Anyone who lives in Suwanee understands why so many choose to call Suwanee home; and, also why we appreciate the tireless efforts of the city officials committment to providing what we're looking for as home owners. Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful (GCB) added one more award to the list of many already received by the City of Suwanee. In January Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful named the City of Suwanee, "Best Green Government for 2010". In order to become a recipient officials had to show ongoing committment to long-term, sustainable programs that would create greener and more beautiful communities.  The expanison of greenspace, including the opening in 2010 of our newest park, Harvest Gardens, which rents plots to citizens for organic gardening to converting to a paperless municipal court sy... 02/25/2011

Suwanee GA Real Estate Market Report for January 2011   Active listings: 557 homes are available for sale in Suwanee GA priced from $65,000 to $6,500,000. Pending sales: 96 homes are in escrow priced from $85,000 to $1,449,000. January sales: 35 homes sold in January 2011.  27 homes were non-distressed 8 homes were a foreclosure or short sale, or 23% of total January sales   In January, 35 homes closed in Suwanee Georgia. This is a decrease of 5 units, as there were 40 homes that closed in January of 2010. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for January 2010 was $299,141. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for January 2011 was $258,256. The Average sales price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for January 2010 was $283,454. The Average... 02/18/2011

A John Wieland Community of Townhomes And Homes. Homes priced at an average cost of $615,000 for a 5 bedroom / 4 full bath / 1 half bath home.The Weston Club offers ammenities for the whole family from swimming and tennis to walk through the neighborhood. Close proximity to the St. Marlo Country Club where great golf can be found. Weston Real Estate Currently For Sale The average sale price for a 3 bedroom / 3 full bathroom / 1 half bedroom Townhomes In Weston is averaging a sale price of $433,000. Townhomes Currently For Sale In Suwanee Georgia The Weston Club Amenities: Classically Designed Private Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gathering Room, Meeting Room and Gourmet Kitchen, Swimming Pool, Lighted Tennis Courts, Children's Playground, Sidewalks, Parks and Natural Areas. 02/13/2011

Ashleigh Walk is located just East of the Settle Bridge Park and the Forsyth / Gwinnett County Boarder, in the City of Suwanee. Homes Built by Waterford Homes, this gated community of homes is nestled in a slightly wooded community with tradtional architectureal features that include shady porches, spacious backyardsand brick fronts and neighborhood amenities that include both swimming pool and tennis. Homes For Sale In Ashleigh Walk The average price for a 5 bedroom / 4 full bath home in Ashleigh Walk, at time of post, is $427,662.00 with prices ranging from the mid $300's to the $500's. Square footage runs from 2,855 to 3,215. Most homes are 4 to 5 bedrooms with 2.5 to 4 bathrooms. Schools At Time Of Post: Elem: RIVERSIDE Middle: LANIER High: NORTH GWINNETT Streets in the neighborhood... 02/08/2011

I am trying a different approach for the month of December. The charts in this report I have created through Trendgraphix, Inc. This will enable you to not only see the Atlanta real estate market activity for December 2010 vs. December 2009 but it will also allow you to see the trending that has taken place throughout 2010. And the voices are many as we jump start 2011. And, they are not necessarily singing in unison - no big surprise! I have decided it is like looking into a crystal ball. There are so many facets which will play into fueling the recovery of the housing market so it makes sense predictions are just that....predictions! And, each real estate market is different and every market has been impacted differently.According to Dan Forsman, CEO of Prudential Gerogia Realty, Atla... 01/24/2011

Image via Wikipedia Market stats for Suwanee, GA, December, 2010 indicate that there are 548 properties on the market. Overall, there is about an 10.8 month supply of properties.  There was less that 8 months of inventory as recently as June.  Even though inventories are down since then, sales are also down. In the Under $200k arena, there are 165 listings in Suwanee, GA, with about a 9.9 month supply.  In June, there was a 4.8 month supply.  Inventories have increased, until September, as sales have slowed...  This is one of the rare segments that actually bumped in November, rather than December. Between $200k and $400k, there are 249 listings for sale, and 9 months of supply.  Sales for December 2010 were 25 compared with 22 for the same period in 2009.  Still weak, but with the dec... 01/22/2011

Suwanee GA Real Estate Market Report For December 2010   Active listings: 539 homes are available for sale in Suwanee GA priced from $55,000 to $6,500,000. Pending sales: 85 homes are in escrow priced from $68,000 to $1,299,000. December sales: 46 homes sold in December 2010.  22 homes were non-distressed 24 homes were a foreclosure or short sale, or 52% of total December sales   In December, 46 homes closed in Suwanee Georgia. This is a decrease of 5 units, as there were 51 homes that closed in December of 2009. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for December 2009 was $308,104. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for December 2010 was $331,715. The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for December 2009 was $287,745. Th... 01/14/2011

As the year closes out, one begins to wonder what 2011 will bring. Read three reports....get three different answers. I don't know what the new year will bring in real estate for the Atlanta market, but I think we held our own in 2010. Short sales took a front seat to foreclosures; and, I think that will be the case for 2011. But if you are a home owner just wanting to sell your house....it can be done and 2010 proved that. The greatest line I heard this year....and, I use it a lot: "It is a beauty contest and a price war. You have to win both." If you are a home owner in the Atlanta market and you want to make a change, you CAN get your home sold. But are you willing to do what it takes? Interest rates are low! But they aren't going to stay low forever. And as for home values, they are... 01/10/2011

SUWANEE GEORGIA'S SNOW STORM OF 2011 We missed the bullet with ICE....THANK YOU!!!!  With about 8 inches of snow on the ground, I am glad I can work from home. This is Gracie. My VERY beloved,barely 10 lbs miniature dachshound.She is a love! And, she is NOThappy about being out in the snow.She has had enough and is headedin!!! The snow is BEAUTIFUL!  The great thing about snow in the South, is it gives you permission to be lazy and just.....BE! Our back yard:  We have a gorgeous back yard in the springand summer. But this ain't so bad either!     Views of our back yard. Beautiful winter wonderland. The hole in theground is our pond freezing over. The water fall fortunately will keepit from freezing over completely. I just hope the fish survive. We havehad them a long time....they're alm... 01/10/2011

IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!   And, we are from snow country. My husband and I have great memories as kids of the fun we use to have during the winter. There is nothing more fun than being a kid and playing in the snow. HOWEVER, when you live in the South, snow is a big deal. We have been in Atlanta since 1982 and it is safe to say that we have not seen too many snow storms in our time here. But SNOW STORM 2011 is going to be one to remember I feel certain.  It is 10:52 p.m on Sunday night and it is coming down. As I watch t.v. I am so grateful I am inside and not out on the roads. For those of you in the North you will probably find this humorous. I know we did when we first moved here. However, with limited snow removal vehicles you can appreciate the stand still this city comes to at times like... 01/09/2011

Image via Wikipedia Market stats for Suwanee, GA, November, 2010 indicate that there are 582 properties on the market. Overall, there is about an 10.9 month supply of properties.  There was less that 8 months of inventory as recently as June.  Even though inventories are down since then, sales are also down. In the Under $200k arena, there are 156 listings in Suwanee, GA, with about a 8.5 month supply.  In June, there was a 4.8 month supply.  Inventories have increased, until September, as sales have slowed... October sales were down from 27 last year to 22 this year.  For November, there were 15 sales this year and 21 last year. Between $200k and $400k, there are 285 listings for sale, and 9.8 months of supply.  Sales for September 2010 were 30 compared with 39 for the same period in ... 12/20/2010

Suwanee GA Real Estate Market Report For November 2010   Active listings: 397 homes are available for sale in Suwanee GA priced from $69,000 to $6,500,000. Pending sales: 65 homes are in escrow priced from $68,000 to $1,299,000. November sales: 36 homes sold in November 2010.  26 homes were non-distressed 10 homes were a foreclosure or short sale, or 28% of total November sales   In November, 36 homes closed in Suwanee Georgia. This is a decrease of 29 units, as there were 65 homes that closed in November of 2009. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for November 2009 was $328,324. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for November 2010 was $270,327. The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for November 2009 was $299,548. T... 12/20/2010

The Atlanta real estate market continues to struggle with foreclosures and short sales.  Unemployment continues to hold our real estate market down and Gwinnett County specifically continues to lead the metro counties in distressed properties hitting the market. Nationally, however, Realty Times has an article out quoting Laurence Yun, chief economist for NAR, as painting a promising picture for the real estate markets overall in 2011. According to the article, nationally, overall homes sales in October showed an uptick since bottoming in June of this year. What is motivating the buyers? Value and interest rates. Additionally, Laurence Yun, NAR Chief Economist for NAR says, "The housing market clearly is in a recovery phase and will be uneven at times, but the improving job market and c... 12/14/2010

Image via Wikipedia Market stats for Suwanee, GA, October, 2010 indicate that there are 5601 properties on the market. Overall, there is about an 10.7 month supply of properties.  There was less that 8 months of inventory as recently as June.  Even though inventories are down since then, sales are also down. In the sub-$200k arena, there are 159 listings, with about a 8.7 month supply.  In June, there was a 4.8 month supply.  Inventories have increased, until September, as sales have slowed... although sales for July and August (19 and 15) were exactly the same last year and at 18, there was only one less sale in September v last year.  October sales were down from 27 last year to 22 this year. Between $200k and $400k, there are 298 listings for sale, and 10 months of supply.  Sales fo... 11/28/2010

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR),  the success of a housing recovery will lay at the door step of job creation and availability of credit.  The tightening of underwriting guidelines is also stifling the housing recovery. And, in the same article, it is projected IF the Bush tax cuts are extended across the board, it could "help create an additional 400,000 jobs in 2011, helping to increase home sales by another 60,000-80,000."  (read more:  Realtor.org) From a local level, Atlanta continues to struggle as we close out 2010. The high unemployment numbers haven't budged out of 9% for months with current unemployment standing at 9.9%. And, the state ranks in the top 10 with Georgian's feeling the stress related to financial challenges. And while Georgia continues to ... 11/18/2010

Suwanee GA Real Estate Market Report For October 2010    Active listings: 415 homes are available for sale in Suwanee GA priced from $72,000 to $6,500,000. Pending sales: 56 homes are in escrow priced from $80,000 to $1,499,900. October sales: 40 homes sold in October 2010  19 homes were non-distressed 21 homes were foreclosure or short sale or 52.5% of the sold units  In October, 40 homes closed in Suwanee Georgia. This is a decrease of 31 units, as there were 71 homes that closed in October of 2009. The average list price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for October of 2009 was $254,163. The average list price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for October of 2010 was $291,006. The average sale price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for October of 2009 was $241,382. The aver... 11/15/2010

Image via Wikipedia Market stats for Suwanee, GA, August, 2010 indicate that there are 598 properties on the market. Overall, there is about an 10 month supply of properties.  There was less that 8 months of inventory as recently as June, but sales are slowing even faster than inventory is shrinking. In the sub-$200k arena, there are 144 listings, with about a 8.3 month supply.  In June, there was a 4.8 month supply.  Inventories have increased, until September, as sales have slowed... although sales for July and August (19 and 15) were exactly the same last year and at 18, there was only one less sale in September v last year. Between $200k and $400k, there are 311 listings for sale, and 10.7 months of supply.  Sales for September 2010 were 30 compared with 39 for the same period in 2... 11/02/2010

Mortgage rates are now reaching some of the lowest rates on record.  The Fed is purchasing long-term investment products, the demand for housing remains low and the prognosis for jobs and an economic rebound is a very slow recovery.  Those combined factors are driving rates to historically low levels.  In mid October, the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey reported the average rate for a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage was 4.19%.  We may see fixed rates under 4%. In a recent meeting with top real estate companies, economists from Bank of America and Wells Fargo predicted that loan products are likely to change drastically in 2011.  They expect that we will see the end of ARM products or other exotic loans and go back to the days of simpler fixed rate mortgages.  Consumers will soo... 10/26/2010

 The numbers speak for themselves.  Still little to no improvement in the Atlanta market place regardless of what you hear in the media. However, interest rates are great and home values are stabilizing. Until we rid the mortgage companies of their distressed properties, it is my opinion, no one really knows if the "end is in sight."               Come to my house:MySuwaneeHome.com 10/25/2010

Suwanee GA Real Estate Market Report For September 2010    Active listings: 416 homes are available for sale in Suwanee GA priced from $90,000 to $6,995,000. Pending sales: 69 homes are in escrow priced from $112,000 to $1,699,900. September sales: 43 homes sold in September 2010  28 homes were non-distressed 15 homes were foreclosure or short sale   In September, 43 homes closed in Suwanee Georgia. This is a decrease of 11 units, as there were 54 homes that closed in September of 2009. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for September of 2009 was $322,452. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for September of 2010 was $263,796. The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Suwanee for September of 2009 was $307,586. The Average sale ... 10/15/2010