About Union County, GA

A good friend and business associate Art Miller who is also a Realtor here at Blairsville Realty, has been heavily invested in writing an article for the Blairsville Union County Chamber of Commerce about the 10 Best Reasons To Retire in the North Georgia Mountains. I asked Art if he wouldn’t mind if I posted his thoughts here on The Porch so that you will know “Why You Should Retire in the North Georgia Mountains!”

Reason 1: Why You Should Retire In The North Georgia Mountains

Our Weather, Climate and Change of Seasons!

Union County ranges in elevation from 1,600 ft. to 4,784 ft. above sea level. Because of its unique topography, Union County offers residents Four Distinct Seasons. Winters are generally mild, with an occasional dusting of snow. The average annual snowfall is 3 inches. Spring brings new life to the Mountains in the form of vibrant yellow-green leaves and many colorful wild flowers. Summers are mostly comfortable, with cool evenings. Autumns bring vibrant colorful changes in the leaves, making the North Georgia Mountains and particularly Union County one of the most popular for leaf-watching. Union County’s average rainfall is approximately 65 inches.

Thank you so much Art for allowing me to share your information here on The Porch. This will make a great series of articles that I am sure will be a great benefit to those who visit.

Thanks so much to you for stopping by and visiting me here on The Porch. If you have any questions or concerns about Blairsville Georgia, or any of the surrounding areas here in the North Georgia Mountains, I would be happy to answer them for you. Although I have been fortunate enough to have been born and raised here in these Mountains, you can bet that it is still at the Top on My List on places I want to retire. Unfortunately it will be a few more years for me!

Come back tomorrow to find out Reason # 2 to Retire in The North Georgia Mountains.

Make it a GREAT day!

The retail price of gasoline is rising nationwide, now up 30 percent since the New Year.

It’s a similar run-up to what we’ve seen for retail gas prices in each of the last 5 Spring Seasons.

For people trying to time the mortgage markets bottom, clues about the future of mortgage rates may be at the local gas station.

Rising gas prices are indicative of the rising cost of energy and, indeed, crude oil is closing in on its 2009 high point. As these energy costs grow, so do inflationary pressures on the U.S. economy.

Inflation, of course, is awful for mortgage rates. When it’s present, mortgage markets deteriorate and rates tend to rise — often sharply and with little advance warning.

So, for today’s home buyers-in-process and would-be refinancers, prices at the pump may fore shadow bad news for the future of housing affordability. Even a modest, quarter-percent increase would have a palpable effect on payments, adding $372 in annual costs to a $200,000 home loan.

Since last week, gas prices are already up by 10 cents per gallon.

Here in the North Georgia Mountains, this unfortunately has a huge impact on the number of Home Buyer’s we have coming to the area. Since we are primarily a destination point and a Second Home Real Estate Market, when Gas Prices Rise I suppose folks are not as quick to jump in the car for a nice get-a-way to the Mountains. All we have to do is get you here, these North Georgia Mountains do all the selling for us!

If these Gas Prices don’t rise too much and you find yourself on I-75 heading North, please drop in and see me here at Blairsville Realty when you get into town. If you are just needing some information on the area, or you want to know a great place to eat, or just want to chat, I would be glad to assist you with any need you may have. We usually are solving the world’s problems in the foyer of the office anyway, so you might as well drop in and give us your two cents!

Make it a GREAT day!

Now is the Time to Buy in the North GA Mountains.

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North Georgia is surrounded by beautiful lakes and mountain views! In Blairsville, we have LAKE NOTTELY. It is about 20 miles long, 106 miles of shoreline, and 4,180 acres. The Nottely Dam (located about 12 miles North of town) is 184 feet high and stretches 2,300 feet across the Nottely River. The water level varies in the winter months. There are many home sites along the shoreline. Various public boat ramps to enjoy an afternoon of swimming and family picnics. It is a terrific mountain lake with clear water and abundant striper, bass, and catfish population.

The Chattahoochee National Forest, which borders much of Lake Nottely, adds to the wonderful scenery.

Davenport Mountain and Beasley Knob are areas to ride ATVs. In Suches you will find Coopers Creek Recreation Area. Vogel State Park located about 20 minutes South of Blairsville offers hiking, camping, and a beach area for summer fun. Hike to Helton Creek Falls and see the wondrous beauty God has created! There are many hiking trails along the Chattahoochee Forest. Also, in Blue Ridge there is the Aska Adventure Area and the Scenic Railway.

Brasstown Bald is Georgia's Highest Mountain rising 4,784 feet above sea level. Hike to the top and see the spectacular 360 degree views and wildlife.

Blairsville has a variety of small restaurants. Grab some take-out and go to Meeks Park! Let the kids play on the playground, enjoy a family game of softball, or walk along the walking trail. Relax and skip rocks in the peaceful creek!

Looking to shop? Blairsville and the surrounding areas have neat little shops. Want the big mall and head out for the day? Atlanta is just an hour and a half away on Highway 515.

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