Georgia Living Podcast: Episode 29 – Back from Hiatus: Alaska Adventures, Local Traditions, and Real Estate Insights

Episode Overview:
Chris and Céline Evans are back after an eventful summer break filled with family adventures in Alaska, humorous anecdotes, and insights into local traditions. They share their unique Fourth of July experience at an internationally renowned car-launching event in Glacier View, Alaska. The episode also covers exciting community updates, back-to-school traditions in Marietta, upcoming events like the All 4 Kids Consignment Sale, and a detailed real estate market update for Cobb County.

Segment Highlights:

Chris and Céline discuss their annual trip to Alaska for property maintenance and family time. Highlights include:

• Experiencing the unique daylight conditions during the Fourth of July.

• Attending the Glacier View Car Launch, an internationally renowned event drawing visitors from across the globe.

• Family adventures and collecting automotive souvenirs from launched cars.

• The hosts reflect humorously on how modern school experiences differ from their own.

• They celebrate the quirky local tradition of Marietta High School seniors toilet-papering their school, thanking the Marietta Fire Department for their cleanup efforts.

Chris provides a comprehensive analysis of Cobb County's real estate market:

• Median Sales Price: $460,000 (Up 2.2% YoY)

• Active Inventory: Up 38.6%

• Days on Market: Approximately 21 days, a 90.9% increase from last year

• Market characterized as a buyer’s market, highlighting the importance of turnkey homes.

Real Estate Resources:

• Request a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA): broker@sellectrealty.com

• All 4 Kids Consignment Sale:

  • Location: Jim Miller Park and His Hands Church, Woodstock

  • Dates: Seasonal, with detailed schedules available here

• Blackwell Farmers Market:

  • Location: Saint Andrew UMC

  • Schedule: Saturdays through August, 9 AM - 12 PM

• Pope High School vs. Cambridge: August 16th

• Walton High School vs. Roswell: August 29th

• Chris and Céline share practical tips for family organization and managing screen time, emphasizing adjustments needed during the school year.

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