Applying For A Shoreline Use Permit / License At Lake Sidney Lanier? Here Is A Guide To Dock Permits & Applications!

If you are in the process of purchasing a Lake Lanier waterfront home with a dock, you have probably realized by now that you will need to contact the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers in order to get information on the dock permit and process for having the permit placed in your name.  In order to facilitate the process, please note the following contact information for the Corps at Lake Sidney Lanier.

Mail:Lake Sidney Lanier
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 567
Buford, GA 30515-0567

Visit:Lanier Project Management Office/Visitor Center
1050 Buford Dam Road
Buford, GA 30518

GPS, WGS84: W84°3'58.9", E32°9'34.7"

Office:                  770-945-9531
Water Release:  770-945-1466
Lake Level:         770-945-1467

The following map shows the current location of the Corps office , should you need to visit in order to process your application.  It's the icon with the flag on top!





Additionally, please view the following slides for more details on dock permits and the application process.  These slides are from the U.S. Army Corps website for Lake Sidney Lanier.

Applying For A Shoreline Use Permit / License At Lake Sidney Lanier 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.

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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Our Latest Lake Lanier Waterfront Lot Just Listed For Sale! This One Is A Steal On The North End Of Lanier!

Fantastic deep water cove lot on quiet northern end of Lake Lanier! Build close to water's edge & enjoy beautiful lake views throughout the year! Includes single slip covered 30 x 22 dock in excellent condition with 26 x 10 slip dimensions. Use the lake now and build when ready with your builder of choice! Excellent lot, dock, views & value!

7731 Elm Circle Murrayville, GA. Hall County 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 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 February 2015! We Check The Latest Atlanta Home Sales Trends!

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Georgia Properties
Real Estate Advisor – February 2015


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!





Closings for Metro Atlanta in January were down 39% compared to last month and down 9.5% compared to the previous year. This reflects normal seasonal slowing for the winter.
The average sales price was $243,000 in January versus $255,000 in December. The average sale price for 2014 was $250,000 which was up 42% from the bottom of 2011.
Listed inventory was down 3.2% from last month and up 12% compared to last year. Inventory is up 27.5% 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. Remember, real estate is local and specific markets can be very different.
Months of supply rose to 6.7 months versus 5.9 last month. Six months is normal.
The Case-Shiller Index reports that Metro Atlanta home value are up 44% from the recent bottom of March 2012. Home values remain down 12% from the peak of July 2007. The outlook for 2015 values is strong especially in areas with low inventory and high demand from large corporate moves. Contact us to learn the trends in your specific area.
New Homes are making a comeback. The problem is that many builders cannot build them fast enough! Visit www.NewHomesServicesGA.com to view new home communities.
Commercial real estate is also making a comeback in Metro Atlanta. Smart RE Data reports that land sales, industrial sales and office leases are improving. Our Commercial Real Estate Division specializes in these areas and would be happy to help you. Contact us for details.
Click here for the latest charts and more details on Metro Atlanta real estate.
Early Spring For Real Estate!






General Beauregard Lee, emerged from his “Weathering Heights” lair at Gwinnett County’s Yellow River Game Ranch just after daybreak on Monday, February 2nd to find no shadow. That means an early spring for Metro Atlanta. Pennsylvanians weren’t so lucky, as Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Gobbler’s Knob northeast of Pittsburgh. According to the old German legend, that means winter will last another six weeks. It is no surprise that the migration to the sunbelt is back in full swing. Metro Atlanta has seen a series of major announcements with large corporations moving key employees to Metro Atlanta. That means an early spring for real estate sales! If you are considering listing your property, there are specific actions you should be taking now to get your property ready. Contact us for details.
Spring Forward On March 8th!






Yes, it is that time of year again. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am Sunday morning, March 8th. Move your clock forward one hour when you go to bedSaturday night! People often ask - what is Daylight Saving Time and why do we have it? Daylight Saving Time is a way of getting more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer. If you would like to set your clock to the correct time, please click this link.
Join Us At The Luxury Living Show!






Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Phipps Plaza and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties have collaborated to host the sixth annual Luxury Living Show. Featuring the latest luxury products and trends from around the world, the show has become an Atlanta favorite. This year’s show will feature the DREAM KITCHEN, DREAM BATH and the Luxury Living Show’s first OUTDOOR LIVING DISPLAY, on view all month at Monarch Court.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties will feature a new interactive kiosk to display our beautiful luxury listings. The company will also highlight our “Elegance Campaign” for the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection. The event is free to the public.

WHEN: March 1-31, 2015

WHERE: Phipps Plaza, Monarch Court

We would be honored to assist you or someone you know with their real estate needs. 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.

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Lake Lanier Home Buyers Are Searching For Homes Now! We Need More Lake Lanier Homes For Sale!

It has been a fast and furious past two weeks here on Lake Lanier.  We have been out with many buyer clients over the last two weeks, and we have been touring homes in all price ranges.  Most searches have been in the $450K-$1.2M price range.  As of our last check tonight, there are only about 259 Lake Lanier homes listed for sale.  Folks, let me tell you, that is low inventory!  If you are waiting for the Spring market to list your home, you are missing it right now!  Many of our buyer clients are holdovers from 2014 that simply could not find what they were hoping for in a Lake Lanier dream home last year.  With the 2015 inventory being so tight, now would be a great time to put a Lake Lanier home on the market.  If you are interested in selling your Lake Lanier property, simply click here and complete the online inquiry, and we will follow up with you immediately with a free home market evaluation and marketing proposal.  With so many lake home buyers out looking at properties right now, you could be missing out on a fantastic opportunity to sell your property!

Check out these Lake Lanier homes that we toured today!

Property Listings

2227 Lake Ranch Court Gainesville, GA MLS Number: 5334506 Listing Price: $549,900   View Details 2553 Bridgewater Drive Gainesville, GA MLS Number: 5255626 Listing Price: $529,900   View Details 9110 DURAN Circle Gainesville, GA MLS Number: 5317864 Listing Price: $526,300   View Details 5966 Wellington Avenue Gainesville, GA MLS Number: 5346687 Listing Price: $500,000   View Details 8895 BARRON Circle Gainesville, GA MLS Number: 5286648 Listing Price: $499,900   View Details 166 Payton Duncan Drive Dawsonville, GA MLS Number: 5357216 Listing Price: $498,999   View Details 436 Brookwood Drive Dawsonville, GA MLS Number: 5393458 Listing Price: $489,900   View Details

Photos from our recent visit along the shores of Thompson Creek on this cold, windy day.

A cold, windy day in February along the shores of Thompson Creek Lake Lanier!

Chilly temps on a winter day at Thompson Creek 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 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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Pre-Approval: The Key To Increasing Your Negotiating Power On Your Lake Lanier Dream Home!

Pre-Approval: The Key To Increasing Your Negotiating Power On Your Lake Lanier Dream Home!

A pre-approval letter from HomeServices Lending, LLC can be an effective tool to help increase your negotiating power.  The flyer below shows how and why!

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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Friday Evening Sunsets On Lake Lanier!

Our Friday evening walk included two very different sunsets along our peninsula.  There is the bay side sunset on Lathem Bay, and there is the cove side sunset on Johnson Creek!  I prefer them both in no particular order! (-:  Which do you prefer?

Sunset on Lathem Bay at Lake Lanier

Sunset on Johnson Creek at Lake Lanier

I am sure that most of you prefer the sunset on Lathem Bay!  However, the sunrise on Johnson Creek is always a winner!

Sunrise on Johnson Creek at 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 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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Weekend Waterfront Views From Lake Lanier!

Early morning sunrise on the shores of Johnson Creek at Lake Lanier.  A view from my patio this past Saturday morning!  You can enjoy these views every morning of your life.  Find your place on Georgia's Scenic 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 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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Lake Sidney Lanier Homes And Arthur Prescott Receive International Recognition For Real Estate Sales In 2014!

We are thrilled tonight to announce the recognition bestowed upon us by our parent company and managing real estate broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties.  For 2014, Lake Sidney Lanier Homes and Arthur Prescott received the highly coveted Leading Edge Award from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices recognizing our real estate sales performance in 2014 as ranking in the top 7% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents worldwide.  Working almost exclusively with real estate buyers and sellers of waterfront properties on Lake Sidney Lanier in Georgia, we are proud and excited to receive this exclusive recognition, and we look forward to an even more impressive 2015.  Thank you to all of our clients and customers who relied on our advice and guidance in securing their real estate investments here on Lake Lanier in 2014 and for your continued trust for the past fourteen years!

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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Annual Real Estate Market Analysis For Lake Lanier Homes 2014! Let's See How The Lake Lanier Housing Market Performed!

Annual Real Estate Market Analysis For Lake Lanier Homes 2014

Our market analysis is generated at the beginning of each year. It is designed to show you Lake Lanier home sales statistics. Each year, 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)

Dock: Our searches scan for houses that have some form of dock in place. Docks can be minimal or elaborate, inexpensive or expensive. The analysis includes properties with single slip, double slip, triple slip, or platform docks that are in place and advertised in the listings as part of the sale. If there is a permit for a dock, but no dock in place, the property was not included in the analysis.

Lake Frontage: The home must be a waterfront property on Lake Lanier as described as lake frontage in the First Multiple Listing Service.

Exclusions: Our analysis does not include mobile homes, modular homes, condominiums or townhomes.

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.

Homes Sold:  295

Home Sales By County:  Lumpkin 4, Hall 130, Gwinnett 11, Dawson 27, Forsyth 123

Homes Sold With Seller Contributing To Closing Costs:  135

Average Sales Price For 2014:  $499,634

Average Sales Price For 2013:  $487,714

Percentage Number Of Home Sales 2014 vs 2013:  + 25 %

Percentage Sales Price Change For Annual 2014 vs Annual 2013:  + 2.44 %

Click Here For More Data On Historical Lake Lanier Home Sales And Trends!

Lake Lanier's Lathem Bay On A Cold Winter Day

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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