Life in Big Canoe, Real Estate in the Mountains

One of the reasons I like living in the North Georgia Mountains is that we have 4 distinct seasons.  So far this winter, the Community of Big Canoe has enjoyed several beautiful snowfalls.  As I mentioned in other blogs, it’s a pretty good deal because the snow in the mountains is really pretty, but everything [...]

Right around 2 years ago, there was an ugly storm that thrashed around the mountains of Big Canoe just after lunch and whipped a bolt of lightning smack dab into the middle of the Sconti Clubhouse. Some of you already know about the old Sconti Clubhouse, and the day it burned to the ground. For those [...]

  The North Georgia Community of Big Canoe real estate market has been fairly stable.  However, the nationwide slow down in the real estate market has resulted in some foreclosures.  As of March 2008, FMLS (First Multiple Listing Service) lists only two foreclosures for sale in the Big Canoe Community.  5212  Columbine Drive – FMLS [...]

  There are more than sixty clubs, activity groups, and volunteer organizations in Big Canoe.  Book and writers  groups are among the many and varied clubs and groups that help make living in Big Canoe such a pleasure.  My father belongs to the Big Canoe “No Name Book Club”.  It’s called the “No Name Book [...]

  Where can you get a luxurious view home in Big Canoe for less than 500K? I challenge anyone out there to compare the million dollar homes with 2260 Columbine Drive. This home was a gut and makeover but the owners were smart enough to replace the plumbing with copper. No, this is not the [...]

What on earth is a house swap? Is it legal? Yes it is legal and it is a great way to avoid the “on the block” parade. Here is the scenario: Owner Bob has a house that he has had as a weekender and loves Big Canoe so much that he’s ready to find a permanent home in Big Canoe. [...]