Thanksgiving is just TWO days away! If you are hosting this year, you are likely feeling a little stress right about now. Before you start chopping, peeling and mixing, there are a few practical steps you can take to get your home ready for the biggest meal of the year. They’ll help avoid some big potential problems and keep things running smoothly all day long:
1. Clean Your Pipes. Did you know Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest weeks of the year for plumbers? This is because, as we cook, we inevitably drop things down the drain that shouldn’t be there. Refuse like potato skins, rice, and poultry skin can quickly clog drains and should never be put into a garbage disposal. If your drains are already slow, now is a great time to call a
Agents, mark your calendars! Peggy Slappey Properties and Ashland Homes welcome you to St. Ives in Winder for an agent luncheon and free 3-hour Continuing Ed (CE) course on Tuesday, November 12th. The event starts at 9 a.m. with a light breakfast and continues with the CE class beginning at 10 a.m. There will be tons of giveaways throughout the event as well as lunch catered by Chick-fil-A!
There are currently two homes in St. Ives ready for you to preview, with more coming in the future. This is quality craftsmanship that you can trust, where no detail has been overlooked and every finish is top-notch. Both homes feature upgraded lighting packages, four sides brick, and expansive owner suites with outstanding tile work and huge walk-in
Each fall, home builders from across Metro Atlanta gather for the annual Obie Awards, presented by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, Inc.’s Sales and Marketing Council. It’s a night of celebrating excellence in the home building industry, with awards for new homes, remodels, and outstanding marketing materials. PSP partners won big again this year, and we’re excited to continue the celebration here!
GOLD WINNER – SINGLE FAMILY BUILDER – DETACHED (BUILDS 1 - 25 HOMES/YEAR) $199,999 and Under
PSP partner EMC Homes won in this category for its Etheridge Plan, a great example of an open-concept ranch floorplan. With an L-shaped island kitchen overlooking the cozy fireplace in the living room, it touched all the right notes for
It’s that time of year again, when kids across Metro Atlanta fill their backpacks, climb onto the school bus, and watch Mom and Dad dance a happy jig as they wave goodbye. The long summer vacation season has drawn to a close and families are settling in for the school year. Maybe the last thing on their minds is packing up and moving.
What happens to real estate sales when school starts?
In the short term, sales slow. There are fewer homes on the market already, since Spring is traditionally the hottest time to list, and there are fewer buyers looking because people are focused on settling into the new school-time routine. This lull, though, is quite short-lived. Sales typically see an uptick just after the Labor Day weekend – the unofficial
It’s almost that time again! Students across Metro Atlanta are gearing up for the first day of school. One local school starts in just two days!
Did you just move to the area? It can be hard to know where to look for back-to-school resources and schedules. Not to worry! We’ve got you covered with links to many local school systems in the Northeast Metro Atlanta region. Double check 2019-2020 calendars, school supply lists, dress codes, and while you’re there – the football schedules. It is, after all, almost time for fall sports!
Gwinnett County Schools: School starts Monday, August 5th.
Buford City Schools: School starts Wednesday, August 7th.
Barrow County Schools: School starts Friday, August 2nd.
Thursday, July 4th is Independence Day, a day for barbecue, family gatherings, and uniquely American celebrations. Not sure where or when your town is celebrating? We’ve got the local round-up of fireworks and festivals this week, from big towns to small:
Celebrate Braselton 4th of July Festival, Parade, & Fireworks – Thursday, July 4th starting at 5pm
This Thursday in Braselton, come out for the annual parade at 5pm and stay for the festival and fireworks that follow. There will be food vendors, live music, and fun for the whole family!
17th Annual Star Spangled Fourth at the Mall of Georgia – Thursday, July 4th starting at 3pm
Enjoy patriotic live music, food vendors, carnival games, bounce houses, fireworks, and a
Tomorrow, May 27th, is Memorial Day, a federal holiday to remember fallen military service members. It’s an inherently somber occasion, and it can be hard to strike the right note of respect toward heroes who died while protecting our country and their loved ones left behind, while eating barbecue at a pool party. Enjoy your family gatherings – every American soldier wants you to celebrate with friends and family this weekend. But please consider taking a moment to appreciate and pay homage to the ultimate sacrifice so many have made to protect our freedoms.
National Moment of Silence
Americans across the globe will stop at 3pm (local time) on Monday, May 27th to observe a national moment of silence to remember soldiers killed in war. All of us
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12, and brunch is a tradition you don’t want to miss. From spicy chicken salad to cheesy eggs and biscuits, there is a menu for every mom. Restaurants across the area are hosting special brunch events with elevated menus created with Mom in mind. You’ll find bottomless mimosas, omelet stations, and chocolate fountains galore. Reservations are required at some. Here are 10 of our favorites with links to cut down your search time:
Churches, businesses and communities across the area have tons of events planned in Gwinnett this weekend. Here are just a few of our favorite family events to get the Easter celebrations started:
Grayson Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza – This will be a morning full of fun for kids of all ages! It happens at 10am on April 20th. Egg hunts will be divided by age and staggered to let the most kids participate. For more details, check out the event on Facebook.
Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt – Rossie Brundage Park will host a wheelchair-accessible and sensory-friendly event on Saturday, April 20. Great for kids with special needs, bring a basket for egg hunting and be ready for fun! An RSVP is required for this egg-stra special event. Find all the
Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the spring weather in Gwinnett County. We found a few fun events happening close to home this weekend to round out your Spring Break 2019.
Farm Adventure Day
Alegre Farm in Dacula is celebrating spring with its Farm Adventure Day on Friday, April 5th starting at 10am. Take guided tours of fun, educational stations, enjoy the petting zoo, feed the animals, and groom the pony. You can even milk a goat! Learn about conservation and take a tractor ride around the 15-acre farm. Pony rides are just $5. Bring your own lunch and be ready for a day of fun on the farm, located at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula.
