🌿 Greenway Growth, Hiking Tours, & Contemporary Golf Views

Firefly trail expands with a federal grant, themed-hikes, and a special golf view hideaway.

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Path & Post
July 08, 2025

Welcome To Off The Beaten Path

This week we cover:

  • 🚴 The Firefly Trail Expands

  • 🌕 Full Buck Moon Hiking

  • 📈 The Weekly Market Update

  • 🙌 Handpicked Tips: Understanding Generational Real Estate Trends

  • ⛳️ A Golf Course Contempo in Alpharetta

📰 Local News Roundup

  • The Firefly Trail received a $2.9 million grant to build a 4.5-mile stretch in Oglethorpe County, funded 80% by federal and 20% by state dollars.

  • Mall of Georgia welcomed Chuck's Arcade, Chuck E. Cheese's adult-focused spin-off, blending retro classics with modern VR experiences.

  • The Georgia Dream Peach Advantage loan program took effect on July 1st, expanding down payment assistance options from 2% up to 5%.

📅 Local Happenings

  • Wander beneath July's Buck Moon during a Full Moon Hike at Fort Yargo State Park on July 10 at 8 pm.

  • Roswell’s Southern Post keeps the tunes rolling with their Summer Music Series this Thursday, July 10, with Crooked Jones.

📈 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.

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🙌 Handpicked Tips Within Real Estate

What Different Generations Want

Knowing how each generation approaches real estate gives you a real edge. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, every group is making distinct moves in North Metro Atlanta right now.

The Top Priorities:

  • Baby boomers are looking for single-level layouts, convenience, and comfort.

  • Millennials and Gen Z focus on flexible layouts, value, and proximity to job centers.

  • For families, demand for homes with in-law suites, finished basements, or separate living areas has soared.

Want to see how your home stacks up in different age groups? Discover our full analysis of 2025’s generational trends.

🦄 Unicorn Property of the Week

⛳️🌀 Contemporary Golf Views in Alpharetta

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