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December 2009 - North Georgia Mountains Calendar of Events

Kim Southern - Blue Ridge Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Blue Ridge, GA

Blue Ridge Calendar of Events -- December 2009

From November 23, 2009 Holiday Art Show and Sale
To December 19, 2009 Blue Ridge Art Association
From December 11, 2009 Winter Wine Highway
To December 13, 2009 Young Harris to Dahlonega
From December 11, 2009 Swan Drive-In Theater
To December 13, 2009 Blue Ridge Georgia
From December 11, 2009 The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
To December 13, 2009 Blue Ridge Community Theater
From December 11, 2009 Christmas Village
To December 12, 2009 Between the bridges on the riverfront in McCaysville
December 11, 2009 Season of Light / The Rollins Planetarium
Young Harris College
December 12, 2009 Santa Village Night Train
Downtown Historic Blue Ridge Train Depot
From December 12, 2009 Santa Train
To December 13, 2009 Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad
From December 18, 2009 The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
To December 20, 2009 Blue Ridge Community Theater
From December 18, 2009 Santa Train
To December 24, 2009 Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad
From December 18, 2009 Christmas Village
To December 19, 2009 Between the bridges on the riverfront in McCaysville

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North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains - Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration

Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor Georgia Real Estate,Blue Ridge Mountains: Real Estate Agent in Blue Ridge, GA

North Georgia | Blue Ridge Mountains | Light Up Blue Ridge | Christmas Celebration

'Tis the season...It's that time of year again and ho,ho,ho, oh,oh,oh what fun this is!! Light Up Blue Ridge. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their entrance into town on our old fashioned train (Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad) and then make the rounds along the downtown streets of Blue Ridge in his sleigh pulled by beautiful reindeer. This is an old fashioned, small town celebration that will warm your heart and make you tingle inside with excitement. You can't help but catch the Christmas spirit. Great family fun, come one, come all - everyone is welcome. Food, music, decorations, photos, and shop owners will have their shops open so you can pick up a special gift or two!

Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor
Coldwell Banker High County Realty
706-633-0644 cell 706-632-7311 x252 office
274 West Main Street
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
www.move2northgeorgia.net
donna@ellijay.com

Blue Ridge Market Report - Hellzapoppin!!

Kim Southern - Blue Ridge Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Blue Ridge, GA

Blue Ridge Market ReportMake sure you're strapped in tight! Home sales in Fannin County continue their wild roller coaster ride. October 2009 residential sales figures are in, and both number of units sold and median prices are up over last October. This is a break from the trend we saw last month, when the number of sales was up, but prices were down from September 2008.


There were 35 residential sales in Fannin County last month, compared with 22 in October '08. The median price this October was $186,000, almost $26,000 up over last October's $160,450.


An analysis of foreclosure data yields some interesting results: Out of the 35 residential sales last month, 13 (37%) were foreclosures, versus 2 (9%) of last year's sales. The median sale price for foreclosures was $130,000, the median sale for non-foreclosure units was $227,375 -- a 43% price increase!


A further breakdown of the data shows the following:

Price Range
# of Units Sold
$0 - $100K 6
$101K - $200K 13
$201K - $300K 8
$301K - $400K 5
$401K - $500K 2
Over $500K 1 ($810,000)


October 2008 October 2009 Variation
Total Units Sold 20 35 +43%
Average Days on Market 104 138 +25%
Median Sale Price $160,450 $186,000 +14%




What can we learn from this month's analysis? I sure wish I knew! I am grateful for the uptick in both sales and prices and would LOVE to think it will be a continuing trend. But, I'm not sure if I feel like the adorable girl in the front of the roller coaster...or the guys in the back!




November 2009 Calendar of Events -- North Georgia Mountains

Kim Southern - Blue Ridge Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Blue Ridge, GA

North Georgia Mountains Calendar of Events - November 2009

From November 06, 2009 Live Theater / A Christmas Carol
To November 08, 2009 Blue Ridge Community Theater
From November 06, 2009 Artist Studio Tour
To November 07, 2009 The Martyn House 912 Flat Branch Road, Ellijay Georgia
November 07, 2009 Rivers Alive
Gazebo, Fire Station 13 on Aska Road / Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville
November 10, 2009 Winter Pickn'
Ann's Pickin Parlor 50 Kingstown Street
From November 13, 2009 Live Theater / A Christmas Carol
To November 15, 2009 Blue Ridge Community Theater
November 14, 2009 Veterans Day Parade / Blue Ridge
Downtown Historic District of Blue Ridge
November 17, 2009 Winter Pickn'
Ann's Pickin Parlor 50 Kingstown Street
From November 20, 2009 Live Theater / A Christmas Carol
To November 22, 2009 Blue Ridge Community Theater
November 21, 2009 Holiday Art Show Opening Reception
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
From November 23, 2009 Holiday Art Show and Sale
To December 19, 2009 Blue Ridge Art Association
November 24, 2009 Winter Pickn'
Ann's Pickin Parlor 50 Kingstown Street
From November 27, 2009 Live Theater / A Christmas Carol
To November 29, 2009 Blue Ridge Community Theater
From November 27, 2009 Christmas Village
To November 28, 2009 Between the bridges on the riverfront in McCaysville
From November 27, 2009 Brasstown Valley Resort Fall Festival
To November 28, 2009 Brasstown Valley Resort
November 28, 2009 Light up Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge
From November 28, 2009 Santa Train
To November 29, 2009 Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

We LOVE the Folks We Have the Privilege to Serve!

Kim Southern - Blue Ridge Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Blue Ridge, GA

Customer AppreciationThey say a picture paints a thousand words...Here are the beautiful flowers we received as a gesture of appreciation from two of our incredible customers after a closing we had last week. The cards read: "Kim, You are the best!" and "Dawn, You made this happen for us!"


It was such a lovely surprise to get Customer Appreciationthese roses. We don't do this for the glory (God knows!!), but it is so heartwarming to 'feel the love' like this!

Thanks Jim & Maria! We are so happy to have helped make your dream come true!