Blairsville, GA

The Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce has named Blairsville Realty as Business of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2009! Our Broker Robert Rogers, has been in the North Georgia Real Estate industry since 1995, and he is a native of Union County.

Robert is very glad to be back at home in our current location in Blairsville, Georgia. Robert previously owned and operated Rogers Realty Group from 2003 to late 2005 when he was given an offer he couldn't refuse to purchase his company. After selling in 2005, Robert remained in Real Estate, but concentrated his time and energy in development. Robert has been involved with the development of 3 North Georgia Mountain developments. He was involved with the development of Harbin Woods in Union County, Meadow Brooke in Towns County, and Pinnacle Ridge in Rabun County.

After somewhat regretting the sale of his Real Estate office, Robert had the opportunity to buy it back which he felt was the perfect location in Downtown Blairsville, GA. He wasted no time with the purchase, and merged companies with his Brother David Hancock who at the time owned and operated Blairsville Realty. Blairsville Realty has been a recognized name in Real Estate around the Blairsville and North Georgia Mountain Area for over 20 years. Read the rest of this entry »

Right now the foreclosure rate in the north GA Mountain is pretty high. This is a great time for those who are thinking of invedsting in real estate to do so Now. Prices are as low as they were a century ago and you can get real deals. Please visit my website at www.mountaincabinrealtor.com to view some of these foreclosure and other great deals in the North GA Mountains. I can help make your investment dreams come true.

In a recent article written by Norman Cooper in our North Georgia News, he quoted Union County Commissioner Lamar Paris as saying this, "we have projected our 2009 expenses to be covered without a Property Tax Increase."

Based upon a public hearing that was held back in December of 2008 where Lamar Paris went over Union County's budget for 2009, he also stated "...we are thankful with the economic slow down that we will be able to maintain our 2008 budget."

This is great news for Union County Residents here in the North Georgia Mountains. Last years Tax Increase was substantial in my opinion so it is good to hear that our Property Taxes will be remaining the same for 2009.

One thing that I also read in the article that disturbed me was the fact that there will be an increase of 3.3% for Health Care for Jail Inmates of Union County. A total of $124, 050.03 is budgeted for this year to cover this cost. Are you kidding me? One thing I don't get involved in and especially on my site is politics, but I guess I just haven't ever realized that we are paying for Criminals to have Health Care when so many Law Abiding Citizens are struggling to afford it, even if they have it! Unbelievable. Commissioner Paris went on to say, "Health Care for inmates continues to be a huge cost that is, unfortunately, a part of owning a jail." I agree Mr. Paris, it is unfortunate.

There are many ways to research Property Taxes here in Blairsville Georgia, and all the other surrounding counties. If I can be of any assistance to you, or if I can provide you with any advice such as how to save on your Homeowners Property Tax, please call me at 706.633.8186 or you can email me at Chad@TheFrontPorchView.com. Thanks so much for visiting and come back often.

Recently I received a call from a past client with alarming news. Unfortunately their new Georgia Mountain Cabin had been burglarized just before the new year. After talking with them and receiving an email with some great tips for detouring future break-ins, I decided to do a little research myself and I believe that I have come up with some great tips for you to keep your North Georgia Mountain Cabin more safe.

I do want to say that Union County, Fannin County, and Gilmer County are among the lowest in crime rates in the entire state of Georgia. This is one of among many things that make purchasing a Retirement Home or Second Home so attractive, not too mention the beautiful North Georgia Mountains, change of seasons, the Rivers and Lakes that is far and above the most attractive. Read the rest of this entry »