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Real estate is about more than houses. It's about the people, places, and communities we call home.
I'm Shannon Sanborn, The Flying Realtor with eXp Realty. Having grown up in this area and spent more than 20 years working hands-on in residential construction and remodeling, I bring a different perspective to real estate throughout Gainesville and Hall County.
This blog is where I share what's happening around our community, from new construction developments and local housing trends to neighborhood growth, local businesses, outdoor adventures, and the people who make Gainesville and Hall County special.
Whether you're buying, selling, relocating, or simply exploring everything our area has to offer, my goal is to provide useful information, honest perspectives, and local knowledge you can actually use.
Avery Ridge Floor Plans Compared: A Hands-On Builder's Eye Guide
When you look at new home listings online, you're flooded with marketing terms like "stunning countertops" or "chef's kitchens." But I spent 20 years on raw North Georgia job sites — framing structural walls, pulling electrical wire, building decks, mixing thinset for tile, and setting window flashi
How Far is Centex's Avery Ridge Community From Downtown Gainesville and I-985?
Q: How far is the Avery Ridge community by Centex from I-985 and downtown Gainesville? A: Avery Ridge is located directly on Gaines Mill Road, putting it exactly 3 miles from the I-985 corridor via Exit 22 and exactly 5 miles from the shops and dining in historic downtown Gainesville. This strategic
What Design Features Are Included in Dream Finders' Townhomes at The Grove at Mundy Mill?
Q: What specific interior features are standard in Dream Finders' townhomes at The Grove at Mundy Mill? A: Townhomes at The Grove at Mundy Mill include 9-foot main-level ceilings, hard-surface flooring throughout principal areas, and a recessed fireplace. Kitchens are equipped with a built-in cup wa
Top 5 New Construction Upgrades Worth Paying For (and 3 to Skip) | Gainesville, GA
Nobody warns you about the design center. You walk in excited to personalize your home, and twenty minutes later someone's handed you a binder and a pencil, and every choice suddenly feels permanent — because a lot of them are. Here's the thing twenty years on job sites taught me: some of these up
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Meet Shannon Sanborn
REALTOR® | eXp Realty | The Flying Realtor
Buying a new construction home is an exciting opportunity, but choosing the right builder, community, floor plan, and contract requires more than simply touring model homes.
I'm Shannon Sanborn, a local REALTOR® with eXp Realty serving Gainesville and Hall County, Georgia. With more than 20 years of experience in residential construction and remodeling, I bring a practical, construction-focused perspective to helping buyers navigate the new-home process.
Whether you're comparing communities, evaluating builder incentives, or preparing for your first new construction purchase, I'm here to help you understand your options and make informed decisions.
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