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Okay. I've been sitting on this for over three months, and I am so ready to finally tell you! If you caught my teaser last month, you knew something was coming. What I couldn't tell you then — what I've been holding close while quietly building something I'm incredibly proud of — is this:

Luxe Real Estate is here. And it has a team.

But this didn't come from a big, bold business decision. It came from alignment. It came from three agents (myself, Renae Ackerman, and Kaitlyn Kennedy-Ashley) with established track records who shared the same belief about how clients deserve to be served — and from taking the time to ask what all of this was really building toward. When that answer became clear, Luxe was formed. And then it kept growing! Twelve agents. More support. More intention behind every single detail.

At the core, though? It's still the same commitment I've always shown up with. To serve well. To do things the right way. To be consistent for the people who trust us.

This newsletter is changing with it. Starting in May, you'll be hearing from Luxe Team — a bigger voice, a broader reach, and the same heart behind every word. This is my last solo edition, and I wanted it to mean something.

So thank you — for following along, for trusting me, and for being the reason this next chapter even exists.

Here’s to growing🌷

— Dani

Market Trends

The spring market is moving. Buyer activity picked up this month — more homes went under contract, closed sales were up, and we've shifted back into a slight seller's market. The current geopolitical status isn’t helping rates, but buyers are still looking every day.

For Buyers

This is still one of the better buying environments we've seen in years. There are more homes to choose from, sellers are taking longer to sell — about 86 days on average — and more than half of all closings now include seller-paid concessions, with a median of around $9,000. Buyers who come prepared and pre-approved are finding real room to negotiate.

For Sellers

Competition among sellers is real. Homes are selling for roughly 95 cents on the dollar compared to original asking price, and nearly half of all listings are not selling at all. Pricing right from day one and presenting your home well aren't optional — they're the difference between a successful sale and a frustrating one.

Bottom Line

The market rewards preparation. Buyers have leverage. Sellers have opportunity — but only if the price and condition are honest. Strategy matters more than ever this spring.

201 Fred Pitts Rd, Demorest

Eighteen acres of open Habersham County pasture, more than 1,700 feet of Yellow Bank Creek frontage, and a custom modern farmhouse built with the land in mind. Hardwood floors, exposed beams, a Tennessee fieldstone fireplace, and a kitchen people linger in. Three sides of wraparound porches frame pastoral views and blue ridgelines. Nearly 3,000 square feet of unfinished basement space — stubbed and ready — plus a pole barn and oversized detached garage.

4837 Lawson Circle, Gainesville - NEW PRICE

This custom lakefront retreat sits on 1.15 wooded acres with private Lake Lanier access, a gunite pool, and no HOA. Inside: soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace, and a designer kitchen built for gathering. The terrace level is a full second living suite — wet bar, fireplace, and a built-in daybed nook that earns its own moment. Outside, two levels of living and a cart path lead to a single-slip dock. Lake Lanier isn't just nearby — it's yours.

Gainesville's downtown core is growing — and the opportunities to own a piece of it won't last long. From micro-homes steps from the Square to luxury townhomes on Riverside Drive, Luxe Team represents some of the most exciting new development happening in Northeast Georgia right now.

Trailside sits on the Highlands to Islands Greenway in Gainesville's Midtown corridor, steps from the City Dog Park and NoFo Brewery — detached homes in a real, walkable neighborhood that feels alive. Three floorplans available.

The Reserve brings luxury townhome living to one of Gainesville's most coveted addresses — elevated finishes, elevator shafts in every unit, and a front-row seat to the city's growing skyline.

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