dahlonega homes: Lake Levels rising - 08/29/08 07:26 AM
All across North Georgia important Corp of engineer lake levels are rising. Lake Lanier , thanks to Faye rose 2 feet. Other lakes are doing the same.
This is important for the savvy real estate buyer for a couple of reasons. Property on Corp lakes is depressed due in part to … (2 comments)
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dahlonega homes: When Dinosaurs roamed the Earth - 08/28/08 10:31 AM
Yes contrary to popular belief there were humans alive with dinosaurs. I know because I feel like I was there. Now before Fran the man says, "Aw shucks I missed it!!" Rachael Welch was not there running around in a leopard skin.
Why do I feel this way ? Because something … (2 comments)
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dahlonega homes: North Georgia Mountains and Big Canoe update - 08/27/08 07:49 AM
It would appear that Faye is finally leaving us. It was a major rain event. We needed some. Ouor lakes are full . The land is green. usually late rains like this make for great fall color. So if you are not going all the way to New England to see … (3 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Hello Faye - 08/25/08 02:01 PM
A great deal of business in the North Georgia Mountains comes from our neighbors to the south, Florida. So a question that we are often asked is do you get Hurricanes in Georgia ? The answer is yes.
After all Georgia is a coastal state. Many of us remember Hugo which … (1 comments)
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dahlonega homes: North Georgia Mountains Update, AND a National Geographic lesson - 08/16/08 02:32 PM
Many agents report activity picking up in the North Georgia Mountains. This is a good sign. I myself have a buyer and of the 3 homes we picked to see 2 went under contract. But aside from this type of information the AJC ( Atlanta Journal Constitution) did a big piece … (2 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Mountain Real Estate Report - 08/14/08 10:31 AM
For those of you who do not live in the North Georgia Mountains, Yeah there may be some of you on the waiting list, we have a radio show called the Mountain Real Estate Report. This show is stored on our web site at WWW.ALLMTNREALTY.COM Each show has a brief description … (1 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Lee Circle Listing on Lake Lanier - 08/13/08 07:39 AM
This listing has not yet even been posted on FMLS. This is a great new listing on Lake Lanier. House is Clean as a whistle and ready to move in. It has a dock and water access. It is 3/2 with a lot of space. It has a gravel drive down … (0 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Crystal Falls - 08/12/08 03:17 PM
Today I went to an open house for a community called Crystal Falls. They are on the Dawson County Reservoir which is 400 plus acres. The have a golf course and are a gated community. What makes them unique is that they plan to add tennis and Swimming. The Association fees … (1 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Where we lost our way - 08/12/08 08:18 AM
We lost our way and our market came tumbling down. Oh yes we can blame sub-prime and easy credit. We can blame the economy . But these are all the results of losing our way.
We lost our way when our home became an investment. It was no longer a home … (5 comments)
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dahlonega homes: This week in housing - 08/11/08 12:45 PM
We have seen the price of oil retreat under 115 a barrel. We also have seen the stock market rebound a bit. In addition we have seen the dollar get stronger overseas. It is too early to call these events trends. But it is interesting to note them. Bottom line is … (4 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Why North Georgia? - 08/08/08 06:59 AM
If you have read some of the blogs posted on Active rain that relate to Markets you will see that the Atlanta Market is one of the growing ones. What this means is that North Georgia is growing.
Now if you could have the advantages of a large city with living … (1 comments)
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dahlonega homes: A couple of observations about our market - 08/07/08 08:21 AM
There are a couple of things I think people over look when deciding to buy or not to buy. There is fear in the market for sure. But Donald Trump and Ted Turner got there starts in markets like this. There is a school of thought on Wall Street that says … (1 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Looking for Horse Property? - 08/06/08 08:10 AM
We at All Mountain Realty are uniquely able to help you find the right horse property. One of our agents is a long time horse owner and obviously involved in the business. Another of our agents works with her sister from time to time who has a working business with Dutch … (2 comments)
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dahlonega homes: I love the Mountains. I love my horses. I want Both Waaah !!!! - 08/02/08 08:49 PM
People often ask , How can I own or have horses in the Mountains The terrain in North Georgia ia varied . Above is a lovely barn
Here above is the pasture Associated with the Barn. The horses were not there when I drove by and took these Pictures. … (5 comments)
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dahlonega homes: North Georgia Update Talking Rock Creek - 07/31/08 07:59 AM
One of the sleeper communities in our North Georgia Mountains is Talking Rock creek Resorts. It is directly across from Carters lake. Some lots have great views. Some lots are on the creek itself. What makes this community a sleeper is that it has had a few starts in life. But … (0 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Showing land in the mountains - 07/29/08 07:45 PM
I have written a lot of blogs about land and the mountains. Today highlighted a point that sellers need to consider. We all know about staging a home. But what about staging land ? Aside from the obvious make sure there is no trash on the property observe the following;
The … (6 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Mountain Update - 07/21/08 03:29 PM
Prices in the North Georgia mountains are holding steady. Yes there are foreclosures and some short sales. But over all prices are steady. Now the opposite side of this is the length of time it takes to sell. This has ballooned to over 100 days in many cases. This … (0 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Technology - 07/11/08 09:45 AM
The Joanie Mitchell song with the line , "Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got till its gone?" was my life this week. Hard drive failed and the ugly and expensive words data recovery reared its ugly head. I got fixed through the grace of Lewis … (7 comments)
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dahlonega homes: North Georgia Real Estate - 07/01/08 01:14 PM
If you are looking for information about North Georgia Real Estate and real estate information you can listen to the Mountain Real Estate Report. Heard every Thursday at 11:05 AM EST. on Wyyz Radio 1490 Am in Jasper. .Out of range? No problem Show is simulcast on the web at www.wyyzradio.net. … (0 comments)
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dahlonega homes: North Georgia Mountain Update - 06/19/08 08:43 AM
Summer is now in full swing. What this means to the North Georgia mountains are a spate of festival, outdoor events and activities.
The water situation in the mountains so far is good. Remember Atlanta is the one and their lakes are tied up in 3 state politics. Some communities have … (2 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Sconti Point concert a Great sucess at Big Canoe - 06/11/08 03:14 PM
The much looked forward to Sconti lake concert was a great success. This concert is free and the Dekalb Symphony was up to the challenge. Imagine an outdoor concert on a lake where we all come to set up picnic tables and watch. The imagine it is FREE. This is one … (1 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Big Canoe Update - 06/06/08 07:46 AM
There have been some interesting goings on in Big Canoe lately. Folks outside of the community have posted with glee about a contemplated 1% sales fee on property and recently about a move to recall a director. Let's set the record straight,
When you live I a community as beautiful and … (3 comments)
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dahlonega homes: How not to save a buck - 06/02/08 01:17 PM
We are in a deal right now that repeats itself over and over. The issue is clear title.
Here are some rules of thumb. Use an attorney to do a title search. Spend a buck. In this case a home has clear title but one of the lots that go with … (5 comments)
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dahlonega homes: The North Georgia Mountains - 05/26/08 11:42 AM
The mountains are beautiful but where should you live? You have many choices. Consider the following. How near are you to shopping? How about medical? How about neighbors if something goes wrong? What about big or medium size cites with activities? Or consider near airports in the unlikely event you want … (8 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Big Canoe Update - 05/12/08 01:48 PM
It is getting to be "high" season here in Big Canoe. We have a benefit tennis tournament for Cystic Fibrosis this weekend. We have our gardens in full bloom. The Rhodies are great this year. The DeKalb symphony will be here June 1. We also have our new Sconti Resuarant opening … (2 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Big Canoe Fun in the Sun - 05/06/08 01:44 PM
The summer season is nearly upon us. There are full schedules of activities planned in Big Canoe. Many are free. But staying here is not. Last year there were times when all the rentals were full. So if you are planning a trip here, or staying over for a wedding make … (4 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Real Estate Big Canoe Proposed Fee update - 05/04/08 09:28 AM
The 1 percent fee for new home owners as a fee taken at closing for Big Canoe is not quite yet proposed. There are many pros and cons to this fee. I live in Big Canoe and have owned property in Big Canoe for almost 11 years.
All Mountain Realty provides … (3 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Our Market - 04/26/08 03:16 PM
Our Market is tough. We are not declining like some but it is tough. Sales in Georgia are down 22% against last year which were 15% down against the previous year. Yes there are buyers out there. But it is taking more time to find them. It is taking more time … (1 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Turning Market ? and a Postscript - 04/18/08 08:36 AM
Yesterday I attended a seminar and they were talking about a change and a turn in the Georgia Market. The speaker was a very nice person. He was head of the GAR. I am all about good news, but.... Foreclosures in Georgia will hit an all time high this month. That … (1 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Snow Birds, Half backs, and real estate OH MY - 04/13/08 09:45 AM
Our business has it's own language. We talk about free hold, earnest money, riparian rights, metes and bounds and so on. You remember all this stuff from real estate school right? In each market there are sub sets of words and phrases unique to that Market. Our market is no different. Here … (4 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Tell your Sellers - 04/11/08 07:10 AM
There are a few common mistakes sellers make. We are all pretty much familiar with them. The big one is I am priced here $$$$$$$$$ so I can negotiate. This is the biggest mistake I think . Seller overpricing leads to the home being overlooked.
However there is one mistake that sellers … (4 comments)
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dahlonega homes: The greater Atlanta Area - 04/08/08 12:31 PM
We good Folks at All Mountain Realty didn't always live in the Mountains. In fact we lived in the Northern area of Atlanta in Marietta. These 2 pictures are of our back garden that my wife and I, with occasional help from our son created from woods. I am posting this to … (4 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Sellers Worry about prices - 04/03/08 04:30 PM
All of us Realtors and Sellers worry about prices. Declining prices are a problem. But let's put this in perspective. Every body that said housing prices always go up lied! Prices trend up but there have been enough blogs and posts showing a roller coaster effect where prices rise but also … (18 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Winter is Over - 03/29/08 08:50 PM
I am not talking about the weather or the season. But that is over too. I am talking about the Real Estate Winter.
This real estate winter is what I call a nuclear winter. That is, it was a people made winter. It was not a normal cycle of appreciation and slow … (6 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Today is the first Day - 03/23/08 11:48 AM
I am thinking and have the feeling that today is the first day of the start of the buying season. I feel that the number of inquiries are up and folks are starting to look to buy. I have not felt this optimistic in a while. We certainly could use a … (5 comments)
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dahlonega homes: North Georgia Real Estate today - 03/09/08 10:36 AM
If you have client's looking in the mountains this is an update on the North Georgia Market.
We are really well priced. In fact the New York Times did a piece on us interviewing one of my brethren Realtors here. Since mountain property is the number 2 destination for retirees this blog … (2 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Many New Listings - 03/08/08 02:24 PM
If you have folks looking for land or homes visit us on line at www.georgiasno1agent.com or www.allmtnrealty.com
We have some great opportunities that are new in the land and home area. We have 51 acres at 13,500 an acre. We have developed lots starting as low as 22,000. Some of these are … (0 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Mountain Expo 1 week away - 02/22/08 07:30 AM
Next Saturday we will be at the Fort Lauderdale Sheraton for the mountain real estate expo. There are over 60 real estate brokers already registered to be at the show. It is from 10 am to 6 pm both Saturday and Sunday. It is being advertised heavily on the air waves … (1 comments)
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dahlonega homes: The Right to Complain - 02/05/08 07:13 AM
Today is one of the most important days of the year for many. It is Called the right to complain day. We all like to complain and voice our opinions so today is very important. How do I earn the right to complain you ask?? You earn it by going out … (8 comments)
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dahlonega homes: The Big Bad Wolf ( Revisited ) - 02/03/08 11:33 AM
Once upon a time there were 3 friends newly graduated from Real Estate School. They were happy, and eager and full of joy. They loved Real estate. They could be their own bosses. The initial investment was modest. They all had bought homes, for themselves at least, before. They thought how … (9 comments)
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dahlonega homes: Who says it has to be steep !!!??? - 01/16/08 07:32 AM
Who says Mountain property has to be billy goat steep. There are some great valleys in the mountains. The picture above show a great setting . It is 61 acres . The pond is stream fed and full of fish. This is a winter picture and the pond has been recently … (4 comments)
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dahlonega homes: The Rocky Road Ahead - 01/15/08 08:21 AM
I am mostly optimistic. However recent events lead me to less than optimistic predictions for us and our economy. I have posted around this issue before but now it seems to be more and more becoming a reality.
When something does not make sense then usually you are missing a piece. In … (4 comments)
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