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Current Lake Chatuge Levels Hiawassee, GA and Hayesville, NC

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:31:29 -0500

Well it looks like the Lake Chatuge lake levels have peaked for this year. The lake peaked back in May right around the 1925 elevation. We are currently as of 7/1/08 at the 1922.7 elevation. We never did make it to the full pool elevation of 1926 this year. I guess we should not complain to much. We are doing a lot better than last year. At this time last year we were at the 1920 mark. TVA has been trying to keep as much water as they can in the lakes. Thankfully they started filling them up earlier this year. The lake has been great this year. Not near as many boats and jet skies running around this year. I guess with the way gas prices are right now more people are dropping anchors in coves instead of just running around.

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Towns County (Young Harris & Hiawassee) Real Estate Market.

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:08:32 -0500

What is going on in the areas real estate market? That is a question I get asked all the time now. My standard response is it is a GREAT time to buy. Yes the Young Harris & Hiawassee markets are slower than it was back in 2005 and 2006 and there are more properties for sale in Towns County now than back in 05 or 06. All of these factors just make it a better time to buy. A buyer has more properties to choose from and if they are thinking about building on a vacant lot the builders are available to work with them now. Lets take a look at some of the facts about the Towns County market. First off we all know that this is a true discretionary spending area. Nobody has to move to the Mountains and Lakes. It is not like we have major industries and or company in the area with relocations going on everyday. This area is all about lifestyle, it is what makes the area so special.

	2005
	Jan	Feb	March	Apr	Total
New	45	31	66	63	205
Pending	43	27	55	52	177
Sold	44	44	37	49	174

	2006
	Jan	Feb	March	Apr	Total
New	59	63	126	93	341
Pending	73	39	62	23	197
Sold	46	56	66	53	221

	2007
	Jan	Feb	March	Apr	Total
New	177	108	165	259	709
Pending	33	19	27	20	99
Sold	23	29	28	28	108

	2008
	Jan	Feb	March	Apr	Total
New	101	96	137	165	499
Pending	24	12	13	16	65
Sold	22	15	26	15	78

This works sheet is pretty self explanatory. All listings/properties in Towns County (Lots, Land, Homes, etc)

New: Number of new listing entered into the MLS system in Towns County.

Pending: Number of listing that went pending in Towns County.

Sold: Number of listing that closed in Towns County.

Source: NEG Board of Realtors.

As you can see 2005 and 2006 where very busy times for pendings and solds. 2007 and 2008 are getting back to normal, but with the increase of new listing it has given the buyer more options.

What ever type of Real Estate be it, Lake Chatuge Real Estate, North GA Property, Western NC Land, Young Harris Cabin, Hiawassee Home, Chuck Albury and Mountain Realty are here to help.

Lake Chatuge Perfect Sunday Afternoon.

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:01:57 -0500

The Mountains of North Georgia and Western North Caroline are looking great. The Azaleas, Rhododendron and Dogwood Trees

are at full bloom. The bright oranges, reds, purple and white make the GA and NC Mountains look alive from the lake. It is my understanding that the bass are on bed now. Saw quite a few fishermen out on Sunday trying their luck. I trolled for a while, but no luck this time. The lake is starting to get busy. There were all kinds of boats (Personal Watercraft, Pontoons, Sail, Bass, and Run-abouts) out on Lake Chatuge Sunday. With the water tempurtures rising the beach and play ground by Hiawassee was very busy when I went by. The lake appeared to have more activity on the GA side than the NC side. Did see a low flowing ultra-lite plane buzz the dam a couple time, I’m sure the people walking the dam enjoyed it. At first I thought he was trying to land on the dam. Looks like the rope swings are still down. Not sure who it was (TVA or Forest Service) but, late last year somebody took down all the rope swings around the lake. Not only did they cut the swings down, but they also cut the trees down.

Lake Chatuge Lake Level latest midnight elevation was 1924.0, Remember full pool is considered 1926.0 and the top of the spill gate is 1928.0. It appears like we are right in line with TVA Chatuge Operating Guide.

Young Harris GA One Level Mountain Living at its best 3/2 Chuck Albury Mountain Reatly, Inc.

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:35:17 -0500

All One level living. Easy maintainer 3/2 home. Peace & Quite setting on 1.042 level acres. Privet yet not remote. About 3 miles outside of Young Harris. Mature landscape, white picket fence. Pantry, Car Port, Paved Drive, Tons of Storage, Gas Log Fire Place, Wood Floors, Carpet in the Bedrooms. His and Her closets in the Master, Lots of Built-in units. Work shop, Cute outside storage building, Not many place like this in the mountains. Year Round Mountain Views. Southern exposure. Close to everything (Brasstown Valley Resort, Brasstown Valley Golf, Lake Chatuge Golf, Fishing and Recreation on Lake Chatuge, Shopping, etc).

Lake Chatuge Lots.

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:39:52 -0500

Lake Chatuge is recovering nicely from the drought of 07. The lake is almost full. Lake lots are looking good. The lake front lots on the upper Hiawassee River section are even looking good.

Based on the MLS data there is now 54 Lake Front Lots on Lake Chatuge on the Georgia side (Hiawassee, GA). Prices range from $69,900 to $1,100,000. The average list price is $477,940. The median list price is $496,000.

Based on the MLS data there is now 24 Lake Front Lots on Lake Chatuge on the North Caroline side (Hayesville, NC). Prices range from $319,000 to $3,500,000. The average list price is $737,363. The median list price is $569,900.

Please keep in mind that anything under the $400,000 range may have issues such as can not get a dock permit, small usable acreage, no ownership below the 1933 elevation, etc.

What ever type of Real Estate be it, Lake Chatuge Real Estate, North GA Property, Western NC Land, Young Harris Cabin, Hiawassee Home, Chuck Albury and Mountain Realty are here to help.

Charming 3/3 Home on huge gentle 2+acre lot.

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:57:51 -0500

Charming 3/3 Home on huge gentle 2+acre lot. Branch on one side. Big yard for the kids or kids at heart to play in. Could also make a huge great garden area. Lot of house for the money and priced to sell! Must see the inside of this home!. Want more land? No problem up to 3+- acres avl. The home is only about 4 miles outside of Young Harris.

What ever type of Real Estate be it, Lake Chatuge Real Estate, North GA Property, Western NC Land, Young Harris Cabin, Hiawassee Home, Chuck Albury and Mountain Realty are here to help.

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Perfect day on Lake Chatuge.

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:45:26 -0500

Lake Chatuge was perfect today. With the temperature in the low 70s had to remove a section of canvas on the boat today. Can't wait until we can take the camper top off the boat. The lake temperature is rising too. Actual saw some kids being pulled on a tube on the lake today. Based on Chatuge operating guide we are still about 2 and 1/2 feet above where we should be at this time of year. If we keep getting the rain we may make it to full pool this year.
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Lake Chatuge Level

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:17:09 -0500

Lake Chatuge is up!
Lake Chatuge current level as of 4/3/08 is 1922.29. That is less than 3 1/2 feet below full pool of 1926.00. The current reading of 1922.29 is higher than we ever got last year. TVA has really been trying to keep as much water as they can in the lake. Based on Chatuge operating guide we are about 2 1/2 feet above where we should be at this time of year. If we keep getting the rain we may make it to full pool this year.
Not only are the lake levels up but, the lake temperature is rising too. Water temps were between 55 & 59 the other day when I was out on the lake late in the afternoon.
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Young Harris Real Estate Market Report.

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:10:33 -0500

It is not all bad news for the Real Estate market in Towns County. It a great time to buy in Towns County.(Grin) We had 26 sales in March versus 15 sales in February. 13 Pending in March versus 12 Pending in February. 137 New listings in March versus 96 New listing in February. (Source NEGABR MLS)
What ever type of Real Estate be it, Lake Chatuge Real Estate, North GA Property, Western NC Land, Young Harris Cabin, Hiawassee Home, Chuck Albury and Mountain Realty are here to help.

Lake Chatuge Lake Levels

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:46:05 -0500

Lake Chatuge is up!
Lake Chatuge current level as of 4/3/08 is 1922.29. That is less than 3 1/2 feet below full pool of 1926.00. The current reading of 1922.29 is higher than we ever got last year. TVA has really been trying to keep as much water as they can in the lake. Based on Chatuge operating guide we are about 2 1/2 feet above where we should be at this time of year. If we keep getting the rain we may make it to full pool this year.
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Lake Chatuge, Builders Own Custom 6/5 Lake Front Escape Home, Hiawassee GA

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:56:36 -0500

Young Harris, GA Big Bold Mountain View Real 2/2 Log Cabin.

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:28:34 -0500

Awsome Brasstown Bald Young Harris Real Estate Building Lot.

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:46:19 -0500
Great home site just out side of Young Harris. Close the everything the area has to offer, Golf, The Resort, The Lake, Shopping, Eating, etc. What more could you ask for. This it the one. Perfect site for your vacation or full time place. Lays great for a daylight basement, Septic letter on file for 3 bedroom home. Call know!

How about a lake Chatuge lot with a dock?

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:26:52 -0500

Hello.

Chuck Albury (ABR, e-PRO) (Mountain Realty, Inc.) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:29:18 -0600

Hello and Welcome Home to our Enchanted Valley & Mountains! Bald Mountain-Highest Mtn In GA, Lake Chatuge,
Whether you're Buying or Selling, Chuck Albury brings a wealth of experience with him to assist you with all your real estate need in the North Georgia/Western Carolina mountain and lake area. When you hire Chuck, you get the benefit of his knowledge and judgment working for you. He is eager to share his experience with clients as well as with fellow REALTORS®. So what ever you are looking for (Lake Front Property, Mountain get-away, Cabin on a Trout Stream, Retirement condo, etc) he can help.
Chuck and his family - wife, Judy and grown children, Krystal and Kimberly - love the advantages of a rural small town with the easy access to a more relaxed style of living. The family enjoys spending quality time together. There is just so much to do here from boating to hiking to just taking it easy.       We have a long term commitment to the community. I will make that commitment to serving you now and in the future.
Ok, that's enough of the sales pitch for the area and me. Please let me know how I can assist you or your clients.