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North Georgia's Toccoa River, where canoeing, kayaking and fly fishing are popular activities. From its extreme headwaters located in the Chattahoochee National Forest in southwestern Union County Georgia, the Toccoa River stretches nearly 60 miles as it winds its way through the ancient Appalachian Mountains in Blue Ridge, northwestward into Tennessee. The stretch of river running from the United States Forest Service's Deep Hole Recreation area (near a small town called Margret) in Fannin County to Sandy Bottoms has Class l, ll, and lll rapids. Class lll rapids are found about midway. The Toccoa runs into Lake Blue Ridge before continuing its journey into Tennessee. Once the river passes into Tennesee, it is called the Ocoee and continues its flow along the banks of the Copper Basin into the Ocoee River Gorge in Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest. Here river enthusiasts will find one of the best whitewater rivers (carrying the Olympic seal of approval) in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Ocoee has miles of Class lll and lV rapids with over twenty continuous rapids dropping a heart pounding 260 feet along its run. Believe me, I know, I've done this !!! As for fishing, the Toccoa River is considered big water by trout stream standards. Here fishermen and women find some of the best trout fishing in Georgia. The tailwaters extend from Lake Blue Ridge Dam to approximately fourteen miles downstream to McCaysville/Copperhill Tennessee. The Toccoa is stocked annually with brown and rainbow trout. Lake Blue Ridge Dam is a bottom release dam which results in the tailwaters having more stable temperatures throughout the year which adds up to great trout fishing. Sit along the banks of the Toccoa or find a great boulder and enjoy the sun and the sounds of nature as the river gently flows by. A great place for quiet reflection and downtime. Surrounded by awesome natural beauty and wildlife, you are sure to emerge renewed and reenenergized .
Sit back and take in the sights and sounds through this video - Enjoy !
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Please enjoy the video of this beautiful and spacious D-Log Cabin
Donna Yates Websites: Blogs: Email: Donna Yates is a dedicated and motivated Realtor ready to assist home buyers nationwide by offering buyer representation through Buyer's Agency. She uses internet advertising extensively, offering video and virtual tours to showcase properties for sellers who choose to market with her.
located only 1.5 hours from Atlanta at 171 Copperhead Parkway, Blairsville Georgia (706-745-8000) is a beautifully maintained resort with great mountain views. Mingles harmoniously in the North Georgia Mountains on 40 acres running along a flowing creek. While visiting Copperhead Lodge recently, I met a fantastic young man named Judd from Fort Lauderdale Florida. Judd is living the dream and was kind enough to share his thoughts and experiences with me. He makes frequent visits to our area and enjoys riding his bike all over North Georgia. His log cabin escape in this resort affords him a charming and peaceful place to relax and unwind. Outdoor activities and festivities are literally minutes outside his door when he chooses to enjoy the amenities this resort has to offer, such as Amphitheatre UPCOMING EVENT: Don't Miss the one year anniversay celebration of local radio station 95.1 FM - "The Best Mix in the Stix" on Saturday, September 6, 2008. Oversized Swimming Pool Outside Bar Inside Bar with fireplace Expansive Dining Hall
View the Video and Meet Judd !
Copperhead Lodge caters to "bikers" but is NOT JUST FOR BIKERS! They can accommodate small to large gatherings and offer exceptional gourmet dining and superb service year round. They will gladly customize the banquet menu to suit your tastes. Copperhead Lodge is designed to host indoor and outdoor events. Offering "a la carte" events where you choose only the services you need. Services include:
Donna Yates Websites: Blogs: Email: Contact Donna for availability and information on properties for sale in this charming resort. Union County's best kept secret. Donna Yates is a dedicated and motivated Realtor ready to assist home buyers nationwide by offering buyer representation through Buyer's Agency. She uses internet advertising extensively, offering video and virtual tours to showcase properties for sellers who choose to market with her.
The North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountain real estate market is primarily a second home, discretionary market. This fact alone could cause mountain properties to take longer to sell than properties in primary markets because a buyer who already owns a home must choose to spend money to buy a second home in an uncertain economy.
The overall real estate market (consisting of Fannin, Gilmer, Towns and Union Counties) is being called stable by some local appraisors. Have We Hit Bottom ? Well, we won't really know until prices start going up.
One of the challenges currently facing Realtors in assisting home sellers in the current market, is preparing a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine a competitive listing price while trying to achieve the highest possible price for the seller. A computer model cannot do it all, which is one of the many ways a Realtor brings value to the selling process.
Properties that sold as little as six months ago would normally be considered a fair comparable but since prices have fluctuated, it takes more indepth analysis by the Realtor to determine the best possible comparables. Another words, a property that sold six months ago may (or may not) be outdated when preparing a Comparative Market Analysis today. A Realtor's experience and analytical skills are paramount during these times to make the right determination. Remember, the market sets the price, not the Realtor. See the latest market information: July Market
Motivated sellers must price their property competitively and do those things necessary to make the property stand out from the competition. With 3152 residential homes for sale (as of August 15, 2008) in the four counties menitoned above, it's imperative to "Price it Right" and provide a buyer with accurate details about the property for sale plus schools, taxes, utilities and zoning information. Sellers should ensure that their property is in good repair and "de-clutter"! Help the buyer envision living in your home. Great North Georgia Mountain Properties Complete Peacefulness ! Just Bring Your Toothbrush! Great Getaway ! Relax in Hot Tub, Picnic Creekside !
Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor
Edited August 17, 2008 Please note: I made a typo on Active Listings for Union County. I typed the number of Days on Market rather than the # of listings for sale. As of August 17, 2008 - Union County Single Family Residential Properties currently for sale: Active = 754 Contingent = 15 Pending = 35 July 2008 market data for the following North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountain counties:
Average Days on Market:
Source: Northeast Georgia Multiple Listing Service - All information is deemed accurate but not guaranteed
Great North Georgia Mountain Properties Complete Peacefulness ! Just Bring Your Toothbrush! Great Getaway ! Relax in Hot Tub, Picnic Creekside !
Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor This video was made to showcase some of the best features of this adorable, cozy dovetail log cabin. In town living but far enough from town to have privacy. The video will show the Toccoa River which is just across the road from the cabin and also shows the quaint mountain town of McCaysville. The cabin was constructed in 2006, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, great room, eat-in kitchen, large laundry room, living on main level, two covered porches, full unfin walk-out basement stubbed for 3rd bath. Large, private lot with small branch bordering property. Fully furnished, includes washer and dryer, new hot tub (hot tub nego). Cabin is established in a vacation rental program. Priced Under Appraisal and is an excellent opportunity for the first time homebuyer or retiree! $194,900 Owner is offering to interested buyers, book two nights and get third night free. If cabin is purchased, rental fees will be reimbursed at closing. Contact agent for information. Please enjoy the video !
Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor
Rivals the competition ! Mountain Charm and Lords View rolled into one dynamic package. This cabin is all about fun, relaxation and privacy plus plenty of room for family and friends to partay!!! Owner motivated and includes an additional 2.859 acres with no price increase making this beautiful mountain escape a total turnkey package on 5.499 private acres! Beautifully decorated and spacious D-log cabin, virtually new, all wood interior, ceramic tile floors in full finished walk-out basement. Three bedrooms, three full bathrooms with raised vanities, master has separate open loft area overlooking great room and dining area, master has cozy, covered balcony overlooking private and wooded 2.64 acres. Mountain view on all three evels. Two covered porches, wrap deck, screen porch, eat-in kitchen, open great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace (wood burning). Game room with pool table, air hockey table and covered patio with hot tub bubbling and ready for you! Gas grill ready to be fired up. Appliances, hot tub, pool table, air hockey table, washer and dryer included. All other furnishings nego. Taxidermy not included. Owner's pride shows throughout. Cabin is an established vacation rental. Under 5 minutes to Lake Blue Ridge for boating, swimming, fishing and July 4th fireworks! Centrally located to Blue Ridge, McCaysville and Murphy North Carolina. Short drive to local amenities, flea markets, antique stores, festivals, and Toccoa River for some serious fly fishing! Don't forget the North Georgia Mountain Fair! This home is ready to be rented for a vacation stay. Interested buyers only ! Book two nights, get third night free and if you purchase cabin, purchaser will be reimbursed for your rental charges including cleaning fee at closing !!!
Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor Back on the market ! Relaxing Creekside Log Chalet in Blue Ridge. Established vacation rental. Picnic by the creek or explore the mountains. Amenities, festivals and events only minutes away. Shopping in historic downtown Blue Ridge, boating on Lake Blue Ridge, fishing in the Toccoa River under 5 minutes. More details available at ZIPVO.com.
Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor
GILMER COUNTY OVERVIEW
Nestled in the foothills of the Chattahoochee National Forest and Appalachian Mountains, Gilmer is known as Georgia's Apple Capital. Small town ambience, old fashioned blue grass concerts or gospel music jams, fishing, canoeing, boating are just a few of the adventures that continue to draw more and more people to this area year after year. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains where pristine valleys are dotted with apple and peach orchards, dairy and chicken farms, Gilmer is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty of forests, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and streams. You will love to spend a day or even a lifetime here. Pictured: Ellijay River
GILMER COUNTY DEMOGRAPHICS Gilmer County ranks 22 out of 159 Georgia counties in the fastest growing counties based
Crime: http://www.fedstats.gov/mapstats/crime/county/13123.html
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE by Sub Area (Communities include: Cherry Log, East Ellijay, Ellijay) Number of Residential Properties FOR SALE (as of July 20, 2008)
Residential Property Sales (as of July 18, 2008)
Have We Hit Bottom
UPCOMING EVENTS JULY
ATTRACTIONS AND POINTS OF INTEREST Historic Sites: Places to Visit:
RECREATION Adventure Trail Rides· Misty Callihan, Call:(706) 258-2276 info@adventuretrailrides.com - Website! All information contained herein is deemed reiliable and accurate but is not guaranteed Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor Edited: August 3, 2008
Most of us know by now that the real estate market has experienced a pullback across the country which I believe is largely due to consumer confidence. The confidence level is at a low point and so we tend to tighten the belt and cut back spending. Inflation in the United States is up 4.2% as measured by the consumer price index ending May 31, 2008. America has experienced annual inflation greater than 4.2% only four times in the past 25 years. Large purchases are put on hold and we make do with our existing cars and homes. More recently, the oil prices are having quite an impact on our lives, especially on the cost of food and goods which are a direct hit to our bottom line. The latest buzz in my market area of North Georgia from some local appraisors is the market has stabilized which begs the question, have we hit the bottom? If I knew the answer to that one, I would probably be living next door to Bill Gates. Over time, there are many cycles in the real estate market as with our economy and trying to time the bottom is nearly impossible. While I cannot say that we've reached the bottom or the worst is over or even yet to come, I can say that I am not sitting on the sidelines idly watching. I strive to proactively monitor the market conditions in the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains and report the facts as accurately as possible, good or bad. Let's remember that we have come back from worse times. See market conditions for June for Fannin, Gilmer, Union and Towns Counties: North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains Market Data (June) So... Do you Buy Now ! When is the best time? The answer to these questions are based on many variables personal and unique to the individual buyer and should be carefully thought out. When analyzing your personal situation, wants and needs, and trying to decide whether to Buy Now, consider:
I would like to encourage you to visit my website: www.move2northgeorgia.net as I will continue to monitor the real estate market and post the market data for your viewing, as well as in my blogs on Active Rain. I hope this will help you keep up with the real estate market in the North Georgia Mountains. I know it's not enough to tell clients the real estate market is simply going through a normal business cycle. As a proactive Realtor working in real estate full time, I actively look for ways to give my clients the best results possible whether buying or selling. I understand that your future and the futures of your families are of the utmost importance.
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