Tuesday, August 18, 2015

The Wonderful & Charming Lake Lanier Cabin At 344 Tom McGinnis Road In Dawsonville Has Sold!

The Wonderful & Charming Lake Lanier Cabin At 344 Tom McGinnis Road In Dawsonville Has Sold!  We had a strong feeling when we listed this idyllic little waterfront getaway that it wouldn't take long for it to capture the hearts of a new family of owners.  The property was originally listed on July 1, 2015 and was under contract 19 days later.  Today was our closing day.

The Lake Lanier Cabin At 344 Tom McGinnis Road In Dawsonville!

The quaint kitchen and dining area!

The cozy great room! 

Rustic porch setting at 344 Tom McGinnis on Lake Lanier!

Easy & relaxing dock setting along Thompson Creek!

What a fun property to market and sell!  This home had incredible charm, a true historic Lake Lanier getaway feeling, a great water/dock setting and a memorable, rural character.  It just had a way of taking you back in time!  As a matter of fact, during the title examination, it was determined that the first community road agreement was created in the early 1900's for these classic cabins along Tom McGinnis that is still a meandering gravel road that follows the shoreline of Lake Lanier!




Many thanks to my colleague and Realtor partner, Mandy Hooks, who directed her clients to this wonderful setting!  I just know that the new owners will have years of fun times and the making of new memories in this classic Lake Lanier cabin!





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, August 10, 2015

The Latest Real Estate Housing Market Update For Cumming, Georgia And Other Lake Lanier Areas!

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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.

Thursday, August 06, 2015

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales Continue Their Strong Trend With The Latest July Numbers!

Lake Lanier Home Sales Continue Their Strong Trend With The Latest July Numbers!

Once again, Lake Lanier home sales for the month were notably strong as the summer sales activity continues on its heated pace. We did our monthly digging in the MLS system, and here's what we are reporting for the month of July.  This report includes waterfront homes listed with a dock on Lake Lanier. It does not include mobile or modular homes in this report.

Here are the numbers from our research of July lake home sales.
  • 27 Lake Lanier home sales
  • The average size home was four bedrooms with 3 and 1/2 baths
  • The average year built was 1985
  • The average sales price was $645,244
  • The sales price to original list price ratio was 92.70%
  • The average total days on market was 92
These are pretty strong numbers.  For example, when we compare January-July of 2014 with January-July of 2015, we see that the average Lake Lanier home sales price in 2015 is up by about 15%! That's great news for Lake Lanier home owners!  And as a result, Lake Lanier home buyers will probably continue to see a rise in prices as inventory remains tight.




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, August 05, 2015

Congratulations To Our Most Recent Lake Lanier Home Buyers On The Purchase Of Their Villa Home In The Overlook At Harbour Point Yacht Club!

Congratulations To Our Most Recent Lake Lanier Home Buyers On The Purchase Of Their Villa Home In The Overlook At Harbour Point Yacht Club!

This fantastic property was located at 3476 Marina Crest Drive in Gainesville in the well-known resort community of Harbour Point! What a fantastic section of the Harbour Point community, where yard maintenance is included in the quarterly dues and the lifestyle is easy-going with the option for a slip at the community marina. This home was very well-maintained and had many extras.


Originally built by John Wieland Homes in 1998, this home included four bedrooms, three full baths and one half bath on three living levels. There was a full finished basement, a bonus room/office upstairs, a recreation room and additional office/study on the terrace level, an open kitchen, great room, and separate dining room.  All on a beautifully landscaped lot with a lush courtyard.



The homes in The Overlook are known for being deceptively large yet somewhat compact on smaller lots. They have drive under garages and easy access to the tennis courts, clubhouse, swimming pool, cafe, gym, and marina.  All of these amenities are inside the gates of the community right on Lake Lanier!This home was originally listed in 2013 and was on the market for quite some time. Our buyers were able to get an excellent deal on the property and move right in!  This helped in making it an easier transition for them to relocate from their former home in Houston, Texas.

This lovely Harbour Point property was expertly listed by Linda Morris of Harbour Point Realty at $379,900.  Many thanks to Linda and her staff for her representation of the sellers and for facilitating a smooth 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 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.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Friday Morning Home Inspection At Thompson Creek On Lake Lanier! A Beautiful Waterfront Setting!

This past Friday morning, I was fortunate enough to be able to enjoy an early morning home inspection on Thompson Creek at Lake Lanier in Dawsonville!  What a peaceful setting and a fabulous start to the weekend.  We showed more homes in the area today and will be back for even more showings tomorrow.  What a relaxing way to enjoy the start of the weekend.  Here's to a super Sunday at the lake as well!




Morning views of 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.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Congratulations To Our latest Lake Lanier Home Buyer Clients On The Purchase Of Their Waterfront Home At 2030 Millers Path In Cumming, GA!

Congratulations To Our latest Lake Lanier Home Buyer Clients On The Purchase Of Their Waterfront Home At 2030 Millers Path In Cumming, GA!

2030 Millers Path On Lake Lanier!
This waterfront home was recently renovated and advertised as an immaculate private oasis complete with a beautiful waterfall and water garden!

Waterfall at 2030 Millers Path
Water Garden
Located just 1.5 miles from Marketplace Boulevard with plenty of shopping and restaurants and just minutes to Buford Dam on the extreme south end of Lake Lanier.


This four bedroom, two and one half bath home is located in the quiet enclave of Miller's Cove. The home featured vaulted ceilings in many of the rooms, a very large eat-in kitchen, exposed wood beams, a fantastic den with lots of built-in cabinets.

Den/Study
Great Room
Great Room View To Screened Porch
All of the rooms were large and most of them faced the waterfront. There were three fireplaces, one of them stone, one slate, and one granite! Outside there was a large front deck which wrapped around the front of the home and continued on to the master bedroom, which was located on the main level. There was a screened porch overlooking a quiet backyard and an additional upstairs deck off of the upstairs in-law suite! The property also featured a very level, short walk to a single-slip covered dock on open water at the south end of Lake Lanier!

Wrap-Around Deck
Stone Entrance
Single-Slip Covered Dock
With extensive remodeling already complete, most of the heavy renovation work on the home was finished. But our buyers plan to upgrade much of the existing interior in order to make the living space a much more luxurious and custom home setting. Originally listed at $450,000, our clients were able to secure a very strong investment on a very solid home with plenty of room for expansion in a neighborhood of higher-valued properties. We look forward to seeing all of the new upgrades in the coming year!


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.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Metro Atlanta Real Estate Advisor - July 2015! We Check The Stats!

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Georgia Properties
Real Estate Advisor – July 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!


Summer is here. The real estate market is hot and sales activity is high. Click here for the full Greater Metro Atlanta Real Estate Report. Here is a summary:
  • Closings for June were up 4.9% compared to last month and up 12.3% compared to last year.
  • The average sales price jumped to $288,000 in June versus $281,000 in May. The average sales price for year-to-date 2015 is $263,000 which is up 49% from the bottom of 2011.
  • Listed inventory was up 5.3% from last month and flat compared to last year. Inventory is up 42% 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 in those areas. Remember, real estate is local and markets can be very different.
  • Months of supply remained very low at 3.5 months for both May and June. Six months is considered normal. Luxury properties are taking longer to sell with homes above $1 million showing 10 months of supply and properties over $2 million showing 21 months of supply.
  • The latest Case-Shiller Index (6/30/15) reports that Metro Atlanta home values are up 47% from the recent bottom of March 2012. Increasing homes values are getting some sellers back into the market but also decreasing affordability for other buyers.
  • Mortgage rates remain very attractive but are expected to move higher soon. Click here for the latest rates.
  • New Homes are moving fast – but many builders cannot build them fast enough. Visitwww.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 types of projects and would be happy to help you.


MEGA Open House Event!



Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is pleased to announce our next MEGA Open House event on Sunday, July 19th from 2-5pm. There will be hundreds of beautiful properties on display. With low inventory and mortgage rates expected to rise, the market is very active this summer. Visit one of our open houses and register for a chance to win a brand new iPad Air2. Contact us to learn more.


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New MLS rules now allow us to show SOLD PROPERTIES on our websites without requiring registration. Now you can easily view SOLD PROPERTIES on your desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. This also applies to our Mobile App. Our search tools offer the best data and most comprehensive options. Here are some examples of searches you can perform:
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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.

Friday, July 17, 2015

We Take The GoPro Out For A Video Of The Cove At 9170 Bay Pointe Drive On Lake Lanier! Here's A Look At The Waterfront!

Our most recent Lake Lanier waterfront home buyers purchased this incredible log home located at 9170 Bay Pointe Drive in Gainesville.  We posted quite a few photos and a video earlier in the week of  this phenomenal Lake Lanier retreat.  But the waterfront views will come to light in this latest video that we taped last weekend.  Here's a look at the waterfront and lake setting at 9170 Bay Pointe Drive in Gainesville.




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.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

The Cove And Waterfront Setting At Our Newest Lake Lanier Home For Sale Is An Inviting Place! Checkout The Video From Out Recent Visit!

The Cove And Waterfront Setting At Our Newest Lake Lanier Home For Sale Is An Inviting Place! Checkout The Video From Out Recent Visit!

We are so enamored by our latest Lake Lanier real estate listing at 344 Tom McGinnis Road in Dawsonville, that we can't quit visiting the place!  Yesterday, we made a short boat trip over to the shoreline of the property which is located in a nice, wide, deep water cove just off Thompson Creek.



Like the setting of the home, the setting of the single-slip dock with party deck is secluded and just as scenic as can be.  The water color is beautiful and the there is a rural feel to the area that makes it feel like an oasis that time forgot.

While our GoPro skills are still amateurish, you can get a feel for the cove by watching this short video clip from yesterday!




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, July 10, 2015

Our Most Popular Lake Lanier Home For Sale On Trulia This Week? Check Out Our Listing At 8043 Beachwood Drive In Murrayville!

Our Most Popular Lake Lanier Home For Sale On Trulia This Week?  Check Out Our Listing At 8043 Beachwood Drive In Murrayville!




Every week, we get reports from all sorts of online real estate websites, that we in turn report to our home sellers.  So, this week, we received our weekly report from Trulia which is now part of Zillow. Well, if you're interested in what our most popular listing for the week in online views was, look no further than 8043 Beachwood Drive in Murrayville.  This could all be for a number of reasons.  It's a Lake Lanier access home that is in a lake neighborhood with a community boat ramp that runs straight into the Chestatee River up past the Chestatee Golf Resort Community.  It's not a waterfront home, but with over an acre of private property, a very nice and unique A-frame home with a detached garage/barn at a price of $155,000 what's not to like?  Walk your canoe or kayak to the lake, or trailer your boat less than two tenths of a mile to the community boat ramp.  This is a steal of a deal!  Lots of privacy and lake charm.  With lots of the amenities and features of a lakefront home, but without the price.  Take a look for yourself! This property at 8043 Beachwood Drive is an intriguing property at an attractive price for sure!




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.