Atlanta Georgia Real Estate - Marietta - East Cobb, Roswell, and Alpharetta

Whether you're a "move up" home buyer, downsizing, or relocating to the metro Atlanta area, you'll find a diverse range of home styles and price ranges just north of downtown in the Marietta - East Cobb, Roswell, Alpharetta corridor. Featuring affordable single family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and luxury real estate, these communities also offer great schools and unbeatable location.

East Cobb is truly the hidden gem of the local real estate market. Without a large highway, neighborhoods and homes in this part of Marietta offer a peace not often found in metropolitan areas. As such, families often choose East Cobb for its kid friendliness and reputation for having top public schools. The hallmark of east Cobb real estate is its exclusivity and low Cobb county taxes. New construction homes in east Cobb differs from the rest of Marietta - it has become difficult to find a new home for under $500,000 in this area. Resale homes can be found in almost any price range in the east Cobb. Real estate values have done very well in the last few years and show no signs of slowing down. While unique restaurants and nightlife are not abundant, many are within driving distance of most any East Cobb neighborhood.

If you're looking for the classic Southern town that has a mix of newer and older historic homes, look no further than Roswell Georgia. Real estate in the historic district dates back to before the civil war. A quaint and quiet downtown area features antique shops and top quality restaurants and cafes. Featuring access to GA 400, historic homes, and a nice diversity of new construction homes, Roswell real estate is a testament to historical preservation. North of downtown, the Crabapple community features newer homes with modern amenities, great schools, and a variety of shopping centers.

Alpharetta is one of Georgia's most unheralded success stories. During the last 20 years, the Alpharetta real estate market has exploded with growth. New homes are going up at a tremendous rate and showing no sign of stopping. People who have bought homes and real estate in Alpharetta chose it for it's unbeatable modern shopping and convenience. Everything in Alpharetta seems new - from its shopping centers and restaurants to its homes and office buildings. In the beginning, most residents of Alpharetta used to live there and commute to downtown. Today, we're seeing people start to commute to Alpharetta from surrounding communities because of it's growth.

Whether you're looking for family neighborhoods, historic homes, or something new and exciting, East Cobb - Marietta, Roswell, and Alpharetta Georgia have something to offer everyone.

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The talk show host pays $12 million for the 4,088-square-foot house with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The ocean-view home sits on 1.26 bluff-top acres with beach access.

In one of the more talked-about transactions in town, actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have sold their Malibu beach house to daytime host and comedian Ellen De Generes for $12 million.

The four-bedroom, five-bathroom house built in 1920 for industrialist James Wigmore lists for $2,875,000.

A decorative cast stone entrance opens to this restored Spanish Colonial Revival-style house in Pasadena's South Orange Grove area. Built in 1920 for industrialist James Wigmore, the house retains such original details as coffered wood ceilings and arched doorways.

They don't believe they can sell their property for what it's worth, so they're spending money on making their homes more comfortable.

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A biennial research report by the National Assn. of Realtors indicates that a handful of real estate agents and brokers and their clients either don't know the law or don't care to follow it.

When it comes to lawsuits, real estate agents and brokers tangle mostly among themselves.

The president aims to help about 3.5 million people with good credit who are unable to refinance at historically low rates because their homes are worth less than their mortgages.

 

The White House hopes to help millions of homeowners lower their monthly mortgage bill with a $5 billion to $10 billion plan to set up a streamlined refinancing program for people who are current on their payments.

The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index of 20 large U.S. cities fell 1.3% in November from October as foreclosures continue to drag down the housing market.

Three straight months of home-price declines in the biggest U.S. cities showed that foreclosures remain a significant drag on a housing market that is entering its fifth year of deterioration.

L.A. Clipper Chris Paul may be quick down the court, but he moves pretty fast when it comes to buying multimillion-dollar real estate too.

Karen Mena managed to get a foreclosure on her San Bernardino home rescinded. But she continues to negotiate with Bank of America over loan terms and could still lose the house.

Foreclosure commonly represents the end of a struggle. A borrower can't pay a mortgage, loses a home and moves on.

A.F. Leicht designed quirky Spanish Revival houses in Los Angeles as well as evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson's landmark Angelus Temple. His interiors often had irregular-shaped or curved walls, rooms or hallways. This Los Feliz villa, with rounded rooms, fancifully shaped living room French doors and elliptical master bathroom, captures his signature style.