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Notes on Lake Oconee
Luxury Real Estate.

I write The Journal the way I advise clients: directly, without the fluff. These are notes on what actually happens when you buy, sell, or own at the top of the Lake Oconee market, the kind of detail that only becomes clear once you're living inside the transaction.

Since 2009, this market has taught me that the questions people ask after closing are usually more useful than the ones they ask before it. This is where I answer them first.

What It Actually Costs to Own on Lake Oconee: Membership, HOA, Leases, and Taxes
November 2026

What It Actually Costs to Own on Lake Oconee: Membership, HOA, Leases, and Taxes

Nicholas Brown breaks down the real cost factors of owning on Lake Oconee, membership, HOA, Georgia Power leases, and taxes.

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Lake Oconee Schools: What Full-Time Families Should Know
October 2026

Lake Oconee Schools: What Full-Time Families Should Know

More families are living on Lake Oconee full time. What buyers should know about Lake Oconee Academy, county school systems and private…

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How Far Is Lake Oconee From Atlanta? Drive Times, Routes and Getting There
October 2026

How Far Is Lake Oconee From Atlanta? Drive Times, Routes and Getting There

Lake Oconee is about an hour and a half from Atlanta. Drive times from Buckhead and the airport, the best routes, and…

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Lake Oconee vs. Lake Lanier: Which Georgia Lake Fits Your Second Home
October 2026

Lake Oconee vs. Lake Lanier: Which Georgia Lake Fits Your Second Home

Lake Oconee and Lake Lanier are Atlanta's two big lake markets, and they serve different buyers. How they compare on drive time,…

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Waters Edge on Lake Oconee: Privacy and Space
October 2026

Waters Edge on Lake Oconee: Privacy and Space

Nicholas Brown on Waters Edge, the gated Lake Oconee community known for privacy, larger lots, and an equestrian-lakefront blend.

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Del Webb Lake Oconee: Active Adult Living on the Water
September 2026

Del Webb Lake Oconee: Active Adult Living on the Water

Nicholas Brown on Del Webb Lake Oconee (the 55+ active adult community with direct lake access) and what buyers should know.

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Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee Explained
September 2026

Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee Explained

Nicholas Brown explains Great Waters (the Nicklaus Signature golf enclave within Reynolds Lake Oconee) and what makes it distinct.

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Harbor Club Lake Oconee: Golf, Marina, and Community Life
September 2026

Harbor Club Lake Oconee: Golf, Marina, and Community Life

Nicholas Brown on Harbor Club (the golf and marina community in Greensboro, GA) and what buyers should know before purchasing.

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Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee: A Buyer’s Guide
September 2026

Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee: A Buyer’s Guide

Nicholas Brown on Cuscowilla (the intimate private club built around a Coore & Crenshaw golf course) and what buyers should know.

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Reynolds Lake Oconee: The Complete Buyer’s Overview
August 2026

Reynolds Lake Oconee: The Complete Buyer’s Overview

Nicholas Brown breaks down Reynolds Lake Oconee (golf courses, amenities, and membership) for buyers considering Georgia's premier lake resort community.

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