century 21 professional realty group: Cruise-In Blue Ridge for a Cure -- Relay for Life
- 04/21/10 12:50 PM
On April 4, Century 21 Professional Realty Group sponsored it's first (of what will be an annual event!) "Cruise-In Blue Ridge for a Cure" car show to benefit Relay for Life.Over 50 vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles took part -- from Model A's to Corvettes. Local favorites, the Breaking Point Band, played for the crowds, and there was great food and an Easter egg hunt for the wee ones.A splendid time was had by all and we were able to raise over $2,500 for a wonderful cause!!
century 21 professional realty group: Atlanta will 'rise from the ashes' yet again!
- 03/27/10 03:07 AM
I love Atlanta for reasons both personal and professional. I lived there for many years and still find myself traveling down at least once or twice a month to visit friends, shop, dine, or take in a play or Braves game. It is a wonderfully small and friendly 'big city.' Professionally, my real estate fortune is tied up with Atlanta's as many of my customers are second-home buyers from Atlanta, so as their market goes, so goes the North Georgia mountain real estate market.That's why it was so nice to see this article in today's Atlanta Journal-Constitution that ties Atlanta's many wonderful … (0 comments)
century 21 professional realty group: Blue Ridge Market Report -- NOW is the Time!
- 03/23/10 07:52 AM
There is a marvelous converging of events right now that are making this an unprecedented moment in time to buy a home in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. After a surprising jump in median sale price last month over the previous year's price, home sales in Fannin County are down in February -- both in number of units sold, and in median sale price. There were 25 homes sold in February 2010 compared with 27 in February of last year. The median sale price this February was $185,000 compared with $232,000 last February.Buyers have less than six weeks to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit … (0 comments)
century 21 professional realty group: Mandatory jail time for motorists who drive too slow in the left lane. (Don't I wish!)
- 03/23/10 02:22 AM
FINALLY!!! There IS some justice in the world! Georgia lawmakers have taken on my absolutely biggest driving pet peeve -- lunkheads who drive too slow in the left lane (the PASSING lane for God's sake!!!). Especially maddening is when they do it on Hwy. 515 (the only four-lane highway up here in the North Georgia mountains) and drive at or under the speed limit, driving side-by-side with a car in the right lane, thereby blocking everyone behind them as they drive for miles, completely oblivious to the seething drivers behind them. When I am finally able to get around these airheads (by passing illegally in … (4 comments)
century 21 professional realty group: Does paying down your mortgage make sense? Maybe not.
- 03/22/10 12:13 PM
For many years, conventional wisdom held that it made sense to pay down your mortgage. After all, with mortgage rates ranging anywhere from 7 percent a few years ago to over 15 percent in the 1980's, it was 'money in the bank' to try to pay off your home as quickly as possible. With the unprecedented lows we've experienced in the past year-and-a-half or so, however, that may not be the case. Here's a great article that can help you evaluate whether or not making extra payments on your mortgage makes sense. … (7 comments)
century 21 professional realty group: Cruise-In Blue Ridge for a Cure -- Relay for Life Car Show
- 03/22/10 08:43 AM
Car, Motorcycle, Truck Show to Benefit Relay for LifeDate: April 3, 2010 - Rain or ShineTime: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plaques for Best in Show awarded at 4 p.m.Location: Blue Ridge City Park (across from the Courthouse) Door prizes, raffle, foodLive music provided by hometown favorites The Breaking Point Band For more information on the event, or how to enter the show, please contact Dawn McGuire at 706-455-8106Sponsored by Century 21 Professional Realty Group - In The MountainsAll proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life … (0 comments)
century 21 professional realty group: A Sad Day for Local Banks in the North Georgia Mountains
- 03/20/10 03:27 AM
Opened in 1909 by 10 local businessmen, the Bank of Hiawassee grew strong over the ensuing 97 or so years, perservering through the Great Depression and the lean years that followed, as small communities throughout the Appalachians struggled with the after effects of the Depression far longer than their industrialized counterparts. Yet, the small bank in Towns County continued to strengthen, growing from $25,000 in deposits in 1909 to over $435 million, according to its Website. In the process, they expanded into the neighboring counties of Union and Fannin -- opening as Bank of Blairsville and Bank of Blue Ridge, respectively -- becoming one … (8 comments)
century 21 professional realty group: Are you killing your washing machine? When more isn't better...
- 03/16/10 02:32 AM
My name is Kim and I am a washing machine abuser. When it comes to laundry, I have always believed that suds equal clean. If I look in my washing machine during the wash cycle and don't see soap bubbles, I will add a bit more laundry detergent. Turns out, I've been abusing my poor washing machine all these years. When it comes to suds, less is more. Read this handy article from The New York Times. Your washing machine (and dishwasher) will thank you. … (10 comments)
century 21 professional realty group: We LOVE the Folks We Have the Privilege to Serve!
- 11/05/09 01:49 AM
They say a picture paints a thousand words...Here are the beautiful flowers we received as a gesture of appreciation from two of our incredible customers after a closing we had last week. The cards read: "Kim, You are the best!" and "Dawn, You made this happen for us!" It was such a lovely surprise to get these roses. We don't do this for the glory (God knows!!), but it is so heartwarming to 'feel the love' like this! Thanks Jim & Maria! We are so happy to have helped make your dream come true! … (10 comments)
century 21 professional realty group: Halloween Night in BOO Ridge!
- 11/02/09 07:24 AM
The rain that fell Saturday evening did little to dampen the spirits of the hundreds of kids who visited downtown Blue Ridge's Halloween Safe-Zone. Witches and goblins, princesses and fairies shared Main Street as they Trick-or-Treated their way among all the shops. A spook-tacular time was had by all! … (6 comments)
Visit my Website to find out more about the beautiful Mountains of North Georgia and the great home-buying opportunities that await you right now! Or, call me at 404-435-6470. … (10 comments)
century 21 professional realty group: E.B. Reece -- Small Town Girl with Big Time Stuff
- 10/25/09 02:33 PM
You may not have heard of E.B. Reece...yet. But, trust me, you will. On Friday, the Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association (GAHA) hosted an evening with E.B., where, in a cozy intimate space, she performed songs from her new Nashville-produced CD, "Big Time Stuff." With the voice of an angel -- a face to match -- and a personality that lights up the room, E.B. enchanted the audience with her lovely performance. The self-described "small town girl," a mere 19-years old, grew up in Ellijay. Her songs -- most of which she writes herself -- reflect an innocent sensibility shaded with humor, love, and angst. E.B.'s talent shimmers off … (2 comments)
century 21 professional realty group: The Martyn House--'Arabian Nights' in Ellijay
- 10/24/09 05:02 AM
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a great piece today on The Martyn House in Ellijay, about a 20-minute drive from Blue Ridge. It brought to mind the wonderful time I recently had at one of their amazing farm-to-table meals. The hosts -- Joann Adams and Rick Lucas -- couldn't have been more warm and welcoming, the food more divine, or the surroundings more enchanting. I went on a balmy summer evening, and shared a table under the stars with about 50 other folks, a varied group that included local artists, gallery owners, civic leaders...and me (I could make out the whispers, "Who … (2 comments)
century 21 professional realty group: The Appraisal Came in at WHAT??? A Cautionary Tale for Second-Home Buyers
- 10/21/09 01:09 AM
I recently negotiated a contract for a beautiful home just outside of Blue Ridge. The home sits astride a small pristine lake surrounded by mountains and shared with only three other homes. Not only is the setting gorgeous, the house itself -- a luxurious 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath home -- is well-appointed and has been meticulously maintained. Our buyers are a wonderful couple from Atlanta who are buying the home initially as a second-home, with plans to eventually retire here. They are positively giddy about the house -- they love everything about it and can't wait to call it their own. The entire contract process has been going … (4 comments)
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