North Georgia Life

Fall is in the air and it is Party Time in North Georgia Mountain's premier resort/home area of Big Canoe, Georgia. Not only is the sun finally shining after weeks of rain and gloom, but the leaves have survived  and are still around to display their gorgeous hues! The air is crisp, the views ext...

The home at 2049 Laurel Cove in Ball Ground, Georgia is offered for sale for $199,000. At this time of year, people flock to the North Georgia Mountains to view the beautiful leaf colors and enjoy the ambiance of communities that seem stuck in time! What with Marble Festivals, Apple Festivals, co...

There is a idyllic, golf course home just waiting for you at 2534 Turnbury Lane in Big Canoe, Georgia listed for $479,900.  This 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath home sits on 1.5 acres on a quiet street separated from the rolling golf course in the Georgia Mountains by a bubblying creek and mountain laurels. ...

I have just noticed that my listing are not being populated on AOL. Does anyone know how listings get picked up for that source? I looked to see if AOL had an entry point, but found none.  I need help!

I've been on this for a while, but Truth in MLS keeps lifting its ugly head!  And I do mean UGLY!  These are actual occurrences! Names have not been changed because there are NO innocents! In the public remarks it clearly says (in caps too!)...in-ground pool and gazaboo(sic) a little TLC. See for...

I was just getting ready to meet a family that I have been working with for 3 months. The home that they wanted to see for the second time went under contract.  I called and told them, and offered an alternative viewing when the Buyer said, no thanks!  They decided that they had narrowed their se...

The rains and gloom have finally ended; didn't think that I would ever say that again after 2-3 years of drought! But it is magnificent today! This is one of the many reasons that I love living up here in the North Georgia Mountains! I really like the west side on the state, which is where Jasper...

My husband just completed a course here at Big Canoe to be support to the firefighters in this area. He, with the Broker of All Mountain Realty, even has a Fireman's uniform and let me tell you it is HOT! Actually, both ways! Often people are not happy that the fire protection is so limited in th...

Today's foreclosure market is looking more and more like EBay!  Buyers need to realize that the asking price is just a starting places when bidding for their dream house! There is more waiting around than negotiating these days. Fabulous homes that are priced competively are not even looked at wi...

I have three houses in Big Canoe that carry the possibility of owner financing.  Why, do you wonder, would this be a positive when interest rates are dropping and money is ACTUALLY becoming available? Lots of reasons...keep closing costs down to the minimum,; less than stellar credit scores that ...