We have all heard about the deals you can get these days if you are willing to wait through the lengthy short sale process.

Foreclosures on the market also frequently present buyers with additional big bargains on bank-owned properties. What is getting more and more difficult to find is the typical owner, selling their home through their real estate agent in what is called a traditional sale.

On the other side of things, potential sellers have to position their home on the market while considering the significant savings that buyers may get going another route, such as a short sale. There are many benefits to buyers when working with a homeowner such as dealing with a single person or couple instead of a large financial corporation.

More often than not, it is simpler to get these transactions done swiftly and smoothly as the two parties are dealing directly with each other.

This week, Suwanee Real Estate takes a close look at five homes on the market that are not short sales or foreclosures, but traditional sales. Click on the address link for all the details of that particular property.

1. 6035 Zinfandel Drive  $319,500

This wonderful three side brick home in Olde Atlanta Club has five bedrooms and three full baths. The updated kitchen boasts granite countertops, designer finished cabinets, and a tile backsplash. There
are also custom cabinets in the family room as well as a bedroom and bath on the main level. The outdoor space is expanded with a lovely new deck to enjoy the recently planted Leland Cypress trees. Architectural shingles and recently replaced carpet on the main level complete the appeal of this fabulous find in a desirable area of Suwanee.

2. 160 Bayswater Drive  $299,000

This fabulous lakefront home with four bedrooms and 2.5 baths has it all. Located in Bayswater Common, the large level lot on the lake with a dock is wooded and private. Enjoy your lake view year round from the cedar sunroom with its vaulted ceilings. The country kitchen boasts a keeping room with a fireplace. There is also a separate formal living room and formal dining room. The full, finished terrace level offers an exercise room, a bonus room, and a rec room as well as a wine cellar. If you have ever dreamed of living on the water in a sought after school district, this is the home for you!

3. 1250 Grey Rock Way $275,000

This immaculate two-story home has six bedrooms and 3.5 baths and is part of the Riverbrooke neighborhood. The home has a finished basement that is complete with a large open recreational room, a media room that could easily be a sixth bedroom, a gorgeous full bath with access to the fifth bedroom, and a private patio area. The main level features a generous size family room, and the open kitchen with granite countertops, black appliances, island, breakfast bar and separate breakfast room. The private master retreat boasts a reading room and media area complete with fireplace and four closets. The master spa has a separate tub, customer stone shower and double vanities. All this is rounded out by a front porch and great curb appeal.

4. 4279 Goldfield Court $269,900

This wonderful home, located near some of Gwinnett's best schools in the Forest Plantation subdivision, is in a quiet cul de sac. It features four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an open floor plan, and Brazilian cherry hardwoods. Also granite countertops with a tile backsplash in an open and renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Enjoy your morning coffee on spacious deck perfect for grilling and entertaining. The home also has a full finished basement with large area for storage, a new driveway and the roof is only 1 year old with architectural shingles. The lot boasts plenty of space between neighbors in this active swim/tennis neighborhood. Playground equipment in backyard for the kids. Hurry - won't last long!

5. 2461 Trellis Court $129,900

This is a fabulous opportunity to own a home in Suwanee's Arbour Trace. This is a cute three bedroom, two bath home on over a half an acre, with a flat, fenced in yard. Upgrades and renovations everywhere including new heat and air conditioning system, new water heater and easy to care for Pergo flooring. The master bath has been updated to include a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. A bonus room in the basement leads you to the back yard, which boasts a hot tub and 24’ above ground pool. Tons of room to grow in this home in a great school district!

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Listing information is based on current data from the Georgia Multiple Listing Service (MLS).