big canoe homes: Thanksgiving
- 11/20/09 12:03 AM
Thanksgiving is becoming a holiday that may be better called Reconnect day. It is a time to reconnect with family and friends . During the year we become involved in day to day. We often miss seeing family and friends. We have less dinners at the table. So Thanksgiving to me is a day , after the cooking is done and we all sit down together, to take a deep breath look around the table, smile and reconnect.
So I guess while ity is a day to reconnect it is also a time to give thanks for being part of the … (5 comments)
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big canoe homes: Mountain Real Estate Report
- 11/18/09 11:17 PM
The Mountain Real Estate report is heard every Thursday on WYYZ Radio in North Georgia. It is broadcast over the web and stored on our web site , www.allmountainrealty.com This week Linda and I review some nuts and bolts about buying and selling. We talk about the appraisal and pricing for the selling side, and financing as well as credit scores for the buyer. We give some tips for both. Enjoy … (1 comments)
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big canoe homes: Are you a private property advocate
- 11/15/09 02:42 AM
I am a private property advocate. What does that mean? It means I support the bills that go through our state legislation that defend the rights of property owners. Property cannot move. So it is an easy target for those who want to raise money through taxes. This struggle goes back to the Doomsday book and probably even further.
So if you are a Realtor you must also be a private property advocate. Think about NAR being the largest ,member wise, lobby in the U.S. Do you think if your sellers and buyers saw you as a private property advocate you … (5 comments)
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big canoe homes: The Mountain Conservation Trust on the Mountain Real Estate Report
- 11/12/09 11:59 PM
The Mountain Real Estate Report is heard every Thursday on WYYZ Radio in North Georgia. This week we interviewed the President of the Mountain Conservation Trust. The trust is a non profit group aimed at preserving land. It is not just a green acres thing. The trust takes land use into consideration . There are also tax breaks for the owners. So if you are in North Georgia you may find this show of interest. Also as Trusts exist in most other states this show my make you investigate options local to you. As Realtors we are business people AND property … (2 comments)
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big canoe homes: Big Canoe Home update
- 11/08/09 01:06 AM
If you are looking for a home in Big Canoe this is a great time to buy. Prices are really good right now. Yes you will have association fees but you do get a lot of things for your money.
As my wife and I drive and look at beautiful North Georgia scenes we always end up saying, "OK after we sit on the porch for a couple of days then what?" Many folks who live and want to live in the mountains end up making the this mistake. They buy out in the country. Now this is fine if you … (5 comments)
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big canoe homes: This is a great time to look for a home
- 11/07/09 08:33 AM
If you are looking for a Mountain home or land now is the time to look. NOT because of the 8,000 credit. NOT because of the new 6500 existing home buyer credit. NOT because prices are very very good. NOT because interest rates are low.
NOW is the time to look because the leaves are off the trees! Now you will see your views that may have been hidden. Also you can get a really good look at the lay of the land. Also temperatures are wonderful for walking right now. So if you are looking in the North Georgia Mountains … (2 comments)
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big canoe homes: Mountain Real Estate report
- 11/05/09 07:57 AM
This week on the Mountain real estate report we talk about the difference in flipping and investing. We also talk about investing models. We feature the gated community of talking rock creek. The mountain real estate report is heard every Thursday on WYYZ in Jasper Georgia. … (2 comments)
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big canoe homes: Mountain Real Estate Report
- 10/29/09 10:04 AM
The Mountain Real Estate report is heard every Thursday on WYYZ Radio in The North Georgia Mountains. We post it here on ActiveRain for your listening enjoyment. But more than listening we hope you contact the pros at All Mountain Realty . Whether you are buying selling or investing in our North Georgia Mountains we want to work with you. … (0 comments)
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big canoe homes: Wordless Wed a day late I am speechless !!
- 10/22/09 09:01 AM
I have posted a day like this before. But for those who have missed it I am posting sunrise today. No matter what you stop in the morning and say thank you for the day when it looks like this.
So as the sun comes over the mountains this is the view from our deck. The second photo is through one of the wholes in the canopy
This is Big Canoe and just one of the vistas. Homes start in the low 200's and work their way up. You can find some condos and "tree toppers " for under … (9 comments)
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big canoe homes: The Mountain Real Estate Report
- 10/15/09 09:07 AM
The Mountain Real Estate report is heard every Thursday on WYYZ Radio broadcast out of Jasper Georgia. This weeks show focused on the changing Financial environment and the effect it has on mortgages. Now more than ever you need to work with professionals. The show is also stored on our web site www.allmountainrealty.com Enjoy the show … (0 comments)
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big canoe homes: The pendulum swings
- 10/10/09 03:43 AM
The pendulum is swinging wildly in our market. We as Realtors and Mortgage folks are constant having to adjust to a barrage of new Government regulations and guide lines. The fact of the matter is it was the fault of those were were supposed to regulate that were snoozing at the wheel that caused this problem. Now they have had a pot of caffeinated coffee and are hyper.
One of the victims of this hyper activity is the Stated income Loan. This loan has lovingly been referred to by some as the "liars" loan. But here are the facts. NOBODY that … (5 comments)
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big canoe homes: Big Canoe Update
- 10/02/09 07:23 AM
Recently the Atlanta Journal Constitution called Big Canoe a place where millionaires lived. Can somebody please tell me who lost my check? Big Canoe is a diverse community. Yes there are million dollar homes in here. There are also as many homes that are wonderful that are under 200,000.
Big Canoe is a unique mountain community. To find out more visit us on line at www.allmountainrealty.com or give us a shout. We have a great place for you to be if you are looking for mountain property.
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big canoe homes: Mountain Chill sets in
- 09/28/09 03:02 AM
This week it is going to get a bit cool in the mountains. Fall is a great time of year. Whether you are in Big Canoe or anywhere in Jasper or the North Georgia Mountains you are thinking, " I am looking forward to that first fire in the fire place. Here are some tips to stay safe.
1 You should have a chimney swept once a year for a fire place.
2 If you use a wood burning stove you can go 2 years EXCEPT if you control the heat and do a slow night burn. The slow burn will … (5 comments)
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big canoe homes: A reverse Mortgage for what ?
- 09/24/09 01:19 AM
Here are some things to think about when talking to folks about a reverse mortgage. These things can HELP you in your efforts to find folks a home and add value to your service.
Quickly, remember must be 62 years old or older. Must have equity in the home. Currently pretty much FHA is the only one doing these today. You can never owe more than the value of the home So here goes;
1 A reverse mortgage can be used on a primary residence. A person is behind in their payments. Or they are all paid up and living on … (3 comments)
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big canoe homes: Big Canoe Real Estate Update
- 09/10/09 08:48 AM
The Fall is no time to roll up the Streets in Big Canoe. Real Estate here is still going strong. We have agreat Octoberfest coming up. We also have a Casino Night which will benefit the Big Canoe Fire Deptartment. Along with Hundreds of clubs even though the summer tourists may be going home, Big Canoe is still going strong. For more information about this great North Georgias community visit us on line on www.allmountainrealty.com
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big canoe homes: Yes I know Football started today
- 09/06/09 09:20 AM
Yes I know football started today but in Georgia a seventeen year old young lady from Marietta has stolen the show. Melanie Oudin is into the next round of the US open. She has knocked out the giants Maria Sharapova , and a great playing Elena Dementeva.
So tomorrow we North Georgians are going to have a big party and see if the run from the girl from Marietta can continue. ( I will have a black out period tomorrow when I am not showing homes)
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big canoe homes: Big Canoe Real Estate Update
- 09/05/09 09:29 AM
It is Labor day weekend and here at Big Canoe Real Estate is on many visitors minds. As Big Canoe is a great North Georgia Mountain community it is natural. We at All Mountain realty are busy this weekend. However if you are considering a home in Big Canoe talk to the pros here. Not only do we have a great selection of homes that we are listing, we have a great number of lots for building.
You may not think of it, but Big Canoe is a great community to commute from if you are working in the Northern areas … (1 comments)
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big canoe homes: Mountain Real Estate Report
- 09/04/09 05:21 AM
The Mountain Real Estate report is broadcast every Thursday on Wyyz Radio. Thanks to Brad I can now post it here as an MP3 file. The show below talks about all the things we as Realtors in the mountains do for our community . Enjoy I am currently working out some bugs with this so if you have problems hearing it ley me know … (0 comments)
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big canoe homes: Foreclosure rate still high
- 08/31/09 05:46 AM
The national foreclosure rate reported today is still high. As of this time today the markets have reacted in a negative way. So what is the problem?
The Government bail out program and loan re-modification programs have actually worked! Some of these programs were started by the last administration and modified and expanded in this one. So again the question is, what is the problem?
The problem pure and simple is the lagging indicator in a recovery called the unemployment rate. Folks who are in trouble now are folks without a job . These folks do not qualify for modification. They … (4 comments)
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big canoe homes: The North Georgia Mountains Summer review
- 08/30/09 03:10 AM
The North Georgia Mountains usually get busy in the summer. This is when we see many of the buyers. This summer started slow but picked up some as the summer went on.
We are seeing prices in places like Big Canoe adjust downward as the sales volume starts to pick up. In other areas we are seeing a lot of first time buyers come out. The traffic of second home buyers is slow.
Land sales are really really slow as it is tough to get financing and new home starts are sluggish.
So the net for our mountain market I think … (0 comments)
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Thanksgiving is becoming a holiday that may be better called Reconnect day. It is a time to reconnect with family and friends . During the year we become involved in day to day. We often miss seeing family and friends. We have less dinners at the table. So Thanksgiving to me is a day , after the cooking is done and we all sit down together, to take a deep breath look around the table, smile and reconnect.
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