LH Group Assumes Majority Ownership of Engel & Völkers North Georgia Mountains Office

Engel & Völkers Atlanta and North Georgia Mountains has completed a strategic shareholder transition with LH Group, a North Georgia-based real estate team specializing in mountain homes and lakefront properties. The leadership realignment marks a major milestone as LH Group becomes the new majority shareholders and license partners of the North Georgia Mountains office, transitioning to local ownership and operation. This shift represents a significant development in regional real estate market dynamics and ownership structures.

Christa Huffstickler, founder and CEO of Engel & Völkers Atlanta & North Georgia Mountains, will remain a shareholder and provide support to ensure synergy between the North Georgia Mountains operations and the broader real estate firm. The Engel & Völkers brand continues to demonstrate strength and stability, outperforming the market by 6% in 2024 according to E&V Americas 2024 Transactions data. This performance metric underscores the brand's resilience in challenging market conditions.

LH Group combines 22 years of real estate experience through the partnership of Linda Baker and Heather Foresman. Since launching their team in 2022, Baker and Foresman have consistently achieved recognition as the No. 1 Small Team in Northeast Georgia and have earned global recognition, ranking as the No. 8 Top Producing Team worldwide within Engel & Völkers. This track record positions the new leadership for continued success in the regional market.

Serving clients across Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee, LH Group maintains a strong foundation of personalized, community-focused approach that has helped accelerate growth in the North Georgia Mountains. The brokerage's partnership with Engel & Völkers has positioned LH Group as a member of the brand's prestigious Private Office, representing the highest level of service in luxury real estate. According to Baker, the goal is to strengthen the foothold of the now independently owned Engel & Völkers North Georgia Mountains shop by creating a more community-oriented culture.

The North Georgia Mountains market continues to outperform expectations, with more than 25 sales above $3 million in the last year based on data from the Northeast Georgia MLS. With limited competition, sweeping scenery and convenient access within a single day's drive from Florida, the market shows strong potential for continued growth. The team aims to expand brand visibility through local engagement while continuing to support advisors with hands-on leadership and strategic growth initiatives. More information about Engel & Völkers Atlanta and North Georgia Mountains is available at https://www.evatlanta.com/ and https://www.evrealestate.com/en/shops/northgeorgiamountains.

This transition reflects the continued growth and strategic alignment across the Engel & Völkers network, according to Huffstickler. The newly formed leadership structure with LH Group will strengthen regional presence and reinforce the shared mission of delivering exceptional service while maintaining the high standards synonymous with Engel & Völkers. The move demonstrates how successful franchise operations can transition to local ownership while maintaining brand integrity and performance standards.