🙌 Hand-picked news & tips for North Atlanta
This week we cover:
📦 Walmart Drone Delivery
👩🍳 Marietta's Spring Highlights
📈 The Weekly Market Update
🙌 Handpicked Tips: Should You Sell This Winter?
❤️ Deal of the Week
📰 North Atlanta News
Woodstock is the first Atlanta metro city to approve Walmart drone delivery. The service, operated by Alphabet's Wing, will launch from the Highway 92 store.
Roswell broke ground on a 204-unit affordable housing project at the old Pelfrey Pines site. Former residents will have the first opportunity to move back.
Alpharetta approved a one-year trial of new smart streetlights on South Main Street to boost public safety and gather traffic data.
📅 Local Happenings
Discover Marietta's Spring, a tiny 50-seat restaurant in a converted railroad building, which earned a Michelin star for its daily-changing menu sourced from local farms.
IrishFest Atlanta is coming November 7-9 at Roswell Cultural Arts Center with concerts by Teada and Open the Door for Three.
American Legion Post 201 will host its ninth annual Veterans Day "cruz-in" car show on November 8th in Alpharetta.
📈 Pickens County Market Update
This week, the median list price for Pickens County, GA, is $550,000, with the market action index around 28. This is slightly higher than last month's market action index of 26.
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💡 Tips For Sellers
Should You Sell This Winter? The Real Pros and Cons
Thinking about listing your home during the colder months? Here's what you need to know to make a smart decision about winter selling.
The Winter Advantage for Sellers:
Serious Buyers Only: People house hunting during the holidays? They mean business. January job relocations drive serious buyers who need to move quickly and won't waste your time with lowball offers or endless negotiations.
Less Competition: Fewer homes hit the market in winter, which means your property gets more attention.
Agent Focus: With a smaller inventory, real estate professionals can give your listing the attention it deserves.
Holiday Charm: Winter lets you showcase your home's cozy factor. Fireplaces become focal points, warm lighting creates ambiance, and decorated neighborhoods feel welcoming to potential buyers.
The Winter Challenges:
Curb Appeal Takes a Hit: Dead landscaping and bare trees don't do your exterior any favors.
Flaws Show More: Drafty windows become obvious, dark rooms feel gloomier, and heating bills might scare off budget-conscious buyers.
Fewer Multiple Offers: Winter buyers are more methodical and less competitive, which can mean longer days on market and more room for negotiation.
Quick Tip: Boost your home's winter appeal by adding warm throws to living spaces and cranking up interior lighting for photos.
Winter selling works best when you have a compelling reason to move or own a home that shows well regardless of season. We often see sellers succeed when they price strategically and stage for warmth.
Read the full guide for a deeper look at how to make winter work for your sale.
🏡💰 Deal of the Week - Roswell
🌳 Updated Ranch with Finished Basement in Sought-After Neighborhood
