Lake Lanier Outlook Newsletter April 2014! Become An Activist For Lake Lanier & Show Your Support!

Check out the latest Lake Lanier Outlook Newsletter for April 2014.  Committed to a clean and full Lake Lanier.  This months topics include A Message From The Board, 2014 Continued Progress & Programs, The Dawn Of Recreation, Kroger Community Reward Program For Lake Lanier, Lake Lanier Adopt-A-Lake, April Solar Light Committee Update, Lake Alice Update, Hall County Green Alliance Awards, New Costco Construction Project, What Is Electrical Shock Drowning?, 2014 Annual Membership Meeting Notice...

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 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 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

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The Scenic Little Cottage At Cove Trail Near Bald Ridge Marina On Lake Lanier Has Sold!

Congratulations to the new owners of the scenic little cottage at 2190 Cove Trail near Bald Ridge Marina on Lake Lanier in Cumming!  These proud new owners have secured one of the nicest, waterfront property deals on the south end of the lake in quite some time.  With a level lot, close proximity to the lake and fantastic views, we know the new owners will enjoy lake living for many years to come.  This home was a perfect opportunity to create a magical spot on the lake with a history dating back to 1978.  While renovations are expected to start soon, the results are sure to be a charming example of a south Lake Lanier cottage, perfect for weekend relaxation and recreation!  Here are a few photos of the cottage at time of sale! We look forward to seeing the property transform as renovations take place!

Approach to the south Lake Lanier cottage at 2190 Cove Trail near Bald Ridge Marina!

A short walk to the deep water dock!  Nice views too!

Classic kitchen with exposed beams and tongue & groove ceiling!

The den with wonderful lake views!

Dock view to Bald Ridge Marina!

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 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 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

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Brand New Waterfront Homes For Sale On Lake Lanier At Dawson Pointe! Community Dock With Private Slips Available Too!

It's been quite some time since we blogged about new waterfront homes being constructed on Lake Lanier. There has been some new construction happening at communities like Cresswind and St. Michaels Bay, but it has been somewhat limited. At our Tuesday office meeting, Greg Curtis of Legendary Communities provided an overview and introduction to Dawson Pointe.

Located in Dawsonville, near Harmony Church Road and Nix Bridge Road, Dawson Pointe is just a few minutes away from Hwy. 400 and the North Georgia Outlet Mall.   The community is gated and offers single-family homes from the high $200,000 price range up to over $1 million depending on which waterfront or near-lake lot and what home design a buyer might choose. All of the floor plans offer luxury in an open light and bright setting. The exteriors of the homes can be clad with shake and/or masonry siding. There is a community dock with private slips, a clubhouse with a swimming pool and tennis courts. Check out the features on these luxurious estate homes! Without a doubt, Dawson Pointe has a lot to offer!

Here is a plat of the community as of April 15, 2014:

Community Plat Of Dawson Pointe

Dawson Pointe is sure to be a hit amongst Lake Lanier home buyers looking for quality built waterfront and lake area homes with slips and access to Lake Lanier.  We would appreciate the opportunity to provide a tour and introduce you to this fantastic new community and its on site sales staff.  Please contact us for more information and further details!  We would be happy to assist!

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 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 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

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Multiple Offers On Your Lake Lanier Dream Home? Here Are Six Important Questions To Consider In A Seller's Market!

So, now that you have found your perfect property, have you also found that there are multiple offers on your dream home?  Is this the home that you and everyone else has decided to submit an offer to purchase? Here are six questions to consider, especially when the leverage is with the seller and you are in an obvious seller's market.

1. Will I know if I'm in a multiple offer situation?
2. How will offers be presented to the seller?
3. Will the details of my offer be kept confidential from other buyers?
4. If my offer has the highest price, can I be confident that I will beat out other buyers?
5. What are my options for writing a stronger offer?
6. If I don't want to compete with other buyers, can I withdraw my offer?

REBAC has put together answers to theses questions and provided more information on this topic.  As an Accredited Buyers Agent with REBAC, we are able to counsel buyers through the potential complications of multiple offer transactions in a seller's market.  Please click on the following image link for all of the latest informative answers!

Multiple Offers: Questions To Consider In A Seller's Market

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 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 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

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What A Beautiful Weekend At Lake Lanier! Have You Seen This Secret Waterfall Near Chestatee Bay?

Wow!  What a beautiful weekend we had on Lake Lanier.  Lots of meetings with clients, friends and folks looking to be lake home owners.  The weather has really kicked into Spring mode, and the annual yellow pine pollen has arrived.

With the arrival of Spring, we always have our favorite HVAC company visit our lake home and do the seasonal cleaning.  We have been using the services of +Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc. for years now, and they have been spectacular.  They checked out the AC system, cleaned the filters, completed the preventive maintenance and were on their way.  Additionally, Spring is the time to recommission the boat and have everything checked over and prepared for the boating season.  +Marinemax of Georgia Cumming provided that service on Friday and we hit the water promptly.

Venturing out for the first time this season, we headed to +Port Royale Marina for a quick fuel fill and then proceeded to cover a lot of territory on Lake Lanier.  One of our turns took us way up the cove near Fields Ford Road and Chestatee Heights Road.  As we approached the back of the cove, the land became very steep and rocky.  Tucked away in the corner of the cove was this small, scenic waterfall!

I couldn't help but grap a quick photo and a brief video to share!  Let us know where you've found waterfalls on Lake Lanier. They may be a little hard to find, but they are in our lake geography.

Lake Lanier Waterfall near Chestatee Bay.

 

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 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 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

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Updated Market Analysis Report For Lake Lanier Home Sales 1st Quarter 2014!

Today, we decided to take an updated look at the Updated Market Analysis Report For Lake Lanier Home Sales 1st Quarter 2014!  We initially provided early numbers a few days ago, and thought that we would update that report.  Here are the latest details from FMLS.

Full Screen Market Analysis Of Lake Lanier Home Sales 1st Quarter 2014
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Market Analysis Of Lake Lanier Home Sales 1st Quarter 2014 from Arthur Prescott

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 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 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

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It's Spring! And The Cotton Candy Is In Full Bloom Here At Lake Lanier!

Indeed, Spring has arrived here at Lake Lanier!  With daytime temperatures in the 70's and cool evenings in the 50's, it is a wonderful time.  We had one of the fantastic service techs from MarineMax visit our dock today and recommission our Sea Ray for the season.  We are set to hit the waters of Lake Lanier and take in all of the Spring color.  And for all of you that love Cherry trees, it is peak season.  Checkout these beautiful blooms aka Cotton Candy trees in my lake neighborhood!

Beautiful Cherry Blossoms Near Johnson's Creek On Lake Lanier!

Full Bloom In View!

An Older Cherry But Still Putting On A Show!

Another Example Of Cherry Trees In Full Bloom At 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 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 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

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Rules & Regulations For Pathways And Steps To The Shoreline On Lake Lanier! Here Are The Safety Concerns & What You Need To Know!

We showed a number of waterfront homes on Lake Lanier yesterday in the rain.  My client and I were well prepared for the inclement weather and made great time and success with our property tours!  We planned for our outing ahead of time and dressed for the weather!  While I am generally agreeable to showing homes in the rain, doing so on Lake Lanier can truly present some challenges and safety concerns, especially if the weather turns down right nasty.  For example, most folks would think twice about standing on a metal, steel or aluminum dock over water with lightning and thunderstorms nearby. Probably not a great idea!

In addition, one should consider safety when approaching the shoreline on steep lots where wooden steps may become very slick.  It is not uncommon to find steps of this condition on properties where the topography is so steep that there may be 100-125 of these steps straight down to the water.  Without handrails to support your descent, extreme caution or even avoiding the shoreline during these conditions is the rule.  If foul weather is predicted, clients should wear non-skid sole shoes and other appropriate rain gear.  Dress for protection and safety, not the fashion runway!  Think in terms of going on a hike through the woods.

So, with all of the previously mentioned thoughts, today I thought that I would look at the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Shoreline Management Plan and examine the rules and regs regarding Pathways And Steps to Lake Lanier.  What are the safety concerns?  How are they addressed?  What is allowed?  Here is a look at Section 15.3.11 of the plan for Pathways And Steps.

15.3.11 Pathways and Steps

Meandering pedestrian pathways may be created for access to the permitted facilities at no 
fee. Pathways will follow a meandering route that conforms to the topography as much as 
possible to help prevent erosion, avoid the need for removal of vegetation, and prevent the 
construction of bridges or steps. All work will be completed with hand tools only unless 
otherwise authorized in writing by the Operations Manager. If surface treatment is required 
to prevent erosion or fill depressions, wood chips or on-site forest litter are recommended. If 
erosion is evident due to continued foot traffic and water run off, intermittent water breaks 
may be necessary.

If slopes prohibit safe access by means of a natural path then steps or a bridge creating the 
least environmental impacts may be authorized under permit with a fee. Materials used to 
create these structures must be properly treated and environmentally friendly, no wood 
treated with arsenic will be authorized. All steps must be constructed of at least eight (8) 
inches wide by six (6) inches high material without borders. Every effort should be made to 
prevent continuous running steps. Steps may not be elevated nor create a boardwalk. Steps 
or landings may not be erected in a manner to create patios. Unless the steepness of the slope 
dictates it or handicap needs demand it, steps should be constructed without handrails. All 
steps must be constructed at contour or ground level. If backfilling is required, the surface 
treatment must be wood chips or similar mulch. Landscape timbers are not authorized for 
step construction due to safety considerations. 

Footbridges may only be authorized if there are no other alternatives to provide safe access. 
Footbridges may not exceed four (4) feet in width. All foot bridges more than four (4) feet 
above the surface of the ground must have a handrail. The rails shall be 36-48 inches high 
with an intermediate guardrail approximately one-half the distance below the top rail. The 
pathway permit does not convey the right to use equipment or construct any other structure 
unless specifically authorized.

Pedestrian access lighting may be installed underground following the meandering footpath. 
Permit holders are required to use mushroom style lighting, not to exceed a height of two (2) 
feet. See Exhibit 3, " Requirements for Installation and Use of Electric Service on 
Government Property at Lake Lanier". Existing pathway lighting not meeting this standard 
will require replacement upon repair.

Natural pathways are considered unsafe when the terrain is too steep to safely access the 
shoreline, thus requiring improved steps. Pathways must remain free of stumps, snags and 
other tripping hazards. Steps are considered unsafe and unauthorized when poorly placed or 
constructed so that the step is loose; or when materials are defective damaged, or decaying.

Steep & Deep!  Access to the deep waters of Toto Creek 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 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 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

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