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TABLE OF CONTENTS Celebrate Your Season Ways to Give Back Hosting a Virtual Secret Santa Holiday Train Adventures Buyers & Sellers of COVID-19 Market Update What You Can Buy for $1,400,000
HANUKKAH CHRISTMAS
Traditional Bakes for the Holiday
BOXING DAY
SEASON
KWANZAA
CELEBRATE YOUR
CHOCOLATE BABKA Part bread, part cake, and totally delicious: Babka is among the most iconic Jewish sweets and a common fixture at the dessert table of religious celebrations. Culinary historians credit Polish cooks with the invention of this twisted dough, dusted with seeds and warm syrup, and brought to the states in the late 19th century.
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GINGERBREAD The origin of the Gingerbread Man can be traced to Queen Elizabeth, who had them made to resemble members of her guests and court. Intricately decorated and often presented as wedding gifts, one belief was that if a woman ate a “gingerbread husband� it might lead to her marriage. Whatever shape or style, the aroma of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and of course ginger, is as intoxicating in the 21st-century kitchen as it was long ago!
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CHRISTMAS CAKE The name of this holiday comes from a time when the rich used to box up gifts to give to the poor. Traditionally a day off for servants, and the day when they received a special Christmas box from their employers. Christmas cakes originate from plum pudding, served after a period of religious fasting. The recipe involves soaked fruit, traditionally soaked in brandy or whiskey for weeks leading to the festivities.
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RUM & PINEAPPLE A ritual welcoming of the harvest season, Kwanzaa is a celebration of unity and empowerment among African American culture. Traditional recipes involve indigenous fruits and harvest produce, and while serving fruit for dessert might not sound exciting to some, it is caramelized in a mixture of butter, honey, cinnamon, and rum - YUM.
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ADOPT A FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS Adopting a family for the holidays is like the next level of Christmas toy donations! Checking in with the newspaper of your hometown can help point you in the right direction for adopting a family over the holidays.
VOLUNTEER AT ANIMAL SHELTERS Our furry friends could use some love around the holiday, too. Get trained as a dog walker, or reach out to see if your local shelter has a wish list for supplies or donations. Remember to adopt, don’t shop if you’re looking for a furry friend this holiday season!
THE GOOD TRADE
NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF Wildfires have hit multiple times over the past year, and many people in the community are still struggling to rebuild their lives. Hurricane season has been especially long. Check to see if your county has a “County Incident Feed” or similar local news feed on Facebook, which can be a great place to start to learn about current struggles affecting your community.
CHECK ON YOUR NEIGHBORS Call or text your neighbors (especially elderly neighbors) to make sure they’re doing okay. Ask if there is anything that they need, and if you feel comfortable going out, consider chatting through the screen or storm door just to offer a bit of comfort and reassurance.
VOLUNTEER VIRTUALLY Some examples include: Alleviate social isolation among the elderly and homebound by volunteering to make weekly, friendly phone calls. A wonderful way to send some holiday cheer this season!
Donate Food & Clothing Into spring cleaning? Try winter cleaning! Go through clothes you no longer use and could find a new loving home. Food can also be hard to come by during cold winters. The next time you grocery shop, buy extra non-perishable goods and swing by a food bank on your way home.
Host a webinar for students across the country about your career journey or expertise area, or review requests from teachers for talks on specific topics.
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Pick a date for the exchange leave enough time for your participants to secure & ship their gifts
Set a budget typical budgets for Secret Santas range between $10-$30
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Collect sign-ups gauge interest & ask participants to compile a wish list.
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Assign Pairs use an online Secret Santa generator like Giftster or Elfster.
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Host a video call determine an unwrapping order, & have each player guess the identity of the gift-giver.
Mail Gifts to keep things secret, participants can use the host’s address on the return label. MUSEUM HACK
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ADVENTURES
EXPLORE GEORGIA
The Buckhead Railway
BLUE RIDGE SCENIC RAILWAY
A visit with Santa is magical, especially when you’re headed through the mountains on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway alongside the winding Toccoa River. All children get a traditional bell and a candy cane on the one-hour ride, and older kids (and adults) can enjoy the full four-hour adventure.
The Buckhead Railway
STONE MOUNTAIN SING-ALONG TRAIN
Enjoy a ride on the Sing-along Train. Carol with the other passengers along this five-mile route around the mountain. There is no extra charge; it’s included with admission!
The Buckhead Railway
The Buckhead Railway
SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM
LINGER LONGER EXPRESS
When Santa’s reindeer are taking a breather, you’ll find him at the Railway Museum where he can pick from more than 90 pieces of railway equipment, all perfect for delivering presents. Mingle with Santa and his elves, and take a ride with Santa at the museum.
Just in time for the holiday season, straight from the North Pole to the RitzCarlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, the Linger Longer Express is all decked out and ready for resort guests of all ages to hop aboard and sing along to a few Christmas classics.
The Buckhead Railway
WINTER WONDERFLAND
The Buckhead Railway
SAM SHORTLINE EXCURSION
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, The Grinch and more at the Pine Mountain Gold Museum for Winter Wonderland Train rides! Hear stories and sing songs while you wait on the train. Families will enjoy riding the festively decorated train for almost a mile to see the twinkling lights.
Head to southwest Georgia for holiday adventures on the 1949 vintage cars that are part of the SAM Shortline Excursion Train. Enjoy a one-hour trip from Cordele, where passengers receive hot chocolate and cookies while Santa hands out gifts.
The Buckhead Railway
The Buckhead Railway
THE SANTA SPECIAL
ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN
On the Saint Mary’s Express, the magic of Christmas comes alive during the Open Air Railcar Experience with a visit from Jolly Old Saint Nick & the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights is a favorite holiday treat, with millions of lights illuminating the downtown gardenscape. Visitors can enjoy a train and trolley winding through a mountain village town.
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BUYERS before
B Buyers who purchased after March were more likely to purchase a multi-generational home at 15% compared to 11% who purchased before April. Buyers who purchased after March have a shorter expected tenure in the home they purchased, just 10 years compared to those who purchased before the pandemic who expect to own their home for 15 years. 57% of buyers who purchased during the pandemic purchased in a suburban location, compared to 50% of pre-pandemic buyers. However, 23% of buyers who purchased pre-pandemic purchased in a small town compared to 16% of buyers post-pandemic. Buyers who purchased during the pandemic purchased a home that typically was $339,400 compared to pre-pandemic buyers who purchased a home that was $270,000. 23% of buyers who purchased after March purchased a home that was $500,000 or more. Buyers who purchased after March of 2020 searched for just two week before working with an agent compared to those who purchased pre-pandemic who searched for three weeks before an agent. Finding the right property was the most difficult step for half of buyers before and after March. However, one in six buyers after March ran into the inability to move forward in their buying process due to COVID-19.
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SELLERS during COVID-19
S The top reason for sellers before April to sell their home was because they wanted to be closer to friends and family. Home sellers who sold their home after March were more likely to report the main reason for selling was because their home was too small. Home sellers who sold after March were more likely to say they were somewhat urgent in their need to sell their home - 46% compared to 39% of those who sold before April. Sellers who sold after March were more likely to use technology as a marketing tool. The biggest difference seen is among those using virtual tours. 27% used virtual tours after March compared to 16% of those pre - April. The median time both sellers who sold before and after March owned their homes was 11 years. However, 39% of sellers who sold after March had owned their home for 16 years or more compared to 34% of sellers who sold before April. Home sellers who sold after March sold their home for $300,000, while those who sold before April sold it for $270,700.
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LISTED BY:
Cathy Boston
MARKET UPDATE B Y
N E I G H B O R H O O D
ANSLEY PARK
H I S T. BROOK H AV E N
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45
HOMES FOR SALE
HOMES FOR SALE
10
6
NEW ON MARKET
NEW ON MARKET
$1,400,000
$1,007,000
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
46.3%
-12.42%
SALES PRICES
SALES PRICES
97%
97%
L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
104 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
111 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
HarryNorman.com Trendgrahix based on data pulled November 30th of previous 30 days | Residential Properties All Price Points | Change based on changes from same 30 days in 2019
BUCK HEAD
C H A S TA I N PARK
992
42
HOMES FOR SALE
HOMES FOR SALE
397
17
NEW ON MARKET
NEW ON MARKET
$1,102,000
$1,599,000
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
.6%
1.8%
SALES PRICES
SALES PRICES
94%
97%
L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
78 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
54 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
MID TOWN
MORNING SIDE
25
45
HOMES FOR SALE
HOMES FOR SALE
15
27
NEW ON MARKET
NEW ON MARKET
$949,000
$1,256,000
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
27.5%
22.5%
SALES PRICES
SALES PRICES
93%
97%
L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
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AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
HarryNorman.com Trendgrahix based on data pulled November 30th of previous 30 days | Residential Properties All Price Points | Change based on changes from same 30 days in 2019
VIRGINIA HIGHLAND
SANDY SPRINGS
48
422
HOMES FOR SALE
24
HOMES FOR SALE
219
NEW ON MARKET
NEW ON MARKET
$1,237,000
$898,000
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
28.4%
-5.9%
SALES PRICES
SALES PRICES
97%
96%
L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
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55
AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
LISTED LISTED BY: BY:
Kelly Boudreau
300 K 1.4M WHAT YOU CAN BUY FOR
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PROPERTIES LISTED IN METRO ATLANTA
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PROPERTIES LISTED IN BUCKHEAD
$1,499,000 750 PA R K AV E N U E N E | #23 S E 2 BD | 2 BA
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L I S T E D B Y J O LY N N E S Z Y M A N S K I
$1,499,000 6526 CHERRY TREE LANE 5 BD | 4 FB | 1 HB
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L I S T E D B Y K E L LY B O U D R E A U
$1,495,000 103 H AW K I N S L A N E 4 BD | 4 FB | 1 HB
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LISTED BY MARGIE STOCKTON
$1,489,000 4 W WESLEY RIDGE NW 4 BD | 3 FB | 2 HB
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LISTED BY REBIE BENEDICT
$1,425,000 1051 ABINGTON COURT 4 BD | 4 FB | 1 HB
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L I S T E D B Y C AT H Y B O S T O N
$1,425,000 5 6 3 0 C R O S S G AT E D R I V E 6 BD | 4 FB | 1 HB
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L I S T E D B Y K AY S E T T L E
Buckhead Office - 532 East Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305 | 404.233.4142 | HarryNorman.com The above information is believed accurate, but is not warranted. This offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale and withdrawals without notice