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.

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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.

Top 10 Advantages for Lake Lanier Real Estate Sellers Using Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

Top 10 Advantages for Lake Lanier Real Estate Sellers Using Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties!

Top 10 Advantages for Lake Lanier Real Estate Sellers Using Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties! 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 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.

Lake Lanier Area Real Estate Market Update For February 2017 From The 400 North Board Of Realtors!

Lake Lanier Area Real Estate Market Update For February 2017 From The 400 North Board Of Realtors!  Highlights: (compared to February 2016)

Forsyth County
Infographic - https://magic.piktochart.com/output/21050321-400n_02_2076-market_report_forsyth

Total single-family home sales: 211 (21.9% decrease)

Median sales price: $324,000 (8.0% increase)

Average sales price: $347,000 (5.8% increase)

Total active listings: 1287 (13.2% increase)

New listings: 331 (12.2% decrease)

Month’s Supply: 3.3 (3.2% increase)


Dawson County
Infographic - https://magic.piktochart.com/output/21052048-400n_02_2017-market_report_dawson

Total single-family home sales: 27 (6.9% decrease)

Median sales price: $270,000 (26.8% increase)

Average sales price: $320,000 (26.5% increase)

Total active listings: 270 (7.6% increase)

New listings: 37 (30.2% decrease)

Month’s Supply: 6.4 (2.1% increase)


Lumpkin County
Infographic - https://magic.piktochart.com/output/21050824-400n_02_2017-market_report_lumpkin

Total single-family home sales: 19 (0.1% increase)

Median sales price: $157,000 (1.3% decrease)

Average sales price: $159,000 (5.4% decrease)

Total active listings: 170 (5.6% increase)

New listings: 29 (23.7% decrease)

Month’s Supply: 5.7 (5.8% decrease)

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.

Lake Lanier Area Real Estate Market Update For January 2017 From The 400 North Board Of Realtors!

Lake Lanier Area Real Estate Market Update For January 2017 From The 400 North Board Of Realtors!  Highlights: (compared to January 2016)


Forsyth County:

Total single family home sales: 244 (10.4% increase) Median sales price: $318,000 (4.3% increase) Average sales price: $343,000 (4.6% increase) Total active listings: 1265 (11.8% increase) New listings: 362 (7.2% decrease) Month’s Supply: 3.2 (0.2% increase)

Forsyth County Infographic - https://magic.piktochart.com/output/20377608-400n_01_2076-market_report_forsyth


Dawson County:

Total single family home sales: 23 (28.1% decrease) Median sales price: $257,000 (42.0% increase) Average sales price: $286,000 (29.4% increase) Total active listings: 271 (8.8% increase) New listings: 46 (21.1% increase) Month’s Supply: 6.4 (2.4% increase)

Dawson County Infographic - https://magic.piktochart.com/output/20377497-400n_01_2017-market_report_dawson


Lumpkin County:

Total single family home sales: 23 (21.1% increase) Median sales price: $165,000 (6.8% decrease) Average sales price: $160,000 (18.8% decrease) Total active listings: 157 (7.6% decrease) New listings: 21 (27.6% decrease) Month’s Supply: 5.2 (17.9% decrease)

Lumpkin County Infographic - https://magic.piktochart.com/output/20377287-400n_01_2017-market_report_lumpkin



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.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Atlanta Real Estate Advisor - January 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 fast start for 2017.  The market has been very active during the first few weeks of January. Here is the summary for Metro Atlanta real estate through December 2016.

• Closings for December 2016 were down 8.2% from last month and down 3.3% from last December. According to Trendgraphix, 2016 closings were up 9.8% compared to 2015.
• The average sales price for December was $282,000 – up 1.8% from last month and up 5.6% from last year. The annual ASP beat the record levels posted back in 2006.
• The listed inventory for December was down 8.2% from last month and down 3.3% from last year. But the limited availability of desirable properties is still driving multiple offers and very quick sales in select areas.
• Overall months of supply for December was 4.3 months. Six months is considered normal. Luxury properties are taking longer with homes above $1 million averaging 12.2 months and properties over $2 million averaging 28.5 months to close.
• The latest Case-Shiller Index (12/27/16) was up .41% from the previous month. Metro Atlanta home values are up 61.79% from the recent bottom of March 2012 and up 8.06% from the average index last year. Increased home 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. The recent Fed hike has driven mortgage rates higher and many buyers are taking action before rates rise further. Our Close On Time Guarantee and Free Second Opinion programs have been very beneficial to our clients!

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 Sunday, February 19th from 2pm – 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 and get their home designated as a MEGA Open House location.

 

Our company is strategically partnering with the Zillow Group to introduce a new Zillow Video Program that will dramatically increase views for our listings. Zillow ranks listings with Zillow Videos first in their search results which provides 2X the listing views versus other listings. Buyers also save listings as favorites at twice the rate of other listings. As we move into the early spring market, our seller clients will benefit from the increased exposure to more buyers.

As the recipient of the first ever Zillow Group Broker of Excellence Award, we will continue to partner with Zillow to introduce innovative programs that benefit our clients.

The outlook for Metro Atlanta real estate looks positive in 2017. We are forecasting an 8-10% increase in overall unit sales. There may be some slowing in the entry level market with rising mortgage rates and escalating home values. The general market in the $200,000 to $500,000 price range is very strong with homes expected to sell very quickly. The luxury market is expected to remain soft in some areas. Contact us for details about your local area.

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.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Real Estate Advisor For Metro Atlanta – October 2016! Let's Check The Highlights!

Highlights from the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Real Estate Advisor For Metro Atlanta – October 2016.

The Metro Atlanta real estate market is still hot as we move into the fall. Here is the summary for Metro Atlanta real estate through September 2016. Click here for more detailed slides.

• Closings for September 2016 were down 18.3% from last month and down .3% from last August. Year-to-date 2016 closings were up 8.7% compared to YTD 2015.
• The average sales price for September was $274,000 - down 4% from last month and up 4.9% from last year. The ASP is on track to beat the record levels posted back in 2006.
• The listed inventory for September was up .4% from last month and down 4.1% from last year. But the limited availability of desirable properties is still driving multiple offers and very quick sales in select areas.
• Overall months of supply for September was 3.9 months. Six months is considered normal. Luxury properties are taking longer with homes above $1 million averaging 18.1 months and properties over $2 million averaging 33.2 months to close.
• The latest Case-Shiller Index (9/27/16) was up .39% from the previous month. Metro Atlanta home values are up 60% from the recent bottom of March 2012 and up 7.21% 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 http://Georgia.HomeServicesLending.com for the latest mortgage rates. Recent events have driven mortgage rates back down to historically low levels. This creates a great opportunity to buy before rates move back up! Ask about our new On Time Closing Guarantee program!
• New Homes are moving fast – but many builders cannot build them fast enough for the demand. Visit http://www.NewHomesServicesGA.com to view new home communities.
• Commercial real estate is also making a comeback in Metro Atlanta. Our Commercial Real Estate Division specializes in these areas and would be happy to help you.

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.

We Say Goodbye To This Wonderful Lake Lanier Cottage At 1092 Chestatee Point In Dawsonville!

Yesterday, we said goodbye to this wonderful Lake Lanier cottage located on the shores of the Chestatee River at 1092 Chestatee Point in Dawsonville.

This quaint cottage was a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home located just off Harmony Church Road in Dawsonville. Custom built by its original owners, the home featured deep, open waters on the Chestatee River. It had a versatile, open floor plan, with two complete living spaces, and even included two gorgeous kitchens with breakfast bars. It also had an enormous upstairs loft, a flexible living area, a cozy Tennessee River Rock fireplace, hardwood floors, exposed beams, and a rustic charm that was simply captivating! Outside, there was a relaxing 16 by 14 screened porch with scenic Lake Lanier views of the Chestatee River. The property was located on a level lot with easy access to the single-slip, grandfathered boathouse.  This home had a lot of lake and mountain character. It was simply a fantastic buy!  The final sales price on the home was $400,000.  Many thanks to James Lyons of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International for his expert representation of the purchasers in this transaction.  Here's a look at the property video!

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Introduces The Industry's Most Extensive Global Exposure For Your Lake Lanier Real Estate Listings!

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Introduces The Industry's Most Extensive Global Exposure For Your Lake Lanier Real Estate Listings!  Checkout the SlideShare below for how we do it!

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties More Global Exposure For Your Lake Lanier Real Estate Listings! 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 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.

Moving: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices TV Campaign 2016!

Moving: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices TV Campaign 2016!


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.

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Recognition Redefined!!! Look for Arthur Prescott on the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties billboard at Avalon!

Recognition Redefined!!! Look for Arthur Prescott on the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties billboard at Avalon in Alpharetta, Georgia on March 7-8. Currently ranked in the Top 2% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate agents worldwide!  Taking Lake Lanier real estate to the next level!  Great job Arthur - one of our Elite Real Estate Agents!

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.

Lake Lanier Waterfront Lot Sales For 2014! Let's Check The Sales Details!

By all accounts, 2014 was a pretty good year for real estate sales on Lake Lanier.  The number of sales transactions for waterfront properties was up dramatically over 2013.  That trend was especially true for waterfront lot sales.  Consider the following points revealed in this analysis:

• 37 Lake Lanier Lots Sales 
• Highest Sales Price $515,000
• Lowest Sales Price $13,000
• Average Sales Price $197,196
• Average Total Days On Market 345
• Average Sales Price Versus Original List Price 93.94%
• All Sales Were Properties That Included A Dock Or Dock Permit
• www.LakeLanierLotsAndLand.com

Lake Lanier Waterfront Lot Sales Analysis 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 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.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Metro Atlanta Real Estate Advisor - August 2014

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Georgia Properties
Real Estate Advisor - August 2014

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 exactly what is happening in 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!

 

• Click here for a detailed market report for the Greater Metro Atlanta area. BHHS Georgia Properties was Number 1 in both homes sold and buyers represented. We have been ranked #1 for 5 years in a row!

 

• Closings for Metro Atlanta in July were down 14.4% compared to last month and down 15% compared to the previous year.
• The Metro Atlanta market is currently running 2.5% behind 2013 in closed transactions and 8.5% ahead in sales volume.
• It seems surprising to most that the market is down in units sales compared to last year. But there is more to that story…
   

 

• Last year, we had a significant number of closings from large investors buying single family properties to put into their rental programs. This year those large investors have slowed their purchases considerably. The under $100,000 segment is 2597 units or 33% lower than the number of closings in 2013.
• Equity Depot recently announced that “notices of default” for foreclosures had shrunk to a 12 year low in Metro Atlanta.
• The combination of fewer investor deals and fewer foreclosures reflect drastically smaller numbers in the $100,000 and below segment of the market. Remember, those were unusual patterns. If you factor out those transactions, the market is up 7.5% versus last year in units.
• The largest buying segment for Metro Atlanta is Baby Boomers/ Gen X. Thousands of these homeowners are moving to smarter living environments with less maintenance and others are moving toward homes that accommodate their health and lifestyles and they move into their senior years. First Time Buyers have slowed due to increasing prices, student loan debt and challenges with employment.

 

• Listed inventory was up 1.4% from last month and up 23.7% compared to last year. Inventory is up 50% from the recent bottom of February 2013. But the limited availability of highly desirable properties in select markets is still driving multiple offers and very quick sales. Other areas have more normal conditions. Remember, real estate is local and markets are different.

 

• The overall “months of supply” is 4.7 months versus 4.3 last month. Six months is considered a normal market.
• But you can see that the numbers are very different depending on the price point and area. Contact us to learn more about your specific area.

 

• New Homes are making a comeback. SmartNumbers reports that new homes are up 16%. The problem is that many builders cannot build them fast enough! Labor shortages are one of the most significant inhibitors.
• At the peak of 2006, we were building over 60,000 new homes per year. Then the numbers dropped to 5,000 during the recession. Today, we are on pace to build around 18,000 new homes in 2014 and we expect to get to the 20,000 unit run rate by 2015.
• New home prices are rising with strong demand and limited inventory. Presales are once again becoming the majority of sales. In this environment, you want to make sure you are protected with strong representation to help set up the right expectations and agreements with the builder. Contact us to learn more about best practices for buying new homes.
• There are some wonderful new home communities coming online with the latest innovations in smart building that may be great options for buyers. Click here to view new home communities.

 

• The Case-Shiller Index reports that Metro Atlanta home values have increased 40% from the bottom of March 2012. But values remain down 14% from the peak of July 2007.
• As the chart shows, our home values are back on a more normal trend line after over-inflating and then over-correcting. These are common market cycles that work themselves back to a normal trend over time.
• The long-term trend for mortgage rates is higher. The Mortgage Bankers Association and Freddie Mac predict 30-year mortgage rates to be over 5% in late 2014 and 2015. We still have exceptional mortgage rates. The average mortgage rates in the last 50 years was 8%. Act now before rates move higher!

This is an excellent opportunity to make your move while prices remain below replacement costs and financing costs are historically low. Contact us to get started.

Luxury Market Share Report For Metro Atlanta

 

The results are in for the first half of 2014 and there are some big changes in the luxury market for Metro Atlanta! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is making a major move with the introduction of the Luxury Collection program. The market increased 14.2% in units and 16% in volume. BHHS gained 36% in units and 37.7% in volume. Visit BHHSGeorgia.com for details.

If You Know Someone Who Can Benefit From This Information Or Our Real Estate Expertise, We Would Love To Help Them.

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

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Named "Real Estate Agency Brand Of The Year" In 2014!

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Named ‘Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year’ in 2014 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study!

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is proud to announce that it was named “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” in the 26th annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® study.  Click here to view press release. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices received the highest ranking in the Real Estate Agency category based on consumers’ perception of its brand familiarity, quality and purchasing consideration, among other qualifying elements. The study was based on opinions of more than 40,000 U.S. consumers surveyed online earlier this year. “We are excited about the momentum for our company as we enter the spring market," said Dan Forsman, president & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties.  "The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand is being quickly recognized and valued by agents and consumers.  The combination of our national and our local branding campaigns are having a very positive impact for our associates and their clients. We look forward to a very strong year in 2014.” The brand received the highest numerical Equity Score among large real estate brands included in the 2014 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study, which measures and compares the brand health of more than 1,500 brands across 170 categories from airlines and apparel to retailers and real estate. Consumers responded with their brand perceptions, gauging their emotional connection to the brand, plus brand awareness, influence and familiarity. According to Harris, a brand is defined as a set of persuasive promises about a product, service or organization that differentiates it from others in a universally positive, contextually relevant or personally compelling way.

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 Are The Rules For Permitting Of Docks (Floating Facilities) On Lake Lanier? Here's A Look At What You Should Know!

With the weather warming up here at Lake Lanier, and the Spring real estate market quickly approaching, we know that we will have plenty of newcomers shopping for second homes here on Lanier.  Many of these visitors will not have experience with the permitting process of boat docks on the lake.  And that always leads to lots of questions about boat docks, what's allowed and what is prohibited.  So, with that in mind, we thought we would gather a bit of information from the U.S.A.C.E. Shoreline Management Plan regarding boat docks / floating facilities.  As a reminder to all, and a refresher, the following guidelines apply to boat docks on Lake Lanier...

Private floating facilities eligible for permitting are as follows:

Boat dock: A structure with or without a roof, without sides/walls (completely enclosed)
unless existing and grandfathered, with storage slip(s) for docking or mooring a vessel. Such
structures will not exceed a maximum dimension of 32 feet by 32 feet. The aggregate slip
size will not exceed 20 feet (wide) by 28 feet (long). Walkways must be a minimum of 4 feet
wide. The maximum dimension will include any platform/deck added or constructed to the
docking facility. The maximum dimension of any attached platform/deck will not exceed 192
square feet. For the purposes of determining width from length on any type of floating
facility, width will always be that portion parallel to the shoreline; length will always be that
portion perpendicular to the shoreline. NOTE: The smallest dock to be permitted will be no
smaller than 18 feet by 24 feet providing a 10-foot by 20-foot slip. All new dock construction will be open-sided (without sides/walls) due to the following: inspection
requirements, unauthorized use and storage (indicating human habitation and unsanitary
conditions), reduced visual obstruction to shoreline esthetics, and reduced storm and wind
damage to the structure. A roof with straight-line design and minimum pitch from the
centerline ridge is recommended. Roof decks will be allowed, but structural integrity is
critical when covered with furniture and occupied by several persons (cases of collapse have
been recorded).

Platform/T-dock: No permits for private use will be issued for new platform/T-Docks due to
safety concerns and general unsuitability as a mooring facility. Existing docks of this
configuration that are currently authorized under permit will not be affected by this change in
policy.

Mooring Buoys: Although provisions for mooring buoys are provided in ER 1130-2-406,
these are no longer permitted on Lake Lanier due to the demand for public space and
previous safety problems caused by their presence.

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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Lake Lanier Waterfront Lots & Land For Sale And What's Sold! Let's Check The Activity!

Today in Lake Lanier real estate, we're taking a look at the Lake Lanier waterfront lot market. Periodically, we like to get an updated analysis on what's going on with lots that are presently for sale as well as lot sales on Lake Lanier.

Our research today, shows 85 waterfront lots presently for sale on the lake.  Our search criteria was for lake frontage lots or land with a dock or dock permit in place, and with listing photos.  The price range on these properties was vast with the least expensive tract coming in at $29,900 and the most expensive tract coming in at $3,195,000!  The median price range of all of the 85 lots comes in at about $270,000-$275,000 price range. This price range is actually in line with some of the lower priced houses that are for sale on the lake! You can view the market analysis on all of the properties by clicking on the link below.

Market Analysis Of Lake Lanier Lots Listed For Sale

So all of this begs the question, what do you get for your money when you buy a waterfront lot or tract of land on Lake Lanier? And for the answer to that question, we've included a few of the listings below that represent the highest price, the lowest price, and a few properties in the middle price range.

Property Listings 6033 Grant Ford Road Gainesville, GA MLS Number: 5201837 Listing Price: $3,195,000   View Details 4795 Destitute Way Gainesville, GA MLS Number: 5226452 Listing Price: $275,000   View Details 3115 Winding Lake Drive Gainesville, GA MLS Number: 4236754 Listing Price: $269,000   View Details OLD STILL Trail Cumming, GA MLS Number: 5050015 Listing Price: $29,900   View Details

Okay, that's a look at what's for sale. But what about properties that sold in 2013? We thought we'd take a look at that as well. So we used the same criteria and ran the search for 2013, except instead of looking at what was active or for sale, we looked for properties that had closed or sold.  These search results showed 20 properties that met the criteria selected that had sold in 2013.  The highest priced sale came in at $364,900, and the lowest price sale came in at $35,000. The median price range of the 20 sold properties came in at about $132,500. Here's a look at the market analysis for that search.

Comparative Market Analysis For Lake Lanier Lots And Land Sales 2013

If you have a question about Lake Lanier real estate that is for sale or has sold please contact us for more information.

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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Lake Lanier Pending Home Sales Look Strong! We Evaluate The State Of Our Lake Real Estate Market!

Today in Lake Lanier real estate, we decided to take a look at the health of our market. What better way to do this than to look at homes presently under contract on Lanier. So we did a little research, went into our MLS system, and did a search on all lakefront homes on Lanier that are either under contract pending, or in their due diligence. What we found was some really great news!

Our research showed 50 homes on Lake Lanier with a dock or dock permit in place that are presently under contract. Seven of the homes are currently in their contingent due-diligence inspection period. Of those seven homes the average list price is $868,400! That is amazing! Not only that, but of the 50 homes, 41 homes have already passed their inspection and are listed as pending sales. These 41 homes have an average list price of $643,107! These are simply amazing numbers that make for really good news for home sellers. And all of this coming at the end of the year when sales on the Lake would typically be slowing down.

If you are considering buying a Lake Lanier home, but are sitting on the fence wondering what pricing is going to do in 2014, clearly this shows that the market is strong and that prices are probably going up. The link below will take you to the report for all of the complete details. Feel free to contact us for more information, or if you would like for us to create a custom search specifically for your Lake Lanier home search needs.

Lake Lanier Pending Home Sales

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.

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