Hamilton Mill Category
Median Home Price Rise in Second Quarter
August 12th, 2009 Categories: Gwinnett, Hamilton Mill
A newly released report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says home sales and prices posted gains in the second quarter, another sign that the ailing housing market is finally coming to life which is good news for both the housing industry as well as the economy overall.
The National Association of Realtors says the median sale price in the quarter was $174,100, up 4% from the first quarter, but still almost 16% below a year ago. Prices were down from a year ago in 129 of 155 metropolitan areas the group tracks.
Sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.76 million, from 4.58 million in the first quarter, but were still about 3% below a year ago.
Good news for home sellers? Well, I think so. As we head towards Fall, home sales activity is important as a foundation for the fourth quarter of 2009 but more importantly the Spring 2010 Selling Season. With the low interest rates, lower home prices, now is the time to jump off the fence. Prices should continue to rise in the next year and the inventory will continue to decline which means now is the time to buy.
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Hamilton Mill Price Reduction! Gwinnett Bargain! $284,000
August 7th, 2009 Categories: Hamilton Mill
One of Hamilton Mill’s best bargains has been reduced and the Seller wants it SOLD. Do not miss the chance to own a hard to find Woodlawn home in Hamilton Mill. Rarely do homes go on the market in this potion of Hamilton Mill because no one wants to move out of this kid and family friendly section of Hamilton Mill.
Great neighbors, beautiful homes and so much more. This breathtaking home features a spacious great room, and a large wall of windows overlooking a fabulous backyard. Huge designer kitchen with solid surface counters and large eat in breakfast area is open to the great room. Spacious master retreat even has its own sitting room. 3 additional bedroom are all large and offer plenty of closet space. Home sits on an unfinished basement.
All this for a new reduced price of $284,000. Give us a call today to see this great value.
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Hamilton Mill – Glenaire Beauty – 2242 Floral Ridge Drive
July 27th, 2009 Categories: Gwinnett, Hamilton Mill
Located in the highly sought after Glenaire section of the Hamilton Mill subdivision, this home located at 2242 Floral Ridge Drive is a rare find in Hamilton Mill and the seller has priced it to move quickly at $434,900.
Rare Master on Main floorplan features a spacious master with wonderful bath. Main level is wide open and flowing with a large family room with stack stone fireplace, tremendous kitchen with large granite bar, island, and large keeping room. Large dining room and office are also located on the main level and hardwoods adorn both the main and upper level.
Three second level bedrooms are all huge. One bedroom has it’s own bath and the other two bedrooms are shared by a large jack and jill bath. Also on the upper level is a wonderful loft area with built in bookshelves and computer workstations. You need to see this space.
One room has recently been finished in the basement as well.
Large level lot, with professional landscaping.
This is a MUST SEE!
Give us a call to schedule your private showing of this Hamilton Mill beauty.
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Gwinnett County Shoes For The Souls
July 3rd, 2009 Categories: Gwinnett, Hamilton Mill
Well, we were able to collect over 250 pair of slightly used athletic shoes and will be donating them to the Atlanta Union Mission in the next couple of weeks.
My 8 year old daughter thought we could help some folks in need and after reading an article about used tennis shoes in a tennis magazine we thought we could collect some and give to those in need versus giving them back to the manufacturer.
Here is a photo of McClain and the shoes we collected.
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Gwinnett County – Shoes for the Soul
May 26th, 2009 Categories: Dacula, Hamilton Mill
Hi Everyone,
This afternoon my eight year old daughter McClain and I were looking at a tennis magazine and came across an article about “going Green” and one of the articles mentioned donating used tennis shoes back to the manufacturer to recycle into new tennis shoes.
I got to thinking that instead of giving these used shoes to the manufacturer, why not give them to folks that need them that may not even have any shoes. So, with McClain’s help we came up with the name “Shoes for the Soul” and we are trying to come up with 1,000 pairs of tennis shoes / sneakers by July 1st to donate to those in need.
In the Hamilton Mill subdivision alone there are over 2,100 households and if we can collect a pair of shoes for every other home we can more than meet our goal, plus with the other friends and family we have in other areas of Atlanta, I think we can make it. McClain has higher asperations and feels we can get 2,000 pairs.
We have not figured out exactly who we will be donating these tennis shoes to, but I have some ideas and will be making a decision shortly.
So here is the ask: Can you take a minute or two to go through your closets and locate a lonely pair of tennis shoes that need a new home? If so, please let me know and McClain and I will be happy to come pick them up from you. So what do you say, do you have a pair or two of kids or adult shoes you can donate to us?
We will keep a weekly update on our progress to let you know where we are in meeting our goal. If you would like to help, please let me know and we will get you involved. Hopefully we will need additional storage space, help with transportation, etc.
Also, please pass this email onto anyone you think might be able to contribute. I have a limited email list and would appreciate anyone passing this onto your contacts.
Thanks in advance for all your help and look forward to a weekly update.
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Georgia Housing Tax Credit Bill
May 14th, 2009 Categories: Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Financing, Gwinnett, Hamilton Mill, Hoschton, Lake Lanier, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Norcross, Real Estate Business, Snellville, Sugar Hill
Today, House Bill 261 was signed by Governor Sonny Perdue. This bill provides an $1800 tax credit which would be taken over three years. This bill is immediately in effect and is meant to spur the housing market. The amount of the credit will either be $1800 or 1.2 percent of the purchase price (whichever is less).
If you are a first time home buyer, this tax credit would be in addition to the $8000 federal credit. Eligible properties include single family residences including condos, previously occupied homes that were listed for sale before May 11, 2009 and are still listed, and bank owned properties. The bill did not include investment properties.
The goal of this bill is obviously to provide an incentive to move current inventory and to get would be home buyers back in the game. If you, or anyone you know, are ready to purchase a home, Signature Lending Group would love an opportunity to earn your business and to help you take advantage of the new tax savings. We are more than willing to hold your hand throughout the entire process. Call us anytime at 678-387-5580.
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Hamilton Mill and Gwinnett County Golf Course Living at its Finest
May 6th, 2009 Categories: Gwinnett, Hamilton Mill
Looking for that perfect golf course home on one of the finest golf courses in Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia? Set on the 7th tee of the Fred Couples designed Hamilton Mill golf course, Diamond Dwellings is pleased to offer this masterpiece of design and function located at 3103 Cambridge Hill Drive. Click on the address link to view the virtual tour of this masterpiece.
Built in 2006, this home offers the Buyer a rare opportunity to purchase one of the most sought after addresses in Gwinnett County.
The serene and quiet golf course lot offers a wonderful view of the 7th tee box and fairway while relaxing on the open rear deck or screened in porch.
From the two-story Foyer and its magnificent floating dual circular staircase, soaring ceilings, and enormous windows, greet you as you enter this beautiful home. Spectacular and stunning details yet extremely livable, this home creates a wonderful environment for any size family.
The spacious master suite on the main level is joined by a large master bathroom and plenty of closet space. The kitchen and Keeping room
Looking for a kitchen that will be the envy of your friends, well this home has it. Fabulous Gourmet Kitchen! Designer touches include granite countertops, high end appliances, two ovens, microwave and much more. Large Breakfast bar which will comfortably accommodate 5 or more barstools. The Kitchen adjoins the Breakfast Room and overlooks the Keeping Room which features a stack stone fireplace flanked by built-in cabinets.
Looking to entertain? The 12+ seating dining room offers a wonderful view of the large front porch and offers wonderful detai
l. The two story family room with built in bookshelves and large fireplace make for the perfect gathering place for families or for entertaining.
Four oversized bedrooms on the upper level in this home create a wonderful living experience. Upstairs loft offers space for an informal sitting area or student study/ computer headquarters.
For more information on this one of a kind Hamilton Mill home please give us a call to arrange your private viewing.
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Pending Home Sales Up Again – South Leads the Pack
May 4th, 2009 Categories: Hamilton Mill, Real Estate Business
Over the past several months, we at Diamond Dwellings have seen a large increase in the amount of pending home sales and along with that a large increase in showings and internet activity on our current inventory.
While this can be partially attributed to the Spring selling season, the number of Buyers that have come to market are now in a buying mode and are ready to buy properties. This is a welcome sign for anyone in the real estate industry and we hope all our local competitors and friends are seeing the same activity as we are.
Now is the time to sell if you are a homeowner that is looking to move up to a larger home. Will you take a “hit” on your current property? Yes, you will, but the savings and appreciation you gain in the new purchase will far outweigh the loss on your current home.
Recent figures from the National Association of Realtors shows continued signs that the current market has bottomed and good things are ahead. Do not miss the chance to get a great deal on a home.
The National Association of Realtors said pending home sales rose from February to March as buyers took advantage of deeply discounted prices and low interest rates.
In the home sales report, the NAR said its seasonally adjusted index of pending sales for previously occupied homes rose 3.2% to 84.6 in March. The index was 1.1% above last year’s levels and has risen two straight months after hitting a record low in January.
The index, which started in 2001, tracks signed contracts to buy previously owned homes. Typically there is a one- to two-month lag between a contract and a done deal, so the index is a barometer for future home sales.
“After nearly three years of freefall, housing activity may have found a floor,” wrote Paul Dales, U.S. economist with Capital Economics in Toronto.
Pending sales were up 8.5% in the South and nearly 4% in the West. They fell 5.7% in the Northeast and 1% in the Midwest.
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New Hamilton Mill Listing Coming May 1, 2009
April 29th, 2009 Categories: Chateau Elan, Hamilton Mill
We wanted to pass on another new listing coming to market in Hamilton Mill on May 1st.
This home is located in the prestigious “Cambridge” section of Hamilton Mill and will not disappoint. Priced below $700,000, this home is a great value and in “Like New” condition.
Spectacular upgrades adorn this offering and no detail has been missed. Huge Chef’s kitchen, keeping room, master on main and so much more.
Keep an eye out for more details coming soon or give me a call to discuss in more detail.
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Dos Copas – Family Friendly / Community Restaurant
April 28th, 2009 Categories: Fun Stuff, Hamilton Mill
Last night my wife and three kids took a break from the kitchen (actually my wife told me we were) and headed out to our favorite Mexican Restaurant, Dos Copas in Dacula, just outside of Hamilton Mill.
Dos Copas has for a number of years provided quality food at reasonable prices and the new menu they added a few months back is awesome. My favorite, the Richard’s Tacos are to die for and my wife loves the Shrimp Tacos. Dos Copas has made some great changes in the past year and is worth checking out.
One thing that does not get mentioned enough is the contribution to the local community that the current owners have. The current owners are going to be contributing 10% of any families bill that participates in the upcoming 5th Annual 5K Fun Run / Walk to benefit Anna’s Angels Fund. Anna’s Angel Fund is a local charity founded by a brave young lady named Anna Hanger, a pediatric cancer survivor and member of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church in Dacula. To get the discount all you need to do is show your race number to the staff. This is not the first or last time that Dos Copas and their sister restaurant Buffalo’s has made contributions to our local Hamilton Mill organizations.
The run will be held on May 16th at the new Little Mulberry Park in Dacula.
I am a HUGE supporter of giving locally owned companies my business and just wanted to give Dos Copas and Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe. Give em a try and tell them Matt sent ya’.
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