Atlanta — Pride Of The Southeastern United States!!
California has San Francisco. New York has The Big Apple. Texas has Dallas. And Georgia has Atlanta. Known as the business and financial hub of the Southeast, Atlanta is home to more than 300 Fortune 500 companies. The corporate executives and their families who live, work and play in Metro Atlanta make up some of the nation’s most luxurious communities.
This is especially true in the North Atlanta market area where cities such as Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, Cumming, Marietta and Roswell offer superior schools from Pre-K to advanced higher education. And the luxury executive homes found here serve as suitable rewards for career achievements and elegant expressions of success.
Known for rich craftsmanship, these North Atlanta homes feature award-winning architecture, designs and options — including championship golf, country clubs and gated and guarded entrances — that provide a lifestyle befitting the executive’s daily routine. All of these upscale communities offer an easy commute to business centers and the financial district, plus quick access to quality shopping, varied entertainment and fine dining, as well as to the nation’s #1 airport, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International.
Alpharetta — A City Booming with New Ideas and New Direction
Alpharetta GA homes for sale are always in demand. Located 25 miles north of Atlanta, this exciting city has a stable economy and offers some of Georgia’s best schools. And despite its steady increase in commerce and phenomenal growth, Alpharetta has managed to hold true to its traditional Southern charm, making it even more inviting.
It’s helpful to note that residents here often refer to the cities of Milton and Johns Creek as Alpharetta. And in the last few years the vicinity has nearly doubled to over 65,000 in population and supports over 125,000 workers, many of whom are middle and upper management executives employed by the abundance of Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 corporations with offices or headquarters here.
Why do so many national and international companies locate in the Alpharetta/Milton/Johns Creek vicinity? The reasons are varied and many: an abundance of quality Alpharetta GA homes for sale in exquisite amenity-laden neighborhoods located in superior school districts; the high quality of life; appealing Alpharetta real estate available for office quarters; a comparatively low cost of living and tax rate.
And this is just the beginning ... Alpharetta has a great climate and is close to the mountains, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It also offers middle and upper management employees the convenience of direct flights from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to 98% of all major U.S. markets.
Alpharetta is so desirable, in fact, that Forbes Magazine named it one of the 25 Best Places to Move in America! It’s no wonder, then, that Alpharetta GA homes for sale make such good investments — they’re always in demand.
Let Cumming Homes For Sale Carry You Away
Only 30 miles north of Atlanta sits beautiful Cumming, Georgia — 5.9 square miles of scenic charm nestled within the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cumming homes for sale offer stunning mountain views in a variety of home styles, architecture, floor plans and neighborhoods. Some homeowners even have horses, barns and riding rinks. Home prices range from moderate to luxury.
Cumming offers its 5,000 residents an array of cultural activities unusual for a city its size. Quality theater productions and concerts at the Cumming Playhouse attract large audiences as well as area residents who love to participate as actors, set builders, makeup artists and costume designers. Coordinated by the Cumming Department of Parks and Recreation, lessons in dance, art, acting, sports and landscaping bring folks together and build community.
Cumming is in Forsyth County, which has recently been heralded as one of the top ten growth counties in the United States that is quickly expanding in size, business, shopping, education and everything in between. With its new full-service Northside Hospital, which is highly respected throughout Metro Atlanta, Cumming has everything needed to find your ideal home, grow with the city and quickly feel at home.
You can even pan for gold in a once-active gold mine located at the edge of one picturesque upscale neighborhood. Popular Lake Lanier offers fine waterfront homes for sale with docks or simply a day of family fun — boating, fishing or picnicking at one of Lake Lanier’s many waterfront parks. Poole's Mill Covered Bridge is an attraction for many, dating back to 1906. This historical bridge features a scenic park and picnic area. Other Cumming parks include Bald Ridge Creek Park, Shawnee Park and Shady Grove Park, all of which provide lush landscapes and outdoor relaxation and fun for residents and visitors alike.
Marietta — The City With Everything
With over 60,000 residents, Marietta is one of the largest Atlanta suburbs, yet it oozes small town charm. A quick 20 miles from Atlanta, Marietta has everything you’re looking for in a place to call home — exciting, yet laid back; conventional, yet full of surprises.
Marietta is home to over 100 Fortune 500 companies. And especially appealing to the many executives who relocate here is the Marietta School District, which ranks in the top 15% of all public school districts in the nation.
Marietta is a city whose residents know how to have fun. In April, it hosts the Concerts in the Square Kick-Off, which provides everyone good music, good food and a plain ole good time. In May, the locals celebrate May-retta Daze, a popular arts and crafts festival held in Glover Park.
Marietta boasts over 20 public parks, including Monarch Park where butterflies of every species fascinate as they flit throughout the gardens. Meanwhile, the Kennesaw Mountain preserves Georgia's Civil War history for future generations. And for even more leisurely fun, don’t forget the Marietta City Club, which offers 18 challenging holes of golf for your enjoyment. So, come see what all the excitement is about.
Marietta GA homes for sale — whether single family residences in planned communities, townhomes or condominiums — offer executive families many options such as price range, architecture, floor plan, upgrades, neighborhood and your general location within the North Atlanta market area. And Marietta’s beautiful neighborhoods offer every amenity you could want: golf, pool, tennis, walking trails, clubhouses, pro shops, exercise facilities, athletic fields and the security of gated and/or guarded entries. Isn't it time you find that special piece of Marietta GA real estate with the ideal lifestyle you desire?