Jennifer Pirkle's (jennpirkle) Blog

  Fall is coming and so are plenty of things to do in Dahlonega, Georgia!   Bike Riding is one of the exciting things to do here in the mountains where you can enjoy the hair-pin road and the colorful scenes of autumn. September 26, 2010 is the 22nd annual cycling tour will start at Lumpkin Count...

Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress.      - Nicholas Murray Butler I love this quote and wanted to share.  This has been a rough week with unsavory news for business and the economy.  This quote reminds me that working hard and doing my...

Rules have changed: One particular recent situation is an example of the rule change.  Buyer loves this house, he makes a very good offer on this short sale.   When reviewing the contract, the selling agent finds that an initial was not included on the lead paint disclosure, (this typically is o...

There is great upset and debate about the National Association of Realtors recent news publication of -"Existing Home Sales Nose Dive 27%". I know in my experience, the offers that we have received are on REO and short sale properties, many home buyers asking for 10% -20% more off the already di...

We all have dealt with the dreaded contingencies....  These days, we are aware that things are changing for home buyers and sellers and it's our job to assist in these real estate transactions.  In a market where short sales and ridiculously low priced foreclosures is not only "the norm", but pos...

Today, most homeowners are looking for ways to save some cash and increase the value of their homes. When updating your home, it is an excellent idea to check out what energy rebates are offered on items that you may already be buying.  Windows are a great way to invest in your home and receive ...

Dahlonega, Georgia is an awesome place to live!  We have fine shows at The Holly Theatre, excellent dining on the square and a one of a kind are center called The Funky Chicken Art Project. This old hen house has been redesigned into a very interesting art gallery.  A variety of mediums is found ...

  The concept of Solar energy has been around since 1912, developed by a Philadelphia inventor named Frank Shuman.  These gigantic panels were used to produce steam to power, creating energy water pumps to be used in farming. Today, we are all aware of this plentiful resource found outside and ma...

When entering Dahlonega, Georgia, you will see a replica of an old Stamp Mill.  This remarkable machine made processing gold coins possible, by crushing the gold. Dahlonega, GA processed gold coins during 1838-1861. Visit Crisson Gold Mine and view a 125-year-old stamp! www.crissongoldmine.com