Tima -

An investment for what? What constitutes success here?

A few questions come immediately to mind (in no order):
1. What are you considering - presonal or investment?
2. Price range?
3. How long will it be held?
4. Exit strategy?
5. What's your ability to qualify and time frame to buy?
6. Special requirements/must haves?
7. What are your expectations?

You're hopping into a taxi and telling the driver "I'm hungry, take me somewhere good in Atlanta".

Make sense?

Hank Miller, SRA, ABR
Associate Broker & Certified Appraiser
Prudential GA Realty
678-428-8276

Both areas are favorable. Roswell and Alpharetta have great schools,and easy access to the interstates. Your determining factor may come down to where you work ( due to traffic) and the home that you decide to purchase. Even though the market has seen a drop in pricing the areas have held up well. I am including the links for the education system so that you can look at the school reports. Areas with higher school test scores usually hold value and demand a higher price for homes. I hope the information helps and if there are any other questions you may have you may contact me and I will assist you.

Links for the Department of Education and Fulton county Schools:
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us
http://www.fultonschools.org

If you are looking for a Buyers Agent to assist you with your home purchase I would be happy to work with you.