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 says Goodbye to Summer, Hello to Fall!!

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Seems like Hurricane Faye is blowing the summer away. The breeze here has been steady for a few days and is now starting to calm down. I was working with some clients today and we went up to Ridgeview where we saw a lot of broken limbs and leaf debris. The Ridgeview owners are probably jumping [...]

Where’s the Best Bargain in Big Canoe?

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Hello Everyone,
Pardon my absence as I’ve been busier than a one legged cat…well you know the rest. The diet is still in effect but the exercise has been tough with the fall rush. I’ll update you all when my progress is more astounding! hee hee Anyway I have a decent topic for tonight and it [...]

Big Canoe Challenge-Get Fit For Fall

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Big Canoe is chock full of folks that like to be outside doing numerous activities that keep them fit from the outside in. This amazing community has 16 miles of hiking/biking/walking trails, not to mention the pools, tennis, golf, fitness center and of course….Canoes! As you know school has started back and I went to the [...]

Affordable Luxury in Big Canoe, Only 1 Minute to North Gate!

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

I just listed a new home in the Cherokee Neighborhood here in Big Canoe that is out of this world! I was immediately impressed by the presence and curb appeal of this home from the inviting driveway to the sunny entrance. The nearly 2 acre lot backs up to a green belt and the surrounding [...]

Rebate Special for Big Canoe Buyers!

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

I opened my email this morning and had an offer from Staples, where I usually order my office supplies. They sent me a coupon for $30 off if I spent $200. Sadly I had just ordered well over $200 in toner cartridges and paper a few weeks ago! BUT that ad did get me going [...]

And the Winner is…

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Thank you all for your hilarious comments! We loved them all and had a tough time choosing! After  much debating we decided to do it the old fashioned way-pick a name out of a hat! And the winning comment of the $25 gift certificate to the Last Catch in Jasper is:
“I guess there is a reason yellow [...]

Owner Motivated and Lease Purchase Possible for Big Canoe Home

Monday, July 28th, 2008

 

As I have mentioned many times before, the key to selling a house in this market is to be open to all options. One of my clients, the owner of 5216 Columbine Drive in Big Canoe is ready for offers! The bright and sunny home was built in 2006 on a private view lot at the far end of Columbine [...]

Fighting Insects in Big Canoe Lead to Best Caption Contest!

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

 
*Update 07/28/08 - Thank you all for your hilarious comments! We loved them all and had a tough time choosing! After much debating we decided to do it the old fashioned way-pick a name out of a hat! And the winning comment of the $25 gift certificate to the Last Catch in Jasper is:
“I [...]

A Rare Find Lake Home in Big Canoe

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

 

Today is a lucky day because I picked up a FABULOUS listing!  It’s one of only 3 homes on Lake Sconti with a clear lake and golf course view. It is centrally located and within walking distance to all the amenities, especially the new clubhouse!! The 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with loft has a huge private lake view [...]

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 [...]

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