Looking for a fun, family-friendly event to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? This Saturday, March 17th, throw on something green and head out to one (or more!) of these exciting events close to home:
Shake Your Shamrock
Held at the Mall of Georgia in Buford on Saturday from 6 to 9 pm, there will be Irish-themed fun for both kids and adults at the Shake Your Shamrock event. Over 21? Enjoy themed cocktails and beer from local restaurants. Kids will love the free St. Paddy’s Day crafts, bounce houses, and games. The Drake School of the Irish will perform with traditional Irish music, too. Click the link above for all the details.
St. Paddy’s Day PathFest & PathQuest
Take a trip into Braselton this Saturday for the 2nd Annual St. Paddy’s Day
Two award-winning builders now have homes waiting for you in Sierra Creek, a resort-style community in Auburn. Sierra Creek offers a retreat from busy city life with amazing features that come standard, plus an outstanding location near shopping, dining, schools, and parks. Homes here are selling quickly, so don't wait! This weekend is a perfect time to find the next place you'll call "Home."
HOME FEATURES
Homes in Sierra Creek showcase Craftsman style architecture with brick and stone accents. Floor plans have up to five bedrooms and four bathrooms, and each home has an open-concept kitchen and living area.
Standards include stainless steel appliances, large granite islands, subway tile back splash, hand-scraped hardwood flooring on
Peggy Slappey Properties invites you to tour new homes in The Gates of Braselton, where luxury and convenience come standard.
In this gated community, homes start in the mid $400’s. Features include high-end, thoughtful style: beautiful trim packages, coffered ceilings, hardwood flooring, custom cabinetry, brick and stone exteriors, and tons of options for buyers to create a home uniquely their own. For more staged photos of a custom S&S home in the community, click HERE.
Braselton, a town nearly forgotten 20 years ago, is now a thriving community with new hospitals, residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, and fine dining restaurants. The Gates of Braselton is one of the area’s premier live, work, and play communities.
The Orchard at Sunny Hill boasts a prime Gwinnett County location, elegant floor plans, and designer finishes. JSS Homes, a highly respected Metro Atlanta home builder, invites buyers to tour this beautiful community, where several move-in ready homes are available.
Not only is The Orchard at Sunny Hill within walking distance to sought-after Mountain View High School, it is also close to entertainment, shopping, and dining in Lawrenceville and Buford. For those who like outdoor activities close to home, the community also has swimming pool and lake access. Visit soon to experience this ideal central Gwinnett location. We know you’ll fall in love with it and the beautiful Homes JSS is offering.
EMC Homes is excited to offer buyers in McIntosh Place $3,000 in closing costs!* This offer is available only for a limited time, so you must act quickly to take full advantage of it. Plus, remember to ask about 100% financing options available with the EMC Homes preferred lender.
McIntosh Place is located near Sugarloaf Parkway in the award-winning Archer High School District. These Craftsman style homes start in the high $200’s and feature upgrades galore, including brick and stone exteriors, granite counter tops, and hardwood flooring. EMC Homes is offering several floor plans buyers can choose from, all with open-concept main living areas and 4-5 bedrooms.
EMC Homes is backed by over 40 years of experience in new home construction and is
Only tax accountants get excited about this stuff, but there are a few reasons to smile this year as you prepare your 2017 tax returns. Are you a homeowner? You may be eligible for these important tax deductions:
Property Taxes
If your home has a mortgage, your lender will send a 1098 Form that will list the amount paid for property taxes. Otherwise, you can reference the property tax bill you received last fall.
If you bought your home in 2017, be sure to deduct any taxes for which you may have reimbursed the seller. These are taxes the seller had already paid before you took ownership. You won’t get a 1098 report listing these taxes. Instead, that amount will be shown on the settlement statement you received at closing.
Most people start their search for a new home by swiping through photos online. This is a great way to get excited about the possibility of a new home, but the best place to start is by deciding how much you can spend. That’s why every good REALTOR® will ask, “Are you pre-approved for a loan?”
Price matters – so much so that it could mean you’ll need to look in different locations, or at town homes instead of detached homes. Or maybe you can afford more house than you think. The only way to find out is to speak to a qualified mortgage expert and get that magic pre-approval letter.
Most buyers use some sort of financing to purchase their home. The amount you qualify for is a huge determinant of what kind of home you can buy and the location
Make a new home in Silver Ridge your “Home Sweet Home” and receive $3,000 in closing costs plus a matching refrigerator and microwave!* EMC Homes is excited to offer these sweet incentives in its new Gainesville community, but be sure to act quickly. This limited offer applies only to contracts written between February 14, 2018 and March 15, 2018.
Silver Ridge is perfect for first-time homebuyers, with prices starting in just the $140’s and 100% financing options available. This quaint, well-established community offers affordable homes on beautiful, wooded lots. Located in Gainesville, Silver Ridge is ideally situated for families in search of a peaceful retreat away from busy city life. Enjoy water sports, visit a local park, or take a short
Village at Hoschton is a well-established community showcasing open ranch and master-on-the-main floorplans starting in just the $290’s. This is new construction that offers easy, main-level living with elegant design features. Village at Hoschton has several completed homes available NOW.
Homes feature high-end finishes that include hardwoods, granite, stainless steel appliances, custom tile work, and deluxe trim. Exteriors showcase Craftsman-style details and covered back porches, great for enjoying the outdoors.
The community is tucked away in the small town of Hoschton in Jackson County and is a great example of relaxed, Southern living. Homes have wide front porches. The community is lined with sidewalks amid tons of dedicated
Gwinnett County is a great place to live, work, and play, and there are plenty of special events in the next few weeks to make you fall even more in love with where you live.
First, for those still looking for last minute Valentine’s plans, check out the list put together by Lawrenceville Patch. Hint: You still have time to plan a weekend getaway and surprise your loved one with a thoughtful gift! Don’t count on getting dinner reservations, though.
Need a family-friendly way to celebrate winter before spring is officially here? Until February 24th, you can go Galactic Snow Tubing at Stone Mountain, where music, laser beams, and LED lights surround you as you race down snow mountain. Time slots begin after 4:30pm. Check available time slots and
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