Get a little taste of Southern California a short drive from your Doublegate real estate by dining at Mavericks So-Cal Mexican Cantina. A Maverick is a nonconformist who is always looking for adventure. Come dream about catching waves on the beach while sipping margaritas with friends at Mavericks. Located at 11030 Medlock Bridge Road suite 160 in Johns Creek, this restaurant is open Tuesday through Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m until late into the night.

Eat at the Restaurant or Get Catering for Your Doublegate Home

The menu has some great starters including Coastal Queso Fundido, Fried Mexican Croquettes, Mavericks Guacamole, Salsa Verde Chicken Soup, and Gringo Cheese Dip. Next, choose from a wide variety of Mexican main dishes such as Fried Chicken Tacos, Barbacoa Lamb Tacos, Malibu Margarita Grouper Tacos, Dos Equis Braised Brisket Tacos, Fried Avocado Tacos, La Jolla Huevos Rancheros, Braised Brisket Enchiladas, Jack Cheese Enchilada, and Chicken Enchiladas. Kids can choose from such tasty meals as a cheese quesadilla, taco, and chicken or cheese enchilada. Be aware that Mavericks does not take reservations, but please call ahead with large parties just so the staff can make sure there is enough room. Mavericks collaborates with Slice: Cakes by Gayle for desserts, but please call a minimum of one day in advance to arrange the order.

Choose to dine in or call or place an order online to enjoy your meal at your Doublegate real estate. Mavericks also caters. Consider providing tacos, enchiladas, or other tasty menu items for your next company lunch or personal party hosted at your Doublegate home or elsewhere. Mavericks has been the number one restaurant on Tripadvisor in Johns Creek for three years. Come see what all the rave is about and enjoy being transported to a Southern California beach while grabbing a tasty bite. Read more about Mavericks Cantina, view the full menu, and find contact information. 

Taking the time to thoughtfully stage your Johns Creek home can really help it sell fast and for top dollar. A good place to start is to decrease the clutter. Rent a storage unit or talk a friend into letting you use part of their garage for a while. By reducing the amount of furniture, a home can look bigger. Depersonalizing the space can also get rid of extra clutter and allow a potential buyer to see themselves living in the space. Make sure counters are cleared off and closets are not packed full of stuff. Plentiful storage space makes a Johns Creek home look more attractive to prospective buyers.

Take a step back and think about the best ways to utilize all of the rooms in your home. If one of the rooms was a catch all and ended up being used for storage, think of another purpose for it. Bring in a desk and a chair and turn it into an office or add an exercise ball, a few mats, and some pillows to turn it into a yoga studio/exercise room.

New Paint and Bright Lighting Makes Johns Creek Real Estate Seem Bigger

Make your home look bright, neutral, and inviting. Fresh paint is an inexpensive way to freshen up the space and make everything look clean. Be sure that everything is well lighted. Add wattage to existing light features or add lamps to dark nooks or spaces. On the day of the open house, open all of the curtains or blinds and turn on all of the lights to make your Johns Creek real estate seem warm and welcoming. Also place some fresh flowers to bring a little of the outdoors inside.

Talk to an experienced realtor for advice. They know the trends that are working out there in the marketplace. They also know which projects should be tackled and which are not worth it. Generally, buyers want to see a clean and polished space, not a huge list of projects. Deep clean everything and make sure that all of the little things, like a loose doorknob or broken piece of baseboard area taken care of.

A fire is one of those events that catches many people totally unprepared. However, the Johns Creek Fire Department is hosting a series of classes to teach citizens more about how the fire department works and how to prevent and fight fires should the need arise. Anyone living in Johns Creek who is interested in learning more about how their fire department works should check out the Citizens Fire Academy. The course begins on February 20th and meets for nine sessions. Classes will be held on February 20th, 27th, March 10th, 13th, 20th, and 31st, April 10th and 21st, and May 1st. Those held on Tuesdays will go from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and those on Saturday will meet from 9 a.m. to noon. Each session will be jam-packed with information and demonstrations.

Learn to Protect Your Johns Creek Property with Local Firefighters

Johns Creek property owners will learn about methods of fire prevention and investigation. Participants will also learn about the operations of their fire department, as well as fire-fighting techniques and strategies. The classes will include instruction in the use of equipment and fire prevention, as well as demonstrations of CPR and fire investigation. Those who enroll will also get to participate in exercises in fire ground training and emergency medical techniques.

Adults 18 and older living in Johns Creek are welcome to apply to enroll in the Citizens Fire Academy. A background check is part of the application process. Apply online or pick up an application at Johns Creek Fire Department headquarters, located at 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road, suite 190. This is an excellent class for both young people and older citizens who are strong and interested in assisting their community in the event of a fire. For more information and to find the online version of the application, visit the Johns Creek city website. You can also call Meloni Bryson, the community services contact person, at 678.474.1641.

Selling a home can be a stressful time, but with a little bit of knowledge and preparation the stress can be minimized and the entire process can go more smoothly. People looking to buy a Doublegate property know what they are looking for, and sellers who make sure their house is ready for new owners will find that the process of finding the right buyer isn’t complicated. There are a few time-tested tips that homeowners can learn which will help them make their house truly marketable and pave the way for a quick sale that is a win/win situation for everyone involved.

One of the first things to remember when you’re looking to sell your Doublegate home is that you want someone else to walk in and see it as their home. To accomplish this one of the first things necessary is to pack away everything that makes it obvious that your house belongs to your family. Box up family photographs, personal wall decorations, and all the cute knick-knacks a home gathers through the years. In the kitchen, completely clear off all the kitchen counters and move any items that are used regularly to a box that can be kept in a cupboard. Bookshelves should also be cleared off and all the books packed away, and get rid of anything that is just cluttering up the space. This part of the process also helps sellers get a jump on all the packing that will need to be done as they move. If the house doesn’t feel open and inviting due to extra furniture, but there are necessary items that cannot be donated, then consider renting a storage unit to hold things so that the home shows at its best.

Make Repairs to Your Doublegate Home and Clean Til It Shines

It may be necessary to do a little more work before your Doublegate property is ready to show to potential buyers. It’s important that any minor repairs are taken care of so that no one begins to wonder what else isn’t properly cared for if small issues are left unfixed. Things like doors that jam, cracked counter or floor tiles, or leaky faucets should be properly repaired. The inside walls should have any holes patched. It’s a good idea to paint the house in a neutral color scheme, especially if bright colors have been part of your family’s color scheme. Remove any items like light fixtures and window coverings that are going to be taken with you when you move, so that potential buyers don’t expect to have them, and then replace them with others if it’s necessary. Finally, clean the house until it shines! The idea is to make the home appear like it is completely ready to have a new family move in and make it their own. Following these preparation tips will ensure your home a smooth transition from one family to another.

Be a prepared Johns Creek real estate owner by taking part in CPR/AED and opiate awareness training. Perhaps this training could even help you save a life. The American Heart Association states that someone in America has a coronary incident every 26 seconds and someone dies from one every 60 seconds. Thanks to the “Heart Ready Program”, those who call Johns Creek home can be ready and trained to help in an emergency. CPR works to manually maintain circulation by compressing the chest and forcing air into the lungs. This can help keep someone alive when the heart stops pumping for any reason such as disease, drugs, or trauma.

The Class Will Take Place Close to Any Johns Creek Home at City Hall

This class will take place on Saturday, January 20th at Johns Creek City Hall, Temporary City Hall located at 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 190. There will be two sessions, one at 8 a.m. and one at 11 a.m. The 11 a.m. class is full, but there are still a few spots available for the 8 a.m. class. Johns Creek residents aged 12 years or older can participate and need to sign up for a spot at the city’s website. 

Join other Johns Creek real estate owners and the Johns Creek Fire Department for this training. Learn how to perform CPR and also how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator). More and more establishments are providing AED’s to help save lives. This small device delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore the heart rhythm to normal. It can be a very useful tool in increasing the chances for survival. The final part of the class focuses on opioid awareness and goes over the dangers of being addicted to opioids, how to give Naloxone (Narcan) which can save someone who has overdosed, and Georgia’s 911 Medical Amnesty Law. All who finish the class will be given a certificate of participation and be better prepared to help during a medical emergency.

Mark Ferrara and his business partner Ben Lee have proven their distinct brilliance in the creation of their restaurants. Pig & Swig has been an even bigger success than anyone could have predicted, with people coming from the Doublegate home neighborhood and all over Johns Creek to enjoy this unique atmosphere and superb BBQ. At Pig & Swig they pride themselves on providing “the real deal” in barbecue and moonshine, as well as bourbon and craft beers. Guests are able to sit back, relax and enjoy superior customer service, while savoring the flavors of everything from smoked wing and pig sty nacho starters to specialty sandwiches like their signature flat dogs and backyard burgers. The combination platters offer their “Swine and Shine” specials like the Chicken and Ribs Combo or their Southern Style Surf and Turf, and every combination comes with two added sides to round out the meal. Mark and Ben have even put together a list of their favorite things on the menu including options like their Cajun Fish Fillet, Bootleg Chicken Fried Steak, and their own Texas Beef Brisket. Just a quick glance through the menu gets everyone’s mouth watering!

Doublegate Real Estate Owners Can Throw a Party or Event at the Restaurant

Families living in the Doublegate real estate community are known for their appreciation for quality, and it’s easy to see why they are drawn to all Pig & Swig has to offer. From their meal menu to their drinks and desserts, everything this restaurant provides its guests is fresh, handmade, and of the highest caliber. The atmosphere has been carefully shaped with memorabilia and antiques creating the perfect stage for special events like birthday parties, and the staff is prepared to welcome gatherings of anywhere from 10 to 250 people without blinking an eye. The one-of-a-kind menu and exceptional service are just what everyone needs to make any event go off without a hitch. Many people from the Doublegate home area take advantage of everything this amazing restaurant offers its guests and appreciate how the dedicated staff helps them pull off the perfect party.

Pig & Swig is open Monday through Friday from 4:00 in the afternoon until 10 p.m., and then on Saturday it opens at noon while closing at the same time. On Sunday they open again at noon but close an hour earlier. To reserve a table or plan a gathering guests can call 678-585-3073, and to learn more about this restaurant’s unique offerings, they can visit the Pig & Swig! 

There are several ideas to keep in mind for flippers aiming to quickly sell to someone hoping to live in Johns Creek. First of all, do your research. Check out other properties on the market and even visit a few to see what other sellers are doing to reel in the buyers. This can also help you to see the condition of other properties based on their price. It would be great to make your flip look slightly better than other properties out there. Just keep in mind that it may not be the best idea to go overboard on extravagant or costly renovations if other Johns Creek properties do not match up. Also consider working with a real estate agent who knows the market to help give suggestions for the best strategy.

Tour Other Johns Creek Properties for Sale and Make a Plan to Flip a House Successfully

In general, it is a good idea to focus on ways to open up the floor plan. However, don’t just start swinging the sledgehammer without carefully investigating whether a wall is important to structural integrity. Call in an expert if needed. The obvious place to open up a home is in the kitchen. Take down that wall between the kitchen and the dining room or even the one between the kitchen and the living room. Buyers generally do not like to feel claustrophobic in the home and smaller closed off rooms make a house seem smaller.

People who live in Johns Creek generally would rather have a house full of light. Many older homes have smaller windows or no windows at all where the house could really use them. Take a look around and think about enlarging current windows or places where windows could be added. Rooms where it is not so easy to add or enlarge windows, particularly bathrooms, can be brightened up with a skylight or tube light. Tube lights can be a great option because they take up minimal space, add lots of light, and are energy efficient.

Flipping a house can be a lot of fun and a good financial opportunity, but only when it can be sold quickly. Do your research and come up with a great strategy that involves cosmetic updates that clean up the home, open up the floor plan, and add natural light.

All Doublegate real estate owners are invited to consider starting their 2018 right by signing up for a Clubhouse Fitness Class. What a great way to take your health and wellness into your own hands by committing to show up for a class. This session begins the week of January 8th and includes Yoga, Zumba, Barre, Pilates, and 20/20/20 classes. All classes are 60 minutes long and will meet one time a week for six or eight weeks . The Monday classes are only six weeks because of the Martin Luther King and Presidents Day holiday. The rate for a six-week session is $38 for residents and $57 for non-residents. The cost for the eight-week session is $50 for residents and $75 for non-residents. Be sure to register by January 2nd to claim a spot.

Make Friends Near Your Doublegate Home While Exercising at the Clubhouse

All of these classes will take place at the Newtown Community Clubhouse, which is located in Newtown Park at 3115 Old Alabama Rd close to any Doublegate real estate. Everyone who wishes to participate must be at least 16 years of age. Learn proper technique and get fit thanks to the guidance from certified instructors. Adults who call Doublegate home are encouraged to think about the classes they might like to take and look at the schedule to see which ones might fit in their calendar.

Monday

Zumba at 11:30 a.m.

Zumba at 5:15 p.m.

Monday Movement Yoga at 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday

Pilates with Props at 9 a.m.

20/20/20 at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday

Barre at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday

Slow, Flow, and Stretch Yoga at 6:15 a.m.

Friday

Friday Fitness Flow Yoga at 8:15 a.m.

Saturday

Zumba at 9:30 a.m.

Barre at 11 a.m.

Please call 678-512-3200 or email info@JohnsCreekGA.gov with any questions. Visit the city website to find a link to register and a link to find more information about each class.

It can be great fun to decorate your Johns Creek home for the holidays. At least it is usually great fun until the utility bill comes. Luckily, there are some great tips for making getting into the holiday spirit a little easier on the finances. Switch to LED lights, which use considerably less wattage than incandescent lights. Also consider cutting down on the lights and using more wreaths, bows, garlands, and lawn ornaments that don’t take any energy at all. Think about putting lights on a timer so that you never have to worry about remembering to turn them off. Smart plugs are a great option for this as they can even be linked to an app on your phone. An added bonus is that this can be a security feature. Have the lights turn on and off when you are not home to make it look like you are there. Smart plugs also allow you to track energy usage. View a report that tells you exactly how much energy your massive lights display is using. This can help to keep your budget on track and give good information on changes you should make when decorating your Johns Creek Home.

Keep the Energy Bill for Johns Creek Real Estate Low This Winter

Besides the lights, there are many things that you can do inside your home to save energy. It is obviously colder and darker this time of year, so the lights, oven, and furnace are going to be working extra hard. Try to keep cold air out of the house. Come and go quickly to decrease the draft from an open door and consider getting a draft blocking device to further insulate your home. Energy efficient curtains that keep the light and heat out in the summer can also work to keep heat in during the winter. Also utilize your fireplace, if you have one, to give the furnace a little break and create some nice ambiance as well.

When it comes to cooking for the holidays take a little time to prepare and think about how to do it wisely. Cook in batches so that you do not have to heat and then reheat the oven. Also turn down the thermostat when baking, since the oven adds a good amount of heat to the home anyway. If your energy bills really need a break, sign up to bring jello salad or dip to the family party so that you do not have to fire up the oven at all. It is good for the planet and for your pocketbook to be conscientious of your energy consumption. Taking the time plan and to be mindful of your energy usage will give you greater satisfaction when celebrating the holidays in your Johns Creek real estate.

Any season can be a great time to sell Doublegate real estate. Some people do not think that the fall or winter are good times to sell, but there are actually many reasons why it is better than others. The bottom line is that there are always buyers out there. People are looking for homes every month of the year. Uncertainty about interest rates in 2018 might also induce buyers to act quickly. There are indeed usually fewer homes on the market in the fall and winter. That means that there will be less competition and more demand for your home. With not many comparable homes out there, chances are good that you will get a lot of traffic through your Doublegate real estate. Transactions are also likely to be faster this time of year since the home inspectors, mortgage lenders, and attorneys have less business during this season.

Find a Good Real Estate Agent to Help You Sell Your Doublegate Home

If you do all of the right things and really make your home shine, it will appeal to the potential buyers and you will get top dollar. The holiday season brings the opportunity to really draw in buyers with seasonal staging. Choose some holiday decor items, have a fire going in the fireplace, or fill the room with the aroma of pumpkin spice or cinnamon. It is also a unique opportunity for potential buyers to learn more about the neighborhood before making an offer. They can drive by to see if the neighborhood children are playing together on winter break or check out how many people go all out with lighting displays at Christmas time.

Any good real estate agent will do everything they can to work with whatever timing is best for you and your family. Agents should have tips for making your home seem desirable no matter the season. Don’t discount a time of year just because people say it is not a good time to sell. There are many factors that go into such a big decision. Talk over all of the details of your planned move with a professional and figure out the best timing for getting your Doublegate home on the market.