dawson homes: And Then There Was Faye! - 08/26/08 05:07 AM
For a long while now, North Georgia has been facing terrible drought conditions. The Dawsonville area has always been proud of our beloved Lake Lanier. We have begged, prayed, and danced for rain over the past 2 years. But the water level has continued to go down...down...down....
This photo shows the lake in normal conditions:

These photos were taken recently:

            
This used to be waterfront property!
 
AND THEN CAME FAYE!!! 
And if you can imagine my voice, in the most Southern draw you ever heard,  I would like to say, " Ya'll come on down and stay awhile! "
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dawson homes: Are You Too Big For Your Britches? - 07/28/08 12:05 AM
When you have been in the business as long as I have, it's easy to assume that you already know everything. You'll go to a class and watch all the "newbies" get excited to hear all the "how to's" of the business and yawn, and think..I already know all that! It's like being in a long term relationship when you start taking things for granted and assume that the way it's always been is the way it will always be.
In these trying times, I have found myself more and more willing to get "back to the basics" of real estate. Farming, working … (13 comments)

dawson homes: Just Ask For What You Want! - 07/18/08 01:19 AM
Last week I attended my Chamber luncheon, and met several of the local political candidates. One gentleman who was running for office walked right up to me and introduced himself, extended his hand and looked me right in the eye and said, " Will you vote for me?".  This was a direct, yes or no question. I hesitated for a moment before I answered, "sure I will!".
Keeping in mind that I had never met this gentleman before, it's no wonder why my quick response surprised even me. Later I began to think about why I answered that way. I believe … (2 comments)

dawson homes: Are You Waiting For Something? - 07/14/08 07:36 AM

Are you waiting for something? Seems like we all do alot of "waiting". We wait for people, events, results, and we even wait for food! What I would like ask you is, what are you doing while you're waiting? Are you using that time in a positive way? Or must you look back with regret that so much of your time was just "wasted time"? Maybe you have your home listed for sale? Are you waiting for the right buyer? Here are some things that you can do while you're waiting.
Clean out the attic, garage, and closets. Go through … (1 comments)

dawson homes: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To My Sales Meeting.... - 07/08/08 06:36 AM
Now that I have had the chance to get over it, I have to laugh at my predicament.
I was hurried this morning, I had to leave my house no later than 8:15 to make my connection. I was meeting my new Partner - Julie Hughes Nix (see previous post ) at my office so that we could ride together to the corporate sales meeting of Power Realty. It was her grand introduction to everyone, and my proud moment as being the recruiting agent of the month and winning $$$$$ too! I was absolutely SIKED about the meeting. Of course, I … (3 comments)

dawson homes: PRESS RELEASE- JULIE HUGHES NIX JOINS POWER REALTY - 07/07/08 11:34 AM
I Am So PROUD To Announce That.....
Julie Hughes Nix, current Dawson County Commissioner, has joined Power Realty Partners in Dawsonville!
Bringing her many years of Real Estate experience to us, we are proud that Julie has chosen Power Realty Partners. As a life-long resident of Dawson County, Julie understands the needs of her community. She has lived here, worked here, and raised her children here. She has a  heartfelt appreciation and love for Dawson County.
I am so please that Julie and I will be real estate partners, working together to give back to our community that we love.
Whether buying, selling … (0 comments)

dawson homes: A Growing Movement - 07/07/08 12:37 AM
I have been observing a new trend from information I have gathered from web articles, blogs, and even television commercials. It is more obvious among 25-40 year olds in the middle to upper income class. The trend is that they are not spending money. They have made a committment that they will purchase only necessity items until the end of the year. Realizing that they don't "need" even half of what they have, they are seeking happiness, peace, and enjoyment in life from the more simple things.  They are forcing themselves to be more resourceful, and learn to live without so much "stuff".
Looking at … (6 comments)

dawson homes: Do Your Words Have A Lasting Effect? - 06/29/08 11:48 PM
I wonder if we realize the effect our words have on other people's lives, and even ourselves. Once spoken words can heal, inspire, encourage, motivate. They can also cause a great deal of pain. You don't have to speak out loud everything you think in your mind. Some things are better left unsaid.
Things my mother said to me as a child:
"I hope you have a daughter someday, and I hope she acts just like you do!" - I have NO children. 
"You are TOO loud, I heard you over everyone else on the bus!" I have spent the last … (6 comments)

dawson homes: Don't You Believe It!!! - 06/28/08 03:31 AM
I attended a meeting last week and heard it from a pretty reliable authority that all the prophets of doom and gloom are wrong! Hopefully, this is not a suprise to you.I love listening to people speak who concentrate on the postive, and not the negative side of things. For example I learned that:98.8% of homeowners pay their mortgage payment ON TIME. Another 1% pay late, but still make the payment. Let's see, that means that 99.8% of homeowners are not losing their homes. And only .02% are being foreclosed on. These are not arbitrary numbers. This gentleman, Frank Norton Jr., … (1 comments)