Tuesday, March 13, 2018

February 2018 Real Estate Market Report For Forsyth, Dawson & Lumpkin Counties!

February 2018 Real Estate Market Report For Forsyth, Dawson & Lumpkin Counties! All data is courtesy of the 400 North Association of REALTORS®.

Highlights: (compared to February 2017)

Forsyth County
Infographic - https://create.piktochart.com/output/28773519-400n-2_2018-forsyth
Total single-family home sales: 256 (12.8% increase)
Median sales price: $346,000 (6.8% increase)
Average sales price: $375,000 (9.0% increase)
Total active listings: 1,074 (16.6% decrease)
New listings: 328 (0.9% decrease)
Month’s Supply: 2.8 (14.7% decrease)

Dawson County
Infographic - https://create.piktochart.com/output/28773351-400n-2_2018-dawson
Total single-family home sales: 31 (6.9% increase)
Median sales price: $239,000 (11.5% decrease)
Average sales price: $292,000 (9.9% decrease)
Total active listings: 187 (30.7% decrease)
New listings: 48 (29.7% increase)
Month’s Supply: 4.2 (33.6% decrease)

Lumpkin County
Infographic - https://create.piktochart.com/output/28773628-400n-02_2018-lumpkin
Total single-family home sales: 30 (36.4% increase)
Median sales price: $179,000 (12.6% increase)
Average sales price: $194,000 (22.0% increase)
Total active listings: 120 (29.4% decrease)
New listings: 27 (6.9% decrease)
Month’s Supply: 3.7 (33.8% 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 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Friday, March 09, 2018

Our Latest Lake Lanier Home Sale 9135 Duran Circle, Gainesville, 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 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Low Inventory And Very Rapid Sell Times Are Just a Few Of The Highlights In This Month's Cumming Real Estate Market Wrap!



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, March 07, 2018

Beautiful Lake Lanier Views Of Taylor Creek Today!

Check out these beautiful Lake Lanier photos of Taylor Creek! We took these today while we were visiting one of our latest listings at 2792 War Hill Park Road in Dawsonville. The long-distance views of Taylor Creek are truly phenomenal from the ridge location of this home. It's not often that you see these kinds of views from the backyard of a Lake Lanier waterfront home!





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.

Hall County Softens Vacation Rental Crackdown

In case you missed this latest update.  Hall County Softens Vacation Rental Crackdown.  If you're considering buying a home on or near Lake Lanier for investment and rental, you'll want to check out the latest news on Hall County's rental regulations.

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/county-softens-vacation-rental-crackdown/

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.

Tuesday, March 06, 2018

Two Exciting New Programs From Our Partners At Prosperity Home Mortgage To Help Buyers Close Faster In A Competitive Home Buying Market!

Our exclusive Prosperity Buyer Advantage program allows home buyers to obtain a Commitment Letter BEFORE beginning the search for a new home.

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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 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Saturday, March 03, 2018

Our Latest Lake Lanier Waterfront Home For Sale! Your Own Private Resort!

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.

Open House Sunday March 4, 2018 From 2 P.M. to 5 P.M.

2525 Pilgrim Mill Circle, Cumming, GA.

Open House this Sunday, March 4 from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. Stop in and see this cute Lake Lanier waterfront home, and enter for your chance to win an Amazon Alexa Prize Pack! https://t.co/9AruYTcbfF pic.twitter.com/cVsoVNsgFg
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.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

January 2018 Real Estate Market Report For Forsyth, Dawson & Lumpkin Counties!

January 2018 Real Estate Market Report For Forsyth, Dawson & Lumpkin Counties!  All data is courtesy of the 400 North Association of REALTORS®.

Highlights: (compared to January 2017)


Forsyth County
Infographic - https://create.piktochart.com/output/28020912-400n-1_2018-forsyth
Total single family home sales: 227 (9.9% decrease)
Median sales price: $328,000 (3.1% increase)
Average sales price: $359,000 (5.0% increase)
Total active listings: 1,045 (17.4% decrease)
New listings: 293 (19.1% decrease)
Month’s Supply: 2.8 (14.0% decrease)


Dawson County
Infographic - https://create.piktochart.com/output/28020760-400n-1_2018-dawson
Total single family home sales: 29 (26.1% increase)
Median sales price: $300,000 (16.7% increase)
Average sales price: $330,000 (15.4% increase)
Total active listings: 176 (35.1% decrease)
New listings: 37 (19.6% decrease)
Month’s Supply: 4.0 (37.4% decrease)


Lumpkin County
Infographic - https://create.piktochart.com/output/28019406-400n-01_2018-lumpkin
Total single family home sales: 16 (33.3% decrease)
Median sales price: $208,000 (21.6% increase)
Average sales price: $279,000 (73.3% increase)
Total active listings: 120 (23.6% decrease)
New listings: 36 (71.4% increase)
Month’s Supply: 3.8 (27.0% decrease)

Cold 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 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Saturday, February 10, 2018

A Cold, Friday Morning Sunrise At Johnson Creek On Lake Lanier! And A Warm Friday Evening Sunset!

A Cold, Friday Morning Sunrise At Johnson Creek On Lake Lanier!  And A Warm Friday Evening Sunset!

A Cold, Friday Morning Sunrise At Johnson Creek On Lake Lanier!
A Warm Friday Evening Sunset 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 770-844-8484 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.