The latest housing market statistics for the Lake Lanier Georgia Area!

Here are the latest housing market statistics for the Lake Lanier Georgia Area, including Cumming, Gainesville, Dawsonville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch, and Buford! If you'd like more detail on the market, what's available or how much your home might be worth, let's set up a meeting to discuss! #houseexpert #housingmarketexpert #house #home #listreports #localhousingdata #areaexpert #realestate #realestateagent #househunting #homeowner #hometrends #housingtrends

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 nineteen 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.

Lake Lanier Area Dining In Buford At Rico's World Kitchen!

The rains didn't stop us from enjoying a fantastic evening last night in Historic Downtown Buford near Lake Lanier.  We ventured across Buford Dam into Gwinnett County and headed to Rico's World Kitchen for dinner!  Well, the rave reviews were true, as Rico's World Kitchen did not disappoint.  While Historic Downtown Buford did not seem overly crowded, Rico's was packed.  Many of the diners were enjoying meals on the outdoor patio, until the rains came and everyone had to move inside.  This restaurant is really unique!  Think hot new dining spot in a restored old-time gas station or corner store!  If you've ever dined at Pure Taqueria in Alpharetta, the concept is the same.

The menu at Rico's is diverse and the beer and wine selection is as well.  Both are top notch!  We enjoyed samplings of steak, shrimp, crab cakes, and fried green tomato salad.  Of course, I can't forget the coconut cake for dessert!  In keeping with the theme, the beers and wine are "worldly" as well.  Really nice offerings from Europe, Asia, South America and of course the U.S.  Rico's is high-end food in an eclectic, casual atmosphere at a very reasonable price.  They post their dinner specials on their Facebook Page.  A great idea that is clearly approved of by their Facebook followers!  I mention this because their website menu appears to show mainly lunch fare.  We'll be returning to Rico's soon, and we'll get photos before the rains come.  But for now, be sure to visit Rico's World Kitchen in Historic Downtown Buford for an excellent evening dinner!

Friday Night Travels Around Lake Lanier

Wow!  What a Friday night we had last night.  I can tell you this post will be short on real estate and more on things to do around Lake Lanier.  Last night started early around 6:30.  Since we lost an anchor for our boat the previous weekend, we decided to head over to the store that has it all when it comes to boating, West Marine!  Located in Buford on Lake Lanier Islands Parkway, this place has it all!

We were quick to get what we wanted and make a fast getaway to dinner.  But where?  Well, how about Lake Lanier Islands?  It's been a while since I've been to the Islands by car, but with so many new venues we headed on over.  What an improvement from the days of old!  And what a picturesque setting!  You could spend a day on the ground at Lake Lanier Islands and fill up an incredible photo album!  Seriously, there are incredible vistas at every turn.  I really enjoyed seeing the new restaurants, grounds and Legacy Lodge.  We took photos with the Android, but some of these pics would have been better with a true, full scale camera.  But, here's what we were able to quickly snap at Legacy Lodge.  Very nicely renovated and inviting!

And a few more pics of the beautiful grounds of the Islands!

The beauty is everywhere at Lake Lanier Islands!  But we know other spots for dining in Buford that are good too.  If you're in the mood for great food in an old town square atmosphere, check out the square in downtown Buford.  Aqua Terra Bistro is one of the best restaurants in the area!  Great wine, fantastic food, in a romantic, historical area.  It's hard to go wrong at Aqua Terra, and it always makes for an elegant evening.  Here are a few of the photos from downtown Buford!