Mortgage Tid Bit

Today's rock- bottom mortgage interest rates won't last forever!   

A 1% increase in interest rates would mean a 10% increase in your monthly payment. 

Now is the time to Seize the Market.  

Culture in Cumming

The Cumming Playhouse is located in the heart of downtown Cumming offering many main stage plays as well as various concerts representing an array of music styles, blues & jazz, classical, bluegrass and country.

Tam’s Backstage Restaurant is located on the lower level of the playhouse and offers an atmosphere of a Broadway Pub.  There is also open air dining in the Historic Garden, an area filled with the old flower and shrubs and two additional catering rooms for larger crowds. 

Below is a list of plays and events:

The Miracle Worker Aug 25 – Oct 2 , T,F,S 8pm , Sun. 3PM Mat

42nd Street Oct 14 - NOV 6 , T,F,S 8pm , Sun. 3PM Mat

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Nov 25 – Dec 18 , T,F,S 8pm , Sun. 3PM Mat

Playhouse Singers Ensemble Holiday Presentation Tues Dec 13 8 PM

“Christmas Classics” Featuring North GA Chamber Symphony, Inc. TUES DEC 20 8 PM

Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band Holiday Presentation Wed Dec 21 8 PM

BRANSON ON THE ROAD "CHRISTMAS STYLE" Dec.28,29,30,31 (2 shows on Sat.31st - 3 PM & 8 PM on New Years Eve) For Early Birds & Night Owls

For more information visit:  www.playhousecumming.com

School Enrollment Data for Forsyth County

Directly from Forsyth County Schools web page:

FCS First Day Student Enrollment Hits 36,689!

SCHOOL	10/11	THURS.
	9th Mnth	Aug. 11
BIG CREEK ES	632	598
BROOKWOOD ES	796	746
CHATTAHOOCHEE ES	960	905
CHESTATEE ES	992	986
COAL MOUNTAIN ES	836	821
CUMMING ES	1159	1203
DAVES CREEK ES	1041	1045
HAW CREEK ES	948	877
JOHNS CREEK ES	797	817
MASHBURN ES	631	584
MATT ES	1033	984
MIDWAY ES	772	793
SAWNEE ES	1636	1628
SETTLES BRIDGE ES	827	841
SHARON ES	1008	919
SHILOH POINT ES	1177	1214
SILVER CITY ES	954	965
VICKERY CREEK ES	1210	1177
WHITLOW ES	1122	1104
ELEM. TOTALS:	18531	18207
SCHOOL	10/11	THURS.
	9th Mnth	Aug. 11
LAKESIDE MS	876	913
LIBERTY MS	831	850
LITTLE MILL MS	825	833
NORTH FORSYTH MS	906	919
OTWELL MS	819	869
PINEY GROVE MS	947	988
RIVERWATCH MS	1197	1257
SOUTH FORSYTH MS	844	892
VICKERY CREEK MS	1166	1196
MS TOTALS:	8411	8717
FORSYTH CENTRAL HS	1326	1349
LAMBERT HS	1899	2136
NORTH FORSYTH HS	2075	2293
SOUTH FORSYTH HS	1573	1840
WEST FORSYTH HS	1926	2046
FORSYTH ACADEMY	63	73
HS TOTALS:	8862	9737
GATEWAY ACADEMY	70	28
ACADEMY @ NIGHT*	21	0
iACHIEVE ACADEMY*	117	0
GRAND TOTAL:	36012	36689

Not Gossip - Real News...

I found it pretty interesting that the founder of the For Sale by Owner website sold his home (apartment) recently using a real estate agent!  He even is reported to have paid the traditional 6% broker commission. 

How is this considered news and not just merely gossip?  Well, it just proves that without an agent, everyone trying to sell their house without a professional that knows the market area guiding them to make the right pricing, staging and marketing choices for their property will be like a fish floundering in shallow water. 

In his case, his agent says he priced his place to low (now THAT'S ironic) and wasn't attracting the right buyer.  More proof of my case in point. 

We can all learn from "he who shall not be named" and realize that some FSBO properties sell, yes, but a good many don't - so why waste time?  Call an agent today!

Woof...Woof...

On June 15 as the City of Johns Creek officially opened the Newtown Dream Dog Park, located at Newtown Park in Johns Creek.  The park features sprinklers for dogs to play in, obstacles for them to run through, over and around, plus water fountains for people and pets, shelters, benches, shade trees, and a walking trail around the perimeter. 

It is also within walking distance of one of my listings - an excellent location!  For more information visit:  http://www.johnscreekga.gov/services/parks/parks/dogpark.aspx

TRAFFIC WARNING - AUGUST 11-14

The 93rd PGA Championship will be held at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek beginning August 11 through the 14th.  What's so astonishing is that the city of Johns Creek expects 35,000 visitors to the area during the tournament.  Now for any of you that know this area....my, my, that is going to be some traffic nightmare!  So if you are not attending, I advise you to STAY AWAY!  

On the upside, the last time Johns Creek hosted, they generated $50 million in revenue for the region - not to shabby.  

Do you like golf?  The Johns Creek/Alpharetta area has hosted some elite tournaments and has fantastic courses to play and also in which to live.  Check it out!