Archive for January, 2008
« Previous EntriesNew Real Estate Contracts for North Georgia in 2008
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008The 2008 GAR (Georgia Association of Realtors) Forms are out, and there were some big changes in the Purchase and Sales Contract. These GAR forms are often used in North Georgia real estate transactions, and I have a lot of customers on the verge of buying, so I thought a brief explanation of Buyer’s and Seller’s responsibilities [...]
Big Canoe Remodels - 6260 Columbine Drive, It Really Is Like New!
Monday, January 28th, 2008The Big Canoe real estate market features plenty of homes on the market right now, so when I see a true jewel of a home for sale, I feel compelled to bring it to the public’s attention. Yes, I know it sounds a bit contrived to tout this Big Canoe home so much (particularly when it’s my [...]
Big Canoe Community Involvement
Saturday, January 26th, 2008Big Canoe residents do make a difference through various community projects. There are a number of ways that many Big Canoers are making a difference outside the gates. I plan to mention a few but understand that there ate many, many more ways to get involved. The social aspect of Big Canoe and the tremendous [...]
Three New Big Canoe Real Estate Listings…
Thursday, January 24th, 2008Big Canoe real estate is blooming with new listings to fit everyone’s desires. I picked up 3 new listings today that are all as refreshing as February daffodils!! Each home has it’s own unique quality to offer. These homes are BRAND new and I’m writing about them before they are even on our website!!
6118 Wake [...]
Real Estate Cold Calling…The Right Way
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008As a follow up to last night’s “vent” regarding the incredibly rude homes.com sales pitch ( read the article - House.com - Real Estate Marketing Gone Awry? ), I thought I would write a short blog on cold calling. I posted a blog on Active Rain (a website site mostly devoted to and populated by realtors) last night regarding [...]
House.com - Real Estate Marketing Gone Awry?
Monday, January 21st, 2008The real estate market has been evolving over the past few years. Many things have changed - the amount of commissions, discount brokers, and most conspicuously Internet marketing. It has been widely reported that most people searching for new homes begin their search via the internet. While many real estate brokers have been a little [...]
Locations in Big Canoe…Where is the Best Place to Live?
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Where is the best place to live in Big Canoe? To answer this question simply I’ll use the dam as a halfway point. You either live before the dam or past the dam. There are advantages to both sections.
If you live before the dam, you might be a daily commuter and prefer a more full time [...]
Spotlight on Big Canoe Real Estate - 8181 Red Maple Way
Saturday, January 19th, 2008There are many homes for sale in Big Canoe, each with something special to offer. The three main criteria for most buyers are price, location, and type of home. The owners of 8181 Red Maple Way have it all in their home. Starting at the reasonable price of $429,900 this home hits the sweet spot [...]
Big Canoe Gets a Second Helping of Snow!
Friday, January 18th, 2008Break out the beans for the chili, load up the firewood and stock up on the vino because here it comes again, round two of Snow Jam 2008! I think this one might stick because I got distracted in the grocery store bringing home not much more than bread, milk, and frozen veggies. YUCK! We’ll [...]
How to Buy Real Estate in Big Canoe
Thursday, January 17th, 2008OK you found the Big Canoe home of your dreams but you are not sure what to offer. How do you go about getting what you want at your price? The right answer all depends on how flexible you are.
Step 1: FIND THE HOUSE
Big Canoe real estate is pretty consistant. A good home will sell [...]
