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BeatYour North Buckhead / BrookhaveN real estate resource

Happy New Year! 2012 is an exciting year! Not only are we out of the raging real estate waters of 2011, but the turbulence is slowly starting to settle down. And if the National Association of Realtors’ predictions are correct, we will begin to experience smoother seas toward the middle half to end of this year. The U.S. market is showing its first signs of rebounding with ~3% year over year increase in home sales. While home prices are dropping, we are experiencing some pockets where values are increasing. For more specific market conditions, see the Harry Norman exclusive Market Tracker report for your area on the interior pages of this publication. On a more personal note, my husband and I just celebrated our second Christmas with our energetic 19-month-old son. While he was more afraid of Santa this year than last, he enjoyed the gifts Santa left for him. One of his favorite gifts was a workbench with tools. Apparently our home needs repair work that neither my husband nor I noticed. Our son randomly finds areas of disrepair and uses his play hammer to fix them. If you’re in need of a handyman, I have a great one! In closing, I wish you and your family a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! Should you need any assistance with your real estate needs now or in the future please feel free to contact me. Whether you are looking to buy or sell your primary residence, a second home, vacation home, rental or investment property, I can help you! Sincerely,

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There is a Buyer Looking for a Home in Your Area with the

following features: • walk-out backyard• in-ground pool• master on the main

Seller Needed!

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Harry Norman, REALTORS®Jackie Smith

Meet Market Tracker!Market tracker is an exclusive harry Norman report

that informs you of residential real estate sales activity & regional trends.

The Absorption Rate looks at the past year’s monthly supply

of inventory

Properties on the Market shows the number of properties listed

in different price ranges

Sold Units compares the sold units per price range

compared to the prior year

Average Price (x1000) looks at the past year and half average costs: Average Sold, Average Asking and Average Unsold

Do you want to remain on the pulse of the market? Receive your updated Market Tracker monthly! Send an email with your address to me at jackie.smith@harrynorman.com or call

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MARKET SUMMARY - BuckheadDecember 2011 December 2010 Percent Change Year-to-Date 2011 Year-to-Date 2010 Percent Change

# of Listings 42 48 -12.5% 1372 1762 -22.13%Listing Price $901,668 $1,525,096 -40.88% $1,020,892 $1,032,931 -1.17%# of Sold Listings 45 66 -31.82% 636 623 2.09%Avg. Selling Price $881,180 $746,774 18% $830,796 $767,699 8.22%Avg. Days on Market 167 156 7.05% 151 147 2.72%

The statistics presented in the Market Tracker are compiled monthly based on FMLS data. Due to possible reporting inconsistencies, Days on Market (DOM), average pricesand absorption rate should be used to analyze trends only. The Market Tracker is solely for your personal, non-commercial use in buying or selling a property and is deemedreliable but not guaranteed and should be verified. All representations and warranties regarding the information are disclaimed. Reproduction or any other use is prohibited.

©2012 Harry Norman, Realtors®, a HomeServices of America, Inc. Company. A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate. All rights Reserved. Licensed in Georgia and North Carolina.

We are an equal housing opportunity provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability or familialstatus (having children under age 18).

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MARKET SUMMARY - BrookhavenDecember 2011 December 2010 Percent Change Year-to-Date 2011 Year-to-Date 2010 Percent Change

# of Listings 21 13 61.54% 388 516 -24.81%Listing Price $460,242 $339,384 35.61% $519,140 $517,412 0.33%# of Sold Listings 14 9 55.56% 204 183 11.48%Avg. Selling Price $474,557 $489,466 -3.05% $473,215 $461,083 2.63%Avg. Days on Market 176 142 23.94% 149 127 17.32%

The statistics presented in the Market Tracker are compiled monthly based on FMLS data. Due to possible reporting inconsistencies, Days on Market (DOM), average pricesand absorption rate should be used to analyze trends only. The Market Tracker is solely for your personal, non-commercial use in buying or selling a property and is deemedreliable but not guaranteed and should be verified. All representations and warranties regarding the information are disclaimed. Reproduction or any other use is prohibited.

©2012 Harry Norman, Realtors®, a HomeServices of America, Inc. Company. A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate. All rights Reserved. Licensed in Georgia and North Carolina.

We are an equal housing opportunity provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability or familialstatus (having children under age 18).

Notable Salesin your area

Recent Listingsin your area

644 Windsor Parkway

671 Windsor Parkway

Neighborhood: Windsor ParkList Date: 6/23/2011

Sale Date: 10/14/2011Sale Price: $830,000Days on Market: 113

Neighborhood: Windsor BluffList Date: 7/8/2011

Sale Date: 10/7/2011Sale Price: $670,000Days on Market: 91

4605 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd

Neighborhood: Enclave at Peachtree Dunwoody

List Date: 7/7/2011Sale Date: 10/20/2011Sale Price: $645,962Days on Market: 105

1053 Dunroven Drive

4545 Peachtree Dunwoody

1149 Antioch Drive

4627 Club Valley Drive

1094 Mendell Circle

3221 Cates Avenue

List Price: $1,150,000Neighborhood: Brookhaven

Registry6 BR / 4.5 BA

List Price: $625,000Neighborhood: Dunroven Farm

4 BR / 4.5 BA

List Price: $950,000 Neighborhood: Brookhaven

6 BR / 5.5 BA

List Price: $399,900Neighborhood: Lynwood Park

3 BR / 2.5 BA

List Price: $799,000Neighborhood: Brookhaven

5 BR / 3.5 BA

List Price: $414,000Neighborhood: Lynwood Park

3 BR / 3.5 BA

Ingredients:pp

Instructions:

From My Kitchen To Yours...Chicken Pot Pie

If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this is not intended as a solicitation. All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed• 1 cup sliced carrots• 1 cup frozen green peas• 1/2 cup sliced celery• 1/3 cup butter• 1/3 cup chopped onion• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth• 2/3 cup milk• 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F 2. In a saucepan, combine chicken, carrots, peas, and celery. Add water to cover and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and set aside. 3. In the saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in butter until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick. Remove from heat and set aside. 4. In a 9 inch pie plate, place the bottom pie crust then place the chicken mixture on top. Pour hot liquid mixture over. Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut away excess dough. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Jackie SmithMobile: 678-446-7732Office: 404-814-9000

jackie.smith@harrynorman.comwww.jackiesmith.harrynorman.com

3405 Piedmont Road Suite 150Atlanta, GA 30305

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