About White County, GA

Driving home yesterday, I happened to look up at the mountains surrounding Skitts Mountain Road in Cleveland Georgia and all of a sudden it hit me, I missed Fall in the north Georgia mountains. For the first time in 20 years, I missed Fall. Yes, it can happen. How many of you missed Fall? I realized last night in the dark, sweeping off the tons of leaves which covered my deck and walkway to the Chattahoochee River, I had truly missed seeing all these leaves in their splendor BEFORE they fell to my deck in a dismal brown layer, rapidly decomposing thanks to all the rain we have experienced in the past weeks. For some reason this year we have had unseasonably cold nights, not enough time to sit outside and look at the stars and smell the fire pit with a nice glass of wine. What happened? Life happened. Events which demanded more of my time than did the splendor of fall. Days inside institutions, nights racing home only to go back again in the mornings. Worries about tests, change of lifestyle, facing mortality, all these deminish abilities to enjoy even the most majestical star laden sky. Sadness and love are two sides of the same coin. How the coin toss turns out determines when and if you appreciate the events of the seasons. Stop, smell the roses. Move to the mountains, do it now. Time waits for no man nor woman, and yes it can happen..you can miss Fall. An extra hug to you all.

Don't wait any longer, the color has come to Helen. this may be the last great weekend for color, depending upon the rain, don't take a chance, come see it! if you want to stay, we have some great bargains in the housing market. And there are rumors there will be a tax credit available for AnY home buyer, that could be you. Call and ask me!

This promises to be a weekend when you JUST, MUST be in Helen and northeast Georgia! The weather will be beautiful, crisp and snappy, a wonderful example of what October should be, made for fall! Come on up and see all the leaves, sample all the food, and just plain enjoy! Just bring a container to take back home some pumpkins and fall flowers. You will want some comfortable shoes, walking here is sometimes on gravel, rock and yes dirt!!! You don't want to worry about ruining a pretty pair of shoes and our red Georgia clay is most difficult to remove, so bring comfortable OLD shoes. Also, think layers. It will be much cooler in the evenings and warm during the middle of the day. The gals have plenty to do, but don't forget the guys, plan some time to take a tour of nearby camp grounds, and Mark of the Potter over on Scenic Hwy 197, in Batesville area. You can buy pottery, but the guys can go out on the back porch and feed the trout they can only dream about catching. Yes the trout are protected, there are even hidden cameras to prevent avid fishermen from trying to fish at night.

Don't forget you can enjoy are area for a weekend home. Email me, let me tell you about the wonderful places for sale right now..great northeast Georgia investments and second homes. Let's talk soon!

Helen and northeast georgia are beautiful areas to visit now. Yes, the leaves are changing, and we are getting rain, rain, rain, but wait......this weekend is supposed to be beautiful..come to Helen! Don't wait too late.

Also, the time limit for the first time homebuyer tax credit is fast approaching. Although it is just October, the mortgage companies are asking for 45 days from taking credit applications (with all documentation) to close and then, guess what??? They are asking for more time. And they are sometimes asking for as much as 30 percent down from GOOD credit score holders. Yes, folks, things are almost as bad as they were before, the lenders are controling the market. Instead of lending to any and everybody, they now are giving any and everybody grief over everything. Despite saying they don't want foreclosures, banks are NOT working with owners to salvage their properties. Make sense, no...but that is a topic for another blog..

Want to make a move? Have not owned a home for 3 years? You may qualify as a first time homebuyer, call, I will get you the information.

Come on to Helen, Ga, you are way out of Atlanta, and it is your way out of Atlanta! Yes, it is raining, but you can bring your umbrella and enjoy! The leaves are changing, but not yet at their best. With the hard rains we are having many leaves fall before they should for optimum color. However, I have never seen an ugly autumn here!! Come on up and enjoy an uncommon weekend! Think about it, can you move yet? If you can, now is a great time to buy! Give me a call, perhaps you can talk with a local lender and be pleasantly surprised, moving day may be closer than you think. Dreams do come true. Give me your wish list...let's see..