Welcome To Off The Beaten Path

This week we cover:

• 🍽 An Atlanta Icon Returns

• 🍣 Japanese-Modern Cuisine Arrives

• 📈 The Weekly Market Update

• 🙌 The Market in 2025

• 🏡 Forsyth County Modern Beauty

📰 Local News Roundup

• Iconic Atlanta restaurant Mary Mac's Tea Room fully reopens nearly a year after a storm caused part of its roof to collapse.

• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services proudly recognized 16 firefighters for completing the in-house Paramedic Program.

• The Cherokee Office of Economic Development welcomed their 2025 Cherokee By Choice Ambassadors, who will champion sustainable economic growth and community development initiatives.

📅 Local Happenings

• Margaritaville at Lanier Islands transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland for License to Chill Snow Island, featuring snow tubing, ice skating, amusement rides, and millions of twinkling lights at the Lakeside Lights Spectacular.

• Miller Union chef Steven Satterfield partnered with Dive Wine and opened Madeira Park in Poncey-Highland, a wine bar serving rare wines and small plates, including a hidden wine list called "The Book".

• Blippi, Meekah, singers, dancers, and live musicians will explore what makes music at the Blippi: Join the Band Tour! at Atlanta Symphony Hall on February 23rd.

• Yuji debuted at Junction Krog District, bringing innovative Japanese-modern cuisine to the BeltLine's vibrant Eastside Trail.

📈 The Weekly Market Update

This week the median list price for Georgia is $397,500 with the market action index hovering around 37. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 36. Inventory has held steady at or around 29,747.

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🙌 How’s the 🏡 Market in 2025?

What You Need to Know About Today's Market

Wondering if now is the right time to make a move? Here's what you need to know about the 2025 market.

Key Trends to Watch:

• Increased inventory means more options for buyers

• Prices are expected to rise modestly (2-4%) this year

• Sales may tick up as some buyers decide to move forward

• Mortgage rates are projected to end the year around 6-6.25%

Base your purchase timing on your readiness and goals, not market predictions. Buy when you're financially prepared and find a home you love.

Check out our 2025 Market Outlook for the latest expert insights on where the market is headed this year.

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