer's referendum on a penny sales tax. Transporation is important for our cities growth,. Read the entire Atlanta Journal Constitution article: http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/12-2-billion-transportation-1003999.html

GNFCC 06/28/11 Eggs & Enterprise - Jeff Mango, Verizon Wireless

2011-06-28T19:59:00.000-07:00

Brandon Beach, GNFCC President & CEO, introduced Jeff Mango, President, Verizon Wireless Georgia/Alabama Region, as the featured speaker, at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Enterprise breakfast at the Metropolitan Club on Tuesday, June 28, 2011.

Jeff Mango told us that Verizon Wireless has 5,000 employees in the state of Georgia with 3,000 of those employees in the North Fulton Area. He discussed the changes in technology starting from 1973 with the first cell phone shaped like a brick that had huge batteries. He told us that text messaging was first started in 1993, but did not catch on with the public until 2000 or 2001. The Motorola Star Tact was the first modern cell phone invented in 1996 which cost $2000. Average monthly cost of cell phone bills has lowered from around $200 in the 1990’s to around $50 today. Another common device is the GPS whether on cell phones, in cars or on computers. Social networking has changed everything. In the year 2000, we had around 100 million people using cell phones while we have 255 million cell phone users in 2010. There are about 2.4 million people in the wireless industry today. The goal for wireless is to have everything we use work together so our systems are all connected.

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors for 2011 are Lee Doernberg and Terry Kime for all their work with the GNFCC Johns Creek Alliance Networking.

Frazier and Deeter, L.L.C. certified public accountants and advisors, were the sponsors for this great event at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta.

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Eggs & Enterprise at the Metropolitan Club

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Eggs & Enterprise at the Metropolitan Club,
Jeff Mango, Presidnet, Verizon Wireless GA.AL Region,

Jeff Mango, Presidnet, Verizon Wireless GA.AL Region,
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Eggs & Enterprise at the Metropolitan Club

The Importance of Enhanced Title Insurance and Surveys - Attorney Steve Golden

2011-06-28T12:05:00.000-07:00

Sandy Henderson, Carol Skowronek, Lynn Odom, Nina French,
Laurie Bos, Pam Santoro, John Butler & Steve Golden
Attorney Steve Golden, Campbell Brannon, L.L.C. at Harry Norman Realtors - North Fulton

Attorney Steve Golden, Campbell Brannon, L.L.C. at Harry Norman Realtors - North Fulton

Pam Santoro, John Butler, Steve Golden, Sandy Henderson,
Carol Skowronek, Lynn Odom ^& Nina French
Attorney Steve Golden, Campbell Brannon, L.L.C. at Harry Norman Realtors - North Fulton

Attorney Steve Golden, Campbell Brannon, L.L.C. at Harry Norman Realtors - North Fulton

Attorney Steve Golden from Campbell & Brannon, L.L.C. hosted the Lunch N Learn about the importance of enhanced title insurance and surveys on Wednesday, June 22^nd, 2011 at Harry Norman Realtors North Fulton Office.

Title Insurance is very important providing both pre-policy and post-policy protection to the home owner covering against most forgeries, liens for unpaid materials and labor not authorized by the home owner as well as encroachment or boundary issues. Enhanced coverage includes the right of access to your property by foot or by vehicle. It helps with restrictive covenant violations prior to you owning the property. Building permit violations, encroachments, easements, subdivision law violations, zoning law violations, water and mineral rights damage, additional insureds, and value-added protection are covered in the enhanced protection.

Both the enhanced title insurance and a survey are highly recommended by Steve Golden. The top ten survey issues are: encroachments, setbacks, sewer lines and drainage easements, names on the survey needing to match the buyer’s names, surveyor’s seal needs to be on the survey, date of the survey needs to be in the past 6 months from closing, flood zones, special considerations (stream buffer, pipeline easement, or other encumbrances), making sure the lot is what you think you are buying, road access, alley access and shared driveway issues.

When purchasing a home, you should get a survey and the enhanced title insurance. The cost at closing is minimal compared to the benefits later on while you own the property.

Thinking of Going on a Picnic?

2011-06-24T06:28:00.000-07:00

Katy's Place - Pinewalk Subdivision
Alpharetta, GA

Thinking of going on a picnic and enjoying the summer? Well, in Alpharetta, Pinewalk Residents need go no further than their own park: Katy’s Place. Katy’s Place is named for a little girl in our neighborhood who lost her battle with cancer over fifteen years ago. She was just a toddler but brought a lot of joy to her family and everyone she met. If you pack your picnic lunch you can put a blanket down, sit in the shelter under a roof, enjoy a wooden swing under the trees or just sit at the picnic table. If you want to grill just start the charcoal or maybe put a few logs in the fire pit to toast marsh mellows. After you eat your delicious meal of sweet tea, burgers or fried chicken, toasted marsh mellows, coleslaw, fresh water melon and a few cookies, you can just relax with a good book in the shade of Katy’s Place or possibly enjoy a good game of horse shoes. Lots of people just bring a Frisbee down to throw. If that doesn’t thrill you, you can play a game of tennis or just enjoy the neighborhood pool equipped with diving board. As you can see by my pictures, It’s a great place to picnic right around the block.

Fire Pit to Roast Marshmellows

Pinewalk Shelter & Picnic Area

Katy's Place - Pinewalk Subdivision
Alpharetta, GA

Ready for a game of Horse Shoes?

Take a dip in the Pinewalk Pool after your picnic.

Enjoy a good tennis match on the Pinewalk courts.

Pinewalk Picnic Area & Shelters

Pinewalk Subdivision is a swim and tennis community with their own community park called Katy’s Place. Sidewalks and street lights edge the manicured lawns leading residents to the Pinewalk Pool and Tennis Courts or to Ocee Park. There is a fire pit and a horse shoe pit area behind the tennis courts near Katy’s Place. Average price of these homes are from $200K to the low $300’s. You'll find a 3 bedroom ranch on a slab to a 4 bedroom home on a terrace level. Subdivision homes have either brick front or stucco with wood/hardy plank on three sides. Lot sizes are under 1/3 acre. North Point Mall and the Alpharetta Greenway are a 10 to 15 minute drive. Krogers, Publix and Starbucks are a five minute drive from the subdivision. It also boasts wonderful North Fulton schools: Ocee Elementary, Taylor Road Middle School, and Chattahoochee High School. The Pinewalk Penguins Swim Team hold swim meets on Thursday evenings starting in May plus ALTA teams hold matches year round. The active home owners association hosts many social events throughout the year. Our next event is the annual Fourth of July Bike Parade led by the Alpharetta Fire Department.

Every Woman Works Presents at ABWA Crabapple Chapter June, 2011

2011-06-23T12:30:00.000-07:00

/Celia Dutcher, Sherrin Thonas, Tina Ojakian, Heather Herrig,
Twila Pryor (featured speaker from EWW),
Frances Browning, Connie Sinclair, & Sharon Steidle

It was such an honor to have Twila Pryor, Operations Manager for Every Woman Works, as our featured speaker, accompanied by EWW board member/volunteer director Connie Sinclair and our own Frances Browning. We learned more about this amazing organization and how we can support them moving forward. Possible areas for volunteering include one-on-one mentoring with alumnae, data entry for their new contact database, the clothes closet, and holiday giving.

Highlights from Twila Pryor’s talk at the ABWA Crabapple Chapter June 14th meeting at Sugo's in Roswell, Georgia were as follows:

Every Woman Works is a 7 year old organization started by Miss Tillie on February 4, 2004. She had a corporate background with AT&T prior to creating Every Woman Works. Every Woman Works gets their students from DFCS (Division of Family and Children Services), recovery centers like Mary Hall Freedom House, and from walk-ins. Students can be homeless, part of the penal system, alcoholics, addicts with substance abuse or suffer from domestic violence. These women really need something to hold on to. Some of these women have lost their children. Miss Tillie noticed that the women had a hard time after attending Mary Hall Freedom House and beating their addiction. As Miss Tillie always said these women are like bumble bees, they believe they can do it so they do it. Rather than give women a fish to eat, EWW teaches women how to fish. She also uses Stephen Covey’s principles at EWW. At week six, there is a mock interview with a corporate executive with feedback. Kimberly Clark and Waffle House are just a few of the corporate sponsors at Every Woman Works. EWW has an overall 90% success rate for women who go through the program to obtain and keep a job.

EWW is an eight week program which teaches women how to dress, use a computer, go through an interview, and write a resume. This is similar to having and maintaining a job. These women cannot skip classes or be late. Punctuality is a must. They have bankers who tell them how to pay their bills plus how to pay themselves. They have an Hour of Power which is volunteer spiritual advisers who come and talk to the women each day. The entire staff and students attend this Hour Power. The curriculum has a daily theme: Monday – Job Skills; Tuesday – Life Skills; Wednesday – Parenting Class & Career Development Skills; Thursday – Computer Skills; and Friday – Health & Wellness Skills. EWW will teach their students how to show and prepare a meal for four for $10. Also, they learn how to balance a checking account. Miss Tillie even had a television program with 24 students being interviewed by Pastor Tracy Wells-White. . Next they are working on UHope to help men plus taking this local program nationally.

Sherrin Thomas, Heather Herrig, Twila Pryor (EWW Speaker) & Frances Browning

Linda Topp (Secretary), Deanna Schuelke (Vice President), Heather Herrig (Current President)
Debbie Huckeba (Treasurer), & Pam Santoro (Future President)
ABWA Crabapple Officer Installation by Heather Herrig

Heather Herrig installs new member Sharon Steidle.

Tina Ojakian had Twila Pryor pull the winner to our fabulous fundraiser.
Tina Ojakian, Twila Pryor, & Frances Browning

Getting ready for our fundraiser drawing.
Tina Ojakian, Celia Dutcher, Sherrin Thomas & Heather Herrig

Tina Ojakian & Sherrin Thomas

Babs Robinson & Debbie Huckeba

Linda Topp, Celia Dutcher & Deanna Schuelke

Secret sister gifts were exchanged along with good news. Over all it was a great event.

For more information on the ABWA Crabapple Chapter, please contact heather@everylastdetailevents.net or pam.santoro@harrynorman.com.

ABWA Crabapple Chapter Installs New Officers

2011-06-23T10:13:00.000-07:00

Linda Topp, Deanna Schuelke, Heather Herrig, Debbie Huckeba, & Pam Santoro

On June 14th, the Crabapple Chapter of the American Business Women’s Associates met at Sugo’s Restaurant in Roswell, Georgia. Heather Herrig, the current President and 2010 Woman of the Year, held the officer installation for the 2011-2012 Executive Board (below). Heather thanked the new officers for their dedication to our chapter! We’ll be working through officer transition in the next couple of months so that we can hit the ground running in August:

o   PRESIDENT: Pam Santoro, Harry Norman Realtors, 2011 Crabapple Chapter ABWA Woman of the Year
o   VICE PRESIDENT: Deanna Schuelke, Nationwide Insurance - Barry Stover Agency
o   TREASURER: Debbie Huckeba, Cobb Housing Authority
o   SECRETARY: Linda Topp, Nationwide Insurance - Barry Stover Agency

Linda Topp, Deanna Schuelke, Heather Herrig, Debbie Huckeba, & Pam Santoro

We’ll be working through officer transition in the next couple of months so that we can hit the ground running in August:

Heather Herrig installed new ABWA member Sharon Steidle, Rodan & Fields Dermatology. We are so glad to have you Sharon!

Heather Herrig & Sharon Steidle

For more information on the ABWA Crabapple Chapter, please contact heather@everylastdetailevents.net or pam.santoro@harrynorman.com.

Has Your Home Value Recovered?

2011-06-21T13:13:00.000-07:00

The national numbers aren't good, but in some places, the news is better. SMARTMONEY article from June 20, 2011 on the national housing market featuring two college towns that have recovered: Cambridge, Massachusetts, and sprawling Denton, Texas. These towns never experienced the huge price runups that Florida, Nevada or California did in the first place. Zillow estimates Denton is down 7.4% from their peak while Cambridge is down 8.6% from their peak.
According to the article, the three most important things to consider when buying a house are: Jobs. Jobs. Jobs.

Read the full article on the housing recovery including Jacksonville, Durham, and Fayetteville in North Carolina: http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/real-estate/has-your-home-value-recovered-1308588485550/

Foreclosures slow in metro Atlanta, but no end in sight - AJC

2011-06-15T14:51:00.000-07:00

Metro Atlanta foreclosure notices dropped 8 percent compared with the first half of last year, and fewer people are late on first-mortgage payments.

June's foreclosure notices bring 2011's six-month total to 56,429, which is lower than the 61,524 the region showed at this time last year.

To read the entire article from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, click here: .http://www.ajc.com/business/foreclosures-slow-in-metro-975711.html

L.A. Mansion for U.K. Heiress

2011-06-14T13:53:00.000-07:00

Candy Spelling, widow of legendary TV producer to sell priciest house in nation to daughter of Formula One tycoon, Bernie Ecclestone. The 57,000-square foot Los Angeles mansion built by the late TV producer Aaron Spelling is slated for sale to 22-year-old heiress, Petra Ecclestone. The home sits on five acres of property in Holmby Hills has a bowling alley, beauty salon, several gift-wrapping rooms and parking for 100 cars.

Mr. Spelling produced such TV shows as "Mod Squad," "Charlie's Angels," "Dynasty," "Starsky and Hutch," "Beverly Hills, 90210," and "Melrose Place."

Read the entire Wall Street Journal article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576384013798228854.html?mod=WSJ_RealEstate_LEADTopNews

Liz Currin, PhD, at Crabapple Chapter ABWA May Meeting

2011-06-14T13:22:00.000-07:00

Our May American Business Women's Association featured speaker was Liz Currin, PhD, from Atlanta Area Psychological Associates PC. Liz loves to work on couples relationships including infidelity. She has written a book entitled: Essential Guide to Survive Infidelity published by Penguin Press.    Liz concentrated on Relationships and Happiness.   What is it about relationships that is most compelling?   Before people married for economic reasons including finances and land, now people marry for love.   Today’s entertainment has Temptation Island, EHarmony, Match.com, or Facebook while the original TV programs were the Dating Game or the Newly Wed Game.

Why do we work so hard on relationships? The four letter word Love is also considered a relationship.   Remember to take your time, self disclose to your partner and disclosure from your partner to you is a lifetime experiment.   Addictions, abuse and credit card debt are hard on relationships.   There are character clues in setting life goals being monetary satisfaction or intrinsic satisfaction.   When something happens, you can give up, blame someone else, or regroup and pursue your goals.   The moral implications in relationships are do you treat a waitress as an object. Do you have awareness of them as a person not just a body performing a job? How does your future spouse treat his or her siblings and parents?   Are they before you?   Can you handle that for the long term? Do they treat employees well?

What does your spouse or partner do with time and money?   Look at discrepancies, friendships, reciprocity, mutual events sought in friendship, and differences of opinion. Visit your future spouse’s childhood home, family and siblings.   Find out the secrets before you marry someone.   Trust should be open.   During courtship, both parties are on their best behavior. Stress can be in laws, death in the family, and financial reversal. Sometimes positive events like retiring can be stressful along with winning the lottery, a job promotion, or returning to school.

Liz Currin, PhD, Suxette Cohen, & Heather Herrig
ABWA Crabapple Chapter May Meeting

Discuss your expectations openly. Focus on forever. Couples need to be oriented on what to expect in a marriage. As we know, happily ever after is only a fairy tale. Other important items are: Cheating. Money or sex which is harder to talk about? Saver versus spender.

Pam Santoro & Sherrin Thomas
ABWA Crabapple Chapter May Meeting

Liz Currin, PhD, Sherin Thomas, & Rachel Hillhouse (left)
Celia Dutcher, Babs Robinson, & Suzette Cohen (right)
ABWA Crabapple Chapter May Meeting

Trustdale at Harry Norman Realtors North Fulton Office

2011-06-14T06:34:00.000-07:00

Dale Cardwell of TrustDale.Com
at Harry Norman Realtors North Fulton Office

Dale Cardwell of TrustDale.Com spoke on June 7th at the Harry Norman Realtors North Fulton office sales meeting. Dale, a consumer investigator, determines through a seven step process which of Atlanta businesses that provide home and consumer services are most highly educated about their product and provide the very best service at a fair price. According to Dale Cardwell, “Harry Norman, REALTORS® delivers the best price, quality, and luxury service you deserve!”

Atlanta Home Sales Report for 2010 from AJC

2011-06-10T05:56:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday's Atlanta Journal Constitution detailed the 2010 report on home sales price changes per zip code and county in Atlanta: For more info: http://projects.ajchomefinder.com/atlanta-home-sales-report/
This article will let you see the median price per county plus units sold compared to 2009.

Do you know how to get your house ready for market?

2011-06-05T15:10:00.000-07:00

Preparing a house for sale is not complicated. Most of the time it requires elbow grease, packing items away that are really not used and still needed, donating items to charities, and staging the house so it looks new. From the moment potential buyers drive up to a property, they have a feel for your home. Is there pine straw in all the flower beds? Are the shrubs trimmed? Does the front door need a new coat of paint? Do the gutters need cleaned? Are there flowers on the front porch welcoming you in? Little touches can really be the difference in how someone feels about your property.

Getting the inside ready is another story because the magnets on the refrigerator were made by your grandchildren. No one wants you to permanently get rid of the magnets, photos, or artwork. Just pack them away for your new home. Buyers want to imagine themselves living in the house not you living in it. Once you decide to put your home on the market, remember it is now a commodity just wood, bricks and mortar. At this point, take a field trip to a model home in a new construction neighborhood to see a good example of what your staged home should look like.

When you finally get to work, start with one room at a time. Look at the closets, remove the clothes that are out of season, make sure the closet is not over stuffed with items, organize the shoes in a neat manner. When walking in a room, make sure the pathways are clear. You should not be storing items on the floor. Everything should have a place. Do the walls need a new coat of paint? Remember neutral walls will help the buyer picture their furniture in the house. If you have children, pack up excess toys and then rotate them every other week so the children aren’t bored and you have less to pick up.

When staging a home for sale, take away all the nick knacks and family pictures. Less is more. Your house should not be filled with silk flowers or overflowing with ferns. Even expensive collections are distracting to buyers if they monopolize the room or area. You want a prospective buyer to picture this as their new home and to remember the special features and details of your property. When moving to Atlanta sixteen years ago, my Realtor asked me how I liked the wonderful master bath with the jetted tub and beautiful imported tile. I looked at him and questioned him about the master bath because all I could remember were the candles surrounding the tub and on the double vanities. I read a lot of mysteries and that master bath was staged for a suspense thriller.

Buyers will look in your closets and under your sinks. If you have a spare work room in the basement or an area of the garage, pack your excess there in neat labeled boxes. This will just appear that you are preparing for the move not that the house is busting at the seams with all of your stuff. Remember to pack excess linens and then neatly fold all the towels and sheets in your linen closet.

This process is going to make your house appear larger and more like a model home. The next step is to make sure everything is clean and dusted. Even removing the screens on nice clean windows, give a better appearance both in and out of the house. You can hire a stager to help you through this process if it seems overwhelming. Also, a good Realtor will be able to walk through your house and give you pointers on any other items that may need to done. For more information on the home selling process, feel free to visit my website: http://www.pam.santoro.harrynorman.com/.

Women's Council of Realtors at Bricktops in Buckhead

2011-05-05T21:25:00.000-07:00

Pam Santoro & Serena Henry
Atlanta WCR Spring Fling at the Bricktops in Buckhead

Boh Bohrquez & Pam Santoro
Atlanta WCR Spring Fling at the Bricktops in Buckhead

The WCR, Atlanta Chapter keynote speaker was Peter Babcock, Attorney at Dickenson Gilroy L.L.C. He enlightened us on "How to UN-complicate the Condo Transaction Process". Also, John Adams, Radio Personality, News Talk 920AM, WGKA, made a guest appearance and discussed today's market. Serena Henry, WCR, Atlanta Chapter President, and Boh Bohorquez, WCR, Atlanta Chapter Vice-President thanked the Spring Fling sponsors: Dickenson Gilroy L.L.C., Home Probe, and Showhomes of Atlanta. It was a great event. I was lucky enough to be able to greet and check everyone in at the WCR Atlanta 1st Annual Spring Fling Business Meeting.

An Evening at the Ann Jackson Gallery in Roswell, Georgia

2011-05-04T21:15:00.000-07:00

Campbell and Brannon,, L.L.C. and Harry Norman Realtors enjoyed an elegant night at the Ann Jackson Gallery in Roswell, Georgia on April 20, 2011. Attorneys and real estate agents from the North Fulton office admired the wonderful exhibits in the gallery.

Laura Hamling, Barbara Brown, & Joan Leyton
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Laura Hamling, Barbara Brown & Joan Leyton
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Carolyn Boone, Anne Chamberlain, Claudia Beveridge & Pam Santoro
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Jande Fadgen & Carolyn Boone
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Laura Hamling, Terri Colston, Kim Lewis & Jan Kashey
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Carol Williams & Bob Kashey
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Bob Kashey, John Butler & Carol Williams
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Pam Santoro, Peter Kloster & Ann Jackson
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Joan Leyton & Jenni Bonura
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Joan Leyton & Jennii Bonura
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Joan Leyton, Steve Golden & Mark Campbell
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Jeff & Jeannie Stokes, Kim Lewis & Pam Santoro
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

Laurie Bos & Pam Santoro
Campbell & Brannon L.L.C. & Harry Norman Realtors at the Ann Jackson Gallery

The Ann Jackson Gallery has something for everyone. Once a year they celebrate The Art of Dr. Seuss. They have something for art lovers no matter how young you are. When my own children were little, we always visited the Seuss Exhibit.

Federal Disaster Assistance Available To Georgia & Alabama Survivors

2011-05-02T09:40:00.000-07:00

Five more counties were designated for disaster assistance in Georgia by FEMA: Coweta, Greene, Lamar, Pickens, and Troup. For more information on disaster assistance for individuals, families and businesses due to the recent storms and tornados in Georgia: http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=54646 The latest Alabama counties designated for disaster assistance to households and businesses according to FEMA are Autauga, Calhoun, Elmore, Etowah, Marion, St. Clair, and Tallapoosa. Contact FEMA for move information at toll-free registration number, 800-621-FEMA (3362). The hearing or speech impaired can use the TTY line at 800-462-7585. Registration lines are available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., local time. Also, complete an application online by going to www.disasterassistance.gov.

Alpharetta a hotbed for high-tech companies | ajc.com

2011-04-26T08:30:00.000-07:00

Alpharetta a hotbed for high-tech companies ajc.com Did you know that private groups in Alpharetta invested in fiber-optic cable twenty years ago? Alpharetta boast seven of the top twenty-five companies technology based employers in the metro Atlanta area. To help with the recession, city officials put business incentives in place to entice more growth in Alpharetta. Lots of good statistics in this article proving that Alpharetta is a good place to work or live.