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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Big Canoe Foreclosure on Creek - Unique Opportunity!

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

I have a great home! It’s pretty big, 3 bedrooms on the main with level entry and even a big laundry room! My kitchen may not be gourmet, but it sure has fit the bill for some big parties. I have heard that my terrace level is a “man-pit”, with a big bar, pool table, [...]

Pickens and Dawson Real Estate Tax Records Online - Too Much Info?

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

We often have clients ask us about the sales history on our listings in Pickens and Dawson counties (located in the North Georgia mountains).  Most of the listings we have are in Big Canoe which is located in both Dawson and Pickens, and Bent Tree, which is located in Pickens.  Here in Big Canoe, realtors often have a [...]

Big Canoe Clubhouse Unveiling a Huge Success!

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

The grand opening was a big hit. From the moment I walked up to the the Big Canoe clubhouse, I was greeted with a flute of champagne with a floating strawberry and a large crowd of curious neighbors. Complimentary shuttles delivered guests from all over Big Canoe.

Luckily I was able to park at my Lake [...]

Opening Day for New Clubhouse in Big Canoe

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

There is big excitement in Big Canoe! The highly anticipated opening of the new clubhouse  featuring the Mountains Grill and the Black Bear Pub is tonight, and I’ll be there to report the whole thing!  The picture above  is a scan of the Big Canoe POA flyer (click on it for a larger version) showing [...]

Fixer Upper Homes for Sale - Yeah, or No Way?

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Three years ago, when the market was hot here in the North Georgia community of Big Canoe, I sold a ton of listings with the key words “Fixer-Upper”. It seemed to be the phrase I like to refer to as the ”Nobody’s Perfect” house, meaning though it’s not perfect, I can live with what I can’t change and fix [...]

Why Do You Want to Live in Big Canoe?

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Recently, we had a client send us some pictures she had taken not far from her current home. It reminded me a lot of the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and I-85 in metro Atlanta. Before we moved to the North Georgia community of Big Canoe, we lived about 5 miles from this intersection. Frankly, [...]

Big Canoe Homes for Sale - Preparing for Buyers

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Many of the real estate agents who serve Big Canoe have a Caravan every two weeks to showcase Big Canoe homes for sale. If your home is on the Caravan you may feel a little like you’re trying out for American Idol. Approximately 25 agents will walk through your home and give their professional opinions and suggestions [...]

Dekalb Symphony Comes to Big Canoe - Worth the Wait

Monday, June 9th, 2008

After one rain out and a long week of waiting, the Dekalb Symphony performed tonight right behind the new clubhouse on the golf course. The turnout was amazing, and though it was hot and sunny, the crowd was in good spirits. The symphony players were amazing as my mind drifted away in the surreal mountain [...]

565 Lake Watch Villa - Deal of the Week! (and a Free Timeshare?)

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Welcome to our newest addition to the blog.  Every week I promise to comb through the resale listings in Big Canoe and write about one or 2 that I think are super deals. These deals will not be partial to price range or neighborhood. They may or may not be my listings. Many of them are foreclosures that are [...]

What Home Buyers Are Looking For in North Georgia Real Estate

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Tonight I received an email from a client regarding Big Canoe homes for sale she wanted to see.  What was interesting to me was the amount of research this client had done.  She had a list of bullet points detailing what was a must and what was a bust when it came to potential homes.  This [...]

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