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Live the Lake Lanier Life

Harbour Point on Lake Lanier offers a resort-style setting for everyday life.  With a private marina inside Harbour Point offering covered boat slips, your fun on Lake Lanier is awaiting you right in our own neighborhood! Whether it is jet skiing, wakeboarding, or just cruising, your favorite Lake Lanier activity is conveniently waiting for you anytime you are ready at the Harbour Point marina.    

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Favorable Property Tax Rates in Retirement

Hall County offers excellent property tax benefits for property owners over age 62.  There is a graduated reduction in the school tax portion of property taxes that is maximized at age 70 regardless of age.  Below are the highlights of the school tax exemptions that can begin at age 62.  Download the complete list of all property tax exemptions- Hall County Tax Exemptions. Total school tax exemption • 70 years of age on or before January 1 of the year in which you apply for and qualify for school tax exemption (must apply by April 1) • Proof of age required • […]

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Harbour Point Buyer Tip #3

Know the rules! Purchasing a home in a covenant-protected community is a terrific way to help preserve your investment.  Covenants insure that all residents within the community must adhere to the same basic rules when it comes to things like exterior paint colors, yard maintenance, and building additions.  For more information about Harbour Point’s community rules, download a copy of the Covenants & Restrictions here.

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Harbour Point Seller Tip #1

Promote the community you will be joining. When you buy a luxury property, you are not just buying your own property but also entry into a particular neighborhood and even a way of life.  As a result, you want to know who else lives in the neighborhood and more about the community you will be joining. It may not mean you’ll be best friends or even interact with those others, but just knowing about the community and what you are part of gives you an important story that you can share with others and help you to feel a sense […]

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Harbour Point Seller Tip #2

There are a lot of aspects you need to consider in selling luxury homes.  The first thing you need to keep in mind is that it can be very challenging, and it could take some time, before you could strike on a good deal.  Whether you are going to go about it on your own or enlist the services of a broker, you need to take note of the following tips, since they will help you sell your house effectively. The very first step you need to take in selling luxury homes is to establish the right price for it.  […]

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Harbour Point Buyer Tip #1

Did you know that only some homes in Harbour Point have the option of a private boat slip in the Harbour Point Marina? Be sure to find out if the home you are looking at has a boat slip option.  If the property does not have a boat slip option, the only way to purchase a boat slip in Harbour Point is to get on the waiting list.  In order to purchase a boat slip in the marina, other owners have to release the rights to the boat slip with their property.  This waiting list could take  years to reach […]

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