Welcome To Off The Beaten Path

This week we cover:

• 🎨 STEAM Camps Begin

• 🌟 Cocktails in Wonderland

• 📈 The Weekly Market Update

• 🙌 Handpicked Tips: Questions Smart Homebuyers Are Asking

• 🌅 Sunrise Views & Sleek Living on Lake Lanier

📰 Local News Roundup

• The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art is running week-long STEAM camps through July 25 for kids aged 6–14.

• Woodstock Police will be raising money for Special Olympics Georgia this Friday from 6–10 a.m. at two Dunkin’ locations: 9755 Highway 92 and 875 Towne Lake Parkway.

• Athens is offering a free digital Pup Pass packed with family-friendly perks—think immersive gardens, museum days, and local discounts.

📅 Local Happenings

• Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Cocktails in Wonderland kicked off June 5 with themed drinks, live music, and radiant nighttime views of the Alice’s Wonderland exhibit.

• The High Museum’s Family Saturday on June 7 offered hands-on studio workshops, toddler-friendly art activities, and docent-led gallery tours for all ages.

• Fernbank Museum opens its Turtles exhibit this weekend, featuring live rescued turtles, bilingual conservation displays, and hands-on learning stations.

• Stone Mountain Park launches Summer at the Rock on June 7 with splash shows, blacklight sensory games, and the Music Across America Drone & Light Show lighting up the night.

📈 The Weekly Market Update

Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market? Is the market heating up or cooling down? Path & Post’s Market Action Index lets you know instantly! The MAI helps you quickly see where prices are going to go in the future.

Click here to stay informed about the Georgia market!

🙌 Handpicked Tips For Buyers

Questions Smart Homebuyers Are Asking in 2025

Buying a house isn't just about finding a place you love. It's about making a decision you won't regret five years from now. Here’s an important question to ask before you sign on the dotted line.

"Is this home truly affordable long-term?"

The mortgage payment is just the beginning. Today's savvy buyers in 2025 are calculating:

• Hidden costs that have spiked recently (home maintenance now averages $6,500 annually)

• Insurance premiums, particularly in coastal or wildfire-prone regions

• Utility bills (up 15% since 2023)

• Special assessments and future repair reserves for major systems like HVAC and roofing

Run the numbers on your total monthly housing costs, including mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities. Don't forget to budget for ongoing maintenance to avoid surprises later.

Read our complete guide on navigating 2025's complex housing market with confidence.

🦄 Unicorn Property of the Week

🛶 A Sunroom, Sauna & Sunset Dreams on Lake Lanier

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