north georgia mountain real estate: Ssshhhh!!! Blairsville is a Georgia travel secret...
- 05/04/10 09:26 AM
According to an article by travel writer Mary Ann Anderson, Blairsville joins Albany, Sapelo Island, the Altamaha River, and Lake Lanier as one of Georgia's top five travel destinations that are off the beaten path for most. While this may be 'news' to some, Blairsville's many charms are no secret to those of us who have the good fortune to live close by! … (0 comments)
north georgia mountain real estate: 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)
north georgia mountain real estate: Your Second Home: A Place for the Grandchildren
- 03/03/10 07:20 AM
"Never have children, only grandchildren." - Gore Vidal More and more retirees are calling the beautiful mountains of North Georgia home. The lovely laid-back atmosphere and natural beauty of the area, combined with the multitude of activities available, make the mountains the perfect location for retirement. Grandparents will soon find that grandchildren feel the same way about the mountains...they LOVE them! The ability to do the things they usually can't do at home -- fish, kayak, raft, hike, go to the drive-in -- with the extra added attraction of being able to do it with Grandma and Grandpa, makes a trip … (4 comments)
north georgia mountain real estate: 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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