Neighborhood Ties Blog

Why do people love resort communities like Chateau Elan? Choosing to live in a gated resort community like Chateau Elan with ample amenities does come with fixed costs. So, what is the major draw? The popularity of luxury resort communities hasn’t waned. Even in...

Buford City Schools serves just over 5000 students across five adjacent campuses. The schools rank number one for teachers, athletics, and academics.  With dozens of 5-star parental reviews, and a 5-year run as the best schools in Georgia by Niche.com, the city of...

When Hamilton Mill turns into Hill St. you’ve gone back in time. Historic downtown Buford GA is a technicolor visage of a moment in time. Before the world was connected by information highways, it was connected by railways.  Founded in 1872, Buford, GA was the...

Once upon a time, a Real Estate Broker needed a storefront buzzing with agents, a receptionist to answer the phone, and a copy machine with an ample supply of ink and toner. While it seems shocking in today's texting and emailing society, people looking to buy or sell...

What are the benchmarks of a successful life? Is it material possessions or is it simply a feeling that you’ve “arrived”?  How subjective is that feeling to the individual? If life in a resort community with world-class golf, and an award-winning vineyard is your...

Life in Dahlonega GA One of the appeals of the Atlanta area is the proximity to the mountains. In well under two hours a person can go from the bustle of Midtown to the top of Amicalola Falls, in beautiful Dahlonega, GA. With the rise of virtual jobs, especially after...

The Respite that is Blake's of Braselton If the city center of Braselton, GA wasn’t already a mix of nostalgia and eccentricity, there’s an exceptional “new kid” on the block that adds to the flavor of the historic district. There’s no sign out front but Blake’s of...