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Finally, Gibbs Gardens opened this weekend on Feb. 18thWhere: 1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground, GAWhat: Showcase GardensCost: $20 (See all admission prices)Phone: 770-893-1881 The History of Gibbs GardensJim Gibbs traveled for 15 years covering the nation and the world viewing gardens of every style...

Towne Lake Hills - Homes with great Amenities If you have an active family, you should always consider the amenities of the community when considering a home purchase.  If you have school aged children, the schools aret your first priority, but if they are active, always check out the community f...

Pigeon Forge Vacation - A Cozy CabinWhen looking for a great place to stay for your Pigeon Forge vacation, here's a very popular cabin located right off the main parkway in Pigeon Forge.  A Cozy Cabin has 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.  The back of the cabin has a private screened in porch with a hot ...

Panama City Beach - Your Condo for your Beach VacationWhat's your dream vacation?  If you want a peaceful, relaxing vacation or a fun-fill, action packed vacation, you need to consider a beach vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida.  You can be guaranteed a beach with pure white, sugary sand whic...

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a decidedly Happy New Year.  We are already in the middle of January.  Let's take a look back at the real estate market with my North Metro Atlanta Home Sales 2016 Year in Review.North Metro Atlanta Home Sales 2016 Year in ReviewAccording to the Firs...

I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving.  There are only eight more shopping days until Christmas.  Is an Atlanta area home on your list?  You'd better hurry.  The time to take advantage of tax credits for a home purchase in 2016 are almost over.  Read my November 2016 North Metro Atlanta Hom...

A Home Package too good to be true!  As a seasoned real estate professional, I have seen a lot of beautiful homes in all different price points located in many well-appointed communities.  I have to say without hesitation that the Lake Arrowhead community hits all the must-haves to make it to the...

The end of year holidays are upon us.  This Thursday, families gather round the dinner table to give thanks for all of their blessings.  For some, this includes a new home.  According to the October 2016 North Metro Atlanta Home Sales, a higher number of people were new homeowners than last year....

As temperatures decline, so do sales in the Southeast.  Month-to-month sales continue to decrease, according to the North Metro Atlanta September 2016 Market Report.  That isn't unusual, though.  As the year winds down, so do North Metro Atlanta home sales.  The average sale price came in lower t...

It's deja vu all over again.  The North Metro Atlanta August 2016 Home Sales Report indicated a dip in month-to-month sales while prices went up.  Demand for houses cut into inventory on hand.North Metro Atlanta August 2016 Home SalesThe First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) reported that 4294 si...