š Hand-picked news & tips for North Atlanta
This week we cover:
š§„Cherokee County Veteran Coat Drive
šMistletoe on Main
š The Weekly Market Update
š Handpicked Tips: How Buyer Concessions Are Saving Thousands Right Now
š¤ Guess the List Price
š° North Atlanta News
A local coat drive from Arrow Exterminators and the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program collected over 10,000 coats for Georgia veterans and families, smashing last year's total of 7,500.
Roswellās Riverside Park is getting a $13.8 million renovation, adding a nature-based playground, an open sprayground, and improved event spaces.
Cherokee County is switching to a new emergency alert system after a cybersecurity issue with its prior service.
š Local Happenings
Downtown Canton is hosting Mistletoe on Main at Cannon Park, where families can enjoy wagon rides, Santa visits, and dinner at local restaurants under the holiday lights.
The Roswell Library will present the Winter Magic Extravaganza, a free show featuring Bill Packard, the Magic Man, who entertains preschoolers and caregivers.
Chabad of Downtown Roswell and the Roswell Fire Department are bringing the community together for a Chanukah Celebration at Heart of Roswell Park, complete with latkes, donuts, and a gelt drop from a firetruck.
š Pickens County Market Update
This week, the median list price for Pickens County, GA, is $522,450, with the market action index around 30. This is slightly higher than last month's market action index of 28.
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š” Tips For Buyers
How Buyer Concessions Are Saving Thousands Right Now
We see buyers using concessions to save thousands this year. Here's how you can do the same in Metro Atlanta's current market.
What Buyer Concessions Can Cover:
Loan closing costs (origination fees, title insurance, escrow)
Prepaids like property taxes and homeowner insurance
Repair credits after inspection discoveries
Mortgage rate buydowns to slash monthly payments
Home warranties for peace of mind
The Smart Strategy: Don't just ask for concessions randomly. Follow this proven two-step approach that saved Path & Post buyers over $727,000 this year alone.
Get the price right first using solid data to avoid overpaying. After the price is settled, negotiate concessions to cover closing expenses or reduce monthly costs.
This layered approach maximizes your total savings.
Why Rate Buydowns Beat Price Cuts: Here's something most buyers miss: A $555,000 loan at 6% has a lower payment than a $500,000 loan at 7%.
Concessions used for rate buydowns often deliver more value than simple price reductions because they cut your monthly costs for years.
Fourth Quarter Advantage: More inventory and longer days on market create perfect concession opportunities. Homes sitting longer mean sellers get creative with offers to close deals. Less competition lets offers with seller credits stand out.
Quick Tip: Don't negotiate concessions and price simultaneously. Lock in fair market value first, then layer in seller-paid benefits.
Start a conversation with a Strategic Guide about how concessions can work in your specific situation.
Explore your buyer options and see what savings opportunities await.
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A. $525,000
B. $500,000
C. $475,000
D. $550,000
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