IBA Mountain Homes

IBA Mountain Homes is a realty group located in the North Georgia community of Big Canoe. Big Canoe® is a registered servicemark of Big Canoe, LLC. IBA Mountain Homes is not affiliated with the developer. IBA focuses on resales in Big Canoe including homes for sale, lots, and condos.

IBA created this blog to discuss living in Big Canoe as well as the North Georgia real estate market. We are full time residents of the Big Canoe community, and our job is real estate - thus the name of the blog! :) Our blog is opinion. Feel free to leave us a comment if you like, and as with anything on the internet, we urge you to always verify information independently.

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Dekalb Symphony Orchestra to Play in Big Canoe

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

( *Update - Due to weather, the concert has been postponed until Sunday, June 8 at 7PM. )
There is no greater sign that summer has arrived than hearing the beautiful combination of the Dekalb Symphony playing to a backdrop of nature’s own outdoor symphony of crickets and tree frogs. This resounding combination will be presented [...]

Follow Up on North Georgia Foreclosures in the Big Canoe Community

Friday, May 30th, 2008

As a follow up to last night’s blog regarding the amazing deal on the Disharoon Ridge condo foreclosure I have a few words of advice. Deas Nealy made a great point in his comment last night in reference to carrying costs. My buyer was already familiar with Big Canoe and the fees involved with the condos [...]

Phenomenal North Georgia Foreclosures Do Exist! Real Estate Bargains in Big Canoe

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Every once in a while as I scan through the FMLS listings I come across a great deal! Last month in Big Canoe , I found a 1 bedroom, 1 bath Disharoon Ridge condo foreclosure with the rock slide in the back yard. It was fully furnished with TVs, linens, and custom window treatments.  The listing [...]

How to BBQ a Pork Butt on a Green Egg (and a couple new Big Canoe listings!)

Monday, May 26th, 2008

As mentioned in last night’s blog about our Memorial Day weekend here in Big Canoe, one of our more popular blogs was about cooking BBQ pork butt on our Green Egg, so I thought I would rehash that blog with some more detailed info. I know some of you may be wondering what does this [...]

Memorial Day Weekend in Big Canoe - Summer Fun Begins!

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer for many Big Canoe families and visitors. While diving around this weekend I noticed a lot of people from out of town - either visiting family or just enjoying a weekend in the North Georgia mountains. There’s something to be said for living where people want to [...]

Georgia Mountain Homes - Summertime Maintenance Tips

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Ahhhh the good old summertime; relaxing by the pool, canoeing on a glassy lake, fishing, long naps on the porch. You are almost there, but before you trade in your boots for flip-flops, take a look around the house to make sure you have the necessary seasonal maintenance completed. Down the road you will be [...]

What’s in a Name? Plenty if You Live in Big Canoe…

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

You searched for months, spent endless hours on the Internet looking for Big Canoe homes, and have finally found the home of your dreams. It’s perfect in every way! The furnishings, paint, and atmosphere reflect your inner soul, and yet you have the toughest hill ahead of you…now it’s time to NAME your home!!!
One of [...]

Long Term Leases in the North Georgia Community of Big Canoe - Try Before You Buy

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Many Buyers ask me what neighborhood they should live in. All my buyers are unique, which is why I love living here. Big Canoe is not a run of the mill “have to live here” neighborhood. Somewhere along the line most of my buyers have learned about Big Canoe through “buzz”, meaning that someone knows [...]

Negotiating a Real Estate Foreclosure - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Avoid Foreclosure Pitfalls
I was recently looking over statistics for our web site, and one of the main keyword phrases that brought visitors to our site was “Big Canoe foreclosures” or “North Georgia foreclosures.” Buyers are out there. It’s just that many, if not all, of them are looking for a deal. Over the past two [...]

Waterford Dream Home

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Waterford is a section of Big Canoe that has a whole lot to offer. Nestled right past the North Gate, this large section is home to rolling hills, 2 ponds, and a hiking trail. The homes in Waterford are upscale and range from the 500’s up to $1,000,000. Here you will find a more traditional [...]

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