Brenda Franklin, SRS

01/02/2025

🔮2025 Georgia Housing Forecast - 🕵️FMLS Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young

🤩What’s ahead in 2025 for Georgia? 👉Get to the point you say... 👍It is good!

👩Here’s the outlook:

🎤Key Trends for 2025:

• Increased inventory: More homes available means more choices for buyers.💃🕺

• Moderate price increases: Price growth will remain steady, but more gradual. 💰👩‍💼

• Modest uptick in sales: With stability returning, we’ll see a slight boost in activity.🏠🏠🏠🚙🛻🏍🚗🚕🚐

🩺The forecast for 2025 is one of continuity, with a steady path toward recovery and market stability.⚖️

📌"The best way to predict the future is to create it!"🎨

▶️Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GecVzb-tJsA

12/25/2024

Wishing you a beautiful day filled with happiness!💛🎄

Absolutely gorgeous ❤️ 😍

12/07/2024

✨ Open House Invitation ✨

📍 149 Cedar Woods Trail, Canton, GA 30114
🎉 Luxury Living in the Summit at BridgeMill
🗓️ Sunday, December 8th | 1:00 - 4:00 PM

🏡 Step into your dream home! This luxurious 6-bedroom, 5-bath, 2 half-bath estate offers a harmonious blend of elegance, spaciousness, and modern functionality, nestled in the highly sought-after Summit at BridgeMill community.

Home Highlights:

🛋️ Architectural Style: Craftsman, French Provincial, Traditional

🌳 Lot Size: 0.48 Acres in a corner cul-de-sac location

📐 Square Footage: 7,421 sq ft (Above Grade: 4,655 | Below Grade: 2,766)

🏠 Year Built: 2005

🛠️ Construction: Four-sided brick with a concrete foundation

🔥 Fireplaces: 5 total (Family Room, Keeping Room, Master Bedroom, Terrace Level, Media Room)

Interior Features:

✨ Grand Two-Story Entry: Elegant marble floors, vaulted beamed ceilings, and custom millwork

🍳 Chef’s Kitchen: Stained cabinets, a large island with seating, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, keeping room with cozy fireplace, and high-end stainless steel appliances, including a gas cooktop, double oven, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator

🛏️ Main-Level Master Suite: Features a double-sided fireplace, spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, double-head shower, and walk-in closet

🎥 Terrace Level: A full in-law suite with a second kitchen, breakfast bar, fitness room, media room with a fireplace, and private entrance to a covered porch and tranquil rock garden

🍷 Dining and Entertaining: Formal dining room with seating for 12+, a spacious family room with a wall of windows, and access to a covered deck

💼 Custom Workspace: Includes built-in bookshelves, cozy fireplace, and vaulted beamed ceilings

Exterior & Community Perks:

🌳 Private, Landscaped Lot: Low-maintenance courtyard-style backyard

🏡 BridgeMill Amenities (Optional): Pools, golf, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, playgrounds, clubhouse, fitness center, and walking trails

🎓 Schools: Liberty Elementary, Freedom Middle, Cherokee High

📍 Location: Minutes from shopping, dining, and highway access for easy commutes. Super close to Lake Allatoona!

💬 Have questions about this home, other properties in North Georgia, or considering selling? Please call to share your thoughts and allow me to answer your questions.

Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage
📞 Brenda Franklin | REALTOR® Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS)
Direct: 678-761-6699
Brokerage: 770-240-2005

Visit our website for open house and property information
🔗 www.BrendaFranklin.com

🌟 Your perfect next move starts here—see you Sunday!

12/06/2024

More about Ball Ground 🧡https://lookbooklink.com/brendafranklin?gallery=48086

New chapter full of possibilities! Congratulations DG. We were a great team. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌳🍁🏡361 Roy Haynes Drive in Ball Ground Georgia🐕🌲🌳

11/27/2024

Thank you for filling my car with your fresh baked Apple, Cherry, Pecan, and Pumpkin pies for my customers Thanksgiving gifts!

10/09/2024

A thought for the changing seasons

The hardest place to be is on the fence. Once a decision is made, clarity emerges, and the weight of indecision is lifted. With a clear path forward, we can direct our energy and focus on actions that align with our goals. Embracing the choice allows us to open ourselves to new experiences and the chance for the life that fits us better for who we are today.

I am always here for you,
Brenda Franklin, Your Realtor

10/04/2024

🏡✨ YOU ARE INVITED! ✨🏡

📅 Open House: Saturday, October 5th from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

102 Carney Drive, Ball Ground, GA 30107

💲$799,000 | Rock Chimneys Community
📅 On-Market Date: 09/09/2024
📍 Location: Near Downtown Canton & The Mill
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 3 Full Bathrooms
🏠 3,300 Sq Ft | 🌳 0.92 Acres

Step inside this Craftsman-style RANCH—a true oasis in the sought-after ROCK CHIMNEYS Subdivision! 🌟 Built in 2020, this Resort-Style Dream Home has it all!

🔥 Open Floor Plan with LARGE rooms!
🍽️ Beautiful Kitchen featuring Stained Cabinets, Country Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Island, Pantry, & Solid Surface Counters. View to Family & Dining Room
🌞 Sunroom perfect for relaxing and soaking up the views!
🚪 Master Bath w/ Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, & Vaulted Ceilings
🚶‍♂️ Luxury Vinyl Flooring throughout!

The outdoor space will leave you speechless! 😍
🌿 💲 $200K in Landscaping & Hardscaping!
💡 FX Luxor Outdoor Lighting System (Color-Changing)
💧 14-Zone Rachio Smart Sprinkler System
🔥 48” Alfresco Outdoor Gas Heater
🍔 Outdoor Kitchen w/ Black Granite Countertops, 40” 5-Burner Grill
💡 Cummins Whole-Home Standby Generator
🔥 Stone Back Patio w/ Fireplace & Waterfall
🌳 Privacy Fenced/Landscaped Backyard—Your own private oasis!

🎯 Zoned for the NEW Cherokee High School
🏫 Schools:
Elementary: Clayton
Middle: Teasley
High School: Cherokee

💲 HOA: Only $225 Annually - This Neighborhood is Gorgeous!
🎉 Ready to make this Entertainer’s Dream YOUR home? 🏡✨

📌 www.BrendaFranklin.com for Open House, Property, Schools, and Community Information! QUICK LINK to directions HERE too!
📞 Feel free to call or text anytime for information about this property or others! 678-761-6699

💼 Brenda Franklin, REALTOR® Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS)
🏢 Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage
📢www.BrendaFranklin.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 📲 Direct 678-761-6699
📞 Brokerage 770-240-2000

🏡🌟

09/20/2024

🏡 Open House This Saturday!
📅 Sept 21st | 🕒 12 PM - 3 PM
📍 601 Ashwood Court, Woodstock, GA

🌟 Join me! Explore this stunning 4-bed, 2.5-bath home in the heart of Eagle Watch! This beautifully renovated home offers a primary suite on the main level and a chef’s dream kitchen. If you're looking for a blend of luxury and comfort, this is your chance to tour your future home!

✨ Home Features:
• Price: $560,000 | Sq Ft: 1,983 | Lot: 0.38 acres
• Primary Suite: Located on the main floor, complete with a double vanity, custom tile shower, soaking tub, and private patio access.
• Chef's Kitchen: Custom cabinetry, sleek stone backsplash, granite countertops, and an eat-in area perfect for casual dining. Includes new appliances: double oven, gas cooktop, refrigerator, microwave, and self-cleaning oven.
• Living Room: A spacious, open layout featuring a stone fireplace with gas starter, perfect for cozy evenings.
• Interior Upgrades: Crown molding, vaulted ceilings, skylights, recessed lighting, and walk-in closets. Flooring includes new upgraded carpet, ceramic tile, hardwood, and laminate.
• Upgraded Features: Double-pane insulated windows, a dual HVAC system with furnace, and gutter guards for easy maintenance.

🌳 Outdoor Space:
• Private Backyard: Enjoy your mornings on the flagstone patio with a soothing waterfall feature. The fenced yard offers privacy, lush landscaping, and a well-maintained garden, all on a corner lot.
• Exterior: Recently updated with new Hardie siding and fresh exterior paint, along with a sprinkler system to keep the garden and lawn pristine.
• Parking: 2-car garage with side entry and garage door opener for convenience.

🎾 Community Perks:
Living in Eagle Watch offers access to top-notch amenities, including tennis and pickleball courts, 3 pools, scenic trails, a dog park, BBQ area, playground, and well-lit sidewalks for evening strolls. Enjoy a fantastic social committee that organizes great community events!

🏫 Schools:
This home is zoned for top-rated schools: Bascomb Elementary, E.T. Booth Middle, and Etowah High School.

🌊 Location:
Conveniently located near Lake Allatoona, Eagle Watch Golf Club, shopping, dining, and recreational activities. You’ll love the easy access to everything this vibrant area has to offer!

📲 Questions? Or thinking of selling your home? I’m here to help you find the perfect solution for your next move. Contact me today!
________________________________________

Brenda Franklin
REALTOR® Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS)
Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage
www.BrendaFranklin.com
Mobile: 678-761-6699
Brokerage: 770-240-2000

Open House and Property details-
www.BrendaFranklin.com

From North Atlanta to the North Georgia Mountains, from Lake Allatoona to Lake Lanier.

It might be time to a home that will support, energize, and fulfill who you are today properly. Let's get there!

🔑

09/20/2024

🏡 Open House This Saturday!
📅 Sept 21st | 🕒 12 PM - 3 PM
📍 601 Ashwood Court, Woodstock, GA

🌟 Join me! Explore this stunning 4-bed, 2.5-bath home in the heart of Eagle Watch! This beautifully renovated home offers a primary suite on the main level and a chef’s dream kitchen. If you're looking for a blend of luxury and comfort, this is your chance to tour your future home!

✨ Home Features:
• Price: $560,000 | Sq Ft: 1,983 | Lot: 0.38 acres
• Primary Suite: Located on the main floor, complete with a double vanity, custom tile shower, soaking tub, and private patio access.
• Chef's Kitchen: Custom cabinetry, sleek stone backsplash, granite countertops, and an eat-in area perfect for casual dining. Includes new appliances: double oven, gas cooktop, refrigerator, microwave, and self-cleaning oven.
• Living Room: A spacious, open layout featuring a stone fireplace with gas starter, perfect for cozy evenings.
• Interior Upgrades: Crown molding, vaulted ceilings, skylights, recessed lighting, and walk-in closets. Flooring includes new upgraded carpet, ceramic tile, hardwood, and laminate.
• Upgraded Features: Double-pane insulated windows, a dual HVAC system with furnace, and gutter guards for easy maintenance.

🌳 Outdoor Space:
• Private Backyard: Enjoy your mornings on the flagstone patio with a soothing waterfall feature. The fenced yard offers privacy, lush landscaping, and a well-maintained garden, all on a corner lot.
• Exterior: Recently updated with new Hardie siding and fresh exterior paint, along with a sprinkler system to keep the garden and lawn pristine.
• Parking: 2-car garage with side entry and garage door opener for convenience.

🎾 Community Perks:
Living in Eagle Watch offers access to top-notch amenities, including tennis and pickleball courts, 3 pools, scenic trails, a dog park, BBQ area, playground, and well-lit sidewalks for evening strolls. Enjoy a fantastic social committee that organizes great community events!

🏫 Schools:
This home is zoned for top-rated schools: Bascomb Elementary, E.T. Booth Middle, and Etowah High School.

🌊 Location:
Conveniently located near Lake Allatoona, Eagle Watch Golf Club, shopping, dining, and recreational activities. You’ll love the easy access to everything this vibrant area has to offer!

📲 Questions? Or thinking of selling your home? I’m here to help you find the perfect solution for your next move. Contact me today!
________________________________________

Brenda Franklin
REALTOR® Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS)
Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage
www.BrendaFranklin.com
Mobile: 678-761-6699
Brokerage: 770-240-2000

Open House and Property details-
www.BrendaFranklin.com

From North Atlanta to the North Georgia Mountains, from Lake Allatoona to Lake Lanier.

It might be time to a home that will support, energize, and fulfill who you are today properly. Let's get there!

🔑

09/19/2024

It was the perfect end of Summer evening tonight. Deuce and Eva's favorite time of the day, ball at the lake. Just a couple more days until 🌤️🍁🍂