It has been a while since we have heard from one of my associates, Byron Wyndham. This is not at all his fault, I have to take most, if not all of the blame. He actually sent me the article for this post several weeks ago. Byron is a Real Estate attorney here in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Should you have any legal questions pertaining to North Georgia Real Estate, you should give the good folks at J. Byron Wyndham & Associates a call. Their number is 706.258.6222.

I've been trying to point out how buying property in the  North Georgia Mountains can be different that just purchasing in a metropolitan area, especially in the Blue Ridge, Ellijay, and Blairsville markets. There was a previous discussion of water and the issues that are involved in getting water to your property.  I would now like to address issues concerning propane gas.

Most homes in the North Georgia Mountains use propane for some purpose.

 It is often used for the furnace, hot water heater, stove, clothes dryer, gas grill and the generator. You don't often think about the propane because the gas company usually has you on a regular schedule and the tank is just filled. You may not be aware of the gas company having been at your house until you get the bill for the refill.   

The propane tank may be purchased or rented. Read the rest of this entry »