🙌 Hand-picked news & tips for North Atlanta
This week we cover:
📋Cherokee High School Donation from The City of Canton
🧵 Red Seal Craft Studio’s 2026 Vision Board
📈 The Weekly Market Update
🙌 Handpicked Tips: Your Cheat Sheet for Buying in North Georgia
🤔 Guess the List Price
📰 North Atlanta News
The City of Canton donated $1,250 to Cherokee High School, with Mayor Bill Grant presenting the check to Principal Andy Hall.
Cherokee County was awarded $7.6M to improve Highway 92. The project aims to add new signage, LED lighting, traffic lights prioritizing emergency vehicles, and more.
Local homeowners are recycling Christmas trees at multiple metro Atlanta locations through Keep Georgia Beautiful's "Bring One for the Chipper" program, with area Home Depot stores participating through January 10.
📅 Local Happenings
Red Seal Craft Studio in Roswell is hosting a 2026 Vision Board Workshop on January 7th to help set intentions for the new year.
The Rink On The River's fifth season is underway at Etowah Mill, offering ice skating for all ages through January 20th.
Fernbank Museum is launching Winter Wonderland on January 6, featuring decorated trees and displays from global cultures crafted with local organizations.
📈 Fulton County Market Update
This week, the median list price for Fulton County, GA, is $440,990, with the market action index around 32. This is slightly higher than last month's market action index of 31.
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💡 Tips For Buyers
Your Cheat Sheet for Buying in North Georgia
Buying a home here is a great move. To make sure you win, we've pulled together a few key dos and don'ts from our local experts.
Get Pre-Approved with a Local Lender: A pre-approval from a trusted local lender shows sellers you’re serious and ready to act. They understand the North Georgia market, from appraisal trends to HOA quirks, giving you a critical edge.
Freeze Your Finances: Once you have that pre-approval, hold off on big financial moves. Opening new credit cards, buying a car, or changing jobs can delay or even derail your loan. When in doubt, check with your lender first.
Always Get an Inspection: Even in a fast-moving market, home inspections are non-negotiable. North Georgia properties can have unique features like wells, crawlspaces, or mountain grading that might hide expensive issues. An inspection protects your investment and gives you negotiating power.
Look Past Online Estimates: Sites like Zillow are a starting point, not the final word. Local factors like acreage, specific views, or school zones dramatically affect a home's true value. We provide an accurate analysis based on real-time market data.
Get all our dos and don'ts in the complete guide to buying smart in North Atlanta.
🤔 Can You Guess The List Price? (Only 1 in 4 Get it Right!)
We just listed this 3-Bedroom, 3-Bathroom home in Woodstock, featuring an open living and dining area, high ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout. This gated community offers plenty of amenities and is minutes from Downtown Woodstock. Did we list it for:
A. $475,000
B. $515,000
C. $575,000
D. $615,000
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