A Focus on Fall by The Buckhead Office

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TABLE OF CONTENTS The Most Beautiful Places To See Fall Foliage In Georgia Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Hiking Trails: Top 10 Favorite Trails Atlanta Events | October The Best Pumpkin Patches in Atlanta Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Market Update What You Can Buy for $700,000

CLOUDLAND CANYON RISING FAWN

Cloudland Canyon is a wonderful Georgia destination at any time of year, but it’s colors really come alive in fall.

PIEDMONT PARK ATLANTA

While many of the best views of fall foliage requires a trip out to one of Georgia’s state parks, you can see some really beautiful colors right here in the city of Atlanta.

TALLULAH GORGE TALLULAH FALLS

Tallulah Gorge is always a stunning and impressive park to visit, but you’re really missing out if you haven’t seen it in the fall.

BRASSTOWN BALD BLAIRSVILLE

Brasstown Bald is a famous mountain in North Georgia that offers dramatic views of the fall foliage.

RED TOP MOUNTAIN CARTERSVILLE

If you’re coming from Atlanta, it’s an easy drive of less than an hour to reach Red Top Mountain State Park. Here you can see Lake Allatoona surrounded by all of the beauty of fall colors.

BLACK ROCK MOUNTAIN CLAYTON

Black Rock Mountain’s summit stands at approximately 3,640 feet, and you can get incredible views of the fall foliage from up here.

YONAH MOUNTAIN HELEN

PLACES

Yonah Mountain is located near the town of Helen, Georgia and offers some excellent hiking opportunities to see fall foliage.

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VOGEL STATE PARK BLAIRSVILLE

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The fall colors are also in full effect in Vogel State Park near Blairsville. Hiking and trail running are popular activities here.

Leaves are begining to change their color

Leaves are near their peak color change

Leaves are at their most vibrant fall colors

Leaves will begin to fall from their branches

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FORT MOUNTAIN CHATSWORTH

A lesser-known fall foliage destination in Georgia is Fort Mountain State Park. Colorful trees that you may see in this park include dogwoods, hickories, and oaks.

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ARABIA MOUNTAIN TOP TRAIL

SAWNEE MOUNTAIN INDIAN SEATS TRAIL

SWEETWATER CREEK STATE PARK

1.3 MILES

4 MILES

2-4 MILES

Explore a beautiful, diverse landscape at Arabia Mountain, located just 30 minutes from Midtown Atlanta. Explore Arabia Mountain’s scenic summit on this beginner- and kid-friendly adventure, catching views of Arabia Lake and abundant natural beauty. You’ll be close to Atlanta’s perimeter – but will feel seemingly worlds away.

The Indian Seats Trail climbs the summit of Sawnee Mountain, catching beautiful summit views of the North Georgia mountains. The hike climbs to a lofty, view packed summit, offering far reaching views to the southern Blue Ridge range on the far horizon. It’s easily one of the best views in North Georgia.

Explore rugged outdoor beauty minutes from Atlanta on the rocky, boulder-lined banks of Sweetwater Creek State Park. Hike our favorite Sweetwater Creek trails through sun-dappled forest, and then follow the sandy and bluff-filled banks of Sweetwater Creek to explore Civil War mill ruins, tumbling whitewater and small waterfalls.

PINE MOUNTAIN TRAIL

KENNESAW MOUNTAIN TRAIL

STONE MOUNTAIN TRAIL

4.5 MILES

1.3-11 MILES

6.8 MILES

Hike the Pine Mountain Trail near Cartersville through a rocky coniferous forest to views at the Pine Mountain summit, grabbing stunning long-range views of Lake Allatoona and the Atlanta skyline on a clear day.

Hike the enormous trail network at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield to explore stunning Atlanta skyline views and terrain drenched in Civil War history. Climb the double peaks of Kennesaw Mountain, explore the grassy expanses and rocky terrain at Pigeon Hill and Cheatham Hill, and hike through a stream-filled forest. Civil War artifacts and monuments pepper the trails, offering an Atlanta history lesson alongside abundant natural beauty.

Combine Stone Mountain’s Cherokee and Walk Up Trails for a hike through the most popular, scenic, and serene sections of Stone Mountain Park. This hike summits the mountain, catching stunning Atlanta skyline views before climbing over, down, and around the circumference of Stone Mountain’s massive granite face.

EAST PALISADES TRAIL

1.5 MILES

3.4 MILES

Hike the Sope Creek Trail at Sope Creek Park, one of the most popular (and scenic) parks in Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The trail meanders through a young forest to a rushing, boulder-filled creek, and explores Civil War paper mill ruins before circling the banks of a glassy pond.

Hike the East Palisades Trail at Indian Trail and Whitewater Creek to some the most scenic Chattahoochee River views in the Atlanta area. The East Palisades Trail follows the banks of the shoaling Chattahoochee River, hikes through a bamboo forest, and scales several large bluffs to stunning overlook views of the river.

VICKERY CREEK TRAIL AT ROSWELL MILL

POWERS ISLAND TRAIL

3 MILES

2.4 MILES

Hike the Vickery Creek Trail to the historic mill ruins at Roswell Mill in Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The trail also visits a covered bridge and a rushing, cascading waterfall, and Civil War ruins at the historic Vickery Creek dam.

The Powers Island Park is so much more than overflow parking for its popular neighbor, the Cochran Shoals Trail. Hike across the park’s bridge to trek through an old-growth riverine forest on Powers Island and loop down the Chattahoochee River for views from its boulder filled banks.

ATLANTA’S BEST HIKING TRAILS

SOPE CREEK TRAIL MILL RUINS & POND

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DOG-FRIENDLY

CTOBER

E VENTS GHOST TOURS

OCT 1 - 24 • LAWRENCEVILLE

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

OCT 1 - 24 | NOV 3 • STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

MUSIC & WINE

OCT 3 - 24 | DEC 15 • PONCE CITY MARKET

ELEGANT CAR SHOW

OCT 19 - 20 • TYLER PERRY STUDIOS

MOVIES IN THE PARK

OCT 2, 16, & 30 • WOODRUFF PARK

INTERACTIVE SLEEPY HOLLOW

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FAMILY HALLOWEEN HIKE

OCT 25-26 • CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER

SPOOKY STORIES

OCT 9 | NOV 3 • THE WREN’S NEST

FAMILY SHOW

OCT 11 • ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

OKTOBERFEST

OCT 11 - 12 • HISTORIC FOURTH WARD PARK

CEMETARY RUN

OCT 12 • OAKLAND CEMETARY

PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE

OCT 2 - NOV 3 • CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS

OCT 12 - 13 • PEACHTREE STREET

SIX FLAGS HALLOWEEN

OCT 12 - 13 • MARIETTA

OCT 11 - NOV 3 • BROOKHAVEN PARK

APPLE FESTIVAL

OCT 12 - 13 | OCT 19-20 • ELLIJAY

HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

OCT 18-19 • KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

TASTE OF ATLANTA

OCT 18-20 • HISTORIC FOURTH WARD PARK

DOG FESTIVAL

OCT 19 • LAWRENCEVILLE LAWN

HALLOWEEN FOR KIDS

OCT 26 • FERNBANK MUSEUM

ZOMBIE RUN

OCT 26 • CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FAMILY GARDEN PARTY

OCT 27 • ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN

CHALK ART FESTIVAL

HALLOWEEN PARADE

OCT 27 • W. PONCE DE LEON AVENUE

CELEBRATE ANCESTORS

OCT 27 • ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER

GOTHIC HORROR SHOW

OCT 19, 25 & 26 • LAWRENCEVILLE

BOO AT THE ZOO

OCT 19, 20 & 26 • ZOO ATLANTA

PUMPKIN CARVING COMPETITION

OCT 24 • ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN

ADULT PARTY AT THE AQUARIUM

OCT 25 • GEORGIA AQUARIUM

ADULT PARTY AT THE MUSEUM

OCT 25 • FERNBANK MUSEUM

6 7 2

1 4 9

1 2 3 4

UNCLE SHUCKS CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH

DAWSONVILLE

PUMPKIN PATCH FARM

ADAIRSVILLE

YULE FOREST

STOCKBRIDGE

KINSEY FAMILY FARM

GAINESVILLE

5 6 7 8

BUFORD CORN MAZE

BUFORD

BURTS FARM

DAWSONVILLE

COPPER CREEK FARM

CALHOUN

9 10 11

WARBINGTON FARMS

CUMMING

YAHOO FARM

JASPER

SOUTHERN BELLE FARM

MCDONOUGH

BERRY PATCH FARMS

WOODSTOCK

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FALL HOME CHECK LIST

CARE FOR TREES & SHRUBS If you have trees on your property, consider hiring an arborist to care for them — these pros can spot sins of poor health early on to prevent tree loss, and know how to prune properly to avoid falling limbs in winter storms.

RAKE LEAVES Leaves look beautiful blanketing the ground, but leaving too many leaves on a lawn over winter in a snowy area can inhibit spring growth. To make the job easier, choose a lightweight rake, wear gloves to protect your hands and use handheld “leaf scoops” to bag leaves quickly.

CLEAN GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Once most of the leaves have fallen, clean out gutters and downspouts (hire a helper if you are not comfortable on a ladder). Clogged gutters during rainstorms can cause water to pool and damage your roof or siding.

MAKE EXTERIOR REPAIRS Take a walk around your property, looking for signs of damage to the roof, siding and foundation. If you spot anything that needs repair, schedule it before winter weather hits.

SEAL GAPS WHERE CRITTERS COULD ENTER Mice need only a tiny gap to be able to sneak into your house and raid your pantry — and with colder weather coming, all of the little critters out there will be looking for warm places to make a home. Fill small holes and cover any larger gaps securely with heavyduty hardware cloth to keep the wildlife outdoors.

REMOVE WINDOW A/C UNITS LAURA GASKILL VIA FORBES

If you use window air conditioning units in the summer, remove them before the weather turns cold. If you must leave window A/C units in, cover the entire exterior of the unit with an insulating wrap to keep cold air out.

CHECK WALKWAYS, RAILINGS, STAIRS & THE DRIVEWAY FOR WINTER SAFETY When the landscape is covered in ice and snow, just walking from the driveway to the front door can be quite a challenge. Make navigating around your home safer by checking that all stairs are in good shape and have sturdy railings, and that the driveway is in good repair to make for easier shoveling.

STOCK UP ON WINTER SUPPLIES If you live in a region with cold, snowy winters, fall is the time to prepare. • Check the condition of snow shovels and ice scrapers; replace as needed • Pick up a bag of pet- and plant-safe ice melt, if needed

CHECK SAFETY DEVICES • Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors; replace batteries as needed. • Check the expiration date on your fire extinguisher and replace if needed. • If you haven’t checked your home for radon, fall is a good time to do so — as the weather gets cooler and windows stay shut more often, radon is more likely to become trapped in your home.

CLEAN DRYER VENTS Lint buildup in dryer vents can make your dryer work less efficiently and even cause a fire — cool, dry fall weather increases static electricity, which can ignite lint that has built up, so now is a key time to get that lint out. You can hire a duct cleaning specialist to clean the vents for you, or clean the vent yourself.

• Restock emergency kits for car and home • If you use a snow blower, have it serviced and purchase fuel

SHUT OFF EXTERIOR FAUCETS & STORE HOSES Protect your pipes from freezing temperatures by shutting off water to exterior faucets before the weather dips below freezing. Drain hoses and store them indoors.

ADD WEATHERSTRIPPING Weatherstripping applied around the frames of windows and doors helps boost winter warmth and cut energy costs. Add door sweeps to the base of drafty doors to keep heat in and cold air out.

CONDUCT AN ENERGY AUDIT A trained auditor can assess your home’s current energy efficiency and give you a list of recommended improvements you can make, which may include upgrading to Energy Star appliances, adding insulation to the attic or beefing up weatherstripping. You can also find instructions for a do-it-yourself energy audit at Energy.gov.

SCHEDULE A CHIMNEY CLEANING & HEATING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Making sure your chimney and furnace or boiler are cleaned, maintained and in working order before you need to turn on the heat is an important safety measure. And be sure to add a chimney cap if you don’t already have one — it will stop critters from crawling down our chimney!

MARKET UPDATE B Y

N E I G H B O R H O O D

LISTED BY: Sister Hood

ANSLEY PARK

H I S T. BROOK H AV E N

HOMES FOR SALE

NEW ON MARKET

$490,000

$836,000

AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E

-39.4%

-26%

SALES PRICES

84%

89%

L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O

40 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T

92 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T

HarryNorman.com Trendgrahix based on data pulled the end of August 2019 | Residential Properties All Price Points | % sales price change based on changes from August 2018

BUCK HEAD

C H A S TA I N PARK

878

HOMES FOR SALE

345

NEW ON MARKET

$677,000

$1,126,000

AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E

5.9%

25.8%

SALES PRICES

94%

90%

L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O

72 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T

93 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T

MID TOWN

MORNING SIDE

216

109

HOMES FOR SALE

NEW ON MARKET

$348,000

$873,000

AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E

-3%

23%

SALES PRICES

98%

97.7%

L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O

64 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T

95 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T

HarryNorman.com Trendgrahix based on data pulled the end of August 2019 | Residential Properties All Price Points | % sales price change based on changes from August 2018

VIRGINIA HIGHLAND

SANDY SPRINGS

562

HOMES FOR SALE

232

NEW ON MARKET

$552,000

$431,000

AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E

-23.3%

-11.9%

SALES PRICES

97%

95%

L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O

74 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T

56 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T

W H A T

Y O U

C A N

B U Y

FOR $700K 555

PROPERTIES LISTED IN METRO ATLANTA

PROPERTIES LISTED IN BUCKHEAD

LISTED BY: Sam Lenaeus

$785,000 1862 ANJACO ROAD NW 4 B E D S | 3 F U L L B AT H S

LISTED BY: Erin Yabroudy

LISTED BY: Sam Lenaeus

$775,000 2770 ECHOLS ROAD 6 B E D S | 5 F U L L B AT H S

$749,900 5372 REDFIELD DRIVE 5 B E D S | 4 F U L L B AT H S

LISTED BY: Sandy Abrams

LISTED BY: Connie Cousins Baker

$749,400 4 1 5 9 M C C L AT C H E Y C I R C L E N E 5 B E D S | 4 F U L L B AT H S

$745,000 12 PAC E S W E S T D R I V E, U N I T #12 3 B E D S | 4 F U L L B AT H S

LISTED BY: Rebie Benedict

LISTED BY: Erin Yabroudy & Kevin McGlynn

$729,000 743 WILDWOOD PLACE NE 3 B E D S | 2 F U L L B AT H S | 1 H A L F B AT H

$719,000 63 H O N O U R AV E N U E 3 B E D S | 3 F U L L B AT H S | 1 H A L F B AT H

LISTED BY: Price Curtis

LISTED BY: Lesa Bell

$710,000 4301 ELIZABETH LANE SE 4 B E D S | 3 F U L L B AT H S

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