Sunday, June 23, 2019

Why A Lake Lanier Home Inspection Is Well Worth The Investment

Some homebuyers might balk at the added expense, but an inspection is well worth the investment.


Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over seventeen years of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Exciting News For South Florida Real Estate!

Exciting News For South Florida Real Estate!



Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over seventeen years of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Friday, June 21, 2019

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For May 2019! Let's Check The Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For May 2019! Let's Check The Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of May 2019! Here is a brief recap of the home sales as reported in our comparative market analysis that we will provide via SlideShare later in this article.

Lake Lanier waterfront homes sold:  29

The highest home price sale was $1,400,000

The lowest home price sale was $179,000

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

The average build date was 1980

The average original list price was $593,317

The average list price after price adjustments was $581,197

The average sales price was $557,706

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

Average total days on market was 44






Our market analysis is generated at the beginning of each month. It is designed to show you Lake Lanier home sales statistics. Each month, we search the First Multiple Listing Service for home sales (closings) based on the following criteria:

Area: All counties with frontage on Lake Lanier. Specifically Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Hall, and Gwinnett counties.

Status: Sold (Closed Transactions)

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

Property Category: Our analysis includes only residential detached homes as categorized in FMLS.

This market analysis is deemed to be accurate but is not warranted. It is meant to give a general idea and overview of the current housing market for waterfront homes on Lake Lanier.

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over seventeen years of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prestige Magazine Summer 2019



Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over seventeen years of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Just Sold! Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Located At 180 Longview Drive Dawsonville, GA!

Just Sold!  Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Located At 180 Longview Drive Dawsonville, GA!

180 Longview Drive, Dawsonville, GA. On Lake Lanier

Property Description:


WOW!!! This one has it all! A killer house with huge lake views and a stone's throw from the water. This three bedroom / two bath main house is the perfect retreat on Lake Lanier. You'll love the screened porch overlooking the amazing double slip dock with party deck in DEEP water. But wait!! There's more...A separate two bedroom guest house with kitchen, full bath, laundry room and fireplace over a newer three car garage! It's great for lake toys, vehicles, workshop, and a really cool rec room for the kids! Very close to Athens Boat Club Marina to gas up your boat for a day on the lake!


Bedrooms:  5
Bathrooms:  3
Lot Size:  0.37 approx.
Year Built:  1977
Sale Price:  $595,000


180 Longview Drive, Dawsonville, GA. On Lake Lanier

180 Longview Drive, Dawsonville, GA. On Lake Lanier

180 Longview Drive, Dawsonville, GA. On Lake Lanier

180 Longview Drive, Dawsonville, GA. On Lake Lanier

180 Longview Drive, Dawsonville, GA. On Lake Lanier



Lake Sidney Lanier Homes extends its congratulations and a huge thank you to our Lake Lanier Home Buyer Clients on the purchase of this beautiful property. And many thanks to Teresa Smith of Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners for her professional representation of the sellers in the sale!

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over seventeen years of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Monday, June 17, 2019

May 2019 Real Estate Market Report For Forsyth, Dawson & Lumpkin Counties!

May 2019 Real Estate Market Report For Forsyth, Dawson & Lumpkin Counties! All data is courtesy of the 400 North Association of REALTORS®.

Highlights: (compared to May 2018)

Forsyth County
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Total single family home sales: 458 (7.8% decrease)
Median sales price: $381,000 (1.6% increase)
Average sales price: $410,000 (4.3% increase)
Total active listings: 1,373 (5.7% increase)
New listings: 556 (16.1% increase)
Month’s Supply: 3.8 (14.1% increase)

Dawson County
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Total single family home sales: 67 (45.7% increase)
Median sales price: $255,000 (23.9% decrease)
Average sales price: $320,000 (4.2% decrease)
Total active listings: 209 (5.0% decrease)
New listings: 63 (34.0% increase)
Month’s Supply: 4.1 (15.4% decrease)

Lumpkin County
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Total single family home sales: 48 (84.6% increase)
Median sales price: $222,000 (8.3% increase)
Average sales price: $239,000 (10.1% increase)
Total active listings: 154 (3.8% decrease)
New listings: 49 (2.1% increase)
Month’s Supply: 4.3 (11.8% decrease)

Chestatee River View Toward The Mouth Of Thompson Creek

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over seventeen years of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Friday, June 14, 2019

One Of The Lowest Priced Waterfront Lots With A Private Slip Dock On Lake Lanier!



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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 seventeen years of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Thursday, June 06, 2019

Just Sold! 3880 Portland Trail Drive! This Designer Craftsman Style Home In Suwanee Was Loaded With Unique Upgrades!

Selling A Home In The Atlanta Suburbs To Buy A Waterfront Home On Lake Lanier!  We Are Assisting Our Clients Everywhere!

More full-time residents are making the move to Lake Lanier from out of state, Atlanta and even the surrounding suburbs near Lake Lanier.  Why miss out on all of the benefits of waterfront living at the lake if you can make the switch?  Many of our clients are choosing the lake lifestyle as a full-time lifestyle versus a weekend experience.  As an example, our real estate partner Eric White just helped our latest client purchase a beautiful, Lake Lanier home in Gainesville.  The client has listed his nearby Suwanee home for sale with us as part of the transition.  Check out this beautiful home that we have listed for sale in Shadowbrook At Town Center in Suwanee!

Property Description:

This designer craftsman style home features many unique upgrades. The Berkshire plan has a relaxing covered front porch with stone floors, dining room, an open eat-in kitchen with island, granite counters and family room with fireplace. Four bedrooms are located on the second floor. Some of the upgrades that the current owner has added include new lighting, updated wood floors, trim molding (crown, base, wood paneling, and fireplace mantel), new carpet, new vanity in half bath, plumbing fixtures, accessible expanded attic storage space, and NEW Roof!

Bedrooms:  4
Full Bathrooms:  2
Half Bathrooms:  1
Lot Size:  0.10 Acre
Sale Price:  $323,000





                     
                     

What a fabulous location for this home!  Check out how close it is located to restaurants, shopping, and amenities!



Congratulations to our seller client and to Eric White of Lake Sidney Lanier Homes for going above and way beyond to get this home sold!  And, many thanks to Missy Banner of Community Partners Realty for her representation of the buyer in the sale.

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Wednesday, June 05, 2019

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For April 2019! Let's Check The Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For April 2019! Let's Check The Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of April 2019! Here is a brief recap of the home sales as reported in our comparative market analysis that we will provide via SlideShare later in this article.

Lake Lanier waterfront homes sold:  27

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

The lowest home price sale was $195,000

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

The average build date was 1989

The average original list price was $659,874

The average list price after price adjustments was $636,752

The average sales price was $611,761

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 93.34 %

Average total days on market was 108






Our market analysis is generated at the beginning of each month. It is designed to show you Lake Lanier home sales statistics. Each month, we search the First Multiple Listing Service for home sales (closings) based on the following criteria:

Area: All counties with frontage on Lake Lanier. Specifically Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Hall, and Gwinnett counties.

Status: Sold (Closed Transactions)

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

Property Category: Our analysis includes only residential detached homes as categorized in FMLS.

This market analysis is deemed to be accurate but is not warranted. It is meant to give a general idea and overview of the current housing market for waterfront homes on Lake Lanier.

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over seventeen years of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Monday, June 03, 2019

Just Sold! Stunning, Recently Remodeled Villa Home In The Overlook At Harbour Point Yacht Club! Was Under Contract In 13 Days!

Just Sold!  Stunning, Recently Remodeled Villa Home In The Overlook At Harbour Point Yacht Club!  Was Under Contract In 13 Days!

Description:

Stunning, recently remodeled villa home!  Over $100K in high-end upgrades including new windows, doors, decking, pergola, screened porch, new exterior paint, professionally soft-cleaned roof shingles, split rail fencing and more! Inside upgraded w/all new hardwood floors on main and terrace levels, new water heater, light fixtures, two new high-efficiency HVAC systems, updated master bath, and powder bathroom too! Master suite on the main, enormous great room, open kitchen & separate dining room!Large flex/bonus room over garage!Boat slip option available! Lawn care, community security and trash pickup included in HOA!

Click Here For All Of The Home Photos And Details Of The Sale!

3476 Marina Crest Drive In Harbour Point Yacht Club On Lake Lanier
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3476 Marina Crest Drive In Harbour Point Yacht Club On Lake Lanier
Sold By Arthur Prescott Lake Sidney Lanier Homes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
3476 Marina Crest Drive In Harbour Point Yacht Club On Lake Lanier
Sold By Arthur Prescott Lake Sidney Lanier Homes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
3476 Marina Crest Drive In Harbour Point Yacht Club On Lake Lanier
Sold By Arthur Prescott Lake Sidney Lanier Homes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
3476 Marina Crest Drive In Harbour Point Yacht Club On Lake Lanier
Sold By Arthur Prescott Lake Sidney Lanier Homes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
3476 Marina Crest Drive In Harbour Point Yacht Club On Lake Lanier
Sold By Arthur Prescott Lake Sidney Lanier Homes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
3476 Marina Crest Drive In Harbour Point Yacht Club On Lake Lanier
Sold By Arthur Prescott Lake Sidney Lanier Homes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
3476 Marina Crest Drive In Harbour Point Yacht Club On Lake Lanier
Sold By Arthur Prescott Lake Sidney Lanier Homes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
3476 Marina Crest Drive In Harbour Point Yacht Club On Lake Lanier
Sold By Arthur Prescott Lake Sidney Lanier Homes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
3476 Marina Crest Drive In Harbour Point Yacht Club On Lake Lanier
Sold By Arthur Prescott Lake Sidney Lanier Homes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
3476 Marina Crest Drive In Harbour Point Yacht Club On Lake Lanier
Sold By Arthur Prescott Lake Sidney Lanier Homes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties



Congratulations to our seller clients on the sale of their home!  And, many thanks to Sue Ann Carroll of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties for her expert representation of the buyers in the sale.

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over seventeen years of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.