🙌 Hand-picked news & tips for North Atlanta
This week we cover:
🚗 Woodstock’s New Roundabout
🎨 Cherokee Heights Arts Festival
📈 The Weekly Market Update
🙌 Handpicked Tips: Here’s How to Make Downsizing Work for You
❤️ Deal of the Week
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📰 North Atlanta News
Woodstock has started construction on a new roundabout that will add sidewalks and trails connecting to Dupree Park, with completion expected by spring 2027.
Roswell secured $6.5 million in bond funding to transform the former Crabapple Middle School into performing arts studios and a black box theater.
The annual Chalktoberfest drew huge crowds to Marietta Square, where more than 80 artists from around the world turned the streets into temporary masterpieces.
📅 Local Happenings
The Cherokee Heights Arts Festival returns Saturday, October 18th, bringing more than 40 neighborhood artists, two live music stages, kids’ crafts from the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, and plenty of local food and beer.
The Mansions at Alpharetta will host a Halloween-themed Boo Bingo on Friday, October 17th, featuring spooky bingo rounds, Boo-Berry Bliss cocktails, and a costume contest with a Regal gift card prize.
Roswell’s Halloween Fun House will light up East Roswell Park on Friday, October 17th, offering free family fun with face painting, magic shows, inflatables, and safe trick-or-treating for kids eight and under.
📈 Cobb County Market Update
This week, the median list price for Cobb County, GA, is $514,398, with the market action index around 36. This is consistent with last month's market action index of 36.
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💡 Tips For Sellers
Thinking About Downsizing? Here’s How to Make It Work for You
If your home feels bigger than your current lifestyle needs, downsizing can be a smart move. Downsizing can simplify your life and free up time, energy, and money for what matters most.
1. Start with a Clear Plan
Give yourself at least three months to prepare. Go room by room and decide what stays, what goes, and what gets donated. Label boxes early to avoid last-minute stress.
2. Focus on Manageability
A smaller home means less upkeep and lower costs. Look for single-level layouts, smaller yards, and updated systems that reduce maintenance headaches.
3. Keep Your “Why” in Mind
Whether you want to be closer to family, lower your expenses, or make daily life easier, your reason for downsizing will guide your decisions.
4. Think Ahead About Location
Consider what kind of community fits your next chapter. Think about whether you require walkable amenities, proximity to healthcare, or a quieter neighborhood.
5. Partner with a Strategic Guide
Selling your current home and finding the right next one takes coordination. Our team helps you plan the transition, from pricing your property to finding a new space that fits your lifestyle.
Read our full guide on downsizing your home for more practical steps and local insights.
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