Realtor Information

It is important to let your clients know that Cresswind at Lake Lanier Community Association, Inc. is a mandatory membership community with a charter that is enforced.  This means authorization is required from the HOA for any modifications/changes to the exterior of the home or lot (front and back) prior to the commencing the work.  This includes, but is not limited to, items such as radon mitigation systems, fencing (only certain types available), roofing, tree removal/replacement, window installations, painting, etc. Please keep this in mind if you have any conditions of sale that require an exterior modification.  Please contact our community manager for further clarification. 
 
It also means homes should be kept to the community standard and regular compliance drives are completed by our management team.  A copy of the Charter and Bylaws are available for homeowners to view on this website and a copy of the Rules and Regulations can be found lower on this page.

Cresswind at Lake Lanier Rules and Regulations

Cresswind at Lake Lanier Floor Plans

For Sale Signs

Cresswind at Lake Lanier has a mandatory standard "For Sale" sign used to market homes in the community.  Please contact Brian with Sand Blasted Signs for more information at 404-457-3976 or sandblastedsign@gmail.com.
 
Sign Specifications
  • 24” Vertical x 18” Horizontal
  • Cresswind logo at top as shown in designated blue
  • “For Sale” and Listing Agent font and proportionate size as shown in black letters
  • “Agent Name” and “phone number” as shown in black text
  • Company logo and phone number interested at bottom in color and font of broker’s specification.
  • Sign face to be 1” HDU material with white finish on front, back and all edges and secured by white head crews.
Post Specifications
 
  • 4”x4” pressure treated wood with top cover as shown
  • Post and cap to be stained medium brown to match signposts installed by developer.
  • Post to be installed in post hole with a minimum of 12” and maximum of 18” below grade.
  • Sign must be installed in platter bed immediately in front of listed property and not in and sodded part of the yard.
  • No directional signage or information boxes of any kind are permitted on or off listed premises.

Association Fees

The 2025 assessment is $4,644.00 per home.  This is due in quarterly installments of $1,161.00 due on 1/1/25, 4/1/25, 7/1/25 and 10/1/25. 
  • Quarterly installments must be paid in full within 15 days of the due date, or a $75 late fee will be applied.
Cresswind at Lake Lanier has a resale fee for each conveyance of a home, which is collected at closing.  It is equally to 1/2 years annual assessment or $2,322 for 2025.
 
There are no special assessments being considered or passed.

Community Disclosures

  • Cresswind at Lake Lanier is a Mandatory Membership Homeowners Association with 940 units
  • Cresswind at Lake Lanier is an age restricted community
  • Contact Information:
Cresswind at Lake Lanier Community Association, Inc.
Meghan Keith, Community Association Manager
Community Management Associates, Inc
770-536-3300
mkeith@cmacommunities.com
3300 Cresswind Marina Dr, Gainesville, GA 30504
website: www.cresswindatll.com
  • The total annual assessment for 2025is $4,644 and is billed in quarterly (4) installments
  • The initiation fee is $2,322
  • There are no special assessments being considered. 
  • The following services and amenities are included in the annual assessment
    • Residential Yard Maintenance
    • Residential Trash Service
    • Residential Cable TV
    • Pool
    • Road Maintenance
    • Tennis Court
    • All Common Area Utilities
    • Common Area Pest Control and Termite Control
    • All Common Area Maintenance
    • Exercise Facility
    • Grounds Maintenance
    • Common Area Internet Service
    • Common Area Trash Pick Up
  • Closing Letters are $325 *additional Fees will apply for rush orders*

Closing Letters, Estoppels, & Questionnaires

Closing Letters/Estoppels
     Closing Letter/Estoppel Requests
    • Community Management Associates utilizes CondoCerts for all requests.
    • No emailed or faxed requests will be accepted by the CMA offices.
    • Requests must be received from a title service or attorney’s office.
    • Once an order is received, all follow-up questions, additional information needed, etc. must be requested through CondoCerts via customerservice@condocerts.com or 800.310.6552.
 
     Closing Letter/Estoppel Costs and Delivery Timelines
    • $325 each. Delivery is by the end of the 5th business day after an order has been placed and paid in full.
    • Requests are subject to rush fees if the request is made close to the closing date.
      • A $110 rush fee is placed on orders needed 3 business days after the order is placed and paid in full.
      • A $150 expedite fee is placed on orders needed 1 business day after the order is placed and paid in full.
     Closing Letter/Estoppel Updates
    • An update is applicable on the same transaction, whereas the property address, buyer, seller, and attorney remain the same.
    • An update needed within 30 days of the original order is free.
    • An update needed within 31-60 days of the original order will be $50.
    • An update is needed 61+ days after the original order, which requires placing a new order.
    • Once an order is received, all follow-up questions, additional information needed, etc. must be requested through CondoCerts via customerservice@condocerts.com or 800.310.6552.
     Georgia Statement of Account / Owner Assessment Information
    • To request a Statement of Account, please visit CondoCerts.
    • Owners, mortgagees, purchasers, lenders, real estate agents, and attorneys may request a statement of account/owner assessment information for $10 for Georgia Associations subject to the Georgia Condominium or Property Owners Acts. Owner Assessment Information means a statement provided under O.C.G.A. 44-3-109 or 44-3-232 of all sums lawfully assessed by an association against any owner and/or the owner’s Property and that constitutes a lien in favor of the association on the owner’s Property that will be past due and unpaid together with late charges and interest applicable thereto as of the expiration of five business days from the receipt of a request for such information. Owner Assessment Information does not include amounts that may be assessed more than five business days from the receipt of the request for Owner Assessment Information and/or amounts and/or fees that may be charged to a Purchaser.
Lender Questionnaires
     Lender Questionnaire Requests
    • Community Management Associates utilizes CondoCerts for all requests.
    • No emailed or faxed requests will be accepted by the CMA offices.
    • Once an order is received, all follow-up questions, additional information needed, etc. must be requested through CondoCerts via customerservice@condocerts.com or 800.310.6552.
     Lender Questionnaire Costs and Delivery Timelines
    • Standard lender questionnaires:
      • A standard questionnaire is available for $200 each.
      • A limited questionnaire package is available for $275 each.
      • A premier questionnaire package is available for $300 each.
      • Delivered by the end of the 5th business day after an order has been placed and paid in full.
    • Lender-specific/custom questionnaires:
      • A lender-specific/custom questionnaire is available for $250 each.
      • A limited lender-specific/custom questionnaire package is available for $325 each.
      • A premier lender-specific/custom questionnaire package is available for $350 each.
      • Delivered by the end of the 8th business day after an order has been placed and paid in full.
     Lender Questionnaire Rush Fees and Rush Timelines
    • Requests are subject to rush fees if the request is made close to the closing date.
    • A $110 rush fee is placed on standard orders needed 3 business days from when the order is placed and paid in full.
    • A $150 expedite fee is placed on standard orders needed 1 business day from when the order is placed and paid in full.
    • Lender-specific orders will incur the same order and rush fees as do standard orders yet delivery will take an additional 2 business days.
     Lender Questionnaire Updates
    • An update is applicable on the same transaction whereas the property address, buyer, seller, and attorney remain the same.
    • An update needed within 30 days of the original order is free.
    • An update needed within 31-60 days of the original order will be $50.
    • An update is needed 61+ days after the original order, which requires placing a new order.
    • Once an order is received, all follow-up questions, additional information needed, etc. must be requested through CondoCerts via customerservice@condocerts.com or 800.310.6552.