Homeowner Associations Can Impact Your HOME VALUE!
The Centennial High School market, which covers Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Roswell, has some of the best neighborhoods in Metro Atlanta. There are many factors that have enabled our local market to offer a robust lifestyle environment from parks, greenways and ample shopping venues, to numerous entertainment options.
One important factor that can help a Neighborhood thrive is the vibe and, of course, amenities that are offered to its members and homeowners. Willow Springs, Nesbit Lakes, Thornberry, Haynes Landing and now Chartwell and others have improved or are in the process of improving their communities.
We at Robin Martin & Associates believe that the following are key ingredients that drive a successful neighborhood:
- Safe Streets
- Gathering Places – community park, pool, tennis, playground, community garden and/or other green space options
- Social Events
- Beautification
- Friendly HOA Board
Low crime, great schools, and other factors come in to play as well. HOAs and neighborhoods should consider having a designated resident lobby on behalf of the community to push for constant improvement and investment into our local public services and assets.
So what can your neighborhood or HOA do to promote a healthy social environment if it doesn’t have swim/tennis facilities or even any green space at which to gather? Hold cul-de-sac parties! Bring in a food truck, set-up tents, games, invite local bands, etc… Cookouts, wine tasting or bingo night are just a few of many other options to help develop a social environment for all.
Having local entertainment and social options not only provides lifestyle value, residents will meet more of their neighbors, develop a closer tie to their community, and incrementally improve the desirability factor of the community as a whole.
We are happy to speak with any of our local neighborhood / HOA leaders on how to improve your respective communities. Why? We want to improve the demand factor in our area and improve the liquidity of our local housing market, and we want clients in our community to get the best possible price when it comes time to sell!