December 2022

 Hi!

I hope December finds you enjoying all the warmth and joy of the holiday season! In this month's newsletter topics include:

• National & Local Real Estate Forecasts for 2023: Reliable sources from different segments of the real estate industry weigh in
• Holiday Traditions: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and other celebrations around the world
• Holiday Libations: Cocktails, Mocktails, Hot Chocolate, and a bit of the "hair of the dog" for New Years Day
• Atlanta Celebrations: Holiday lights, menorah lightings, gift ideas, Chinese restaurants, First Day Hikes 2023, and more

I hope that you find ideas that inspire you and add to a meaningful and peaceful holiday season. Many thanks for your friendship, support, and kindness this past year.

Jana

P.S. Is Christmas complete without Oprah's Favorite Things? I think not! And I love the fact that they focused on small businesses this year.

"Metro Atlanta's housing market has witnessed three turbulent years. But there was consensus about the area most poised for growth in the next year."
Read More from The Atlanta Business Chronicle

"We polled eight industry insiders for their 2023 mortgage rate predictions and answers varied widely, from just 5% to over 9% for the 30-year fixed rate."
Read More from The Mortgage Reports

Predictions for 2023 are just that, and while economists and analysts tend to focus more on nationwide trends, local real estate agents and other professionals have a finger on the pulse of the current trends in your area.
Read More from Experian: What to Expect When Buying a House in 2023

Christmas Tree Farms Near Us
Take a short trip and start a new family tradition!

20 Heavenly Hot Cocoa Recipes
From spiked cups of cocoa to mugs around the world ...

Christmas Lights
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights | To 12-14
Fantasy in Lights | To 12-1
Margaritaville's Lakeside Lights | To 1-16

OpenTable | Holiday Reservations
Your holiday EASY button

Gift Ideas
31 White Elephant Gifts Under $20
Ranging from enviable to ridiculous

41 Gift Ideas Under $10
Ideas that will make everyone happy

Hanukkah
Avalon in Alpharetta | 12-18, 5-6pm
Ponce City Market | 12-21, 6-7:30pm
Decatur Square | 12-22, 6-7:30pm

Best Chinese in the Atlanta Area
For traditional holiday alternatives

Looking Towards 2023
First Day Hikes 2023
A resource from Georgia State Parks
Family-Friendly Fun for New Year's Eve
Ringing in 2023

Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener
Your List of To-Do's for December