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Oakwood Terrace vs. The Reserve Sawnee Plan: Townhome Showdown in Hall County
Oakwood Terrace by LGI Homes and the Sawnee plan at The Reserve by Century Communities are two of Hall County's most-compared new construction townhomes. Oakwood Terrace starts lower and includes more finishes standard; the Sawnee plan is larger, includes a 2-car garage, and sits inside Gainesvill

Design Center Upgrades: Which Options Actually Add Resale Value to a New Build?
The design center appointment is one of the most exciting — and most dangerous — parts of buying new construction. It's easy to walk in planning to spend a few thousand dollars and walk out having added $40,000 to your total price. Some of that spending will genuinely pay you back at resale. A lot o

Understanding Property Taxes on New Construction Homes in Hall County
Millage rates and exemption amounts shown below reflect the 2025 tax year and change annually. Confirm current figures with the Hall County Tax Assessors' Office (770-531-6670) before relying on any number in this post — this article is not tax advice. This is one of the most common surprises I see

New Construction vs. Resale Homes in Gainesville, GA: Which Costs More?
I'm a REALTOR®, not a lender — I'm not licensed to give mortgage or lending advice, and nothing in this post should be taken as such. What follows is simply what I'm seeing in the market as an agent working with buyers every day. If you have questions about rates, loan programs, or your specific fin
