Thursday, April 23, 2015

Dan Forsman, CEO Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, Hosts Event & Shares Company Performance Updates & Announcements!

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News From The Event

Wednesday, April 22nd

Glendalough Manor

Dan Forsman, President & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties addressed a packed house of our associates and employees at Glendalough Manor.  Dan shared updates on our company performance and several exciting new announcements.  Some of the highlights included:
  • Company Performance - BHHS Georgia Properties continues to lead the Metro Atlanta real estate market in transactions, buyers and listed inventory.  We have also added a substantial number of new productive agents to our company.  Click here for the Charts. 
  • Luxury Growth Report - BHHS Georgia Properties released the latest Luxury Market Growth report.  The company has grown units, volume and listed inventory more than any other luxury player in Metro Atlanta.  The introduction of the innovative Elegance Campaign is one of the key drivers of these results.  Click here to view the report. 
  • $50,000 Sweepstakes - BHHS and HGTV have introduced a new $50,000 Sweepstakes plus a consultation with Joanna & Chip Gaines from the hit HGTV show FIXER UPPER.  There are a series of television ads with Joanna & Chip to support the campaign.  This incredible sweepstakes is already the most successful campaign HGTV has ever seen.  Click here for more information. 
  • National Television Ads - BHHS is running an excellent new national TV ad for listings.  Click here to view the ad.
  • Berkshire Hathaway 50th Anniversary - Dan highlighted the power of the Berkshire Hathaway brand.  The annual shareholders meeting in May will bring tremendous exposure that we intend to leverage.  Dan showed the "Happily Ever After" video that was produced by Forbes to celebrate the 50th anniversary. Click here to view the video. 
  • MEGA Open House - Dan announced the results of our latest MEGA Open House event with 471 open houses on display.  We awarded new iPad Airs to a consumer and one of our associates. The next event is May 17th.  These events have been extremely effective in generating new buyers and new listings for our associates.  
  • Print Advertising Examples - Dan showed examples of the significant number of print ads that our company is running to bring more awareness and leads for our associates and their listings.  The Wall Street Journal is a great additional with global distribution to over 1.6 million subscribers. Click here for an example of our ad in The Guide.   
  • More Online Exposure - Dan showed examples of new online exposure in the Wall Street Journal, Unique Homes, duPont Registry and our strategic partnership with the International MLS.  These new partnerships substantially increase our global exposure to markets like China, Asia, Europe and South America.  Click here to view our listings on duPontRegistry.com.      
  • New Peachtree City Office - Dan announced plans for our new Peachtree City office with more space, innovative designs and new services to allow agents to work more effectively.  Contact Steve Quinn at Steve.Quinn@BHHSGA.com for more information.
Dan also announced winners of our Listing contest, TeamBuilder recruiting contest and other prizes.  He thanked our associates and employees for their hard work and commitment to excellence.  Our team left energized and ready to take their business to a higher level in the spring market.
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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 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.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Lake Lanier Home Showings For Tuesday, April 21, 2015! A Summary Of The Showings!

It was a beautiful evening yesterday on Lake Lanier! We were out shopping for homes from 5 o'clock until about 8:30 P.M. when it got dark. The main focus of yesterday's showings was to see homes in the $400,000-$500,000 price range, waterfront, with a dock in place. Our target area was Forsyth County and Dawson County close to Highway 400. We saw some interesting homes, but as usual, most of the homes had their pros and cons. As is often the case when shopping for homes on Lake Lanier, there tends to be a compromise between the home and the quality of the lot. While we did see some very good water lots, that usually interprets into steep lots. And if the homes have good water at the dock they are often smaller more weekend style homes. Nonetheless, it was a beautiful evening to be out in the cool weather and the spring breezes, while being lakefront on a quiet weekday evening. I have included a list of all of the homes that we saw yesterday.

Are you shopping for a Lake Lanier waterfront home with a dock? Let us know what you're looking for! We can help you find that special place!  After all, we see a lot of waterfront in our day-to-day shopping.


Property Listings

6560 Pine Ridge Circle
Cumming, GA
MLS Number: 5527044
Listing Price: $495,000
 
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161 Toto Creek Drive E
Dawsonville, GA
MLS Number: 5361961
Listing Price: $484,900
 
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3700 Sinclair Shores Road
Cumming, GA
MLS Number: 5503613
Listing Price: $464,900
 
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316 Julian Creek Road
Dawsonville, GA
MLS Number: 5243141
Listing Price: $448,400
 
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374 PIRKLE LEAKE Road
Dawsonville, GA
MLS Number: 5352357
Listing Price: $429,900
 
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88 Toto Creek Drive W
Dawsonville, GA
MLS Number: 5519041
Listing Price: $399,000
 
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1008 Overlook Drive
Dawsonville, GA
MLS Number: 5520075
Listing Price: $379,900
 
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68 Overlook Court
Dawsonville, GA
MLS Number: 5396805
Listing Price: $375,000
 
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Lake Lanier view along Toto Creek in Dawsonville, Georgia


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.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Lake Lanier Real Estate Thoughts For Today...

Lake Lanier Real Estate Thoughts For Today...
  • 292 Lake Lanier homes are currently for sale with a dock / dock permit as of this morning.
  • This number has increased slightly from last week.  We still need more inventory especially in Forsyth and other south lake areas.
  • Median List Price of these Lake Lanier homes was $575,000.  Back in the glory days, these numbers would often be in the $600K range.  Are we finally getting back to the wonder years of 2005 & 2006?  With low inventory levels still prevailing, look out!
  • The Latest Lake Lanier Area Real Estate Market Update Videos Are Now Available For Viewing CLICK HERE!
  • Cresswind At Lake Lanier is one of the fastest growing/selling communities in Georgia according to a recent conversation with their sales team!

Cherry trees in bloom near Johnson Creek at Lake Lanier!

Every year around April, we get these beautiful pink blooms!

Lake Lanier Spring Views!

Beautiful Lake Lanier channel view!


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.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Congratulations To Our Latest Lake Lanier Home Buyers On Their Purchase Of This Wonderful Deep Water, Lake Lanier Log Cabin In Murrayville!

Congratulations To Our Latest Lake Lanier Home Buyers On Their Purchase Of This Wonderful Deep Water, Lake Lanier Log Cabin In Murrayville!

This unique and affordable log cabin at 7628 Maple Court in Woodmar Hills was located on a deep- water lake lot along the northern Chestatee River in Murrayville.  This three bedroom 2 1/2 bath two-story cabin was originally built in 1985. The property has 75 feet of waterfront footage on Lake Lanier. It included a covered single slip dock with party deck. But the most sought after factors of this property were drought proof water, gentle slope and wide-open water views of Lake Lanier!

Inside the cabin there was a large kitchen with island, plenty of cabinets, keeping room and much more! The home included a veranda style porch with fantastic lake vistas. There was also a stone fireplace, and a very nice outdoor patio with fire pit! There was even an unfinished terrace level basement for further expansion. Lot dimensions were approximately .37 acres and the property felt very private!

Our clients received expert counseling and advice during the purchase process from our team leader, Mandy Hooks.  Mandy was able to secure this fantastic property for our clients for $385,000! Another fantastic purchase, investment and buyer-client representation by our Lake Sidney Lanier Homes Team!  Many thanks as well to Robert Doyle of Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta in his excellent representation of the sellers in the sale!


Lake Lanier Log Cabin at 7628 Maple Court in Murrayville!  Sold!
Single-slip dock with party deck on Lake Lanier at 7628 Maple Court in Murrayville





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.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Congratulations To Our Latest Lake Lanier Home Buyers On Their Purchase Of 100 Ruby Lane On Thompson Creek In Dawsonville!

Congratulations To Our Latest Lake Lanier Home Buyers On Their Purchase Of 100 Ruby Lane On Thompson Creek At Lake Lanier In Dawsonville, GA!

What a fantastic example of a Lake Lanier A-frame cabin! Built in 1977 but completely restored recently, this home featured three bedrooms and two full baths and was located in the subdivision of "Sunshine" along Thompson Creek at Lake Lanier.

This beautiful property boasted 180° panoramic views of Lake Lanier's Thompson Creek and featured a level, grass-to-water walk to a single slip covered dock complete with party deck in a very deep water section of Thompson Creek with boat launch convenience and park nearby. One of the greatest attributes of the property was that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' survey property line was actually in the water at some points on this lot.  This provided for excellent lake views from most of the rooms in the home including the master bedroom! The sellers had even built a stone patio and rock wall with fire pit and chairs just a few feet from the water! There are a few properties on this lake in different price ranges that could be considered trophy properties. Folks, this was one of them!

The lot dimensions were approximately .454 acres with 50 feet of water frontage. The covered single slip dock was a beautiful, relatively new Martin dock built right in Gainesville, Georgia not too far from the home. It was fully loaded with electrical lighting, stabilization polls, and weather-proof decking! If purchased new, this dock would probably run in the $50,000 range!

We saw this home come on market and immediately notified our buyer clients so they could make a quick offer and get the home under contract! Final sales price on the home was $456,000. In addition, our buyers were able to negotiate the separate purchase of just about all of the furnishings located at the property!  Completely move-in ready and turnkey! Now that's the way to start off the spring season here at Lake Lanier!

Many thanks to Tony Schlich with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners for his professional service in representing the sellers!  It was truly a pleasure having another experienced agent to work with in this sale!

Shoreline to home view of 100 Ruby Lane in Dawsonville

Parklike setting with riprap shoreline and grass to water at 100 Ruby Ln. near Thompson Creek

A look across Thompson Creek at 100 Ruby Ln.

View from the boat dock out Thompson Creek towards the Chestatee River

Outdoor stone patio with fire pit near the shoreline at 100 Ruby Ln.

Another view from the dock at 100 Ruby Lane looking across Thompson 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.

Friday, April 10, 2015

What Would A Lake Lanier View Like This Cost?

What Would A Lake Lanier View Like This Cost?  Very reasonable in this case!  Take a look at this wonderful sunset view lot in Murrayville along the shores of Yellow Creek on Lake Lanier!  Listed price $155,000!  Come build your dream home at Lake Lanier!

7738 Sourwood Lane In Murrayville, GA. On Lake Lanier

Sunset on Yellow Creek via 7738 Sourwood Lane in Murrayville, Ga. on Lake Lanier.  Welcome to your Springtime Friday evening retreat!


Property Listings

7738 SOURWOOD Lane
Murrayville, GA
MLS Number: 5511813
Listing Price: $155,000
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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 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.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Congratulations To Our Most Recent Lake Lanier Home Buyers!

Congratulations to our most recent Lake Lanier home buyers on the purchase of their waterfront home located at 7975 Lanier Drive in Cumming, Georgia. This waterfront home located in the subdivision of Deer Creek Shores was originally built in 1976 as a ranch home with a full basement.

The house was a four bedroom, three bath home with four side brick construction. It was situated on one of the rare lots on Lake Lanier where the private property actually goes beyond the sea wall and into the lake. It included an over sized dock with deep water access and two slips. It also included a small screened outbuilding which featured a kitchenette and electricity all located down near the shoreline. This property was one of the rare finds on the south end of the lake surrounded by multi-million dollar homes. Our buyers plan a large renovation and remodeling but hope to keep much of the original look and feel of the home. With nearly a 1 acre lot, there will be plenty of room for expansion. With approximately 130 feet of shoreline this property will make for an excellent getaway home and eventually a full-time residence. We can't wait to see the remodel and the reinvention of this classic Lake Lanier home in a fantastic neighborhood!

The property was originally listed at $519,900. Our buyers came away with an excellent purchase at $485,000! Many thanks to the co-op listing agent Pat Junod with Dorsey Alston Realtors for her hard work on the seller's behalf.

Click here for the Full Detailed Listing Report And Photos For This Property

7975 Lanier Dr, Cumming, GA



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.

Monday, March 23, 2015

The Real Estate Market Is Piping Hot In These Lake Lanier Markets! Take A Look At These Market Update Videos For The Lake Lanier Area!

The video below is the latest real estate market update available for Cumming, Georgia. You may also view additional video reports for many of our local markets in the metro area. The market is changing quickly and homes are selling at a rapid rate!  During the month of February, the average days on market were:

Cumming: 67
Dawsonville: 97
Gainesville: 95

Check out this video for Cumming, Georgia or select your local market. We've got the details for your local area!







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.

Friday, March 20, 2015

Spring On Lake Lanier! Coming Soon To Four Mile Creek?

This week showed some early promise of the upcoming Spring season as the temps pushed into the 70's earlier this week.  But as is often the case, the weather turned back winter yesterday as the rains returned with temps in the 40's.  I took a few photos while I was out showing a home on Four Mile Creek yesterday evening.  It was quiet and beautiful, but cold and rainy.  Here are a few of the pics!

Four Mile Creek In Gainesville On Lake Lanier

A chilly wet March evening on Four Mile 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.

Monday, March 02, 2015

Beautiful Morning On Thompson Creek!

It's a beautiful morning here on Thompson Creek in Dawsonville!! I just came up for a brief HVAC inspection, walked out to the dock and took some of these beautiful photos. Not quite as chilly this morning but the wind is picking up!