See Our Updated Lake Lanier And Metro Atlanta New Movers Smart Guide! Plus, New CRS Articles For Lake Lanier Home Area Buyers & Sellers!

Wow!  Have you seen our latest New Movers Smart Guide?  It is packed with all sorts of fantastic community, school and real estate information for Lake Lanier and the surrounding areas, even Metro Atlanta!  View in-depth articles, a Metro Atlanta Community Guide,  Metro Atlanta Education Guide, Local Real Estate Market Videos, Area Attractions, Maps and so much more!  There is simply so much information packed into this online resource, it is hard to describe.  Check it out for yourself by clicking on the link below!

Are you familiar with the Council Of Residential Specialists? As a Council Member, I am proud to be able to provide exceptional information, marketing ideas, and real estate knowledge which is part of the Council's mission and path to success. CRS describes their network as follows:

"The Council of Residential Specialists is a professional network of nearly 33,000 residential real estate professionals from across the country and around the globe, all with one common goal in mind…success. CRS members are committed to achieving success in helping their clients and customers complete a home sale or purchase. They are also dedicated to succeed in their careers, which is demonstrated by the rigorous education and training that CRS Designees receive. The Council of Residential Specialists provides agents with the tools, resources and strategies they need to help them guide buyers and sellers through the residential sales process. Learn more about the Council of Residential Specialists and how the organization can help you achieve success."

Working with a CRS member as your real estate agent has tremendous benefits and advantages!  The interesting articles below were provided to us in our weekly CRS newsletter.  Simply click on the links to read these valuable articles from the various sources.  Contact us  today to find out more about how our CRS Membership can benefit you in the purchase or sale of your Lake Lanier real estate!

9 Ways to Make a Home Offer Irresistible to Sellers via@Kiplinger
The Worst Home Improvements for the Money via@ChicagoTribune
House Stalkers Finding Ways to Buy Homes that Aren't for Sale via @NBCNewsBusiness
5 Steps to Becoming Unflusterable via @CBSmoneywatch

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 APrescott@PrudentialGeorgia.com.

Lake Lanier Real Estate Tax Considerations & Homes For Sale

The article below is an interesting take on why inventory seems to be so low in various market places.  To some extent, we are seeing this on Lake Lanier.  For many years, buyers of lake homes used loans with low to no money down features to buy their investment property.  This could very well be the reason that inventory has dipped this year.  This article points to research that points to underwater homeowners unwillingness to sell in today's market.

Why So Few Homes Are on the Market - Businessweek

As a member of the Council Of Residential Specialists, I frequently get email updates on topics that are important in the real estate industry.  Today, I received this notification regarding Tax Considerations For 2012.  Watch the CRS video below for some very important news and updates that may be vital if you are considering selling real estate this year.






There are some very interesting new properties for sale on Lake Lanier that are worth mentioning today, as they have just come on market. Check out the links to these homes below for details, photos and virtual tours:
3117 Winding Lake Ct in the neighborhood of Lost River Cove in Gainesville @ $699,000
5397 Pine Forest Road in the neighborhood of Pine Forest in Gainesville @ $849,900
3427 Green Apple Road on Lake Lanier @ $3,750,000