Lake Views and Fabulous Kitchen $143,900

2820 Mountberry Drive, Snellville, Georgia, 30039

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Finished Basement, Lake Access

This is a beautifully maintained and updated home with a large level back yard and lake access. The kitchen is all new, with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and tile backsplash and floor. Lighting has been updated throughout, and it features extensive hardwood floors. Be sure to click on the link above for more information, or visit http://www.patsabin.com/2820 .

What A Difference a Month Makes

We enjoyed a rare March snow here in Gwinnett County, Georgia this year, and I took the photo above from my front porch. The second one was taken in the first week of April. No matter how bleak things look for us, personally or financially, I'm reminded of the speech that Peggy Slappey gave at last year's Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS celebration last spring. Peggy noted that she has been a developer and real estate broker in Gwinnett County for many decades, and has been through several financial winters. The one thing she came to believe is that winter is always followed by spring.

3.5 Sides Brick, Granite Counter Tops, Full Basement

1120 Thistle Gate Path, Lawrenceville, GA 30045

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Master Sitting Room, Full Basement

$359,900

Please check out this exceptional home in Spring Arbor subdivision off Webb Gin House Road. It features 3.5 sides brick construction, extensive hardwood floors, granite counter tops in kitchen and baths, an amazing large level back yard, and tons of light and space. The full daylight basement opens to an oversize patio for easy entertaining and family fun. Click on the title above to take a virtual tour, or go to http://www.patsabin.com/1120.html.

Quiet Cul-de-sac Street - Parkview High School

556 Beth Court, Lilburn, Gwinnett County, Georgia. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Bedroom and bath on main level. Sunroom, Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, $199,900. This is a meticulously maintained and beautifully updated home in Hanarry Estates in Lilburn. The exterior is high quality and low maintenance vinyl siding, and architectural roof shingles. The home has been freshly painted inside and out and features all neutral wall colors and flooring.

The fully remodeled and expanded kitchen features warm wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, tile back splash, and new appliances. You'll never be able to fill all the cabinets, roll out shelves, and built in pantry space! Truly the heart of the home, this kitchen is large enough to accommodate a large table and center island with plenty of room to spare.

You'll find extra storage in garage built-ins, a bonus room over the garage, and large outbuilding with double doors and electricity.

Lush landscaping includes a variety of perennials, flowering trees, and low maintenance shrubbery. An in-ground irrigation system serves the front and back yard. The fenced back yard is a private paradise, with an expansive lawn, secret gardens, and ornamental streams, waterfalls, and ponds.

Hanarry Estates offers optional membership to Hanarry Swim and Racquet Club with lighted tennis courts, swimming pool, clubhouse and playground. This is an active Alta Tennis and Swim Team community, convenient to Mountain Park and Lilburn Park, schools, libraries, shopping and restaurants. It is an easy commute to Emory and CDC. Parkview High School is among the best schools in Georgia.

Be sure to take the Virtual Tour, linked from this page: http://www.patsabin.com/556.html

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!