jasper: What did I learn ? - 03/03/08 10:58 PM
If you are not learning you are dying. I believe that statement is true in business and in life. I recently committed us to a show in Ft Lauderdale. I talk a bit about it in previous blogs. Aside from the show itself here is what I learned.
We are faced with tough times. The unthinkable  4.00 a gallon for gas is thinkable and probable. The stock market moves up and down more than a yo yo. The only people who believe we are not in a tough recession are in passport control having just arrived from Neptune. Inflation in the supermarket … (7 comments)

jasper: Spring is coming - 02/25/08 02:47 AM
Yes it is the end of Feb and we have one more month of winter to go. But spring comes early to the North Georgia Mountains. This is a spring, almost, picture. This is also why the North Georgia Mountains are such a great place to be.
If you are in the mountains anywhere here is the big gardening tip of the day. Deer do not eat daffodils. They eat a whole bunch of other stuff including plants you spray with that awful smelling Deer spray. I think they have learned to associate that smell with something good to eat. So … (7 comments)

jasper: New Great Listing - 02/20/08 11:47 PM
We have a new great listing on Lake Petit in Big Canoe. The picture is on the lake in the fall. The house is under construction and in 5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths. It has a 3 car garage and tons of features.  We have house plans.Right now we are framed with roof. Completion is scheduled for June. Asking price prior to completion is 749,000 When you consider a lake lot sells in the 300,000 plus range on Petit, if you can find one, this is a great price for new construction. The house will be close to 5,000 feet … (6 comments)

jasper: This week in the Mountains - 02/16/08 07:37 AM
As I look around I see plants popping up their heads. Spring is coming. Weather wise we will soon see warmer longer days and things turning green.
For those of you who follow events. We have had some good rain this winter so far. The mountains appear to be in good shape water wise. Atlanta is still under the gun. But the welcome winter rains along with conservation, and a shifting in water policy as it relates to Corp of Engineer lakes has helped greatly.
With regard to taxes there is a move a foot to greatly reduce or eliminate property taxes. The … (6 comments)

jasper: Real estate Big Canoe today - 02/14/08 11:54 AM
The gated community of Big Canoe was founded in 1972. This makes it one of the older resort/mountain communities. There have been many other communities in the mountains that have started up since. Where is Big Canoe today in relation to the new comers as well as some of the older communities?
Big Canoe has 3 lakes for fishing boating and swimming. Big Canoe has 1/3  of the land within the community set aside for green space. Big Canoe has a range of homes and prices from 200,000 to 2,000,000. Big Canoe has 3 swimming pools. One is heated and indoors. There … (1 comments)

jasper: New Land Listings - 02/12/08 11:18 PM
We have some great New lots listed at All Mountain Realty. Visit us on line at www.allmtnrealty.com to view some of them. We have 1 plus acre lots in gated communities starting in the 30,000's .We also have some distressed sales in the 20,000's for land. These are all great investment deal.
If you have a first time investor land is a good place to start.
You do not have many of the carrying costs and issues of a rental home.
Land tends to appreciate at a higher rate
The cost of getting is in many cases low enough that you can pay cash. … (2 comments)

jasper: 413 Disharoon Ridge Big Canoe Georgia for sale 30143 - 02/11/08 02:24 AM
This a new price for a condo for sale in Big Canoe. It is a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo. It is very clean and the seller has added features that make the unit very attractive. The price is 155,000. For those of you who know Big Canoe with its 27 holes of golf, tennis, swimming, boating, and so much more you know what a great price this is.  Not yet listed on the MLS. Live year round or use part time. Unit can be added to rental program !!! Sewe more on our web site www.georgiasno1agent.com
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jasper: Realestate outlook 2008 North Georgia communities - 02/07/08 11:30 PM
As Johnny Carson would have done, I am putting on the Swami hat and saying the Answer is...
Big Canoe and Benttree will have a a mixed year. For that matter gated communities in general will have a mixed year. Consumers will look more for value. In the past consumers compared prices from where they were coming from to where they were going to. In a lot of cases the North Georgia Mountains offered  a less expensive life style. Consumers now instead of buying into that are looking at the value they get vis a vis other communities. New gated communities have … (0 comments)

jasper: The Big Bad Wolf ( Revisited ) - 02/03/08 03:33 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 hard can this be?
The first graduate got a shiny new car to take clients around in. The second graduate followed suit. The second graduate got expensive business cards, and opened an office. The first graduate thought that was a great idea and went in on the office with his … (9 comments)

jasper: Capturing the spirit of the Mountains - 01/29/08 11:55 AM
Our company name is All Mountain Realty. Our motto is Capturing the spirit of the mountains. This is rather an interesting concept.
In todays world and with folks looking to move to the mountains ,What is the spirit of the mountains? I believe we are blessed in the North Georgia Mountains. The blessing has taken the form of late development. 
Late development has caused us to look at other areas and say , wait a minute. Fannin County is almost 50 percent deeded or in trust Green. Union County, Gilmer and Pickens counties boast some of the best green conscience communities. Lumpkin County … (2 comments)

jasper: THE FED RATE CUT - 01/26/08 01:41 AM
There are tons of blogs and analysis about the Fed rate cut. There is anticipation of a new rate cut next week. But consumer do not understand the relationship of the rate cut to mortgage rates.
Most consumers think a rate cut in the Fed funds market means lower mortgage rates. That is not always the case. In fact this week we saw rates initially go down and them bounce back up. As Realtors in our news letters and information to clients it is important to explain to them that the Bond market has more of a direct impact on mortgage rates. … (10 comments)

jasper: Big Canoe in the Winter - 01/24/08 11:15 PM
For us year rounders in the mountains winter can be a tough time. Now it is not so tough as say being further North but still. It gets cold. Nights are even colder . Days are short.  Still if you are in communities like Big Canoe , Benttree, or Talking Rock Creek Resorts. There are things to do.
People moving to the mountains need to consider how winter will effect them . If you are in an area that has lots of amenities ,indoor activities and things to do then winter in the mountains is great. The example I use is … (4 comments)

jasper: I need to ask for More !!! - 01/17/08 03:27 AM
I posted a blog with pictures for the first time the other day called Winter in the Mountains. Some of the responses I got asked about snow. Now wouldn't you know it. Here I am a couple of days later socked in with snow and some ice. Linda Carrig also wrote a blog about the snow today.
This leads me to believe I should have written a blog asking for more business or at least 6 numbers for a Lottery ticket. So for those of you who asked here goes. Yes we did have snow last night in the Atlanta and Northern … (4 comments)

jasper: B of A buys Countrywide - 01/12/08 02:12 AM
Want proof that the so called housing crisis, mortgage meltdown, drag on the economy, is just that, so called, look at the paper. Either the folks at Band Of America are stupid or..... I am voting for not stupid.
Yes they did get Countrywide cheap. But the bottom line here is that the guys and gals at B of A see a market that is strong. They are saying weak but spending their dollars in the opposite direction. Basically they are making big bucks by forcing prices down , taking losses and not worrying about financing loans for increasing values. Where is … (3 comments)

jasper: Why we fail - 01/10/08 01:47 AM
NAR expects a 20 percent drop out rate for Realtors in 2008. Some of that is obviously market driven. But even in a good market the retention rate of folks making a living as Realtors is low. Lets look at it
You think, I want to be a Realtor. The lady/gentlemen that sold me my house made a pile of money and he/she didn't seem that bright. They were only with me 1 day. How hard can this be? 
Getting in is relatively painless. You go to school . You learn a bunch of stuff you will never again use. You pass a … (1 comments)

jasper: Our Market An Opinion - 01/07/08 11:25 AM
Our Market is in trouble. Not just mine , but yours and all of ours. It is not from the sub prime problem. It is not from speculators. It is not from drought or fire. All these things are not so good but they do not effect OUR overall market.
What is killing our market today is our governments inability to spend and live within its means. This is very simple. But the line to the problem is not a straight one. Let's look at it. The Fed is lowering rates because of the housing drag. On the other hand the Fed … (5 comments)

jasper: New listings for Sale - 01/05/08 07:07 AM
Looking for property or homes in the Mountains? We have some great New listings in 2008.
 51 acres with a small home on it priced at 13,800 per acre. Located in Pickens County Georgia and suitable for horses with some clearing
We also have some great investment or building lots starting as low as 35,000.
We have a couple of luxury homes in Big Canoe  for sale as well.
If your interest is in the North Georgia mountains visit us at www.georgiasno1agent.com
Check us out and let us assist
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jasper: Big Canoe, Benttree, Talking Rock Creek Resorts, Lake Arrowhead in 2008 - 01/04/08 03:22 PM
A big question here in the mountains is how will the gated communities do in 2008. Typically the gated communities have amenities and homes are priced higher than their surrounding competition. The gated communities often draw  buyers from outside the area as well as outside the State.
So number one the prices will be higher. In a tight market this will have some effect.
We draw from outside the State so we are effected by markets, for good or bad, in other States.
Amenities attract people and retiring baby boomers do not want to sit around. Golf, Tennis, swimming, hiking, and boating will draw.
I … (2 comments)

jasper: 2008 Will be Fantastic I promise - 01/01/08 11:50 PM
OK before we get to the real reason 2008 will be fantastic lets talk about some conditions.
1 The jumbo problem will play itself out and the upper end of the market will pick up.
2 First time buyers will hear the message about low rates, good prices, and large selection and buy.
3 Certain areas will see an increase in buyers due to retiring baby boomers.
NOW FOR THE REAL REASON
Every New Years day a Florida Realtor, who will remain Nameless, and I predict how the year will be in real estate. This has been a long standing tradition between us , for the last … (8 comments)

jasper: The Millon Dollar Club - 12/30/07 02:26 AM
I recently attended a local meeting of our board of Realtors. Our board does a lot of good work. The guest speaker was a minister who runs an out reach program. Very good stuff and we all contribute. In her speech she mentioned that ,"she didn't know what the million dollar club was but wanted to be a member." She said it rather tongue and cheek but in the back of her mind I knew she was thinking that there were folks in the room that made a million dollars.
Now I live in a county and am in a surrounding … (12 comments)

 
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