Welcome To Off The Beaten Path

This week we cover:

• ✨ Dazzling Holiday Light Show in Marietta

• 📈 The Weekly Market Update

• 🙌 Handpicked Tips: 3 Essential Tasks For WinterProofing Your Home

• 🥐 Honeysuckle Bakery’s New Spot in Holly Springs

• 🦄 Historic Atlanta Gem Blends Charm with Unique Modern Touches

📅 Local Events

• World of Illumination brings a holiday light show to Marietta through December 29, featuring nearly two million lights in a mile-long drive-through experience.

• The Cobb Library Foundation announces Booked for the Evening Gala at Atlanta Country Club, featuring bestselling author Carmen Agra Deedy.

• Bestselling authors Nancy Naigle and Tracy Solheim host a special event at Read It Again Bookstore on December 12.

📈 The Weekly Market Update

This week the median list price for Georgia is $399,999 with the market action index hovering around 35. This is less than last month's market action index of 37. Inventory has held steady at or around 30,834.

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🙌 Handpicked Tips For Homeowners

🏠❄️ Winter-Proof Your Home: 3 Essential Tasks You Can’t Skip!

As the colder months approach in North Georgia, it's time to prep your home for the season. A little maintenance now can save you from costly repairs later. Here's your quick guide to winter-proofing your home.

Protect Your Pipes: Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your plumbing. Here's what to do:

• Drain and store garden hoses

• Shut off exterior water valves

• Insulate exposed pipes, especially in unheated areas

Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: With heating systems running more, it's crucial to ensure your detectors are working.

• Test each unit monthly

• Replace batteries every 6 months

• Install carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms and on every level

Service Your Heating System: A well-maintained furnace keeps you warm and saves money. Don't wait for a breakdown!

• Schedule a professional inspection and tune-up

• Replace or clean filters every 1-3 months

• Watch for odd noises or smells that could signal trouble

Tackle these tasks before the real cold hits. You'll have peace of mind knowing your home is ready for whatever winter brings.

Learn more about winter-proofing your home in our detailed guide to protecting your investment.

🍽️ Local Food & Fun

• The March of the Toys Parade, one of the largest Christmas parades in North Georgia benefiting Toys for Tots, took place on December 6th in Ball Ground.

  • And we made an appearance! Check out our float!

• Honeysuckle Biscuits and Bakery opened a new location in Holly Springs, offering fresh biscuits, pastries, cakes, and a lunch menu.

• Leaning Ladder Olive Oils and Vinegar offers cooking classes featuring accomplished chefs from the greater Atlanta area.

• The annual Dancing with the Stars of Marietta event, supporting the Georgia Metro Dance Theatre, is set for February 10, 2024 at The Strand Theatre.

🦄 Unicorn Property of the Week

"The Tower," in the historic Fulton Bag & Cotton Mill for $685,000

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