Showing posts with label Lake Sidney Lanier Homes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lake Sidney Lanier Homes. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Buford, Georgia Real Estate Market Trends For March 2022

Buford, Georgia Real Estate Market Trends For March 2022 provided by Arthur Prescott at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties on Georgia's Lake Sidney 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 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.

Friday, January 14, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 2022 Real Estate Report: We look at buyers’ changing priorities and tastes, inventory and material supply issues, and we explore which parts of the world are showing lots of growth!

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 2022 Real Estate Report 

In this easy-to-read flipbook report, we look at buyers’ changing priorities and tastes, inventory and material supply issues, and we explore which parts of the world are showing lots of growth—from Dallas to Dubai and almost everywhere in between. Let's talk about your real estate goals this year.

https://bhhsmarketingresource.com/p/9834b8251ac5f193fdf50119684fb992/11707888

 

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.

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For December 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For December 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of December 2021! 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:  18

The highest home price sale was $1,975,000

The lowest home price sale was $482,000

The average home sold had four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and no half bathrooms

The average build date was 1984

The average original list price was $1,072,028

The average list price after price adjustments was $1,047,222

The average sales price was $1,018,875

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 95.44 %

Average total days on the market was 46



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 Ser

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 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.

Monday, January 03, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Talking Real Estate Newsletter- January 2022

JANUARY 2022

Whether you own a home or you're looking to buy or sell one, here are the latest Good To Know articles for when you’re ready to take the next step in finding your Forever Home.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Arthur Prescott
REALTOR®, ABR, CRS
Cell: 770-309-7531 Office: 770-844-8484
arthur.prescott@bhhsga.com
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HOMEBUYERS, TRANSACTION ADVICE

How to Negotiate with Difficult Sellers

Before you submit an offer to buy a home, you don’t know how the seller is going to respond. Some sellers are challenging – they don’t want complications or compromises. They can demand all-cash offers, no inspections, and for you to pay over list price. The only thing you can do is make it hard for the seller to be difficult.

Ask your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professional to contact the seller's agent to find out what the seller wants as far as terms, if they’re open to doing any repairs, and if other offers are on the table. The seller will appreciate knowing you’re trying to craft a reasonable offer.

Consider the seller’s feelings and don’t be critical of their home. Keep your intentions to remodel or tear the house down quiet. Low-balling a seller will only make them angry, so make your offer fair.  Include a copy of your lender’s pre-approval letter, along with a cover letter summarizing your strengths as a buyer and why you love this home. You can also include a copy of the comparable market analysis you used to illustrate how you arrived at the offer price.  

If you ask the seller to extend the closing date or accommodate another contingency, be prepared to make a concession, such as a higher offer price or waiver on repairs. The more your offer matches up with the seller's needs in terms of price, move-out dates, and closing, the more likely your offer will be graciously accepted. 

FINANCE, HOMEBUYERS

The Real Mortgage Rate – Or Is It?

Advertised rates look tempting, but don’t be fooled into thinking that’s the rate you’ll pay. You have to qualify to receive the best rates with excellent credit and work histories. According to  BankofAmerica.com, interest rates are the annual cost of a loan to the borrower expressed as a percentage. The annual percentage rate or APR, is the annual percentage plus other fees, including mortgage insurance, many closing costs, discount points, and loan origination fees.  

The Federal Truth in Lending Act requires lenders to disclose the APR in advertising and in loan agreements. When you apply for a mortgage loan, the APR will be listed in the loan estimate your lender is required to give you. ConsumerFinance.gov recommends that you get estimates from other lenders for the same loan, so you can compare fees. Compare the loan estimates by looking at page one under loan terms. You’ll find the APR on page 3 under “Comparisons.”

APR comparisons are easiest to understand if you’re applying for a fixed-rate mortgage. For adjustable-rate loans or ARMs, APR estimates are based on the initial fixed-rate period of the loan. While ARMs have rate-hike ceilings, the APR is much higher when interest rates rise during adjustment periods.

Lenders can charge consumers high or low interest rates, and they have flexibility in which fees they include or exclude in the APR, so compare interest rates and APRs carefully. If you don’t understand the purpose of any fee, ask your lender to explain.

HOME IMPROVEMENT, HOMEOWNERS, HOME SELLERS, HOMEBUYERS

Renting Out a Room in Your Home

We’re living in a sharing economy, says Realtor.com, so it should be no surprise that 69% of homeowners in a recent survey would rent out part of their home if it had a separate entrance, kitchen, and bathroom and 32% have already rented out a room, space or outdoor feature on their property.

You can generate extra income by renting out a space in your home, but the price is a loss of privacy. You’ll be a landlord, so you’ll need to know about renting as a business, your community’s regulations, and fair housing laws.

Rentprep.com recommends finding out about your homeowners’ association regulations, town zoning laws or ordinances, and fair housing laws. You may need a permit and may be required to provide a separate private entrance for the renter’s use, a private bathroom, and a way for the tenant to lock up their belongings.

Renting to a roommate/housemate is a little different than typical federal fair housing laws allow. You can advertise for a male or female roommate, for example, if you’re sharing the house, but if you’re renting a separate space like a garage apartment, fair housing laws would apply.

Ask your homeowner insurance agent to see if you need extra or specific coverage. Keep careful records including utilities and maintenance costs to report the extra income correctly. Take photos of the space to show how it looks before a renter moves in.

To find renters, look for organizations such as college housing advocates, Travelnursehousing.com, and senior centers.

HOME DÉCOR, HOMEOWNERS, HOME SELLERS, HOME BUYERS, HOME IMPROVEMENT, LIFESTYLE, LUXURY

Add Pizazz to Your Bland Kitchen

Neutral kitchens are supposed to complement any décor, but they can become bland over time. What can you do to make your kitchen more exciting?

Make it artsy

Art galleries have neutral walls because they don’t compete with the art, so hang a colorful abstract painting in a key location. Have fun with artistic-themed dishtowels, placemats, and dishes, instead of classic motifs like roosters and other farm animals or Italian chefs with curling mustaches. Try a washable rug or runner with a colorful modern pattern.

Fold in some color

Neutral décor is decorating for the next occupant of your home, so put yourself first in items you can take with you when you move. Find your favorite color in cookware, serving pieces, utensils, and small appliances to add cheerful interest to a neutral decor.

Add texture

If color isn’t your thing, interesting shapes and textures add vitality to neutral walls, backsplashes, curtains and blinds, and kitchen seating. Natural wood accents like artisan-made bowls can also warm up a neutral kitchen.

Repaint 

Neutral doesn’t have to mean white or beige. For a soft contrast, introduce watery colors like sea glass. For more drama and sophistication, go for high contrast with deep blue, black, or grey. Paint the island a different color from the rest of the kitchen, or paint lower cabinets a different color from the top cabinets.

You can still have a neutral kitchen, but pops of color, texture, and artistic touches may provide changes you’ll really love.  

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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 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.

Monday, December 20, 2021

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For November 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For November 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of November 2021! 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 $2,000,000

The lowest home price sale was $244,000

The average home sold had four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and no half bathrooms

The average build date was 1986

The average original list price was $947,798

The average list price after price adjustments was $899,286

The average sales price was $857,610

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 93.11 %

Average total days on the market was 31



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 Ser

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 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.

Monday, November 29, 2021

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For October 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For October 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of October 2021! 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:  25

The highest home price sale was $2,875,000

The lowest home price sale was $314,900

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

The average build date was 1986

The average original list price was $1,016,732

The average list price after price adjustments was $994,772

The average sales price was $967,596

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 98.7 %

Average total days on the market was 39



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 Ser

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 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.

Wednesday, October 06, 2021

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For September 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For September 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of September 2021! 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:  28

The highest home price sale was $3,250,000

The lowest home price sale was $105,000

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

The average build date was 1984

The average original list price was $1,154,050

The average list price after price adjustments was $1,101,800

The average sales price was $1,055,354

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 93.70 %

Average total days on the market was 39



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 Ser

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 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.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For July 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For July 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of July 2021! 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:  27

The highest home price sale was $3,500,000

The lowest home price sale was $375,000

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

The average build date was 1989

The average original list price was $1,048,396

The average list price after price adjustments was $1,029,744

The average sales price was $1,028,510

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 97.58 %

Average total days on the market was 51

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 Ser

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 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.

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For June 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For June 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of June 2021! 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:  32

The highest home price sale was $1,500,000

The lowest home price sale was $353,500

The average home sold had four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 0 half bathroom

The average build date was 1982

The average original list price was $789,825

The average list price after price adjustments was $771,972

The average sales price was $741,261

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 93.82 %

Average total days on the market was 27


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 Ser

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 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.

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For May 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For May 2021! Let's Check Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of May 2021! 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:  36

The highest home price sale was $3,650,000

The lowest home price sale was $295,000

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 $1,067,163

The average list price after price adjustments was $1,078,412

The average sales price was $1,080,219

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 100.5 %

Average total days on the market was 26


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 Ser

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 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.

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Another Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Just Purchased With Lake Sidney Lanier Homes! Welcome Home To 4115 Sinclair Shores Road In Cumming, Georgia On Lake Lanier!

Another Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Just Purchased With Lake Sidney Lanier Homes!  Welcome Home To 4115 Sinclair Shores Road In Cumming, Georgia On Lake Lanier!

 Welcome Home To 4115 Sinclair Shores Road In Cumming, Georgia On Lake Lanier!
Just Purchased With Lake Sidney Lanier Homes!

Welcome Home To 4115 Sinclair Shores Road In Cumming, Georgia On Lake Lanier!
Just Purchased With Lake Sidney Lanier Homes!

Welcome Home To 4115 Sinclair Shores Road In Cumming, Georgia On Lake Lanier!
Just Purchased With Lake Sidney Lanier Homes!

Welcome Home To 4115 Sinclair Shores Road In Cumming, Georgia On Lake Lanier!
Just Purchased With Lake Sidney Lanier Homes!


Property Description:

Million-dollar sunrise Lake Lanier views a stone's throw from the water! You can't beat this Forsyth Co. gem that features a short, gentle path, grass to the water & a single slip party dock with water and electricity in a deep cove. Lakefront home features an open floor plan, master suite on terrace level Pls solarium and second kitchen, newer Corian kitchen countertops (all appliances included), HVAC and new sliding door. Host awesome lake days year 'round from the volleyball pit, back patio & deck with hot tub & natural gas grill - all with a VIEW! Don't miss the gardener’s greenhouse,  storage shed for lake toys, fire pit, and spacious attic storage above the detached garage that also has a separate deck for entertaining. But it’s the windows filled with clear, long-water views that will knock your socks off. Plenty of room for RV parking.  Sales Price: $750,000

Congratulations to our clients on their fantastic purchase!  And, many thanks to Angie Smart and Bev Knight with Keller Williams Lanier Partners for their skillful representation of the sellers in the transaction.



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.

Friday, March 05, 2021

Talking Lake Lanier Real Estate March 5th 2021

The Lake Lanier real estate market views and thoughts from Arthur Prescott with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties 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 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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Just Sold! Our Most Recent Sale 3565 Sweetwater Drive Cumming, GA Near Lake Lanier!

Just Sold! Our Most Recent Sale 3565 Sweetwater Drive Cumming, GA Near Lake Lanier! We were under contract so quickly, that we never got the chance to do our regular blog listing post!

Details Of The Sale:  www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com/6533019



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, April 12, 2018

Luxury Homes - Remarkable Results

The Best In Luxury Homes. Brought To You By The Best In The Business.




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 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 www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Tuesday, March 06, 2018

Two Exciting New Programs From Our Partners At Prosperity Home Mortgage To Help Buyers Close Faster In A Competitive Home Buying Market!

Our exclusive Prosperity Buyer Advantage program allows home buyers to obtain a Commitment Letter BEFORE beginning the search for a new home.

1.  Buyers are then able to shop for a home with confidence and submit a stronger purchase offer for sellers to consider. Additionally, we are excited to offer Prosperity Buyer Advantage FASTRACK, which features expedited processing and underwriting for certain loan products.

2.  In a fast-paced real estate market, home buyers often need quick answers about mortgage financing, and FASTRACK can accommodate!




Want to close on a home faster? Ask your mortgage consultant if you qualify for the Prosperity EXPRESS program! Prosperity EXPRESS is a program that features expedited loan processing and underwriting for home buyers on conventional, FHA, VA and jumbo loans.

1.  In a fast-paced real estate market, home buyers often need fast mortgage financing solutions, and Prosperity EXPRESS may be able to help!




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 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 www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales & Average Prices YTD Charted!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales & Average Prices YTD charted!





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 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 www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Atlanta Real Estate Advisor – February 2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Georgia Properties
Real Estate Advisor – February 2017


We are providing this monthly real estate advisor to keep you informed about the latest trends and issues in the real estate market. Remember that real estate is local and every market is different. Contact us to find out the specific details for your local area. If you know someone else who might be interested in receiving this report or who may benefit from our expertise, please let us know. Better information helps our clients make better real estate decisions!
 

The Metro Atlanta real estate market is off to a mixed start in 2017. Pendings show strong momentum. Closings are slightly up. Inventory has dropped making it harder to find the right property for some buyers. Here is the summary for Metro Atlanta through January 2017.
  • Pended sales for January 2017 were up 30% from last month and up 14.2% from last January. Closings were down 33.9% from last month and up 2.2% from last January.
  • The average sales price for January was $266,000 - down 5% from last month and up 4.3% from last year. The annual ASP for 2016 beat the record posted back in 2006.
  • The listed inventory for January was down 6.4% from last month and down 5.4% from last January. But the limited availability of desirable properties is still driving multiple offers and very quick sales in select areas.
  • Overall months of supply for January was 4.7 months. Six months is considered normal. Luxury properties are taking longer with homes above $1 million averaging 19.6 months and properties over $2 million averaging 82 months to close.
  • The latest Case-Shiller Index for Atlanta (1/30/17) was essentially flat (+.03%) compared to the previous month. Metro Atlanta home values are up 61% from the recent bottom of March 2012 and up 8.06% from the average index last year. Increased homes values are building positive equity and getting some sellers back into the market.
  • Visit HomeServices Lending at Georgia.HomeServicesLending.com for the latest mortgage rates. Ask about our Close On Time Guarantee and Free Second Opinion programs. Over 77% of clients who tried the Second Opinion Program found a better solution and ended up closing their loan with HomeServices Lending.
Click here for a more detailed set of charts including the National Real Estate Market, Metro Atlanta Real Estate Market and Trends for Georgia Real Estate.
 

Our first MEGA Open House Event for 2017 is this Sunday, February 19th from2pm – 5pm. There will be hundreds of beautiful open houses open across Metro Atlanta. This might be the right time to make your move!
If you know someone who is considering listing their home, please let them know about these events. We are having great success in attracting buyers for our MEGA Open Houses! The MEGA Open House Events are very different from the standard open houses from other companies. We leverage major advertising campaigns to drive more awareness for these events. Some examples include:
  • New iPad Air2 Sweepstakes - One lucky person will win a brand new iPad Air2 in our sweepstakes promotion.
  • Digital Billboards - We are using our extensive digital billboard network to promote the event to over 2.5 million drivers the week leading up to the event.
  • Paid Facebook Ads – We leverage paid Facebook campaigns to promote each open house. Our MEGA Open House ads were viewed by over 300,000 consumers who clicked over 28,000 times to see more property details.
  • Zillow Advertising Campaign - Zillow is the leading real estate website with over 65% of the online searches in our market. Our MEGA Open House locations will be identified on Zillow to reach the largest online real estate audience. In addition, we are launching a significant new advertising campaign for Zillow buyer searches to promote our MEGA Open House event.
  • Print Advertising – We will place ads in select newspapers including the Atlanta Journal Constitution business section.
  • Local Promotion – Our teams will be putting up directionals, balloons and other materials to attract local prospects. Of course, we will respect local ordinances.
  • Neighbor Previews – Our teams will also be organizing previews for neighbors who may be interested or know someone that may be a candidate as their new neighbor.
  • Neighborhood Campaigns – Our teams will be leveraging e-campaigns, postcards and other mediums to reach the local community before and after the event.
As you can see, these are NOT traditional open houses where the agent places a few directionals and hopes for a buyer. These are MEGA Open House Events!
If you know anyone interested in listing their home, we would be honored to help. Our next MEGA Open House Event will be Sunday, March 19th.
 
Comscore reports that the Zillow group websites command a 65% market share for online real estate searches in Metro Atlanta. Our company has a strategic partnership with the Zillow Group and recently announced an exclusive new Zillow Video Program that has dramatically increased views and leads for our listings. Zillow ranks listings with Zillow Videos first in their search results which provides 2X the listing views. Buyers also save listings as favorites at twice the rate of other listings. Contact us to learn more about this exclusive Zillow Video program.
 
We also have a strategic partnership with Realtor.com - the second leading real estate website. We recently launched new Advantage Pro Listings which provide a range of advantages for our clients including larger photos and special branding for each listing. We have the option to add up to 100 photos plus other listings enhancements to make the property stand out for buyers. All leads for our listings go to us - the listing agents. Agents or brokerages who do not pay for Advantage Pro Listings do not receive the leads for their listings. These leads are sold to other agents who purchase them. That means those buyers will be directed to the receiving agent’s listings and not yours! Zillow and Realtor.com generate 80% of the online real estate searches for Metro Atlanta. NAR reports that 95% of buyers search online. The online marketing for your listing is critical to your success in exposing the property and finding the right buyer.
We would be honored to assist you or someone you know with their real estate needs. We are experts in the local market and have access to proprietary information sources that are not available to the public. Better information leads to better decisions!



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