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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His House, Her House? How to Choose the Perfect Big Canoe Home

Friday, July 18th, 2008

She wants the cottage in the woods with a trickling stream or lake, high ceilings, big kitchen with granite, and a stone lined path to the front door and less than 3 minutes to the gate. He wants a rustic log cabin in the middle of nowhere with a big view, built in flat screen TV over the [...]

Going, Going, Gone! Big Canoe Foreclosure Under Contract

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Thank you for all the calls, emails and follow-ups on my blog post regarding the Big Canoe foreclosure on the waterfall lot. I was joyfully overwhelmed by the response!! I probably showed that house 20 times and met a lot of people who shared the same vision that I did about that property. Others I [...]

From Peaches to Pumpkins Here comes Fall in Big Canoe!!

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

 I haven’t been blogging recently due to a rush of house hunters looking to purchase, move,  and get settled in Big Canoe so they can enjoy Fall in the North Georgia Mountains. It seems so strange to me because I just came back from Ellijay with a crate of fresh summer peaches! However these buyers are [...]

Fourth Of July in Big Canoe

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Wow! What a great fourth of July in Big Canoe!! I’m still recovering from a full day and night of fun. It all started with the Bike Parade. We arrived a little late but the kiddies were in full force riding their decked out patriotic bikes and scooters. There had to be about 30 bikes! [...]

Increase in Activity for Big Canoe Real Estate Market?

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

July has brought about a new burst of enthusiasm from buyers looking for real estate in Big Canoe.  The responses to our last blog about the Big Canoe foreclosure on the creek kept me busier than a squirrel collecting nuts in Fall!  I was also delighted to see that I have officially contradicted myself in the [...]

More Info on the Big Canoe Foreclosure with Creek Views …

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

We had quite a few calls on the Big Canoe foreclosure I last wrote about, so I decided to add more pictures of the house itself. They may not make it on the cover of Architectural Digest, but Frank Loyd Wright certainly would have considered a lot like this! As I mentioned the house needs [...]

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 [...]

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