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May 10, 2021

Our Favorite Listings For The Week

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our favorite homes you should see this week.

1029 Frog Pond

4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | MLS# 306793 | 3-D Virtual Tour |

AMAZING BIG PANORAMIC LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS IN THE NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS!!! This 4 bedroom/2 bathroom cabin offers an open floor plan, great room with stacked stone gas log stove, walls of windows featuring big views of Lake Chatuge and the surrounding mountains, kitchen with granite counters & stainless appliances, gas stove, large pantry, dining area, master and laundry on the main level, covered deck, 3 bedrooms on the upper level (one has balcony overlooking the lake), outbuilding/guest studio, level yard with fenced in area and parking PLUS a great location near town.


122 Gander Gap

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | MLS# 306795 | Virtual Tour |

PRIVATE HOME IN THE NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS! Located in a well established subdivision, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers an open floor plan with living room with gas log fireplace, kitchen & dining area, 1 guest bedroom & guest bathroom, 1 master bedroom & master bathroom, laundry room, covered porch, screened-in porch and the peace and quiet we all seek.


224 Jack Creek Road

2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathrooms | MLS# 305569 | 3-D Virtual Tour |

A PRIVATE CABIN IN THE NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS WITH BIG MOUNTAIN & VALLEY VIEWS!! This cabin offers on the main level a living room, kitchen, laundry and dining area and on the upper level two bedrooms, 1 bath cabin PLUS spacious covered porches on both levels to enjoy the BIG beautiful mountain and valley views. THE PERFECT MOUNTAIN GETAWAY!!

May 4, 2021

The Complete Guide To Buying A Lakefront Home

Complete Guide to Buying a Lakefront Home

There’s nothing better than walking out of your beautiful new home to take in the picturesque views of your beautiful new lakefront property! Lakefront homes are the envy of the real estate world, causing plenty of competition between potential buyers so if you’re serious about finding your dream lakefront home, be prepared to work for it! 

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Posted in For Buyers
May 4, 2021

4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now

The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 fewer single-family homes for sale this March than in March of 2020. The key to continued success in the residential housing market is for more listings to come on the market. However, many homeowners are concerned that selling their homes could be challenging for several reasons.

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Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers
April 29, 2021

Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?

At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we saw last year. The thinking was that inventory would increase from record-low levels and put an end to the bidding wars that have driven home prices up over the past twelve months. However, that increase in inventory has yet to materialize. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there are currently 410,000 fewer single-family homes available for sale than there were at this time last year.

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April 28, 2021

Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year

The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes are getting an average of 4.8 offers per sale, and that number keeps rising. Why? It’s because there are so few houses for sale.

Low inventory in the housing market isn’t new, but it’s becoming more challenging to navigate. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, explains:

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April 26, 2021

Our Favorite Listings For The Week

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our favorite homes you should see this week.

328 Ray Drive

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | MLS# 304046 | 3-D Virtual Tour |

GREAT GA MOUNTAIN CABIN IN GATED CABIN COMMUNITY! Located in the paved, gated cabin community, Double Springs, this quality built cabin offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, great room with cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace from floor to ceiling, wood floors, beautiful blend of wood and dry wall interior, spacious master bedroom with exposed wood beam with wood ceiling, large loft sitting area, full unfinished basement perfect for your personalized expansion, large covered wrap around deck to enjoy the mountain views from, nice size gentle yard.


462 Hollyberry Circle

3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | MLS# 304904 | Virtual Tour |

NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN HOME!! Located in the nice paved subdivision, Hollyberry Hills, this spacious home offers a great wrap around porch & lower deck, main floor has 1 bedroom/1.5 bathrooms, master bathroom has jetted tub and walk-in shower, great room with gas log fireplace, wood floors, large kitchen with pantry, dining area, tons of storage, lower level 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom plus family room and media or game room. Enjoy the fantastic year round mountain views and seasonal lake views from just about every room in this house!


877 Stewart Cove Road

3 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | MLS# 302810 | 3-D Virtual Tour |

At the end of a STATE MAINTAINED gravel road is a private 3 bedroom, one bath cabin on 7+ acres in a very quiet setting. Backing on hundreds of acres of wilderness, with a spring fed water supply, live virtually off the grid with minimal effort. Originally a manufactured home, enjoy the solid feel of numerous upgrades including a block foundation, front porch, metal roof and hardi board reinforced subflooring. The comfort of a large wood stove in winter and the cool mountain setting in the summer makes for extremely affordable living year round. The perfect escape for a mountain get-away or starter home while eventually building your dream home elsewhere on the property. Clay County school bus turns around at the foot of the driveway. Previously, goats have foraged the underbrush while the area trails have been enjoyed on foot or horseback. A beautiful setting for humans and animals alike. Adjoining 1.13 acre of open space also available.


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April 23, 2021

My Go-To Coffee Shop

It is the hot spot in Downtown Blairsville! They have been serving up freshness for many years. Wayne and Judy Jolley, the owners of Cabin Coffee Co. fell in love with the mountains of North Georgia several years ago and their goal was to bring a warm, comfortable place for the community to gather, and enjoy time with coffee and food. So, they decided to plant a tiny seed of love right in the heart of downtown and opened up their doors on May 2015.

Besides their specialty drinks, they're known to serve breakfast sandwiches and signature sandwiches. (Hint: they have the best cinnamon roll!)

If you're looking for pick-me-up, you must check out Cabin Coffee Co. in Blairsville, GA. Between their freshly roasted beans and vibrant flavors, your regular coffee takes it to the next level of exceptional coffee.

Cabin Coffee Co., 44 Town Square, Blairsville, GA 30512

Posted in Community, Restaurants
April 19, 2021

Our Favorite Listings For The Week

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our favorite homes you should see this week.

945 Daylily Drive

4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | MLS# 274710 | 3-D Virtual Tour |

PRIVATE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN ESTATE ON 7+ ACRES WITH A POND!! Surrounded by tall hardwoods, this 4 bedroom/ 4.5 bathroom home offers acres of pasture & woods, a pond, covered front & back decks, a great room w/ built-in book shelves, a stone wood burning fireplace, a vaulted ceiling w/ exposed beams, a spacious kitchen, wood floors, laundry on the main level, a living room on the main level & another 1 on the lower level, large workshop on the lower level, master on the main, & 2 additional masters on the upper level.


284 Gabriel Ridge

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | MLS# 304632 | 3-D Virtual Tour |

PRIVATE HOME ON 3+ ACRES IN THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS!! This mountain hideaway on 3.6 acres offers an open floor plan, 3 spacious bedrooms each with its own bathroom and double closets in every bedroom, basement bedroom has an oversized bathroom, beautiful hardwood floors main level with basement vinyl plank, 1 car garage, workshop room, large covered porch extending the length of the home with walkout concrete porch at basement level, mountain views, quality construction throughout. Large food pantry on the main level with laundry also on the main level. Two additional rooms downstairs can be used as workroom or storage. PERFECT PRIVATE MOUNTAIN GETAWAY!!


640 High Meadows

3 Bedrooms | 3 Full & 2 Half Bathrooms | MLS# 301936 | 3-D Virtual Tour |

SPACIOUS HOME WITH 6+ ACRES OF PRIVACY IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA! Located on 6+ beautifully wooded acres with some unique rock formations, adjoining USFS land, in the upscale paved subdivision of High Meadows, this spacious home offers 3 large bedrooms, 3 full & 2 partial bathrooms, large mud room, large storage rooms, breakfast nook & formal dining room, living room with gas log fireplace, office, den, kitchen with custom cabinets & gas stove, morning kitchen & living room on the lower level, game room, large master bedroom with fireplace & sitting area/office, wrap around deck and lower level deck to enjoy the mountain views & seasonal lake view, & an oversized 2 car garage. A BIG MOUNTAIN HOME TO SPREAD OUT IN!!

April 7, 2021

Mountain Market Update

March 2021 Snapshot

  

April 5, 2021

Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers

Some Highlights

  • With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars, and homes are selling fast.
  • According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), on average, houses are receiving over four offers from buyers and they’re selling in less than three weeks.
  • If you’re ready to make a move, let’s connect today so you can sell your house while the market is in your favor.