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Do The Quality of Local Schools Determine where You Buy?

Are you in the market to purchase a new home? How will you determine WHERE to buy?

In real estate we have all heard that the key factor for most home buyers in determining which home to buy is “location, location, location”. While this is usually true, what makes one location better than another? A short commute time… area attractions… close to family or friends… all legitimate reasons a buyer might be attracted to a certain area.

However, for a family with school-aged children, their idea of a prime location is usually determined by the quality of the area schools.

I represent both buyers and sellers in many neighborhoods in and around Forsyth County, GA and schools are almost always at the top of the list for my buyers. There are many award-winning public schools in the Forsyth County GA school system, a fact which proves to be a major draw for families buying in this area.

I have had the opportunity to work with both local buyers as well as those transferring in from other areas within the United States and abroad and it seems that, consistently, one of the most critical factors in determining whether to move to a specific area is schools.

Here are several helpful links written about the Forsyth County GA schools:

So, where do schools rank on your decision to move to an area? What websites do you use to obtain school information? Need more information about local Cumming GA schools? Just give me call and I’ll be happy to help you with that!

Please feel free to call or text me at 404 710 0204 (or drop me an email) if I can provide you with more information about this article, or if I can assist you with buying or selling Forsyth County real estate.

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Georgia Properties.

I specialize in Real Estate sales in the following Forsyth County and North Fulton County cities: Cumming, Suwanee, Alpharetta, Milton and Johns Creek. Other north metro-Atlanta suburbs are serviced by request, so please call.

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Can a School District Rating Really Affect Your Sales Price?

Don’t have kids in school? You should still consider buying a home in a great school district to help keep your resale value high. Realtor.com® released the results of a new study which identifies the price premium homebuyers are willing to pay for a home in a strong public school district.

In their study, Realtor.com® compared homes located in school districts which held ratings of 9 or 10 on the GreatSchools.org 10 point scale to homes located in districts which rated 6 or less. Not surprisingly, the results showed that homes located in the higher rated districts brought a higher sale price, but I was surprised to see just how significant that difference could be – on average, 49 percent more expensive – at $400,000 – than the national median of $269,000 and 77 percent more expensive than schools located within the boundaries of the lower ranked districts with a median of $225,000. In addition, home located in the better school districts sell more quickly.

We are fortunate that the Forsyth County school districts rate high on the scale which help keep our property values at a premium. Of course, even in our area, some schools do better than others. Here’s an easy way to see how your Forsyth County schools compare.

You have questions about your homes value? Please feel free to reach out to me directly. I would be happy to provide you a FREE market analysis that will give you the information that you need.

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Georgia Properties.

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Eight Forsyth County Elementary Schools Rank in Top 10

Once again, the excellence of the South Forsyth County schools system is on display.

Following on the heals of two Forsyth County high schools (South Forsyth High School, Lambert High School) being named by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT as two of the Top 20 High Schools in the state, now Eight Forsyth County Elementary Schools have Ranked in the Top 10 out of over 1300 Georgia Elementary Schools Statewide.

See the full list of elementary school rankings here>>>

South Forsyth is well known for its excellent school system. In fact, it was recently named as one of the major factors responsible in keeping property values high even in times of declining real estate markets (along with low taxes, local amenities, updated infrastructure, etc…).

Congratulations on a JOB WELL DONE!

Have questions about the Forsyth County real estate market, or the area in general? Please feel free to call (866-413-1781) or drop me an email.

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Georgia Properties.

I specialize in Real Estate sales in the following Forsyth County and North Fulton County cities: Cumming, Suwanee, Alpharetta.

Gayle Barton Forsyth County Real Estate | Cumming GA Real Estate
Gayle Barton Cumming GA Real Estate | Forsyth County Real Estate

Disclaimer: Information contained in this post is deemed reliable on the date of publication, but it is not guaranteed and it is subject to change without notice.

Lambert High Makes 2018 List of Top 20 High Schools in the State

If you have purchased a home in Forsyth County GA, your child may have the opportunity to graduate from one of the highest scoring high schools in the country!

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT has been ranking the top public high schools in America for many years and the 2018 rankings are in. Lambert High School has once again made the list of the top 20 schools in the state (#17), and #567 in country the based on the 2018 ranking report.

SEE THE FULL LIST >>>

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT rankings are based on a school’s performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

Situated on a large, rolling campus in southern Forsyth county GA, about 40 minutes north of Atlanta, Lambert High School is one of six high schools located in Forsyth County.

Lambert High School offers the typical high school experience with numerous clubs, activities, and sports available to all students. Along with standard course requirements, Lambert High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) course studies as well.

In addition, the school also offers several “career path” through Lambert’s Career Academy which strives to provide students with a variety of first-hand experiences in highly technical and marketable career fields through real-world project-based instruction. Lambert’s Career and Technical Education department consists of course offerings in the fields of Business, Marketing, Video-Broadcasting, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Nutrition, Culinary, Teaching, and Engineering. See Lambert High School Online

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Georgia Properties.

I specialize in Real Estate sales in the following Forsyth County and North Fulton County cities: Cumming, Suwanee, Alpharetta. Other areas are serviced by request, so please call.

Gayle Barton Forsyth County Real Estate | Cumming GA Real Estate
Gayle Barton Cumming GA Real Estate | Forsyth County Real Estate

Disclaimer: Information contained in this post is deemed reliable on the date of publication, but it is not guaranteed and it is subject to change without notice.

South Forsyth High Makes 2018 List of Top 20 High Schools in the State

If you have purchased a home in South Forsyth County GA, your child may have the opportunity to graduate from one of the best high schools in the country!

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT has been ranking the top public high schools in America for many years and the 2018 rankings are in. South Forsyth High School has once again made the list of the top 20 schools in the state (#16), and # 504 in country the based on the 2018 ranking report.

SEE THE FULL LIST >>>

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT rankings are based on a school’s performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

Situated on a 10-acre campus in southern Forsyth county, about 40 minutes north of Atlanta, South Forsyth High School is one of six high schools located in Forsyth County.

Focused on providing a world-class education for the 21st century learner, South Forsyth High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) course studies along with standard course requirements.

In an effort to provide its students a well-rounded education experience, the school also offers a robust athletics program (with 22 sports), extracurricular opportunities (over 60 clubs and organizations), and award-winning Career/Tech and Fine Arts programs. See South Forsyth High School Online

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Georgia Properties.

I specialize in Real Estate sales in the following Forsyth County and North Fulton County cities: Cumming, Suwanee, Alpharetta. Other areas are serviced by request, so please call.

Gayle Barton Forsyth County Real Estate | Cumming GA Real Estate
Gayle Barton Cumming GA Real Estate | Forsyth County Real Estate

Disclaimer: Information contained in this post is deemed reliable on the date of publication, but it is not guaranteed and it is subject to change without notice.

New Forsyth County School Redistricting Map

Below is the currently proposed school redistricting map for Forsyth County GA schools. (click image to open larger)

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Georgia Properties.

I specialize in Real Estate sales in the following Forsyth County and North Fulton County cities: Cumming, Suwanee, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Duluth, Milton, and Roswell. Other areas are serviced by request.

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Gayle Barton Cumming GA Real Estate | South Forsyth Real Estate

South Forsyth High School ranked #1 in GA

CONGRATULATIONS SOUTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!!

Once again, South Forsyth High School has been recognized for its outstanding academic record.

In a September article by Nick Selbe, South Forsyth High School ranked as the #1 High School in the state of Georgia.

Based on a report by StartClass, an education research site which used the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Civil Rights Of Data Collection, the top public high school in each state was selected based on the following criteria:

Exam Passing Rates: This component includes math proficiency rates and reading & language arts proficiency rates over the last three years.

School Environment: This component score consists of factors such as student-teacher ratio, teacher experience and teacher absentee rate.

Disciplinary Actions: This component takes into account the schools retention rate as well as in-school suspension and out-of-school suspension rates.

College Preparatory Measures: This component score takes into account the percentage of students who pass an AP exam or the percentage of students who take the ACT or SAT .

Graduation/Retention Rates: This is the rate at which seniors graduate as well as the percentage of students who get held back a grade.

South Forsyth High School ranked the #1 High School in the state of Georgia.

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Georgia Properties.

I specialize in Real Estate sales in the following Forsyth County, North Fulton County and East Cobb cities: Cumming, Suwanee, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Duluth, Milton, and Roswell. Other areas are serviced by request.

Gayle Barton South Forsyth Real Estate | Cumming GA Real Estate
Gayle Barton Cumming GA Real Estate | South Forsyth Real Estate

Do The Quality of Local Schools Determine where You Buy?

Are you in the market to purchase a new home? How will you determine WHERE to buy?

However, for a family with school-aged children, their idea of a prime location is usually determined by the quality of the area schools.

I have had the opportunity to work with both local buyers as well as those transferring in from other areas within the United States and abroad and it seems that, consistently, one of the most critical factors in determining whether to move to a specific area is schools.

Here are several helpful links written about the Forsyth County GA schools:

School Digger – Forsyth County GA Schools

Public School Review – Forsyth County GA Schools

Niche.com (Best School Districts in GA) – Forsyth County GA Schools

GreatSchools. Org – Forsyth County GA Schools

So, where do schools rank on your decision to move to an area? What websites do you use to obtain school information? Need more information about local Cumming GA schools? Just give me call and I’ll be happy to help you with that!

Please feel free to call or text me at 404 710 0204 (or drop me an email) if I can provide you with more information about this article, or if I can assist you with buying or selling Forsyth County real estate.

Eight Forsyth County Elementary Schools Rank in Top 10

Once again, the excellence of the South Forsyth County schools system is on display.

See the full list of elementary school rankings here>>>

South Forsyth is well known for its excellent school system. In fact, it was recently named as one of the major factors responsible in keeping property values high even in times of declining real estate markets (along with low taxes, local amenities, updated infrastructure, etc…).

Congratulations on a JOB WELL DONE!

Have questions about the Forsyth County real estate market, or the area in general? Please feel free to call (866-413-1781) or drop me an email.

South Forsyth High Makes 2018 List of Top 20 High Schools in the State

If you have purchased a home in South Forsyth County GA, your child may have the opportunity to graduate from one of the best high schools in the country!

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT has been ranking the top public high schools in America for many years and the 2018 rankings are in. South Forsyth High School has once again made the list of the top 20 schools in the state (#16), and # 504 in country the based on the 2018 ranking report.

SEE THE FULL LIST >>>

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT rankings are based on a school’s performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

Situated on a 10-acre campus in southern Forsyth county, about 40 minutes north of Atlanta, South Forsyth High School is one of six high schools located in Forsyth County.

Focused on providing a world-class education for the 21st century learner, South Forsyth High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) course studies along with standard course requirements.

In an effort to provide its students a well-rounded education experience, the school also offers a robust athletics program (with 22 sports), extracurricular opportunities (over 60 clubs and organizations), and award-winning Career/Tech and Fine Arts programs. See South Forsyth High School Online

New Forsyth County School Redistricting Map

Below is the currently proposed school redistricting map for Forsyth County GA schools. (click image to open larger)

South Forsyth High School ranked #1 in GA

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Are you in the market to purchase a new home? How will you determine WHERE to buy?

However, for a family with school-aged children, their idea of a prime location is usually determined by the quality of the area schools.

I have had the opportunity to work with both local buyers as well as those transferring in from other areas within the United States and abroad and it seems that, consistently, one of the most critical factors in determining whether to move to a specific area is schools.

Here are several helpful links written about the Forsyth County GA schools:

So, where do schools rank on your decision to move to an area? What websites do you use to obtain school information? Need more information about local Cumming GA schools? Just give me call and I’ll be happy to help you with that!

Please feel free to call or text me at 404 710 0204 (or drop me an email) if I can provide you with more information about this article, or if I can assist you with buying or selling Forsyth County real estate.

Don’t have kids in school? You should still consider buying a home in a great school district to help keep your resale value high. Realtor.com® released the results of a new study which identifies the price premium homebuyers are willing to pay for a home in a strong public school district.

We are fortunate that the Forsyth County school districts rate high on the scale which help keep our property values at a premium. Of course, even in our area, some schools do better than others. Here’s an easy way to see how your Forsyth County schools compare.

You have questions about your homes value? Please feel free to reach out to me directly. I would be happy to provide you a FREE market analysis that will give you the information that you need.

Once again, the excellence of the South Forsyth County schools system is on display.

South Forsyth is well known for its excellent school system. In fact, it was recently named as one of the major factors responsible in keeping property values high even in times of declining real estate markets (along with low taxes, local amenities, updated infrastructure, etc…).

Congratulations on a JOB WELL DONE!

Have questions about the Forsyth County real estate market, or the area in general? Please feel free to call (866-413-1781) or drop me an email.

If you have purchased a home in Forsyth County GA, your child may have the opportunity to graduate from one of the highest scoring high schools in the country!

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT has been ranking the top public high schools in America for many years and the 2018 rankings are in. Lambert High School has once again made the list of the top 20 schools in the state (#17), and #567 in country the based on the 2018 ranking report.

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT rankings are based on a school’s performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

Situated on a large, rolling campus in southern Forsyth county GA, about 40 minutes north of Atlanta, Lambert High School is one of six high schools located in Forsyth County.

Lambert High School offers the typical high school experience with numerous clubs, activities, and sports available to all students. Along with standard course requirements, Lambert High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) course studies as well.

If you have purchased a home in South Forsyth County GA, your child may have the opportunity to graduate from one of the best high schools in the country!

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT has been ranking the top public high schools in America for many years and the 2018 rankings are in. South Forsyth High School has once again made the list of the top 20 schools in the state (#16), and # 504 in country the based on the 2018 ranking report.

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT rankings are based on a school’s performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

Situated on a 10-acre campus in southern Forsyth county, about 40 minutes north of Atlanta, South Forsyth High School is one of six high schools located in Forsyth County.

Focused on providing a world-class education for the 21st century learner, South Forsyth High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) course studies along with standard course requirements.

In an effort to provide its students a well-rounded education experience, the school also offers a robust athletics program (with 22 sports), extracurricular opportunities (over 60 clubs and organizations), and award-winning Career/Tech and Fine Arts programs. See South Forsyth High School Online

Below is the currently proposed school redistricting map for Forsyth County GA schools. (click image to open larger)

CONGRATULATIONS SOUTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!!

CLICK HERE TO GET PRE-APPROVED

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770.844.8484