Blairsville, GA

Now is probably the best time to find a great buy on a North Georgia Mountain property. Prices on homes and land have come down from their highs of a few years ago. If you have always dreamed of owning a home up here in the beautiful mountains now is the time for you to make it happen.

The real estate properties up here have always been a great investment because of demand. People have discovered the fresh air, clean water, friendly people and the slower pace of mountain life. I promise once you arrive you will see why so many call this home.

The lending industry has tightened up and it is more important than ever for buyers to have knowledge of their finances, credit rating and ability to obtain a loan. Getting pre-qualified by your lender will help you negotiate the best deal with the seller. Information is power in any major purchase that you make for example many lenders now require buyers to put down at least 20 percent on a home or you will pay for (PMI) private mortgage insurance.

Using your vacation home as a short term rental is a great way to cover some of the expenses, but know ahead of time what the lender will charge you for interest if you choose this route. The lenders will also consider projected vacancy rates to determine if you will qualify for the loan. In addition, the home owner's insurance policy cost will be higher for a rental. Then there is the matter of a rental management company charging you a fee (up to 35%) to keep it rented, cleaned etc...

I recommend professional tax advice to determine if renting your vacation home makes sense for you. Also ask about the 1031 exchange opportunity. It is a super way to save on taxes when it comes time to sell your investment.

It may be the best time in years to buy and the timing is right for you to get a bargain up here, but the door will only be open for a short while. Don't let it switch back over to a sellers market before you buy.

Very nice home with level to gentle wooded lot (no mowing). 2 Bedroom & 1Bath, Large Laundry Room/Pantry. Central Heat & Air, all electric home plus back up gas wall heater, Screened porch, Back deck, Mature Landscaping, Carport with brand new asphalt driveway. Great community. Furnished and ready to move in condition.


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One thing we all have to push harder in a slow market!! But hey we're use to hard work, right?? It's NOT like a buyer comes to us and says I'll buy the FIRST HOME You show me, right?? Ha HA!! We would all be doing good if it were that easy!!

On a SERIOUS NOTE I wrote 3 contracts last week and closed on another!! SO I know first hand the Market is coming around!! I too have experienced slower than normal market conditions!! I have been in for a little over 3 years and this has been my SLOW start of a new year!! However in February we are starting to get more leads from our "lead traps" and I am starting to get ALOT more showings on my listings!!

It is STILL a BUYER'S market but this is the TIME TO BUY!! So encourage your buyers and educate them on what a GOOD decision they are making in buying in today's EVER changing world of REAL ESTATE!!!

HAPPY SELLING TO YOU ALL!!

One question you can ask your clients or customers from the many different areas they live in.... Are you tired of paying high taxes and high insurance rates?? Here in North Georgia & Western North Carolina we are Blessed to have lower than normal taxes and insurance rates!

You can go to /http://www.qpublic.net/ga/union and you can go to Estimate Taxes and punch in the Price you will pay for the home and it will show you!! Just per say you were paying $200,000 for the home and $1,144.00 Per year!! WOW, huh?

I work referrals and if you or someone you know is wanting to get into an area where the taxes are low then I can help them!! One more thing that is very interesting... Is our Change of Seasons!! We have Winter which we are experiencing now and we also have the Beautiful Spring which brings ALL of our Flowers in Bloom!! Then we have a warm SUMMER which I LOVE! I love to boat & ski on the lake! I also have a 5 year old Son whom LOVES the water TOO! You can rent pontoon or ski boats! We have Lake Nottley, Lake Chatuge & Lake Blue Ridge! Just to name a few local Lakes! Then of course we have a Fall LEAVES which we are VERY KNOWN FOR!! We have many leaf-lookers whom come to our area! We have many different local activities like the "Sorghum Festival".... Old Country Fun with Wonderful People TOO!!

You can go onto www.BlairsvilleChamber.com that will tell you a little info on the area!! I am licensed Realtor in Georgia & North Carolina! I love my job and I love to work referrals!! I look forward to working with each and everyone of you!!

Enjoy God's Beautiful Day everyday... Which is his GIFT to YOU!