About White County, GA

This is what I am hearing most now. "I can't price my home at what YOU are suggesting". Back up here, it is NOT what I am suggesting it is what the MARKET is suggesting". Big difference. Facts are not pleasant to see now, but necessary to be realistic.

It is hard to turn down a listing, but it is harder to keep an unrealistic seller happy! For the life of me I don't know why a Seller thinks THEIR house will sell for 30,000 more than the other houses on the street?

Who do the Sellers get upset with when the house does not sell? The same agent who told them it would not sell at that price. Yes it is hard to turn down a listing! I did it today and it still makes me cringe!

If Sellers only knew! Being in real estate is rewarding, and challenging. www.FlynnTaylor.com for your real estate needs. Rather talk in person? 705 839 8841. See you soon!

I, like many real estate professionals, listen to LOTS of financial news and economic forecasts.

In the last few weeks, I cannot tell you HOW many times I have heard top economic advisors, including Dave Ramsey, Neil Cavuto, Tobin Smith and many others - who are advising savvy investors to take full advantage in what is now "A Buyer's Market."

Even though the credit markets have tightened, people with good credit scores are getting loans. And better yet- people who have CASH are getting great deals and fast closing on transactions.

The North Georgia Mountains offer so many kinds of real estate investments, from view and waterfront lots to large tracts for development, farms and wineries, a phenomenal second home and getaway cabin market, golf course properties, gated communities and business and commercial endeavors.

My area of North Georgia is just "a stone's throw" from the bustling Atlanta environment and just a "day trip" from sunny Florida.

Because of our proximity to Alpine Helen, Georgia (third largest attraction in the state) we have a tremendous rental cabin investment market. People purchase their "cabin in the woods" and place it with any number of rental agents who take care of the rental reservations, housekeeping, etc. Then- the owner can use the cabin whenever they, their friends or family- care to. It's a win-win.

If you want more information about the glorious North Georgia Mountains or want to search the North Georgia Mountain Multiple Listings Service, please visit my web site: www.GetGeorgiaMtns.com today.

And e-mail me- so that I can perform a personalized MLS Search for you- with your specific needs and wants in mind.

I look forward to hearing from you and I WILL find "Your Heart's Desire" in the North Georgia Mountains!

Harriet Carter, Realtor
North Georgia Mountain Realty
53 Highway 255
Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571

(706) 219-0096

P.S. I have some GREAT deals in the gated, upscale, award-winning Innsbruck Golf Resort- in Alpine Helen:
www.HelenGeorgiaGolf.com

CALL TODAY: 706 219-0096

So many times I get the phone call with the plea "I NEED to sell my house", and in this market many do indeed need to sell their home. When I tell them that the way to sell their house/home is to reduce the price, they all suddenly become defensive. They have so many reasons NOT to reduce the price on their home. So many say they will lose money if they sell at a lower price. Are they not losing money by keeping the home?

If you can wait for a better market, then my advice is to wait. If however, you do NEED to sell your home, a price reduction does not guarantee you will sell, but if you are BELOW the market price in your area, you will get people in to look. Looking comes first, then an offer! Flynn

Learn more about the Northeast Georgia real estate market, visit my site and see the entire local MLS offerings FREE. www.FlynnTaylor.com or call me 706 865 5700

Helen, Ga and the northeast portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains has weather which always surprises! This year 2009 promises to be no different. Heavy rains abound, and the Chattahoochee is rich with red clay and running quickly by, on its way to Lake Lanier and Atlanta. The Chattahoochee does sometimes come up over the banks, but quickly lowers. The river as it goes by makes one think that Lake Lanier will shortly be back up and beautiful. Not so. Lake Lanier is still sadly wanting for rain. North of Gainesville, Ga we are fortunate to have beautiful undisturbed headwaters, our river homes still have beautiful shoals, white water and the wonderful sounds which make the Chattahoochee SING. While most people love to live on the river, most rivers are silent and deep. We are indeed fortunate to have the sounds of the river, much like the waves of the ocean. Only when the river gets over the banks does the sound get a little frightening, just rushing water. If that sound disappears we are indeed worried, still waters run deep and deep waters run still, if that makes sense? The streams running into the river are rising and the dry streams are not!

The rainy nights in Georgia are beautiful, but care has to be taken that you do not ride across some of the streams as usual. Over 3 feet of water can actually sweep an autombile off the road, the weather wizards say, so be careful. Enjoy your visits in Helen and northeast Georgia. If you need help finding that perfect cabin or permanent home on the Chattahoochee, call me. I will help you from start to finish. www.FlynnTaylor.com for the latest in real estate, 706 865 5700, let's talk! Flynn

Year Over Year 2005 to 2006

Average Sale Price +4.95%
Median Price +7.75%
Units Sold 459 (-7%)

Year Over Year 2006 to 2007

Average Sale Price +4.93%
Median Price +7.18%
Units Sold 334(-27%)

Year Over Year 2007 to 2008 (Thru November 31st)

Average Sale Price -8.85%
Median Price -7.33%
Units Sold 195(-42%)

Median Price Definied as:
The price at which half the homes sold above the price and half the homes sold below the price - the midpoint price of home sales in each year. According to most experts, this is the most accurate measure of home sales price growth or decline in a given year.

The data was extracted from the major MLS (CTI Navigator) for Habersham, White, Stephens Board of Realtors