Alpharetta Cumming Lake Lanier Real Estate Blog: September 2006

Atlanta's hottest local jazz artists will be showcased at JazzFest in the beautiful surroundings of uptown Alpharetta. If you're looking for an excellent night's entertainment, fellowship & good food then look no further than St. James' Inspirational JazzFest! Kick back, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a relaxed evening of Christian Jazz on the lawn. The Inspirational JazzFest is a community event, therefore, NO outside beverages will be allowed inside the festival grounds. All proceeds will benefit Global and Local Missions. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www.stjamesumc.org, or click on the following link: Inspirational JazzFEST.

Dawson County, Georgia is a beautiful place to live. Nestled between the North Georgia Mountains & Lake Lanier, Dawson County has attracted the interest of many families and businesses as costs increase in neighboring Forsyth County. Along the GA 400 corridor many new retail stores & restaurants have opened their doors in the past year, including a brand new Super Wal-Mart which sits directly across the highway from the North Georgia Premium Outlets. However, as you travel away from 400, you encounter a much different world; a much more beautiful & tranquil place. In the Northwest of Dawson County you will find the 729-foot Amicalola Falls, the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. In the Southeast corner you will find Lake Lanier. Midway between the two you will find a beautiful mix of rolling hills, woods, streams & pastures. If it's golf you desire, Dawson County features the beautiful Gold Creek golf course & community & Chestatee on Lanier. From luxury homes in communities such as Oak Forest to affordable family homes, as featured in Highland Pointe at Oakmont, Dawson County is a great place to live. Contact The Vanderhoff Team today for more information on relocating to the beautiful Dawson County.

When you are buying or selling your home, you need to consider the value of your time & money. Do you have the time to do your own advertising? Search & make appointments to view or show a home? Research other homes in the area to make sure your selling or purchase price is right? Are you a great negotiator & look forward to picking apart your contract to make sure it is the best offer for you? If you answered yes to these questions, and are familiar with the real estate laws that govern your area, then you do not need a Realtor. But, if you do not have the time or desire to do all the work behind buying or selling a home, you need to contact a full service agent you can trust to do the job for you.

Mike & Melody Vanderhoff are helping people buy & sell homes every day. Their expertise in the real estate industry has been built over many years. They have been working in the Alpharetta, Cumming, Lake Lanier & Dawsonville areas for many of those years. So, if you are looking for a knowledgeable, experienced team to take care of your next real estate transaction, look no further. The Vanderhoff Team can do the work for you, and make sure your next home buying or selling experience is a positive one. Relax, and enjoy your home; Mike & Melody will take care of the rest!

Pumpkins, Apples, Corn Mazes, Festivals, Hayrides & More. North Georgia is a Great Place to live when the Fall Season begins to roll in. Here is a list of fun things you can do this weekend, without travelling a long distance.

Old Milton County Fair: Downtown Alpharetta, Saturday September 9th from 11am to 7pm. It’s an old fashioned country fair with barbecue, bluegrass, square dancing, horse rides and old time carnival games, watermelon eating contests and more. Admission is free and parking is free.

Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze: Open Friday evenings and all day Saturday & Sunday in September & November. Open daily with addition of pumpkin patch in October. Hwy 53, 2 miles West of GA 400 in Dawsonville. Corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon & festival foods. Visit www.uncleshucks.com for more information & to view this year's maze.

Burt's Farm & Amicalola Falls: Stop off at Burt's Farm for pumpkins, treats, hayrides & more. Open 12pm - 5:30pm Saturdays & Sundays in September & daily in October. Visit www.burtsfarm.com for more information. Then head a few yards down the road to Amicalola Falls & State Park. There you can enjoy a breathtaking view & beautiful trails. Park Pass for the day is $3.

Apples, Apples & More Apples: Travel out Hwy 52 towards Ellijay & stop at some of these great Apple Orchards along the way: Hillcrest Orchards, B.J.Reece Apple House, Mack Aaron's Apple House, Aaron's Apple House, Hudson's, Seller's Orchard, R&A Orchards or Oak Hill Orchards. Visti www.pickyourown.org to view more orchards & info.

Did you know: Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. But to many it's merely the last blast of Summer....the last long weekend, for many, until Thanksgiving.

The bottom line: Whatever your plans are today, this is a holiday to celebrate all working Americans, whether you work in a factory, on a farm, or in a corporate office somewhere. Take this day to honor the work you have accomplished, this great nation that you help shape everday. Celebrate it with your loved ones because you deserve it!

Have a Great Labor Day!

3615 Cedar Springs Ct in Hutchinson Pointe, a swim/tennis community close to central Cumming, Georgia in desirable Forsyth County. This fantastic home was on the market less than two weeks when it went under contract. If you would like advice on how to sell your home, please contact The VanderhoffTeam today for a free home value estimate, and other great tips on how to sell your home. Or if you are looking to purchase a home, please visit our website at www.VanderhoffTeam.com to view several of our other great listings that will not last long. Once Labor Day weekend has passed, summer vacations will be done & kids will be back in school. The market will be back in full swing for the Fall. Contact us today for help with your next real estate transaction.