lilburn: Lilburn Market Report for December 2009
- 01/12/10 03:39 PM
This has certainly been an interesting year in real estate. And we are still staring at the tea leaves trying to see the direction of the market and figure out what the future holds.
The biggest thing in housing in the last few months has been the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. It has had a GIANT pull on the market, and when it "expired" (it was renewed and expanded before it actually expired, but the effect seemed to expire) it altered the direction of the market... as it did when it was enacted.
Let's get a few numbers for … (0 comments)
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lilburn: DR Horton has started building in Legends at Parkview
- 01/08/10 01:58 PM
I've written a couple of posts about the Legends at Parkview. Mayfield Homes was the original building in the community, but they ended up getting foreclosed. DR Horton picked up the remaining lots and have recently started construction.
When Mayfield was building, the pricing went from the $500Ks to $700Ks. Even when the unsold homes were being sold by the bank that foreclosed, they were selling from the low $400Ks to the low $500Ks.
DR Horton is building homes priced from $270K to $310K. I would expect that there are some options that could push that price up a bit, and … (2 comments)
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lilburn: New Homes Around Gwinnett County
- 12/17/09 06:39 AM
Image by lane.bailey via Flickr There are still some new home developments going up around Gwinnett County, GA. Even though we keep hearing on the TV and radio that new construction has all but stalled, it hasn’t completely stopped.
And, December is traditionally the slowest month of the year for homes to go under contract (January is the slowest for closings…). So, there are a number of builders that are offering incentives for buyers during this time of year.
Talk about a Christmas present!!! Regardless of what holiday you might be celebrating this time of year… or even if you … (0 comments)
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lilburn: Where in the World is Lilburn, GA?
- 12/09/09 03:18 PM
And more importantly, why does it matter?
A little about Lilburn...
Lilburn is a little city in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA, in southern Gwinnett County. It is the home of Parkview High School and Berkmar High School. And while the City of Lilburn has about 11,000 people (as of the 2000 Census... it has grown since then), there are a couple time that many people with a Lilburn mailing address. In fact, the most recent numbers show over 53,000 people residing in 30047, Lilburn's ZIP code.
The City of Lilburn was founded by the Seabord Airline Railway in 1890, but … (5 comments)
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lilburn: Try the LOCAL guy... HL Computers in Lilburn
- 12/09/09 07:53 AM
This morning my wife woke me up to tell me that her desktop computer wouldn't turn over. She pushed the button, and nothin'...
It is old, and although it has had a little bit of updating, it isn't going to get much money input because it just isn't worth it. We knew it was likely a power supply. They don't cost much, but sometimes when you have to get something quickly, and local is the only option... prices seem to get a little higher.
Off we went to HL Computers in Lilburn. They actually rebuilt her computer a few years ago. … (3 comments)
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lilburn: Flapjacks and Flicks... Northlake Festival...
- 10/24/09 04:38 PM
My son's Kindergarten teacher and some of his classmates families gathers this morning at the Movie Tavern at Northlake Festival in Tucker. It is right by Northlake Mall... look for the giant tower in the parking lot.
The reason for the gathering was Flapjacks and Flicks (pdf) and Where the Wild Things Are...
On the menu is a drink and unlimited pancakes... The price is reasonable... considering the breakfast involved. We each had a couple of plates of pancakes (3 pancakes a plate), and a fairly big soft drink. The pancakes were pretty good.
Now, I am a "popcorn and … (3 comments)
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lilburn: Gwinnett County’s New Library Plan…
- 10/11/09 04:59 PM
The Gwinnett County Library System is reviewing the plan it had for several of its library branches; Lilburn, Snellville and Dacula.
According to the News article on the Library’s website, they are moving to a Regional Service Model. Under that model, the three mentioned libraries would become “Computer Libraries” and would have “Customers will be able to use computers for longer periods of time, return books, pick up holds, get library cards and use a photocopier at the computer access Library locations. These library centers will continue to be staffed by librarians and other staff qualified to address information and reference … (2 comments)
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lilburn: Mediocre Comfort or Exceptional Risk?
- 10/11/09 04:55 PM
We've all been there... Travelling across country or even out of the country... We have to eat.
There are two basic choices. Do we experiment and try something local? Maybe hit up a "Mom & Pop" place with purely local fare... Or there is the chain... We know what they serve, we have their menus memorized.
No matter where you go, the #2 at McDonald's is a Double Cheeseburger. If it isn't #2, it is still nearby. And no matter where you go, NO food critic is going to drop out of the sky and think that his #2 is the … (3 comments)
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lilburn: Lilburn Daze, Saturday October 10th, 2009
- 10/08/09 02:47 AM
For the last 35 years, local crafters and entertainers have gathered at Lilburn’s City Park to display their crafts and entertain the spectators and shoppers… For the 36th Annual event this year, it will be no different… and don’t forget to bring an appetite as well. If you like craft and art shows, as well as good festival food and a variety of music, you should fit right in.
There are a few things to keep in mind:
The event is FREE Parking is FREE The shuttle from the parking area is FREE The easiest way to park is to use … (0 comments)
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lilburn: Flood Damage in Gwinnett County? Read On…
- 10/01/09 04:46 PM
I just posted this up on my LilburnDwellings blog. I got a email from Senator Chambliss today outlining options for those in the Atlanta area that have been affected by the floods last week. It details some of the resources available to those that suffered non-insured damages from the floods.
Remember, don’t delay…
Here is the link.
… (1 comments)
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lilburn: Water, Water, Everywhere... DANGER WILL ROBINSON...
- 09/21/09 04:35 PM
I wrote a post not long ago about how water (uncontrolled) can destroy your house, and how simple things like gutters and paint can protect your investment.
But this isn't abut anything so trivial...
If you haven't been paying attention to the news... or you aren't reading this post in mid to late September (2009), we are having some serious water issues here in Atlanta. The words 100 year flood are making the rounds... and I have NO reason to not believe that. I have been here 20 years and have never seen anything like this.
While out and about … (7 comments)
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lilburn: Water, Water, Everywhere... Trashing the House...
- 09/17/09 01:40 PM
Water is essential for life. Without it, everything dies. But... sometimes it can be a pain in the butt... like when it is in the wrong place in the house... or outside of the house...
I have a buyer that is under contract on a beautiful home... or more accurately, a home that could be beautiful. But it has problems. Water.
The biggest issue is one that people usually don't think of...
Gutters
There are several damaged gutters around the house, and some that we suspect are clogged. Furthermore, the downspouts are in less than great condition... blocked, broken or poorly … (6 comments)
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lilburn: Some Upcoming Lilburn Events...
- 09/15/09 03:08 PM
There are always great things happening in Lilburn...
September 19th, 2009 - Community Garage Sale in the Overflow Parking Lot across from the Lilburn City Park - 9am to 2pm October 10th, 2009 - Lilburn DazeFestival in the Lilburn City Park - 9am to 5pm October 12th, 2009 - City Council Meeting in the Auditorium at Lilburn City Hall - 7:30pm October 17th, 2009 - Community Garage Sale in the Overflow Parking Lot across from the Lilburn City Park - 9am to 2pm October 24th, 2009 - Get Fit Lilburn in Old Town Lilburn and at Lilburn City Park - 4:30pm … (0 comments)
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lilburn: Let's just call it an occupational hazard...
- 09/06/09 03:02 PM
No, we don't need to call OSHA... But there IS a danger we real estate agents face almost every day... a hidden danger that can wreak havoc in our regular lives.
I held an open house at one of my listings today, 590 Baltimore Ave in Lilburn, GA. And while rushing out of the house for the 7 minute drive, I forgot to grab some reference paperwork. As soon as I arrived and began unpacking by laptop and setting up my office for the afternoon, I realized that I hadn't grabbed the needed papers. I called the lovely and talented Mrs. … (5 comments)
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lilburn: In Atlanta? Interested in Active Rain and Blogging? Take a look...
- 08/20/09 07:05 AM
I just got the confirmation from Corey at Garner Creek at Parkview. We are going to be presenting a seminar and discussion about Active Rain, blogging and Social Networking at GarnerCreek at Parkview in Lilburn on Thursday, August 27th.
The program will start at 11:00am, and lunch will follow at Noon.
I'm pretty excited. This was one of the first things I thought about when I entered the Ambassador Program here at Active Rain. There is so much great information here, and getting the word out has been a priority for me for a long time.
I have often referred … (10 comments)
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lilburn: Arcado Elementary Lunchtime Thoughts...
- 08/20/09 05:48 AM
The "Lunch Lady" did NOT have an easy job.
One of the reasons that I embarked on my career in real estate is that I wanted to be able to spend more time IN the lives of my children. And today has definitely been a rung in that ladder. I volunteered to help the small kids with lunch at Arcado Elementary School in Lilburn, GA.
Basically, the kindergartners need a little wrangling as they go through the lunch line. And it is kind of like herding cats... cats that don't really know what they want to eat, but have a plethora … (7 comments)
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lilburn: Total Power... would you expect anything else?
- 08/12/09 04:01 PM
Back a few months ago, my neighbor had a large tree come down in his yard. Several of us came out to give him a hand.
To start with, the tree needed to get out of the street. And then it needed to get down to a managable size to deal with. In all, I think there were four or five chainsaws running until things were cleaned up.
When I started, my chain was dull... Like "I wish I could be sharp like a butter knife" dull. DULL. I needed to take care of that.
I dropped into Total Power, picked … (4 comments)
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lilburn: I'm a Bruster's Booster...
- 08/10/09 02:46 PM
It was one of the first clear words from our oldest son... OK, it wasn't that clear, but we knew what he meant...
Boosters...
I mean Bruster's...
After a game at Parkview, a lap around the Mountain Park Park or even a hike up to the top of Stone Mountain, what could be better than a scoop from Bruster's? Not much... Ice cream rocks! And getting it from the window, hanging out with friends and enjoying a waffle bowl with a giant scoop absolutely rocks.
My favorite location is the one of Five Forks Trickum Rd. It is less than three … (4 comments)
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lilburn: Don't forget... it is Back To School Time in Gwinnett County...
- 08/09/09 03:54 PM
Here in Gwinnett County, GA, it is time for the kids to get back to school. In fact, Monday morning, August 11th, will be the first day back for Gwinnett County students.
Kids will be walking to school in some areas, waiting for school buses in other areas, and teenage drivers will be out in force. Each present their own challenges...
Aside from the extra care we all need to take to keep the kids safe as they travel to school, we also need to remember that "Back To School" means more traffic and longer drive times... especially for the first … (2 comments)
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lilburn: Millenium Cycle Works, get your Ride on...
- 08/04/09 04:50 PM
I have been visiting Millenium Cycle Works since before they moved to their current location. They always seem to have a lot of cool cycles in stock.
Cruisers, Sport Bikes, Dirt Bikes, ATVs, UTVs, Scooters and even Personal Water Craft.
They carry Kawasaki and Yamaha motorcycles and other vehicles, as well as accessories and parts... and service. With a wide variety of each.
Best of all, they are a friendly bunch. I've stopped in several times, asking questions or letting one of my boys "drive" a Rhino, Mule or ATV.
This was the first time I had the opportunity to introduce … (3 comments)
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This has certainly been an interesting year in real estate. And we are still staring at the tea leaves trying to see the direction of the market and figure out what the future holds.
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