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☕ Coffee with Chris
YOUR WEEKLY POUR FROM THE ATLANTA TO ATHENS CORRIDOR
ISSUE 15 • WEEK OF JULY 24, 2026
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Good morning, neighbor — grab your cup. ☕
The dog days are here, and the corridor isn’t slowing down one bit. This week we’ve got live music under the trees in Winder, a classic four-sided brick ranch stealing the spotlight in Snellville, and fresh numbers showing buyers a little more room to breathe. Let’s pour.
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C — Community
A few ways to get out of the heat and into the neighborhood this weekend:
• Summer Concert — Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Winder. Friday, July 24, 6–9 p.m. at Jug Tavern Park. Bring a chair, grab a bite from the food trucks, and enjoy one of Georgia’s favorite bands under the summer sky.
• Summer Flea Market, Snellville. Browse local vendors and treasure-hunt your way down 2208 Main Street E — a great Saturday-morning stroll.
• DSV Summer Classic, Snellville. Volleyball action all weekend at T.W. Briscoe Park — fun to play or just to watch.
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O — On the Market
The summer market across the corridor is settling into a healthier balance. Months of supply now sits in the four-to-five-month range county-wide, and homes are averaging roughly two months to sell — yet sellers are still capturing 98–99% of their list price. Translation: buyers have more choice and room to negotiate, but well-priced, move-in-ready homes continue to sell close to ask. Our Feature Home below is a good example — a strategic $10,000 adjustment to meet the market head-on.
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F — Facts & Figures
Latest four-county snapshot — average sold price, days on market & months of supply:
| County |
Avg. Sold Price |
Days on Market |
Mo. Supply |
| Gwinnett |
$501,652 |
49 |
4.3 |
| Walton |
$450,656 |
67 |
5.0 |
| Barrow |
$397,456 |
57 |
4.3 |
| Newton |
$330,733 |
59 |
4.7 |
Source: AreaPro Real Estate Market Overview (REMO), 6-month sold period, data as of July 22, 2026. County averages, all property types residential — ask me for a precise valuation on your street.
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F — Feature Home
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SPOTLIGHT LISTING • SNELLVILLE
2220 Valley Creek Circle
Snellville, GA 30078 • The Forest
$365,000
Recently reduced — sharp new pricing
4
BEDS |
3
BATHS |
2,524
SQ FT MAIN |
0.69
ACRES |
A timeless four-sided brick ranch on a premium, elevated lot in the established Forest subdivision. One-level living with the primary suite on the main, a cozy brick fireplace, and a separate formal dining room — plus a huge 980 sq ft finished basement ready for a media room, gym, or rec hall, and 1,000 more sq ft of storage below. Unwind on the 236 sq ft enclosed porch overlooking a deep, level backyard. Two-car garage, move-in ready, and zoned for the sought-after Grayson High cluster.
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E — Expert Tip
Give your AC a fighting chance against Georgia humidity. Late July is when hard-working systems quit. Two five-minute jobs pay off: swap a clogged air filter (a dirty one makes your unit run hotter and longer), and clear leaves and grass clippings away from the outdoor condenser so it can breathe. Bonus — peek in the attic and make sure insulation isn’t blocking the soffit vents. Good airflow up top keeps the whole house cooler and your power bill lower.
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E — Engagement
This or That: Perfect summer Friday night — live music and food trucks at the park in Winder, or a quiet evening on a screened porch with the fan running? Hit reply and let me know your pick. ☕
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Thinking about making a move?
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious what your home is worth in today’s market, let’s talk over coffee.
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The Davis Team at Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Serving the Atlanta to Athens corridor — Gwinnett, Walton, Barrow & Newton counties
atlantatoathens.com • 770-833-5965
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