Frank Norton Jr, the President of the Norton Agency, will give his annual forecast on January 21st at 6pm.

The Norton Agency has been involved in the real estate industry since 1928. After 80 plus years in the business the Norton Agency has had their hand on the pulse of North Georgia.

We encourage all of you to attend our annual forecast at the Georgia Mountain Center. If you cannot make it you can listen to it via simulcast on www.accessnorthga.com

The Wells Team prides itself on being part of the North Georgia community. After 5 years of being members of the Million Dollar Club we can say with confidence that we know real estate in the North Atlanta area. If Barb, Randy, or Sue can help you with your real estate needs please give us a call. Of course you can see all our information at www.randywellsteam.com

If you have any questions about the forecast do not hesitate to get in touch. See you next Thursday.

Randy 770-313-5792

Barb 404-642-1968

The Wells Team

LAKE LANIER HAS REACHED THE TOP!

A year ago we agonized over the water level in Lake Lanier. There were docks sitting in the Red Georgia clay, empty boat dealerships and lake front restaurants, and homeowners watching their property values decline.

Now we admire the lake in awe as it sits full. The boaters have returned to enjoy a late fall boat ride, the fisherman search for Bass, and the restaurants enjoy a surge in business.

As a result the Wells Team has been involved in 3 lake transactions totalling over $1.8 million dollars!

Barb and I have lived in a Lake Lanier community for 9 years! We know the lake, we know the Lake Lanier market! Our results speak for themselves!

There are still great opportunities located all around the lake but the true values are quickly disappearing.

Give Barb and I a call. Chances are you will reach us out on the lake!

Go to http://www.randywellsteam.com/ to see our listings and what we can do for you!

BUT ATLANTA IS SO FAR AWAY!

But North Georgia is so far away from Atlanta!

If we had a dollar for every time we heard this comment we would not be in the real estate business.

Barb and I made the move from to North Georgia, from Metro Atlanta, 9 years ago. A big move for both of us but we have never looked back!

For all of you folks who are looking at relocating to Atlanta a little geography lesson. "North Georgia", as defined by The Wells Team, is the area where the Appalachian Mountains start to become part of the landscape.

More than geography North Georgia represents a lifestyle. Hiking on the Appalachian Trail, savoring the locally produced wines, boating or fishing on Lake Lanier, kayaking, canoeing, bluegrass music, local artist, and hometown charm.

I would like to live there but it is so far away from Atlanta!

We are located:

One hour from the busiest airport in the world, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International

One hour from the Atlanta Braves, Falcons, Hawks, or Thrashers

45 minutes from the largest mall in Georgia

35 minutes from the newly built Verizon Amphitheatre, site of top ranked concerts

One hour from the Georgia Aquarium

One hour from Broadway shows

15 minutes from the North Georgia Premium Outlet Malls.They attract over 2.5 million visitors a year.

You can have it all.

Let Barb and I introduce you to the North Georgia lifestyle. We can assure you that it will be a decision that you will not regret!

If you would like to see our listings in North Georgia, and other Atlanta Metro locations please go to our website: http://www.randywellsteam.com/

DAWSON COUNTY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS!

This is a common question that The Wells Team receives from prospective buyers looking in Dawson County.

Are there any "tax breaks" for me?

The easiest way to answer that question is to have you go directly to the source.

Please go to the Dawson County Tax Assessors Website:

http://www.dawsontaxassessors.org/

On the left side go to exemptions. This will explain all of the options available in the county.

Come on up and experience Dawson County with The Wells Team. One hour north of downtown Atlanta, this county has the outdoor, slower pace lifestyle, that Barb, Sue, and myself (The Wells Team) have each enjoyed for over 9 years!

See all of our Dawson County listings on our website: http://www.randywellsteam.com/

GA Homeowners Lose Homestead Tax Exemption

Georgia homeowners are going to pay a little more this year on their property taxes.
I quoted the Dawson County Tax Commissioners Website:

"Your 2009 Property Tax bill may be higher than bills you have received in past years.The state homestead tax relief grant appropriated by the General Assembly and the Governor is not being funded this year due to declining state revenues during the current recession.The Tax Commissioner and Dawson County do not have the authority to restore this credit.According to legislation passed this year, the grant will only be made available in the future if state revenues grow at least 3%, plus the rate of inflation."

Despite this slight tax increase it is still a great time to buy in the Atlanta area! Let the Wells Team find your "deal of a lifetime"
Go to http://www.randywellsteam.com/ to see all of our listings!

WE SHARE YOUR FRUSTRATION

We share your frustration!
You cannot get your home to appraise. We share your frustration!
You watch more foreclosures appear in your neighborhood. We share your frustration!
The offer you received on your house is "insulting". We share your frustration!
The buyer seems to have the advantage. We share your frustration!
Why dont they understand how much I have put in this home? We share your frustration!
Why do they say they love my home then disappear? We share your frustration!
They do not understand my situation? We share your frustration!

This market continues to challenge us in ways we have not seen in the past. We see the frustration level increasing in our listing clients.
The Wells Team confronts this frustration by keeping our clients informed. A lot of the information might not be what they want to hear but it needs to be said.

This market will turn around and when it does The Wells Team's clients will be well positioned.

During the interim The Wells Team will give you the service you deserve.

We share your frustration!

THE WELLS TEAM FEATURED IN TOP AGENT MAGAZINE!

We are proud to be featured in the latest edition of Top Agent magazine. This magazine highlights top real estate agents in the Atlanta and Los Angeles area.

The Wells Team has been very successful the last five years. We owe our success to our clients who have place their trust and confidence in us.

Enjoy the article.

(We are page 26)

http://www.topagentmagazine.com/TopAgentATVol6.pdf