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Dawsonville, GA Real Estate News

By Jennifer Pirkle, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, GA
(Harvest Realty 678-617-0715)
  I was showing homes yesterday to a family of four,  many homes were similar with similar amenities.  One particular home had a gorgeous rocked/concrete in-ground pool.  The house was great, very similar to the other homes in the neighborhood, however this home appeared to be one of the only homes in this particular neighborhood with a pool.  This pool was definitely an eye catcher with a built in rocked spa!  I can't deny that I along with these potential buyers were dreaming of diving in on this hot, humid day in Dawsonville, Georgia!  The home that I was showing was priced at $225,000, this pool retailed for around $45,000, one would guess that the quality of this pool would boost the value of this home.   Not necessarily!   The big question that buyers ask once the daydream of week...
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By Jennifer Pirkle, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, GA
(Harvest Realty 678-617-0715)
Living in Lumpkin County Georgia means being close to majestic mountains, over the past few years, it also means sprawling wine vineyards. The luxury of Italy can be found in these hills and the elegance of Europe is captured in the fine dining and ambiance offered by several wineries. Montaluce Winery & Estates was featured by Public Broadcasting Service recently in a segment regarding fine dining and luxury at it's best. Le Vigne Restaurant at Montaluce has achieved the honor of best Ambiance and Most Romantic. Threes Sisters Winery, noted for the First Family, Farm Winery also offers wine tours and tasting. Offering a beautiful setting in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains, this is also an idea destination for weddings and other events.There is no doubt that there is something for...
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By Jennifer Pirkle, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, GA
(Harvest Realty 678-617-0715)
I have worked for Harvest Realty, serving Dawsonville and Dahlonega Georgia for a year now.  I really enjoy the small feel of our office and how we have small coffee shop meetings were we sit at the same table.  We find that our small little spot at the County Cafe on the Dahlonega Square provides a great place to interact with the locals and brainstorm marketing ideas.  More importantly, we all contribute and feel that we are truly part of a great team. We are 5 professionals who love what we do.   I am very happy to be a part of Harvest Realty. There are pros and cons to the big name brands and the smaller offices. What are some pros and cons of your office?
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By Jennifer Pirkle, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, GA
(Harvest Realty 678-617-0715)
Chestatee is known for hits quaint, friendly neighborhood on Lake Lanier.  Located on Hwy. 400 in Dawsonville, Georgia, you are merely a few miles from the North Georgia mountains.  With beautiful wooded and lake view lots and easy access to Cumming, Alpharetta and Atlanta, this community is the perfect location. Homes in Chestatee are exceptionally built and traditionally designed with an early century charm.  Enjoy the beautiful course at  Lake Lanier's Premier Golfing Community.   Lake Lanier Private Marina with Boat Slips with many more amentias including an Olympic sized swimming pool. Priced between $264,000 and $1,500,000, there is something for everyone!    
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By Jennifer Pirkle, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, GA
(Harvest Realty 678-617-0715)
Located conveniently between Pickens County and Dawson County Georgia, lies a Mountain setting out of the story books.  Nature surrounds you in this peaceful, upscale setting known as Big Canoe.  Known to the Paleo Indians as "The Enchanted Land", this area of North Georgia offers breathtaking views and nature at its finest.  Indian rock mounds that are thought to be 10,000-15,000 years old are still found in this history rich region.  Indian Rock Park within Big Canoe serves a 50 acre monument park for these pieces of history.   The community of Big Canoe offers natures beauty in a way that many find only on weekend get-a-ways, plus a calendar of events each month.  Activities range from prayer groups to bridge game tournaments.  Big Canoe is truly a resort you can call home.  The fun ...
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By Jennifer Pirkle, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, GA
(Harvest Realty 678-617-0715)
Historians have found that the first Home Owners Association originated in the mid 1800’s. This concept was developed as a common interest to provide security and protect the vision of a pleasant streetscape. No written documents were required, but word would spread of certain expectations within the living settlement.  Actual written and enforced HOA started Levittown, New York where the first planned home development in the late 1950’s. A potato field would become the first known middle class neighborhood with restrictive covenants in their deeds.  The basics were covered in this small governering group, no laundry lines in the front yard, trash had to be contained. As communities grew, so did the list of restrictions in many communities.  Covenants started to include restrictions on ...
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By Jennifer Pirkle, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, GA
(Harvest Realty 678-617-0715)
I don't know about you, but Real Estate just became so much easier!  I am able to find tax maps, tax information and e-mail my clients in any of the  ‘hot spots' these days.   This allows me to keep my clients posted at all times without huge delays in return calls.  I am more accessible than ever and if a buyer wants to change course and head to another home not already planned out, no problem!   BlackBerry's, I phones and many other products has helped make my job even more efficient and I am delighted with my newest gadget.    Jennifer Pirkle 678-617-0715 Harvest Realty harvestrealtyofga.com
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By Jennifer Pirkle, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, GA
(Harvest Realty 678-617-0715)
Chestatee Golf Community is a 550-acre golf community located on Lake Lanier in the beautiful North Georgia mountains.  Ideally located between Dawsonville and Dahlonega off Georgia Highway 400.     The 18-hole championship golf course settled on the shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier makes this community one of a kind!      Now available 25 homes are available with prices ranging from $264,000 to $975,00.     Jennifer Pirkle 678-617-0715 Harvest Realty harvestrealtyofga.com
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By Jennifer Pirkle, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, GA
(Harvest Realty 678-617-0715)
Short sales are when the homeowner's bank will accept less than the pay-off on the home.  This helps the homeowner by not holding them liable for the full, loaned amount.  Homeowners in need of relief seek short sales and buying these properties let the homeowner ‘off the hook'.   Late payments and derogatory credit ratings may follow a short sale, but mild in comparison to the damage of foreclosure on your credit rating.  Banks are able to recover money in order to have more money to loan!   Buying a home that has been approved for a short sale can be a lengthy process involving directly with the bank, but well worth the wait!   Short sales are priced to sell and buyers will receive excellent, and in some cases the deal of a lifetime.   Jennifer Pirkle Harvest Realty jennifer@harvestre...
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By Jennifer Pirkle, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, GA
(Harvest Realty 678-617-0715)
Dawsonville, Georgia is famous for racing legend, Bill Elliott, but many may not know that Dawsonville is also home to the largest collection of kangaroos outside of Australia!This 87 acre Kangaroo Conservation Center houses 12 different species of Kangaroo and offers and open, natural environment. Walkabout, self guided and Tram tours are available.The Kangaroo Conservation Center is home to Australasian birds & lizards. Now at the center is a Nocturnal habitat featuring small marsupials: endangered Bettongs and sugar gliders. At the end of your tour, relax in the Butterfly Picnic Garden with beautiful mountain views.For more information, please check out the website: http://www.kangaroocenter.com/   Jennifer Pirkle Harvest Realty jennifer@harvestrealtyofga.com
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By Jennifer Pirkle, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, GA
(Harvest Realty 678-617-0715)
  Stop, Drop, Buy!   Stop thinking that the market is a scary place and there is no end to the troubles.  Truth is, lenders want to issue loans.  Sure, it is upsetting to see auction signs in your neighborhood, unfortunately, this is part of a ‘rebirth' that will ultimately correct the current housing issue.  It is a cycle that has not yet ended, but  a regeneration of new birth in the economy  that allows for new opportunities.  Foreclosure is not the end of the American dream.  In as little as two years, a person can be approved for an FHA loan with as little as 3.5% down, hardly a life sentence!  In those 2 years, there are incredible ways to strengthen your credit to start anew.   Drop the fear of buying short sales and foreclosures.  Truth is, with the current rates at all time low...
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By Charlie Ragonesi, Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros
(AllMountainRealty.com)
This Friday is the long awaiting Army Jazz band concert at the terraces in Big Canoe. There will be tail-gating and plenty of food. The concert is free ! It is this Friday and should start around 6 pm Last year we had close to 1000 people there to see this great event. So get out your lawn chairs. Bring your coolers. And do a no rain dance. Big Canoe is a great mountain community with a lot of things to do year round. If you are interested in Big Canoe call the pros here at All Mountain Realty.
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By Charlie Ragonesi, Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros
(AllMountainRealty.com)
Amicalola falls is the highest falls East of the Mississippi. This first picture is taken from the top of the falls looking down over 750 feet up ! While looking down and seeing this is great to get the full effect of the height of the falls you should really look up. Standing in the same spot and lloking up this is what you see. This photo gives you a great idea of just how high up you are at the Falls. It is a heck of a walk up !!!! Ever wopnder what a "Watershen is? The photo above gives you information Below we have a photo of some of the pretty plants you can see along the walk up , or down from the falls These are Native Hydrangea growing all along the way . There are many great plants in this great setting as this next photo from the bottom looking up should show The above pictur...
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By Charlie Ragonesi, Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros
(AllMountainRealty.com)
This week on The Mountain Real Estate Report we cover 3 topics. The first deals with Housing starts and some recent numbers. We offer our interpretation of these numbers. The second is the ABC's or the steps buyers should go through BEFORE shopping for a home. We here at All Mountain Realty are here to help with all those steps. The third area is a discussion on the "Quit Claim Deed and how it can sink a deal by clouding a title . we hope you enjoy the show and welcome comments and suggestions for futre shows. Your browser does not support iframes.
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By Erelopro Out of Business, Relocation Professionals are out of business
(erelopro)
Dawsonville, Georgia Realtor Leads - (800) 900-2807 Even through this Real Estate downward spin, we are still seeing an increased number of families relocating to cities such as: San Diego, Austin, Dawsonville, etc… Still the #1 drive is jobs, and that cannot be disputed. Although another big reason for relocation that started in 2008, was due to great foreclosure prices. Cities such as Scottsdale, and Dawsonville have both seem dramatic drops in real estate prices, which is driving the people to purchase real etate in those cities. If you are not working with families whom want to purchase foreclosed homes, you are leaving a huge chunk of money on the table. One of the top discussions right now on RealTown and ActiveRain is in regards to boosting your business with foreclosures. Call u...
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By Charlie Ragonesi, Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros
(AllMountainRealty.com)
Short sales, foreclosures,and specials are all words that make folks lose there reason and good sense. The only word that matters in a real estate transaction is value. If you are getting good value then the deal is good. If the value is not there then it does not matter if the home is a special, foreclosure, or short sale. So if you are out looking for a home the MAIN limiting factor you should have is value.  When you call us at All Mountain Realty that's what you will find. Folks call us all the time and ask about foreclosures, HUD homes, Specials, and Short sales. We tell them we will work with them to find value. Part of being a Realtor is helping to educate your client. A blog this morning talked about having your values and using them rather than making your clients values your v...
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By Charlie Ragonesi, Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros
(AllMountainRealty.com)
It has rained here for 10 straight days and today looks no different. Maybe by the end of today we would see a yellow thing in the sky called the sun. In any event it has certainly slowed lookers and buyers for homes!. Trying to make lemonade out of lemons, today I will sarch around for the best mushrooms for photos that have sprung up ! I have never seen weather like this here in the 23 years we have been in North Georgia
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By Charlie Ragonesi, Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros
(AllMountainRealty.com)
We have a unique opportunity here in the mountains. We have some good flat land for sale. We have a 9 acre tract at 10k an acre firm. This is relatively flat and not heavily treed. It would make a good horse farm. We have 28 acres 1/2 in pasture at 13000 an acre . This tract has county as well as well water . We have smaller flat tracts at 12-14k an acre . These are 2 plus acre tracts. What makes them unique is they are relatively flat and are good builds. For more information call us at 706 579 1098. All Mountain Realty is all about mountains. But we have some flat spots too!!
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Every American should see this video. Please email and forward this to all your friends. I've been feeling a great sadness because the death of Michael Jackson has been the headline on every news program for days and days. It doesn't matter if you are a fan or not, one would think that singing rock music and dancing is the most important thing going on in the entire world. Give the man his due and let's move on folks. Are we just using his death as an easy escape from the REAL world tragedies? What does it really mean to you and me who gets the children or how much money is left or who the children's parents are? Is this REALLY the most important thing we should be hearing about constantly? Today after I posted a blog about my Patriotism, a good friend sent me an email with a video link...
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It's that time of the year again. July 4th, the day we pay homage to Patriotism and Independence. Of course if you know me or have read many of my blogs, you know that I am as patriotic as they come. I LOVE AMERICA! I can't even hear the National Anthem without getting a tear in my eye. Ever since I was a child, my patriotism has been a real soft spot in my heart. I get a quiver inside just to meet and shake hands with a veteran in uniform, or place my hand across my heart and pledge to the flag. My graduation commencement speech was a poem titled "I love America", and I barely got through it without my voice breaking. Click here to read. I'd like to think that all of us are patriotic every day, not just on July 4th. I usually start every day with a few moments of gratitude and being bl...
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