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This is 'Y' it matters
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March 20, 2014 | northfulton.com | 73,500 circulation Revue & News, Johns Creek Herald, Milton Herald & Forsyth Herald combined | 50¢ | Volume 18, No. 12
Johns Creek in Ga.’s Top 10 for home value City ranks high as for homebuyers By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – In a recent study to determine the best place to buy a home, North Fulton stood out with Johns Creek ranked No. 6, Milton No. 8 and Alpharetta No. 20. Nerdwallet, the consumer research firm, ranked the 68
cities in Georgia with populations of more than 15,000 residents. Analyst Maggie Clark looked at the factors relating to home buying that fell into three major value areas: availability, affordability and future growth (see chart). First, researchers looked at the number of residents who own their homes rather than rent. Johns Creek led North Fulton with a staggering homeowner rate of 82.1 percent, fol-
lowed by Milton with a healthy 72.2 percent and Alpharetta nearer the bottom at 65 percent of residents owning their homes. “The homeownership rate is a measure of stability in the community,” Clark said. “It says the residents of this community are a pretty stable bunch. “It also signals that if you move there, most of the neighbors will be vested in that
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Picking Best Cities for Homeownership 1. Are homes available? The homeownership rate determines the availability of homes. A low homeownership rate is likely a signal of competitive inventory, more options for renters rather than buyers and expensive housing. Areas with a high homeownership rate led to a higher overall 2. Can you afford to live there? The median household income, monthly homeowner costs and median home value shows home affordability. It is a measure of whether residents could live comfortably in the area based on cost of living. Areas with high median incomes and low cost of living scored higher. 3. Is the area growing? The rate of population growth ensures that the area is attracting new residents and showing signs of solid growth. This is likely a signal of a robust local economy, which is another attractive characteristic for homebuyers.
Northview High hits homerun with ‘Damn Yankees’ Faustian look at America’s pastime filled with music, dance, humor JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – You’re in for a devilishly good time as the Northview High School Theatre Company continues its 2013-2014 season this spring with the smash hit musical “Damn Yankees.” It’s an age-old question that has captivated audiences for centuries: Is it worth it to sell your soul to get what you want, and can you outwit the devil after you make that bargain? The show tells the tale of long-suffering Washington Senators fan Joe Boyd (senior Ben Canty) and his patient wife Meg (junior Libby Williams). As a rabid baseball fan, Boyd craves a winning baseball season for his beloved Senators more than anything. However, what he doesn’t expect is the arrival of the devilish Mr.
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Cast members rehearse for Northview HS’s production of the Tony-winning “Damn Yankees.” Maddie Cantie and cast perform “Shoeless Joe.”
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