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This Week in Georgia: Local James Beard Nominees, Thai Dining in Roswell, and "Clue" at The Fox!

Plus...housing market trends, how we saved our clients over $600k in 2024, and a six-string beauty in Fayetteville that'll make your heart sing!

Welcome To Off The Beaten Path

This week we cover:

  • πŸ› Tipsy Thaiger's All-Day Thai Dining in Roswell

  • 🍴 Atlanta's James Beard Award Nominees: 2025 Highlights

  • πŸ“ˆ The Weekly Market Update

  • πŸ™Œ Handpicked Tips: How We Saved Our Clients Over $600,000 Last Year

  • 🏑 Every detail of this Fayetteville home hits the perfect note

πŸ“° Local News Roundup

πŸ“… Local Happenings

  • Several Atlanta restaurants and chefs were named James Beard Award semifinalists for 2025, including Kimball House for Outstanding Restaurant, Casa Balam for Best New Restaurant.

  • The Atlanta History Center launched a new bilingual children's exhibit called the Goizueta Children's Experience.

  • Velvet Taco opened its unique fast-casual concept at 100 Middle Street in Dunwoody, offering premium tacos that transcend traditional Tex-Mex cuisine with fine-dining quality ingredients.

  • The Fox Theatre announced a theatrical adaptation of "Clue" running January 28 to February 2, bringing the beloved board game and 1985 film to life.

πŸ“ˆ The Weekly Market Update

This week the median list price for Georgia is $395,650 with the market action index hovering around 36. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 35. Inventory has held steady at or around 29,095.

πŸ™Œ Handpicked Tips For Buyers

πŸ’΅ How We Saved Our Buyer Clients Over $600,000 (And How We Can Help You Too!)

Wondering how to maximize your savings when buying a home? Here's how we helped our buyers keep more money in their pockets last year.

Our Two-Round Negotiation Strategy:

Round 1: Sales Price Mastery

  • Expert price negotiations to secure the best possible deal

  • Market analysis to ensure you never overpay

  • Strategic offers that get accepted while protecting your budget

Round 2: Cash-to-Close Optimization

  • Minimize your out-of-pocket expenses

  • Secure seller-paid closing costs

  • Navigate concessions to reduce your upfront costs

  • Find creative ways to keep more money in your pocket

See our full savings report and learn how we can help you save big on your home purchase in 2025.

πŸ¦„ Unicorn Property of the Week

🎸A One-of-a-Kind Fayetteville home that’ll make your heart sing for $475,000!

We’d Love to Hear From You!

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