On the 28th of April, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve will be hosting its annual Wild Weekend for all those from Doublegate properties and the surrounding area! This popular family event will begin at 10 a.m. and last until 2 p.m. Guests will be encouraged to “take a walk on the wild side” as they enjoy a variety of educational entertainment from games to nature crafts. There will be “barnyard critters” from The Art Barn, and the “Bubble Creation Station” will be back by popular demand bringing with it all the wonders of bubbles in nature. Visitors will get to see a wide array of reptiles at the “Creature Features” exhibit, and beneficial bugs like ladybugs and butterflies will be highlighted at the “What’s Bugging You?” station. Throughout the day, guests will get to enjoy the sounds of Ken Bar’s Student Recital which will be sharing acoustic sets every hour. All of this family fun is only $5 with an Autrey Mill Family Membership, and $10 for non-members, with no pre-registration required.

Later that evening from 7 to 10 p.m. adults living in Doublegate properties and the Johns Creek area are invited to the celebration of “Butterflies, Botanicals, and All Things Wild About Autry Mill” fundraiser. The light-hearted evening will feature a variety of entertainment, including a live band and silent auction. There will even be a diverse assortment of local food and beverages for everyone to enjoy! A limited number of $25 tickets are available. Tickets include dinner and desserts provided by restaurants in the local area. A variety of drinks are also included in the ticket price, as well as two tickets for wine or beer. Additional beer or wine can be purchased at the cash bar. The funds from this event will help to expand the services and programs of Autrey Mill’s non-profit.

People Who Live in Doublegate Should Plan a Trip to Relax in Nature

The preserve is normally open from 8 a.m. until dusk, and nature lovers who live in Doublegate and the surrounding communities are free to visit whenever it is open. The Visitor Center itself is open from Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and then on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. It is completely free for people to enter the Nature Preserve Grounds or the Visitor Center. Visit Autrey Mill Nature Preserve to learn more about everything the preserve offers. 

By taking the initiative and taking care of your home’s systems and structure before there is a major problem you will end up saving money and headaches in the long run. We’ve put together a few tips for our readers living in Johns Creek, so you can stay on top of home maintenance. Two major areas to service once a year are your furnace and hot water heater. A good place to start with your hot water heater is to check to make sure it is set under 120 degrees Fahrenheit so that no one gets scalded. It is also a good idea to ensure the safety relief valve is working properly and to flush the system to get rid of sediment build up once a year. Actively care for your furnace by regularly changing the air filters and having the system inspected and cleaned by a professional every year.

Keep Johns Creek Property in Top Condition with Regular Inspection

Another way to keep your family safe and protect your home is by regularly testing smoke detectors and changing the batteries as needed. This should be done at least twice a year. If you need a little reminder to do this, get into the habit of testing all smoke alarms every time you change your clocks for daylight savings. Also protect your family members living in Johns Creek from bacteria by regularly sealing the grout in your home. This mixture of sand and cement can easily absorb moisture and therefore become stained and gross. Annually sealing the grout will also help keep your grout cleaning chore nice and easy. Another place that can become moldy and full of bacteria is your refrigerator’s drip pan. Many people don’t even know that this exists, but it needs to be emptied and cleaned out regularly. Figure out where yours is and give it a good scrub.

There are several other areas of your Johns Creek property to regularly maintain. Don’t forget about checking your siding, roof, and attic. Fix small leaks before they cause a huge problem and also be on the lookout for pests. By being proactive and properly maintaining your home, you’ll reduce the number of serious unexpected problems.

Celebrate the diversity of all who live in Doublegate real estate and the surrounding area by attending the Johns Creek International Festival. Experience other cultures by trying delicious ethnic foods, listening to amazing music, and viewing vibrant art. All of this will take place on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at Heisman Field, which is located across from the Atlanta Athletic Club. Proceeds will benefit Leadership Johns Creek. This event is presented by the City of Johns Creek, Leadership Johns Creek, Johns Creek Arts Center, and the Johns Creek Convention Bureau and is sponsored by Emory Johns Creek Hospital and many others.

Come on out from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to find food from restaurants and food trucks, an international beer and wine garden, vendors, live music, dancers, and plenty of activities for the kids. It is free to get in and there will be lots to do for every age and interest. Food and beverages will be featured from all over the world. Find favorite Latin American dishes or try out a new dish from Thailand or or India. Feast on the delicacies of the Mediterranean and Europe and try beer and wine from new places if you are over 21.

Find Beautiful Handcrafted Art for Your Doublegate Home

Take a break from the food to experience the music and dancers. Tap your feet to the rhythm of African drums, get moving to the upbeat sounds of salsa, rock out to reggae, and head back to your Doublegate real estate with the music still playing in your head. Also shop for gifts or new items for your Doublegate home from the hand crafted art market. Support local artisans and discover unique items for yourself, friends, or family members. Children can enjoy many activities such as art stations, face painting, storytelling, and many more experiences that will teach them about different places. Find more information and details about becoming a vendor at the International Festival. 

When it comes to selling your Johns Creek home, there are many important steps to take to make sure it will sell for top dollar and in a short period of time. We’ve rounded up our top seven tips to help you out.

1. Get your home professionally cleaned. It’s worth paying for someone to clean carpets or buff wooden floors. These tasks are hard to do on your own. Professional window washing is also a good idea, especially if you have a two story house. A cleaning service for the entire house is a good investment if you can afford it.

2. Make all necessary repairs. Lots of small problems can turn a buyer off, so repair drawer pulls and door knobs. Replace broken tiles. Make sure light fixtures have new bulbs. Large repairs should be completed, too. Most buyers will walk if they discover serious issues with the roof or plumbing or other major system.

3. Stage your house. Johns Creek real estate that is decorated to show off its best characteristics will attract buyers. Declutter every room and storage area so your home appears larger. If you’ve already moved out, hire a company to arrange furniture so buyers will be able to get a sense of how to use the space.

Show Johns Creek Real Estate to Best Advantage Online and In Person

4. Create a great listing. Once your Johns Creek home is in top shape, hire a photographer to take pictures. Your real estate agent should write an enticing listing, with lots of information about improvements to the house and desirable features. Most home searches begin online, so make sure your house stands out.

5. Be willing to be flexible. Selling a house is an emotional event. However, it’s important for you to detach from the house and see it objectively. Prepare to negotiate on the price and at least consider whether you can do some repairs to satisfy a buyer.

6. Price the house correctly. It’s easy to overvalue your own home. That’s because you know how much work you’ve put into it. It probably holds valuable memories. However, you need to let market conditions dictate the price. Compare your home with similar homes in the area. Be sure to consult with your real estate agent and listen to their expertise.

7. Hire an experienced real estate agent. You want someone to help you through the home selling process. There are lots of legal issues to navigate. You’ll also need someone to advise you during negotiations. Someone who’s worked in the area for several years will know what’s typical for the local market. With a good agent, you won’t make too many concessions or hold out when you ought to compromise.

Give our office a call so we can help you with any home buying or selling needs!

Create a masterpiece to hang on the wall of your Doublegate home at Paint and Party. Located at 11585 Jones Bridge Road, Suite 630 in Johns Creek, this establishment offers many scheduled painting events and also opportunities for individuals to hold their own parties. The calendar has a variety of choices and all sessions include the canvas, paint, brushes, and professional step by step instructions. The studio is food and beverage friendly, so feel free to bring whatever you would like to snack on or to drink. It is highly recommended to register for the classes. They often fill up quickly, but classes with less than 4 people who have registered will be cancelled.

In addition to regular classes, Paint and Party is a great option for hosting a fundraiser or party. Keep the mess out of your Doublegate home and let the staff of Paint and Party take care of the activity details. Anyone hoping to raise money can book an event for $35 per person with 50% of the proceeds going to the charity. This price is for a 2 hour party with a 16 x 20 canvas. Feel free to bring your own snacks, beer, wine, and other drinks to make your event a success.

Host a Charity Painting Party on Doublegate Real Estate

Consider Paint and Party for a great party. Whether for a five year old’s birthday, a 90 year old’s birthday, or just a chance for your group of friends to get together, options are available. The host gets to choose the project, and all guests get to take their masterpiece home, so no need for goodie bags. The price varies depending on the project, ranging from $15 per person to $50 per person. Options include canvas painting, wooden door hangers, wood signs, wine glass decorating, Bible journaling, paint your pet, and paint your portrait. There is even an option to hold the event at your Doublegate real estate or other venue. A $100 travel fee is applied to each event offsite.

Find the full class schedule, contact information, and information for booking your private event at Paint and Party Masterpiece Mixers. 

Whether you’re thinking of selling Johns Creek property or are planning on living in Johns Creek for the foreseeable future, a bedroom update is a great idea this spring. The first thing to consider is your budget. Do you want to make a few cosmetic changes, like a new paint color or duvet? Or were you thinking bigger--like adding a walk-in closet or enlarging the windows?

Once you’ve made your budget, start thinking about how you want the master bedroom to feel. For those who are planning a move, be sure to consider current trends. It’s a good idea to speak with an experienced real estate agents to find out what current Johns Creek property shoppers are looking for and try to incorporate trends into your plans.

Everyone Living in Johns Creek Deserves a Comfortable Bedroom

Take a look at Pinterest and Houzz to get inspiration. Keep in mind that the master should coordinate to some extent with the rest of the house. A bedroom with a hot pink bedspread or jewel toned walls will be jarring and out of place in a house that is overall neutrals and minimalist in other areas. On the other hand, if you have a strong desire for color in the bedroom, and the rest of the house is neutral, consider getting some accent pillows or artwork in bolder colors to help everything hang together.

Several different trends have emerged this year. One is striking, jewel tones, like Pantone’s Color of the Year, ultra violet, which is a bright, intense purple. Brass accents are also coming back. At the other end of the spectrum is the rustic minimalist look, which includes linen fabrics in earth tones, potted plants, and soft, natural light. Mid-century modern furniture is still very much on-trend and could work with both deep colors or a more natural look.

Consider consulting a professional decorator if you want a major overhaul of the master bedroom. A professional will be able to guide your toward colors and accents that work well together, as well as getting a feel for how to translate your personal style and taste into a cozy, comfortable room that will be an oasis of relaxation.

Ari Korean Steakhouse offers their guests a wide variety of beautiful dishes in their upscale Johns Creek restaurant. A modern atmosphere combined with classic service invites patrons to relax and enjoy their meal, as traditional Korean dishes are made and presented for their dining pleasure. Friends and families can leave their Doublegate property and in less than ten minutes find themselves inside this unique steakhouse where meals are more than just a time to eat and food becomes a window into another culture. Every meal at Ari is created with the highest quality meats and locally sourced ingredients. Rhe expansive variety of wines and other drinks ensures that there’s always a perfect compliment for every dish. Food is not only designed to be a feast for the tastebuds but for the eyes as well, as each dish is presented to guests in a stunning way that adds to the enjoyment of the entire experience.

Friends Living in Doublegate Meet for Great Meals

Nearby, families living in Doublegate have discovered the amazing variety of options on the Steakhouse’s menu. The Barbecue Bar alone offers everything from premium cuts like filet mignon to seasoned prime ribeye beef cuts and the Ari Signature porkbelly. They even have jumbo tiger shrimp and spicy squid for the adventurous! The dinner menu offers everything from appetizers like beef tartare and kalbi bao to delicious desserts like their Southern key lime tarts and everything in-between. The butcher’s feast options are very popular, and the all you can eat choices from beef brisket to wine porkbelly ensure that no one leaves the table hungry. Lunch options like their signature stew bring a steady stream of diners through their doors during the lunch-time rush, and there’s always time for one of their snack menu choices such as the tangy spicy fried chicken.

The Cakeshop at Ari offers guests the mouth watering delicacies of their bakery and cafe made every day from the freshest ingredients available. Whether people are looking for cakes, pies, or one of their other tantalizing desserts, the menu has what they are craving. Mini cakes and pies like their German Chocolate and Red Velvet cakes, or their Bourbon Pecan and Cinnamon Apple pies are perfect for those times when a private pick-me-up is in order, while their Fruit Tarts and Creamy Chocolate Mousse are divine. Of course, no celebration is complete without a full-size cake and the Cakeshop has their guests covered with a variety of tempting options such as tiramisu or triple chocolate. There’s something for everyone’s sweet tooth at Ari!

This amazing restaurant, just minutes from every Doublegate property, is open from Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., and then reopens for their dinner hours from 5 to 11p.m. Then, on Saturdays and Sundays guests can enjoy all that Ari’s has to offer from 11a.m. until they close at 11 p.m. To find out more, or to make reservations, visit Ari Korean Steakhouse or call 770-802-8800. 

Selling your Johns Creek real estate is no easy task and it can be especially overwhelming when getting your first home on the market. Emotions can often run high and that combined with inexperience can cause first time home sellers to make mistakes. Take a deep breath, prepare for this experience to be time consuming, and do your research. Work alongside an experienced realtor that you trust and let them advise you and explain all the aspects of selling your Johns Creek real estate. This is a much better alternative than going at it alone and making some of the most common mistakes of first-time home sellers.

There is a large amount of money at stake when selling a home and making mistakes can end up costing a seller a ton of money. A good place to start well in advance of putting your Johns Creek home on the market is to make sure that everything is in good shape. Failing to do repairs can be a red flag to buyers. Once the house is in good shape, it is time to move forward with getting it on the market.

Be Sure to Research the Johns Creek Home Market Conditions

Those who do not take the market conditions into consideration can get into trouble. It is easy to overestimate the value of your home. Part of it may be wishful thinking or the emotional attachment, but there are many things to take into consideration when deciding on a final price. An agent who knows the current market can help sellers make that decision. They will look at comparable properties that have recently sold and give an honest, unbiased recommendation. This analysis could also be a good indicator of if this is really the best time to sell. Putting your home on the market at the wrong time could fetch a lower price. Sometimes waiting a few months could be worth it.

When the time finally comes to have the home up for sale, have a plan for advertising. Get that house out there online and use social media to make everyone aware. Most people begin their home search online these days. An experienced agent will have many avenues for advertising the home as well.

Selling your first home can be a big strain, so be sure to take care of yourself too and do not cut corners just to get things done faster. Rushing through things can result in getting a lower selling price. Take your time and work with a professional.

You don’t have to go far to find great classical music when you own Johns Creek property. The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is a community fixture and has been playing since 2007. The symphony is made up of the finest musicians in the area. Each year, the symphony produces a fabulous season of concerts for music lovers living in Johns Creek. The next concert will be Virtuoso Strings. It will be held on Sunday, March 11th at 3 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, at 11180 Medlock Bridge Road. This is the first time the symphony has scheduled a matinee concert. The symphony’s string section will perform Holst’s Saint Paul Suite, Suk’s Serenade, and Piazzolla’s Tango Ballet. Plan to arrive by 2:15 p.m. to hear the pre-concert talk by cellist Sarah Knapps. Afterwards, stay to meet other concert goers and enjoy refreshments. Single tickets are $32 for adults; $27 for seniors 55 and older; and $16 for students and children.

Everyone Living in Johns Creek Can Support the Symphony

The entire community comes together to support the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. Several restaurants in town are generous benefactors. Together with the restaurant owners, the symphony is able to offer discounts to its patrons. Show your support for the businesses that support the symphony! This is a great way to have a fun date night or evening with friends. RosaMia Ristorante Italiano offers a 15% off coupon. Abbotts Bar and Grill, Sugo, and Hurricane Grill and Wings all offer 10% coupons. Order an entree at Bite Bistro and Bar and get a free flatbread. To get these discounts, simply tell your server that you are a patron of Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra.

There are many other ways for Johns Creek property owners can support the symphony, including personal giving, corporate sponsorship, and volunteering. Visit Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra to buy tickets, donate, and learn about upcoming concerts.

There are many neighborhoods to consider when making a move to Johns Creek, perhaps Doublegate real estate will be the best fit, or maybe one of the others in the area. There are many things to consider when choosing the right neighborhood for your family. Start by thinking about what the perfect neighborhood would be like. Make a list and include things such as walkability to businesses or parks, if you desire a homeowner’s association, what neighborhood amenities are important, location in regards to work, schools, and anything else you can think of. Then start your research to see which neighborhoods are the closest fits to your needs and desires.

Do Your Research to Get a Doublegate Property You’ll Love for Years to Come

There are many ways to find information about Doublegate real estate and other neighborhoods throughout the city. A realtor who is seasoned in the area you are looking in could be a great resource in narrowing down the list of neighborhoods. Also check local newspapers and news sites to gather information about possible neighborhoods. Ask your friend base if they know anyone already living in the area you are looking in and and then contact them to gather information. Your college alumni association could be another good resource for finding someone local. Another option would be to find a parenting group online that could answer questions and provide information about places to live in Johns Creek.

Once you have narrowed down your list of neighborhoods, visiting in person is the most logical next step. If you are local or close by, this could be easy and done whenever you have extra time. If you are relocating from out of state, it may need to be very well planned on a trip out. Work with a realtor to find properties for sale in your top neighborhoods. Visit each one and make sure to not only look at the houses, but visit surrounding parks and businesses. Eat at a local restaurant at dinnertime to get a feel for residents and their friendliness, let the kids play at the park and chat with other families, and pop into the local library and post office to check them out. A Doublegate property may be the perfect place or one of the other great neighborhoods in Johns Creek may be a better choice for your family. Take a little time to explore the options and find the best fit.