Take A Break And Enjoy This Home In Providence Oaks

Are you looking for an ideal home and ideal location? Look no further than 375 Providence Oaks Circle. A gorgeous neighborhood with swim/tennis and favorite Alpharetta restaurants such as Pure Tacqueria, Village Tavern and more all under five miles away. And of course top rated schools including Summit Hill Elementary.

Beautiful traditional home in Providence Oaks has been completely updated.

The approximately 3,000 square foot house has four bedrooms and two and half baths and has been completely remodeled. The main floor has new hardwoods throughout which are noticeable from the minute you stand inside the foyer.  There is an open living room or office space that flows into a gorgeous professionally decorated formal dining room.  A stenciled tray ceiling, wainscoting and amazing color combinations are all showcased.

The dining room is breathtaking and captures your attention as you enter the home.

The kitchen and family room are open to each other also. The kitchen has granite countertops,  stainless appliances, updated fixtures and contrasting island.  Both rooms are wonderfully light filled from the wall of windows in the family room and bay window in the breakfast nook.

Family room and kitchen combo is bright and welcoming at 375 Providence Oaks

The master suite has stunning custom finishes everywhere from paint to cabinet colors. The room is open and will feel dreamy to the new owner. You will want to spend a relaxing evening in the larger corner jetted tub. One of the additional bedrooms upstairs has beadboard work surrounding  the room.

Beadboard bedroom, a great guest room or child’s room.

The property’s landscape is well laid out and has a brick firepit, and paver patio. It is a beautiful place that everyone will enjoy.

Enjoy the brick firepit when you are relaxing outside.

These pictures are only a glimpse of all the wonderful assets this home offers, click here to view a full slide show of the property.

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Summer Is Around the Corner

Are you sitting in the car rider line RIGHT NOW or waiting on the bus to drop your kiddos off while you scroll through Facebook?

Summer is almost here, check out the school calendars to start planning your adventures!

Chances are you and everyone else around you are doing just that! You are probably also counting the days until summer break! Well all Atlanta area schools will be out by the last day of May leaving you open to pack as much, or as little, into those days as your heart desires!

Are you planning some fun trips and wondering when you have to be back in town and ready for the new school year? Or just want to know what next year’s schedule is going to look like? Or have you decided that summertime is the PERFECT opportunity to move? If either of these thoughts are running through your mind right now you may be interested in area school calendars!

It looks like most of the counties will start back between August 7 and August 12 this year, follow the links below to see the schedules for the full 2013-2014.

Dekalb

Forsyth

Fulton

Gwinnett

Cherokee and Cobb have not posted a full 2013 – 2014 calendar as yet, but you can see the rest of year and when your summer will kick off!

If you have moving in mind. Click here to see area inventory and then give us a call! The Cueny Team is ready to help!

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The Cueny Team: 2012 By The Numbers

Are you looking for a real estate team that works hard for you? If you are, then The Cueny Team is where your search ends.  We are a team of 4 real estate professionals that work to find you the perfect new home and work hard to sell your existing home.  We closed 45 homes in 2012, that averages out to almost 4 per month! Our average listing stayed on the market for a mere 75 days.  The video below showcases some of the homes we sold and helped buyers purchase in 2012. It also gives more details of our increased sales volume throughout the year and other relevant sales numbers.

The video below showcases some of the homes we sold and helped buyers purchase in 2012 gives more details of our increased sales volume in 2012 .

If you are ready to get started looking for a new home or to list yours give us a call we would love to help!

You can browse current Atlanta inventory by following this link to the Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty website.

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Ernst & Young Announces IT Center in Alpharetta

On the heels of the General Motors announcing that they will open an IT Innovation Center in Roswell, creating 1,00o jobs over then next 3-5

Ernst & Young announces plans to open a global IT center in Alpharetta.

years Ernst & Young announced that it will also be opening a global IT center in Alpharetta within  5 years. The Ernst & Young facility will create approximately 400 new jobs. The new positions will be filled by a combination of new employees and relocating existing employees.

IT and software are the largest contributor to Georgia’s economy and workforce. In recent years North Fulton specifically has become known as a great place for IT and tech companies. Alpharetta is in the top 10 of cities considered for tech jobs and IT start-ups on multiple lists. In an interview with Trade & Industry Development, mayor David Belle Isle of Alpharetta was quoted as saying:

“We are excited to welcome EY to Alpharetta, the Technology City of the South,. This decision serves as a continuing reminder that more and more global companies look to Alpharetta as the No. 1 city to locate their technology efforts.”  

The next few years we are going to see big changes in the landscape and employment possibilities in North Fulton.  While not IT related, The Avalon development  has already broken ground  and we will see the positive impact of that project in the next 12 – 18 months. It will add jobs and housing to our communities. These two powerhouses are not only going to add jobs, but continue to make North Fulton known as a place for technology. This is an exciting time to live in our area!

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A Day Off for Many in North Fulton

For many of you, especially if you have school age children or work for state or government, you are have a day off today.  It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and our city and country remember the deeds and work of a man whose life ended abruptly. So are  you wondering what  you can do today if you stayed in town for the three day weeekend?

If you are history buff, you may want to visit some of the historic sites in Atlanta that were a part of MLK Jr.’s life. The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic

Birth Place of Martin Luther King Jr. photo from parentables.com

Site contains his birth place, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Heritage Sanctuary, the King Center, and an historic Fire Station. All of these sites are part of the National Park Service. You can get more inforamtion by visiting their website.

If venturing into Atlanta on a holiday is not your cup of tea, it looks like the weather will be nice, so why not get out a take a bike ride through on of our wonderful North Fulton communities. There are plenty of bike paths and parks to check out. Living in North Fulton certainly give you access to many green spaces. Visit any of these cities websites and find something fun to do outside, Milton, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, or Smyrna.

Or maybe you are just looking forward to a day at home, where there are no obligations to be anywhere or do anything. Watch a movie and stay in your pajamas all day, start the project you been wanting to do, whatever you decide to do today, enjoy the day! There may not be another break for awhile!

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General Motors to Create 1000 Jobs in Roswell

On last Thursday some very exciting news came out of Governor Nathan Deal’s office. It was enough to make everyone in North Fulton end their

General Motors brings jobs to Roswell. Photo © General Motors.

week with a smile on their face. General Motors will open an IT Innovation Center in Roswell, creating 1,00o jobs over then next 3-5 years. The Roswell location will be one of four such centers across the U.S., two of which are already open in Austin, Texas and Warren, Michigan. The fourth will be announced later this year.

According to GM’s Chief Information Officer, Randy Mott,

These Innovation Centers will design and deliver IT that drives down the cost of ongoing operations while continuously increasing the level and speed at which innovative products and services are available to our GM customers.

The company plans to begin recruitment immediately for database experts, developers, project managers, and other IT professionals. This is great news for college graduates and industry veterans looking for a new challenge.

It is also great news for homeowners looking to sell their existing home. Such a large volume of jobs, will undoubtedly bring more buyers into North Fulton communities. If you have been putting off getting your home ready to list, don’t wait any longer.  Finish those last jobs you have planned or give The Cueny Team a call if you are having trouble figuring out where to begin. Our team is experienced in helping sellers assess their homes and determine what can be done to grab a buyers attention. It will probably be easier than you think and it always helps to have a fresh pair of eyes! We are ready for you!

To read more about the new plant opening visit The North Fulton Chamber of Commerce website.

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Forbes names Alpharetta one of the friendliest towns

Forbes.com recently teamed up with Nextdoor.com, a San Francisco, Calif.-based social network for neighborhoods, to name America’s friendliest towns. Ranked at #7 was Alpharetta, which is no surprise to those of us who live in North Fulton! Take a look at the Forbes top ten friendliest towns slideshow here.

1. Sammamish, WA
2. Orinda, CA
3. Fishers, IN
4. Seal Beach, CA
5. Westerville, OH
6. Frisco, TX

Click here to search my website for Alpharetta homes for sale.

7. Alpharetta, GA

Population: 46,700

Near Atlanta, the so-called “City of Celebration” loves to throw events throughout the year. Among the most popular: the Alpharetta Arts StreetFest, food fest called Taste of Alpharetta, an annual parade for war veterans, a “Scarecrow Harvest” in which residents craft and display scarecrows for Fall, and a holiday tree-lighting ceremony. According to Nextdoor, holiday parties, yoga groups, and movie nights are commonly organized in neighborhoods around town.

8. Downers Grove, IL
9. Huntington Woods, MI
10. Tooele, UT

Behind the Numbers

Forbes teamed up with Nextdoor.com to assess 500 small metro areas with populations between 5,500 and 150,000. Using data from the U.S. Census, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and City-Data.com, we ranked the towns based on four data points: percentage of owner-occupied homes (studies have shown a direct correlation between homeownership and neighborhood stability); the crime rate; charitable giving; and the percentage of college graduates (research has found that college-educated folks typically display more civic engagement, with higher rates of voting and volunteering). Nextdoor then conducted qualitative surveys among its membership in the towns that rated the highest to help finalize the ranking of the top 15.

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Alpharetta Children’s Theatre to Present a Junie B. Jones Holiday Story

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Alpharetta’s Kudzu Players and The Dancing Goat Theatre present Jingle Bells, Batman Smells – a Junie B. Jones Holiday Story.

The Dancing Goat Theatre in Alpharetta is the home of Performing Arts North, a non-profit, educational theatre company and the Kudzu players (its youth theatre) are presenting a Junie B. Jones holiday story “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells” throughout the month of December.

It’s holiday time and everyone in Room One is happily creating the perfect holiday party – but how is Junie B. supposed to enjoy anything when she has drawn the name of her arch nemesis, Tattletale May, for her Secret Santa gift??? But wait! Maybe the Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves…
Holiday fun with a lesson about giving is the perfect treat for the holiday season!

Show dates and times:
Saturdays, Dec 1, 8, & 22 @ 11 am
Friday, Dec 21 @ 11 am (with hot chocolate and sing along for $2 after show)
Sundays, Dec 16 and 23 @ 3 pm

Find more information and purchase tickets through their website, www.performingartsnorth.org.

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This Weekend in Alpharetta: Vintage Corks and Gourmet Trucks

Gather around the downtown streets to experience Alpharetta’s first ever wine and food truck pairing event! This Saturday, November 10 from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 2 South Main Street.

One of the hottest culinary trends in the country is gourmet food trucks, and this Saturday, November 10 that trend will roll onto the streets of Downtown Alpharetta.  Alpharetta’s Vintage Corks and Gourmet Trucks event will blend some of the hottest food trucks in Metro Atlanta with expertly chosen wine pairings, and it will all be centered on Milton Avenue starting at 1 p.m.

“From the Food Network to the streets of the most stylish cities in America, gourmet food trucks are one of the hippest culinary trends you can find,” said Kim Dodson, Special Events manager for the City of Alpharetta.  “Today’s food trucks are a true gourmet experience that is nothing like the old sandwich trucks seen on construction sites.  We are excited to bring this event to Downtown Alpharetta and introduce residents to some very talented chefs.”

The event will feature five of the area’s best known gourmet food trucks:

1. Hail Caesar
2. Happy Belly
3. The Blaxican
4. Wow Food Truck
5. Yum Yum Cupcake

Wine pairings will be selected by Vino 100 and Sip Wine.  Musical acts and street entertainers will also be on hand to create a delicious family event.

Gourmet Truck and Vintage Cork Partners will have a $3 food tasting
and $3 half wine glass offering. Roam the event and try all five pairings; or choose to have a full plate and glass at one of the vignettes.

Each truck will feature a $3 food tasting and a $3 half-glass wine pairing.  Patrons can also elect to skip the tasting and purchase a full plate and glass of wine from any of the vendors. Access to the event site is free of charge.

For more information on Alpharetta’s Vintage Corks and Gourmet Trucks event visit the City of Alpharetta website.

Sources: City of Alpharetta and Alpharetta Patch

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Five beautiful kitchens in North Fulton homes for sale

With crisp and cool temperatures here to stay and holidays on the horizon, homebuyers’ top priorities tend to shift. Rather than looking for a house with an amazing pool and outdoor spaces they begin to look for homes with beautiful kitchens and large family rooms – homes that would be perfect for entertaining.

I took a little photo tour of the homes for sale in Alpharetta with listing prices over $1 million. Here are five homes with beautiful kitchens that are perfect for entertaining but also include the other amenities that luxury homebuyers require.

This open bright kitchen overlooks a Ralph Lauren style family room with French doors that lead to veranda. With top of the line appliances, granite countertops, cozy dining area, entertainer’s bar and butlers pantry. Click here to search for homes for sale over $1 million in Alpharetta.

This beautifully designed lake front home is located in Roswell’s gated community of Stonegate. The kitchen is complete with warm cabinetry, granite countertops and the finest appliances and opens to the fireside family room. Click here to search for homes for sale over $1 million in Alpharetta

540 Dorris Road is a private, gated estate on 6 wooded acres. The fabulous kitchen is open to a dining area on one end with an attached keeping room on the opposite end. Click here to search for homes for sale over $1 million in Alpharetta.

Entertaining for the holidays will be easy in this large open kitchen at 4163 Chimney Heights in Roswell. You can easily accommodate large gatherings without compromising the warmth and charm one expects in a home since this kitchen is open to a fireside breakfast room and the upper level balcony looks down on the action. Click here to search for homes for sale over $1 million in Alpharetta.

115 Crowe Road is an equestrian estate in Alpharetta on 11 acres with a custom kitchen perfect for entertaining. Open to the living room on one end and the breakfast room on the opposite end, the chef in this kitchen will be in the middle of the festivities. Click here to search for homes for sale over $1 million in Alpharetta.

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