Hamilton Mill has seen its share of both good and bad times in the real estate industry in the past couple of years and while no one is saying we are through the troubled times, there is reason to be optimistic that the worst has come and gone. As you all have heard and read, real estate is a local market. One market may be going gangbusters, while another market in the same general area is really in a downturn.

For the past 10+ years the Hamilton Mill market has been perceived and will continue to be perceived as a premier place to live and with that comes some positive real estate industry news.

For one, we are starting to see more and more homes going under contract which is good for all of us. Yes, prices are not where we want them to be but homes are starting to sell. Currently there are 13 homes under contract in Hamilton Mill and two more are about to go under contract that we know of.

Here are some statistics to ponder if you are considering buying or selling a home within Hamilton Mill from the Altos Research website.

The median single family home price in Dacula is $269,900

Median single family home price in Hamilton Mill is over $400,000.

Dacula average days on market is: 112 and the trend is moving downward.

Percent of properties in Dacula with price reductions: 42%

Buyers market currently set at a 15. This shows that it is still a buyers market but is moving higher which tends to indicate we are past the “bottom”. Two months ago this number sat at a 7. There is several months of inventory available at the current sales rate. Buyers should find ample choices available.

For more information regarding the Hamilton Mill / Dacula area please feel free to email us at mhermes@diamonddwellings.com or call us at 678-279-4717 and we will be happy to provide more detailed information to you.

We’re not seeing very many under contract signs these days.   In fact, just 5 Hamilton Mill Homes sold in June. Of course, those are disappointing numbers, but some homes are selling.  The way to get your home sold is through extensive internet marketing to find that “needle in a haystack” buyer.

At Diamond Dwellings, we’ve made it our business to learn the very latest details in the complex world of online marketing.  Our results show the difference.  Diamond Dwellings is consistently closing business at a rate that is far above all other brands in Hamilton Mill.

The odds of selling your house are in your favor, when you put Diamond Dwellings on your side.

Hope to see you at the Hamilton Mill pool & around the neighborhood.

There is sooo much to do in and around Hamilton Mill this weekend. Obviously this year the 4th falls on a Friday which will create even more opportunities to hang out with friends and family.  My family is staying local (I hate traveling on holidays because of the traffic) but I have numerous friends heading out to go camping, the beach or any number of other area and out of town attractions.

Locally, the three main places to be on July 4th to watch the fireworks are as follows:

1. Park a chair in your driveway and watch the neighbors attempt to create their own fireworks show (please be careful with this one).

2. Mall of Georgia - Fireworks are always pretty good and there are numerous activities for the kids. They have all kinds of entertainment as well as food of all types. Hint: get there early and stay late to avoid the traffic.

3. Chateau Elan - Fireworks are about the same caliber as the Mall of Georgia, but I would put the Mall just a bit ahead of Chateau Elan. However the traffic is not as bad and the atmosphere is a little more laid back than the Mall.

My choice is Chateau Elan if I were to head out to see the fireworks, but I will probably hang out with some friends in my driveway where we can actually see both the Mall of Ga. and Chateau Elan’s at the same time.

Have a safe and happy 4th and always remember why we are celebrating. Make it a great day.

The new station will be located at the corner of Mineral Springs Road and Hog Mountain Road. Another new station will be built at 2800 Thompson Mill Road just east of Sardis Church Road.

Both stations will provide improved fire service to the growing Hamilton Mill area on both sides of the interstate. Relocating Station #18 should provide better service to Hamilton Mill using Hog Mountain Road as the main route to all of Hamilton Mill and thereby avoiding busy Braselton Highway. This also places the station closer to the schools for faster response times.

For more details, go to www.gwinnettcounty.com and click on News & Events to see the Press Release.