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Home Sales for the Past Year

Happy New Year!  It’s still January so I can still say that.

The real estate market continues to be great!

Housing Indicators are in for 2019, and it was another great year for Georgia’s housing market! With a strong economy and low mortgage rates, buyer activity has been strong. However, inventory levels are still below historical norms, and prices continue to rise.

A few quick facts are listed below – all indicators are year over year for existing single-family homes.

• Median Sales Price: 6% increase to $228,000
• Pending Sales: 6.7% increase to 145,087
• Closed Sales: 4.9% increase to 142,915
• New Listings: 6.4% increase to 201,215
• Average Sales Price: 4% increase to $272,207
• Days on Market: 5% decrease to 55 days
• Months Supply of Inventory: 10.8% decrease to 3.3 months

If you are thinking about buying or selling, now is a good time.  Mortgage rates are still low and prices will continue to go up. Give us a call, we are here to help.

Marie Dinsmore

The Dinsmore Real Estate Team

770-712-7789

Featured Neighborhood: Creekstone Point (Cumming, GA)

Creekstone Point

“Relaxation, serenity and seclusion: They’re all at home in Creekstone Point.” – SR Homes

Active adult communities are becoming increasingly popular, especially in suburban Atlanta. Suburban lifestyle with proximity to a major city and airport make this an attractive option for those heading into retirement but looking to travel, be near family and enjoy amenities.

I have more than a decade experience selling homes in the northern suburbs of Atlanta and I’m happy to report on new and exciting opportunities. Allow me to introduce you to Creekstone Point, a new 55-plus community in South Forsyth Co.

Pre-sale opportunities began at Creekstone July 8.

The neighborhood features ranch-style, master-on-main homes, a clubhouse and gym. The community is gated and, according to Creekstone Point, “built for luxury.” Conveniently located off 141 near GA-400, this community is less than an hour from downtown. New shopping and entertainment venues have also popped up in the area, adding to the convenience.

Nearby Points of Interest

Schools

Address: 1860 Old Alpharetta Rd, 30041
Website: http://www.srhomes.com/creekstone-point


Marie Dinsmore
The Dinsmore Team
www.DinsmoreTeam.com
770-712-7789

 

Featured Neighborhood: Cheswyck in Cumming, GA

5658837_1These stunning, five-plus bedroom homes by D.R. Horton are located in Cumming, GA and feature resort-style amenities, including lighted tennis courts, a luxurious club house, community lake, and a large pool with five lanes.

Each homesite boasts professional landscaping with either wooded, lake, or greenspace views and include interior trim packages, five-inch hardwood floors, and an abundance of crown molding.  Basements are also an option—along with cul-de-sac lots—which complement the luxury of upscale interiors that feature full oak staircases with iron spindles, coffered ceilings, and large walk-in closets.

5658837_22For buyers particularly interested in homes featuring beautiful kitchens, Cheswyck homes include gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances, double wall ovens, and gas cooktops.

SCHOOLS:

Shiloh Point Elementary     PK-5th

Piney Grove Middle     6th-8th

South Forsyth High     9th-12th

14906380-150416If you’d like to learn more or would like to schedule a showing, I’d love to help you.  Please feel free to contact me.

Marie Dinsmore | The Dinsmore Team | www.DinsmoreTeam.com | 770-712-7789

Featured Neighborhood: The Hampshires in Milton, GA

13811526-141028If you’re looking for an established swim & tennis community with spacious wooded acreage and rolling landscapes, The Hampshires, by Peachtree Residential Properties, is a true gem.  With 60 homesites boasting houses ranging from 3318 to 4383-square feet, each home includes a basement and has a two-car side-entry garage and tandem third car garage.

Starting in the 600’s, each home is built with three sides brick and sits upon lots that range from one to three acres.  Standard features include expansive kitchen islands with beautiful 13811550-141028granite countertops, upscale stainless steel appliances, crown molding, and stunning hardwoods which complement each home’s light, open floor plan.

Located near superior Northwest and Fulton schools: Birmingham Falls Elementary, Hopewell Middle, and Cambridge High School, this community has close access GA-400 and is just a short drive from The Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth, and Northpoint Mall.

13811552-141028Voted one of the top five safest places to live in Georgia for 2015, Milton was also named the best overall city in Georgia and is actually considered the 9th best city in the Southeast.

If you’d like to know more about this truly beautiful community or would like to schedule a visit, please contact me for more information.  While new communities usually have their own agents on site, it’s important to have the backing of a Realtor who is there to look out for your best interests, rather than the builder’s.

Marie Dinsmore | The Dinsmore Team | www.DinsmoreTeam.com | 770-712-7789

Marie Dinsmore Receives New “Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)” Certification

cne_logo_cmykMarie Dinsmore has been awarded the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute (RENI).  The CNE designation is earned by real estate professionals who have successfully completed formal negotiation training over the course of two days.  In regards to negotiation skills, gents who receive this certification are among the top agents in the country.

With professional negotiation skills, agents are able to help clients obtain better results when selling or purchasing a home.  CNE agents have a higher skill level, which enables them to 1) communicate more effectively to uncover desired information, 2) help clients understand their options, 3) work collaboratively with others, and 4) resolve deadlocks.  CNE agents also have a thorough understanding of how to effectively negotiate to help their clients achieve their goals.

The Real Estate Negotiation Institute is the leading negotiation training and coaching company in the real estate industry.  Collectively, the Real Estate Negotiation Institute’s instructors have over 300 years of real estate and negotiation experience.  Tom Hayman, the CEO and Co-Founder of the Real Estate Negotiation Institute, asserts, “Any buyer or seller who hires a CNE agent can feel confident that they have one of the best trained negotiators in the real estate industry.  They will not only achieve superior results, but will have better resolution of all issues when under the representation of a CNE agent.”

Marie Dinsmore is a Realtor with RE/MAX® All Properties in Cumming, Georgia who specializes in luxury homes, estate properties, and estate homes in the North Georgia area.  These types of properties require keen attention to detail, as well as an experienced understanding of the needs required by the buyers and sellers in this highly specialized division of the market.  It is this client focus which has made Dinsmore a top producer for years, along with her belief in hard work, dedication to her customers, and a true passion for the real estate sector.  In 2014, she was given The Best of Trulia Top Agent Award, The Five Star Professional Award, and named RE/MAX® All Properties Top Sales Associate for 2014.

Individuals in North Georgia who are looking for a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) who is also a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) can contact Marie Dinsmore at 770.712.7789 or visit www.DinsmoreTeam.com.

For more information about the Real Estate Negotiation Institute, please visit www.theRENI.com.

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