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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Craigslist - Great Real Estate Marketing if You Can Jump the Sharks

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

*Update 7/17/2008 - The Cragislist email scammers / spammers have a new name they are using in addition to fay, natalie, and the rest of the gang. Thanks to Christa for naming this one - gregory.sambo@gmail.com is apparently being sent out as well now, so if you’re advertising on Craigslist, keep an eye out [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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