Lake Lanier Real Estate Market Report, Lake Level & Weekend Weather!

Today in Lake Lanier real estate, we're taking a look at how July is shaping up for Lake Lanier waterfront home sales.  In going about the process of shaping this outlook, we are looking at two sets of data.  Here are the links to the information that we are evaluating:

Lake Lanier Homes Under Contract

Lake Lanier Home Sales In July 2012 To Date 7/14

Now keep in mind that many of the month's closings will probably occur later in July, typically during the last week.  So far, however, Lake Lanier sales for July 2012 appear to be shaping up pretty well and seem to be in line with what we've been seeing this summer.  If you would like to have one of these market reports emailed to you directly, please let us know and we will send them your way.

On a different note, please notice the poll that we have posted in the right hand side of the blog.  We would like reader's feedback on their favorite Lake Lanier marina.  Can you help us out?  Simply check off your favorite in our poll, and we'll tally the results.

Will you be out on the lake this weekend?  It looks like the rain is dissipating, but there should be sporadic showers in the afternoon.  However, all things considered, we're thrilled to have the rainfall that we had during the week.  Our lake water level actually went up this week and that's great news!  See you at the lake!

Lake Lanier Weather Forecast

Lake Lanier Water Level

Lake Lanier Marinas & Athens Boat Club!

Do you boat on Lake Lanier?  Do you buy gas for your boat on the lake, or do you carry gas to your boat? If you buy gas from one of Lake Lanier's marinas, which is your favorite gas stop and why?  For a moment, forget the marina's food, beverages and other offerings.  Where is your favorite Lake Lanier gas stop that is on the water?

These are just a few questions that I have for those of you considering buying a home on Lake Lanier.  I know, this questioning sounds a bit crazy!  Consider the map of Lake Lanier marinas shown below.  Do you notice anything unusual?  Is anything missing?

One of the things that is often overlooked when doing a Lake Lanier property search is the nearest marina or gas stop location to the property.  Lake Lanier is a big lake, touching on five counties.  As the map shows, most of the marinas and gas stops are on the south end of the lake, south of Browns Bridge Road.  North of Browns Bridge, things become a bit less commercialized.  Marinas, food and gas stops are scarce.  You have a choice.  You can head up the Chattahoochee River towards Gainesville and enjoy Gainesville Marina and the wonderful dining spot at Skogies.  Or, you can head up the Chestatee River towards Dawsonville and enjoy the wonderful gas stop at Athens Boat Club. But you won't find a public restaurant here.  You'll only find the very nicest and kind folks serving up fuel for your boat, treats for your dog and friendly conversation.  I love Athens Boat Club and their great service!  My dog loves them too!  They provide excellent service to us folks that reside near the Chestatee River, Thompson Creek and Nix Bridge.  So, I think they need some publicity.  Which brings me to my next point.  They are not listed on the Google map of marinas on Lake Lanier.  If you're like me and you're a Fan of Athens Boat Club, let us know, join the Athens Boat Club Facebook Page and help get them on the map!

View Lake Lanier Marinas in a larger map