Lake Lanier Real Estate and Lake Lanier Homes for Sale


Lake Lanier Homes

Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Sidney Lanier, one of America's favorite lakes and also Georgia's largest lake.

Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities.

Over the years, in order to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, many folks have purchased second homes sitting aside Lake Lanier. Today, with telecommuting and more home based businesses, many are making Lake Lanier their primary home. Lucky for them!

Lake Lanier Georgia Homes

Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management. Lake Lanier is one of 464 lakes in 43 states constructed and operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.It has won the best operated lake of the year award in 1990, 1997 and 2002.

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Lake Lanier Real Estate
Finding or selling lake front property takes a specialized agent. There are many considerations regarding lake front homes that only an agent experienced with lake front homes would be prepared for. Know that the majority of Lake Lanier properties do NOT have docks or dock permits. A dock permit can be very difficult to attain. Those properties with just a permit may be worth as much as $100,000 more than a similar property without a permit. Where is the Deep Water on Lake Lanier? Those properties located on deep water are most preferred. Knowledge of where the deep water is located is gained through experience with the lake. This information is important for your Realtor in order for them to best help you determine fair market value of properties all around the lake.

We have associates experienced with Lake Lanier property that can fully assist you with your real estate needs.




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