You may have noticed we haven’t written much lately here – that’s because we’ve redesigned our primary website and consolidated our blog at www.RedHotAtlantaHomes.com
BTW – if you’ve bookmarked a post here and no longer see it, look on our new site or email us if you can’t find and we’ll be glad to locate the information for you.
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Congratulations if you purchased a home in 2010. You may have gotten a decrease in your Georgia property taxes. The Georgia legislature in 2010 passed a tax reform bill requiring every Georgia county to review 2010 property sales. If you purchased a home for less money 
than the stated assessed value, your tax bill will based on the 2010 sale price. If you purchased a home for more money than the stated assessed value, your tax bill will be based on the assessed value.
If you are looking for a large home for sale in Legacy Park, you just found it. This hardi-
plank siding and hardcoat stucco property is outstanding . Featuring high ceilings, wood floors, and many more amenities you are going to be thrilled with this home. There 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on the upper level with a bedroom and bath on the finished terrace level.
Legacy Park in Kennesaw is often referred to as Atlanta’s first Townpark 
community- and once you visit, you’ll know why. Located of I- 75 and Jiles Road, Legacy Park is just northwest of downtown Atlanta. This 117 acre community is built around gorgeous nature trails and streams, a spectacular lake and lush landscapes. And the amenities are unsurpassed in Metro Atlanta!
Woodstock, GA.s’ Christmas Jubilee and Parade is coming Dec. 4. The festivities begin at 5:30pm with the Parade of Lights. The parade is along 
Main Street beginning at Hwy. 92 and ending at Old Rope Mill Road. The Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in City Park after the parade along with a visit from the grand ole man – Santa Claus. Awards for best parade floats and “Citizen of Year” will also be announced.
Before, during and after the parade, there will be food vendors. In City Park, there will also be Holiday Shopping with special vendors plus photos with Santa in the Gazebo. Free marshmallow roast with smores will also be available (Be on the look out for me there – Kathy).
Help the Woodstock Jaycees Toy Drive for Woodstock’s less fortunate children. The Jaycees will be collecting new unwrapped toys and monetary donations to help Santa. What a great way to get into the holiday spirit!
Have you seen The Silos at Crabapple near the corner of Highway 140 and 372? There are three silos just off Highway 
372. They are have been there forever (or at least a really long time). They appear to be built from cinder blocks with faded red metal domed roofs.
We love the idea of community gardens and have written about them in the past in Woodstock and Suwanee. But what if you don’t have 
the tim
e or energy required yet still want fresh fruits and vegetables? If you shop at the big grocery stores in metro Atlanta, you just don’t know “fresh”. Here’s another option- Burger’s Market in Marietta. I recently dropped by the store and got some incredible tomatoes, sweet onions and other produce for myself and one of my favorite clients who are vegetarians- they loved them!
Burger’s Market is conveniently located off I-75 at Canton Road in Marietta and has a long tradition of providing fresh fruits and vegetables year-around in it’s 37 years as a family-owned business. There’s also a second family location in the Dallas/Hiram area, Burgers Farm Fresh Market.
Burger’s Market hand picks the best produce daily from the Atlanta Farmer’s Market and takes pride in providing local fresh items when possible. 
Most of Burger’s clientele are long-time customers that return again and again for the low prices, wide variety and high quality of their produce. In fact, local Food Network guru Alton Brown named Burger’s Market as a favorite in Atlanta Magazine. The store and it’s owners have also been featured in the Marietta Daily Journal.
In addition to the great selection of fruits and vegetables, the Market also carries beautiful flowers, hanging baskets, bedding plants plus canned jams, jellies and other grocery items. So next time you’re in the area, or even if you’re not, drop by and check Burger’s Market out; you’ll be glad you did!
In this week’s edition of Steals and Deals- we’ve once again reviewed corporate-owned, lender-owned and foreclosure properties that have come on market in the last seven days in Woodstock, North Fulton and East Cobb County- here are the results:
Our favorite “pick” this week is a foreclosure home in Alpharetta at Evergrace- this home originally sold for $855,900 in 2006 and is now for sale at $699,900. At 5,305 sq ft, the home has a Master on Main, plus 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths upstairs and a finished basement- the home also sits on just over 1 acre.
Remember, as always, that these “deals” aren’t always what they seem- sometimes banks and corporations list their homes at or near market value regardless of their condition, so you always want to make sure you know what other homes have sold for in the neighborhood/area and how the neighborhood/area is trending in value.
Downtown Woodstock GA will once again host the Woodstock Art and Wine Festival on November 6th and 7th. 
This lively 2 day event started in 2009 and will once again feature great art and entertainment. Add in special kid’s events to the special wine tasting area and you have a fun weekend for the whole family!
The Festival area will be next to Pure Taqueria according to Premier Events, the producers of the event. According to their website, more than 60 vendors are expected once again. The wine list for tasting has not yet been posted so check back as we get closer to the event date.
Admission to the 2010 Woodstock Art and Wine Festival is free in the art and entertainment areas; wine tasting wristbands are $20 for adults. Downtown Woodstock is always a great venue for fun events, so make your plans now!
The city of Woodstock, GA is going to be a busy place in October with several fall events. It’s time to gather your fall jacket and walking shoes to have a great time.
First on October 14, 15, and 16 is Ghost Tales and Trails. Nightly walking tours and storytelling will start at 6:30. Tickets can be purchased on site at the gazebos in Downtown Woodstock City Park for $11 – Adults, $6 for children 12 and under. Ticket sales are on a first come, first serve basis with the final tour starting at 9pm. Paul Boehlert, 2 time Emmy nominee and storyteller leads a fantastic group of storytellers this historic walking tour and storytelling. Proceeds from the sale of tickets go to Greenprints Alliance and Elm Street Cultural Art Events. Come see Woodstock in a whole new way.
On October 23, there will be the SOBRA Woodstock Mountain Biking Festival and Grand Opening of “The Avalanche Trail“. The festival will be at the Olde Rope Mill Park just North of Downtown from 9am to 4pm. Activities will include group rides, mountain bike demonstrations, music and food. This event is sponsored in part by the www.GreenprintsAlliance.org.
Closing out the month is Halloween with Kids Fest 2010 on Saturday, 
October 30th. This event is also at Woodstock City Park from 3pm to 7pm. Trick or treat activities for the younger goblins and ghouls. On hand will be a juggler, magician, dj, games, and more At 6pm there will be a costume contest and candy give-away. After all the Kids Fest, enjoy dinner with a downtown restaurant or park vendor.
On Saturday, October 30 in the evening hours, Woodstock Police will be distributing candy in local neighborhoods.
