Welcome To Off The Beaten Path

This week we cover:

• 📻 Dobbins AFB Growth with Army Reserve Complex

• ☘ The Shamrock Shuffle Bar Crawl Returns

• 📈 The Weekly Market Update

• 🙌 Handpicked Tips: Why Buying Beats Renting

• 🛥️ Beautiful Lake Lanier A-frame Property

📰 Local News Roundup

• Atlanta's best Irish pubs serve authentic fare and pints year-round, from East Atlanta Village to Marietta Square.

• Star 94.1 parent company cuts local staff, leaving only morning host Jenn Hobby after nationwide layoffs impact Atlanta radio station.

• Dobbins Air Reserve Base plans a $22 million security forces facility and welcomes 750 new personnel with a $78 million Army Reserve complex.

📅 Local Happenings

• The annual Shamrock Shuffle Bar Crawl returned to The Mill, offering participants a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration with multiple venue stops.

• Woodstock Parks and Recreation launched their Run Fun Coffee Club at Noonday Creek Trailhead, featuring guided 3-5 mile runs through downtown followed by complimentary coffee.

• Ball Ground Public Library hosted a Springtime Sock Bunny Craft workshop for adults on March 12th, providing all materials for creating seasonal decorations.

• Local enthusiasts attended a Harry Potter-inspired knitting Class on March 12th, the fourth session in a popular series teaching magical crafting techniques.

📈 The Weekly Market Update

This week the median list price for Georgia is $399,900 with the market action index hovering around 39. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 37. Inventory has held steady at or around 29,839.

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🙌 Handpicked Tips For Buyers

🏠 The Hidden Benefits of Homeownership: More Than Just a Place to Live

Thinking about leaping from renting to owning? Here's why buying a home could be one of your smartest financial moves.

Building Wealth Through Equity:

• Every mortgage payment builds your personal wealth

• Stop paying your landlord's mortgage and invest in yourself

• Property values historically increase over time

• Create a foundation for long-term financial security

While the upfront costs of buying might seem daunting, the long-term financial benefits often make homeownership the smarter choice. Plus, you'll have something that's truly yours.

Learn more about the advantages of homeownership in our comprehensive guide to making this important life decision.

🦄 Unicorn Property of the Week

🌳Resort-style living on Lake Lanier in a stunning A-frame home

🔍 Uncover the property details here!

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