New Listing - 5 BR, 4 BA in Parkview HS Cluster

This is an immaculate home in a quiet neighborhood in the sought after Camp Creek Elementary School district (Parkview High School) in Lilburn. It features two bedrooms and two full baths on the main level, and three bedrooms and two baths upstairs.

The back yard is a peaceful paradise, large, level and fully fenced. The in ground swimming pool is ready to enjoy for the rest of the summer (plenty of time left to swim this year!).

Freshly painted inside and out, new carpeting, and renovated baths and kitchen make this an excellent value. All the work is done. Just move in! Listed for $199,900. No basement, but plenty of storage space! Click on the title above to take the virtual tour.

The Olympics in Beijing

I don't know how everyone else is feeling about the 29th Summer Olympics, but I've been more engaged than I have been for years. China has been an exceptional host to these games, and the opening ceremony was a stunning event that will never be topped.

I've enjoyed some of the sports that have gotten little camera time, like trampoline, synchronized diving and swimming, and rhythmic gymnastics, in addition to the typical audience favorites. I find myself looking at all of the young people representing the USA in these games, their varied skin colors and heritage, and thinking how amazing it is to live in a country that is so diverse. I've also been so impressed with how affectionate the coaches of all countries have been with their athletes, even when they have not performed as well as they'd hoped.

Anyway, I'm so proud and uplifted by the whole experience. It's just what the world needs right now!

MID-CENTURY MODERN IN TUCKER

4253 Smithsonia Drive, Tucker, DeKalb County, GA 30084

3-4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Fenced Yard $237,900

I'm so excited about this new listing in Tucker in the exceptional Livsey Elementary School district. It is a light filled, dramatic plan with hardwood floors, two-story entry foyer, and dual staircases to the second floor bedrooms in separate wings. The kitchen is adorable, with see through glass cabinets, breakfast bar, and updated appliances. The finished lower level offers a huge recreation room with built in bar and door to the back yard, and a 4th bedroom/den. The back yard is enormous, level, private and fenced. Close to Emory, CDC, Mercer University, Decatur and Atlanta. Be sure to take the Virtual Tour at http://www.patsabin.com/4253.html (or click on the title above). See you there!