Moving To Lake Lanier Is So Easy With This Immaculate, Move-In Ready Lake Lanier Waterfront Home In Forsyth County, Cumming, Georgia!

Moving To Lake Lanier Is So Easy With This Immaculate, Move-In Ready Lake Lanier Waterfront Home In Forsyth County, Cumming, Georgia!  2525 Pilgrim Mill Circle is ready for immediate occupancy and lake living!

2525 Pilgrim Mill Circle, Cumming, GA. on Lake Lanier

Gorgeous Great Room!

Hardwood floors throughout the main level!

Completely renovated kitchen!

Fully remodeled bathrooms!

Look at this fabulous bedroom!

Screened Porch is so inviting!

Beautifully landscaped back yard!

Recently renovated with all of the latest goodies like hardwood floors, quartz and granite counters, tile baths, new tubs and vanities, new fixtures and more! Ranch style 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths over a full finished basement! Covered porch on front with large deck and huge screened porch out back. Large, convenient, attached storage room for lawn equipment & lake accessories. Enormous circular brick driveway offers spacious parking for cars, boats, RV! Easy level access to the single-slip covered dock! Fantastic south Lake Lanier location!

More Details:  www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com/5840032

Check out our full motion YouTube walk-through tour of this fabulous home!

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For June 2017! Let's Check The Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For June 2017! Let's Check The Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of June 2017! Here is a brief recap of the home sales as reported in our comparative market analysis that we will provide via SlideShare later in this article.

Lake Lanier waterfront homes sold:  35

The highest home price sale was $2,000,000

The lowest home price sale was $185,000

The average home sold had four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 0 half bathroom

The average build date was 1990

The average original list price was $645,357

The average list price after price adjustments was $628,326

Average sales price was $601,320

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 94.51 %

Average total days on market was 87

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales Market Analysis June 2017 from Arthur Prescott

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales Listings June 2017 from Arthur Prescott

Our market analysis is generated at the beginning of each month. It is designed to show you Lake Lanier home sales statistics. Each month, we search the First Multiple Listing Service for home sales (closings) based on the following criteria:

Area: All counties with frontage on Lake Lanier. Specifically Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Hall, and Gwinnett counties.

Status: Sold (Closed Transactions)

Lake Frontage: The home must be a waterfront property on Lake Lanier as described as lake frontage in the First Multiple Listing Service.

Property Category: Our analysis includes only residential detached homes as categorized in FMLS.

This market analysis is deemed to be accurate but is not warranted. It is meant to give a general idea and overview of the current housing market for waterfront homes on Lake Lanier.


Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

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This Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Offers Big, Deep Water, A Double Slip Dock, Big Living Space & A Price That Is An Absolute Bargain!

This Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Offers Big, Deep Water, A Double Slip Dock, Big Living Space & A Price That Is An Absolute Bargain!

Come beat the heat in this cool Lake Lanier waterfront home, ready for action! Bring the whole family & friends! Large five bedroom, three bath lakeside retreat with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, granite counters, 2 stone fireplaces, expansive front porch, enormous lakeside deck and a wide open floor plan! The two car, detached garage with tons of upstairs storage could be upgraded for even more living space as a guest suite! The extraordinary lot is level & provides super easy access to the 32X32 double-slip dock with party deck on a scenic, deep water cove near Laurel Park and the Olympic Rowing Venue!  All of this at a bargain price that is truly hard to beat!

Click here for more details:  3180 Alenes Drive, Gainesville, GA.

Beautiful long distance view from dock at 3180 Alenes Drive

Double-Slip Dock with party deck at 3180 Alenes Drive

3180 Alenes Drive aerial view

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Atlanta Real Estate Update

The weather is getting warmer and so is the Metro Atlanta real estate market. Pendings are up and closings are up. Below is the summary for Metro Atlanta with data through June 2017.

• Year-to-date pended sales through June were up 20% versus last year. Year-to-date closings were up 4% versus last year and down up 3.4% from last June.
• The average sales price for June was $309,000 - up 2% from last month and up 6.1% from last year. 2017 is on track to be the highest average sales price on record.
• The listed inventory for June was up 5.6% from last month and down 5.4% from last June. But the limited availability of desirable properties is still driving multiple offers and very quick sales in select areas.
• Overall months of supply for June was 2.9 months. Six months is considered normal. Luxury properties are taking longer with homes above $1 million averaging 13.3 months and properties over $2 million averaging 25.4 months to close. These numbers indicate a seller’s market under $500,000 and a buyer’s market over $1 million.
• The latest Case-Shiller Index for Atlanta (6/27/17) was up 1.42% compared to the previous month. Metro Atlanta home values are up 65% from the bottom of March 2012.  Increased homes values are building equity and getting sellers back into the market.
• Visit HomeServices Lending at Georgia.HomeServicesLending.com for the latest mortgage rates. Ask about our Close On Time Guarantee and Free Second Opinion programs. Over 77% of clients who tried the Second Opinion Program found a better solution and ended up closing their loan with HomeServices Lending.

Click here for a more detailed set of charts including the National Real Estate Market, Metro Atlanta Real Estate Market and Trends for Georgia Real Estate.

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Come Enjoy Lakefront Living! Purchase Or Lease 3511 Point View Circle In Gainesville!

Come Enjoy Lakefront Living!  Purchase Or Lease 3511 Point View Circle In Gainesville!  The choice is yours!

Immaculate Lake Lanier waterfront home on deep water with double slip dock, party deck and beautiful year around lake views! Luxurious master on main, open floor plan & smart design! Features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, rich hardwood floors, granite kitchen counters, black appliances, double ovens, jetted tub, double granite vanities, trey ceilings, tile baths, separate dining room, 2 fireplaces, lakeside deck and patio, and so much more! This is a SPECTACULAR lake home! 2005 quality construction that looks brand new! Move-In ready! 10+++!

www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com/5822430

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Lake Lanier Waterfront Lot Sales For January-June 2017! Let's Check The Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Lot Sales For January-June 2017! Let's Check The Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier waterfront lot sales for the first half of 2017! Here is a brief recap of the lot sales as reported in our comparative market analysis that we will provide via SlideShare later in this article.  Please note, a few of these sales actually had homes/structures on the property. However, the major value of the property was deemed to be in the land.

Lake Lanier waterfront lots sold:  18

The highest waterfront lot price sale was $1,500,000

The lowest waterfront lot price sale was $54,900

The average size waterfront lot sold was 1.74 acres

The average original list price was $417,139

The average list price after price adjustments was $404,078

Average sales price was $327,717

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 75.37 %

Average total days on market was 332

Lake Lanier Waterfront Lot Sales Trends January-June 2017 from Arthur Prescott

Lake Lanier Waterfront Lot Sales January-June 2017 from Arthur Prescott

Our market analysis is designed to show you Lake Lanier waterfront lot sales statistics. Each month, we search the First Multiple Listing Service for lot sales (closings) based on the following criteria:

Area: All counties with frontage on Lake Lanier. Specifically Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Hall, and Gwinnett counties.

Status: Sold (Closed Transactions)

Lake Frontage: The lot must be a waterfront property on Lake Lanier as described as lake frontage in the First Multiple Listing Service.

Property Category: Our analysis includes only residential lakefront lots as categorized in FMLS.

This market analysis is deemed to be accurate but is not warranted. It is meant to give a general idea and overview of the current housing market for waterfront homes on Lake Lanier.


Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Lake Lanier 4th Of July 2017 Fireworks Display At Athens Boat Club On Thompson Creek, Dawsonville, GA!

Lake Lanier 4th Of July Fireworks Display At Athens Boat Club On Thompson Creek, Dawsonville, GA!

Wow! What an incredibly beautiful evening experience and sunset prior to the fireworks display last night.  The rain held off, the sunset was incredible, the arrival of boats to the flotilla!  It was an absolutely, stunning and relaxing Fourth Of July 2017 experience!  Athens Boat Club should be commended for putting on such a spectacular show.  Many thanks to Athens Boat Club, the Evans family, and the boaters of our beloved Chestatee River Basin at Lake Lanier for making it memorable!  It was a beautiful experience for everyone! Here are a few photos and a video of the evening set-up for the show!

Fourth Of July, Athens Boat Club Fireworks, Thompson Creek, Lake Lanier!

Fourth Of July, Athens Boat Club Fireworks, Thompson Creek, Lake Lanier!

Fourth Of July, Athens Boat Club Fireworks, Thompson Creek, Lake Lanier!

Fourth Of July, Athens Boat Club Fireworks, Thompson Creek, Lake Lanier!

Fourth Of July, Athens Boat Club Fireworks, Thompson Creek, Lake Lanier!

Fourth Of July, Athens Boat Club Fireworks, Thompson Creek, Lake Lanier!

Fourth Of July, Athens Boat Club Fireworks, Thompson Creek, Lake Lanier!

Fourth Of July, Athens Boat Club Fireworks, Thompson Creek, Lake Lanier!

Fourth Of July, Athens Boat Club Fireworks, Thompson Creek, Lake Lanier!

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Say Hello To Big Water & Big Views At 255 Hickory Nut Trail! A Waterfront Home In Dawsonville At Lake Lanier!

Say Hello To Big Water & Big Views At 255 Hickory Nut Trail In Dawsonville At Lake Lanier! Your senses will love this setting!  Just listed and move-in ready!  This incredible Lake Lanier waterfront home is waiting for you!

Welcome home to Big Water & Big Views! Come enjoy the scenic beauty of this incredible Lake Lanier waterfront home along the banks of the northern arm of the Chestatee! With 5 large bedrooms & 4.5 baths, there's room for everyone! From the moment you approach the front door, it's all lake views from the entry & back of the home! This home has been impeccably maintained, offers a large, open floor plan, two large decks, master suite on the main level, luxurious kitchen with breakfast bar and center isle, grass to water lot, slip dock with party deck, hoist and jet ski ports! Absolutely Superb!

Click Here For Full Details On 255 Hickory Nut Trail, Dawsonville, GA. Lake Lanier

The full motion video tour of 255 Hickory Nut Trail...






Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Just Sold! Our Latest Lake Lanier Area Home Sale Is This Beautifully Remodeled Home In Forsyth County, Cumming, Georgia!

Just Sold!  Our Latest Lake Lanier Area Home Sale Is This Beautifully Remodeled Home In Forsyth County, Cumming, Georgia!

This gorgeous home did not take long to sell!  We originally listed the property on May 5, 2017.  It was under contract by May 12th, and it cruised through inspection and onto closing on June 21, 2017. The new owners were thrilled with their purchase, and our client sellers are now enjoying their fabulous waterfront Lake Lanier home that they recently purchased in Cumming.  Many thanks to Aine Burns of Re/Max All Properties for her professional representation of the buyers in this sale! Here's a look at the final price and details...

4475 Fairfax Drive, Cumming, Ga.

WOW! Meticulously updated and maintained, 4 bedrooms 3.5 bath home on a large, level, cul-de-sac lot in Haddon Hall! Upgraded to the hilt with hardwood floors, granite counters, upgraded kitchen, black appliances, upgraded baths, finished basement, shop area & so much more! Incredible outdoor covered porch, large deck, huge terrace level patio all overlooking a level, private back yard nicely landscaped with irrigation! This home is a 10++,  shows like a model and won't disappoint!!

Original List Price:  $305,000
Click Here For The Complete Listing Details, Photos And Virtual Tour Of 4475 Fairfax Drive







Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

2017 Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales May Not Be What You Expected!

2017 Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales May Not Be What You Expected!

If you've been watching the Lake Lanier real estate market like we do, you might be wondering where all of the home showing activity went.  With continued improvement in the economy and jobs numbers, you'd think Lake Lanier home sales would be HOT, HOT, HOT!  Well hold on just a minute and take a look at the chart and data below.  It shows what many home sellers have been experiencing.  Year-To-Date sales are not living up to expectations.  And while many markets are supposedly on fire with multiple offers and mere days on market, Lanier (at the moment) appears to be stalling.

Lake Lanier Home Sales Comparison YTD from Arthur Prescott

So, what should sellers do?  Get serious and competitive about selling your home!  Get serious on pricing!  Get staged and show-ready!  Take control of your home and make it shine!  This is not a "toss it out there and it'll sell" market!  It's time to get serious if you really want to sell your home. Time to beat your competition and win over the buyer.  The high season of the market is here and time is ticking.  Make your home special... Better than all of the others in your price segment.  Set yourself apart!  Don't get left out in the cold!

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.