Saturday, August 03, 2019

Talking Real Estate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices August 2019 Newsletter

Talking Real Estate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices August 2019 Newsletter



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 seventeen years 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.

Friday, August 02, 2019

Decorating Tips

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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 seventeen years 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.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Do I Need A Permit For That Lake Lanier Home Renovation Project?

Do I Need A Permit For That?  I am often asked this question when homeowners are planning upgrades and renovations to their Lake Lanier homes.  This quick read provides the answer!


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 seventeen years 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.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Are You Ready To Buy A Lake Lanier Home?

Are You Ready To Buy A Lake Lanier 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 seventeen years 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.

Monday, July 29, 2019

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For June 2019! Let's Check The Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For June 2019! Let's Check The Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of June 2019! 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:  29

The highest home price sale was $1,775,000

The lowest home price sale was $305,000

The average home sold had four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom

The average build date was 1988

The average original list price was $681,012

The average list price after price adjustments was $658,868

The average sales price was $631,879

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 94.34 %

Average total days on the market was 60






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 seventeen years 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.

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Just Listed! Charming & Classic Lake Lanier Waterfront Cottage On South End Of Lake Lanier!

Just Listed!  Charming & Classic Lake Lanier Waterfront Cottage On South End Of Lake Lanier!  Check out the following link for all of the details on this beautiful cottage on the lake!



Charming & classic Lake Lanier waterfront cottage on the south end of Lanier! Recently renovated with gorgeous pine floors, int paint, kitchen w/ granite counters & cooktop. The newly renovated bathroom has updated tile, vanity, lighting, hardware! Big open spaces provide a very flexible floor plan! Large, inviting FP surrounded by built-ins! Wall of windows on the back of the home provides excellent views of the lake! Terrace level sunroom offers huge potential! Ext features newer roof, brick fireplace/grill, concrete sidewalk to the shoreline, 11 Feet water depth under dock 7/24/19! Right On The Water!

6132 Lake Lanier Heights Road on Lake Lanier #LakeSidneyLanierHomes

6132 Lake Lanier Heights Road on Lake Lanier #LakeSidneyLanierHomes
6132 Lake Lanier Heights Road on Lake Lanier #LakeSidneyLanierHomes

6132 Lake Lanier Heights Road on Lake Lanier #LakeSidneyLanierHomes

6132 Lake Lanier Heights Road on Lake Lanier #LakeSidneyLanierHomes




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 seventeen years 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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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 seventeen years 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.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Red Flags to Look for When Shopping for a Lake Lanier 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 seventeen years 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.

Friday, July 19, 2019

Just Sold! Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Located At 9605 Cove Point Gainesville, GA!

Just Sold!  Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Located At 9605 Cove Point Gainesville, GA!

9605 Cove Point Gainesville, GA On Lake Lanier
Property Description:

3 BR/3.5 BA Ranch Lake Lanier Home. The vaulted ceilings & stacked stone fireplace in the great room open to the HUGE kitchen & breakfast room. You have a home office/music room & separate dining room for dinner parties & holidays. The HUGE master is on the main level & opens to the deck. One of your favorite places in the entire home may be the massive screened porch for coffee, wine & dining al fresco. The terrace level offers 2 large bedrooms, a custom wet bar, living area, and rec room. The large flat backyard is great for kids & pets. Easy walk to double slip dock.

Bedrooms:  3
Bathrooms:  3.5
Lot Size:  0.66 approx.
Year Built:  2007
Sale Price:  $585,000

9605 Cove Point Gainesville, GA On Lake Lanier

9605 Cove Point Gainesville, GA On Lake Lanier

9605 Cove Point Gainesville, GA On Lake Lanier

9605 Cove Point Gainesville, GA On Lake Lanier




Lake Sidney Lanier Homes extends its congratulations and a huge thank you to our Lake Lanier Home Buyer Clients on the purchase of this beautiful property. Another fantastic job by Eric White of the Lake Sidney Lanier Homes Team for his skilled representation of the buyers.  And many thanks to Teresa Smith of Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners for her professional representation of the sellers in the sale!

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 seventeen years 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.

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Another Home Just Sold! We Moved The Owners To 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 seventeen years 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.