About Jasper's Bent Tree

The Mountain Real Estate Report is heard every Thursday on WYYZ in Jasper. This week we talk about the state of our economy and positive trends nationwide. We also focus on the growing need in today's complex market to use a Realtor. Future shows will include Realtors from other States . We present investment opportunities here and else where. Enjoy

The following 2 quotes caught my eye and for the first time I thought I would participate in Motivational Monday

"It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse"

Adlai Stevenson

I love this quote because in our business it is so true. You really do have to believe in yourself in order to get others to believe in you.

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"If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich."

Lyndon Johnson

Positive energy for me is the name of the game. It is too easy to blame others and criticize those who are doing. I am Motivated this week and I will broker a deal which , will make my buyers happy , make a seller happy, make my wife who manages the bank book happy, and make my dentist happy as yesterday I had a crown fall into my hands. Have a great week all

This morning I had some early appointments so as I crossed Lake Petit Dam I was able to take this photo

This is the sun rise over Lake Petit. It was a great warming wonderful sight. If you notice there is not a cloud in the sky.

As I sit and write this post it is pouring rain and thunder is rumbling. I have already responded to one call about a potential lightening strike. Fortunately no damage. But from this sunrise to a tumultuous afternoon. goes to show you never really know what a day will bring.

Enjoy and may all your days start out bright .

This pretty log cabin is set in the woods near Jasper. It is the real deal. It is over 100 years old. Around it are all Rhodies and Mountain Laurel. Next to it is a small spring fed pool. You can see the water bubbling up out of the spring. Many of these cabins are saved in the mountains. When you hike trails you are often rewarded with this site and maybe a bench or 2 to sit on. Nothing fancy or electronic. Just quiet contemplation.

One of the things that make working in the North Georgia Mountains is you never know what you are going to see. Our gated communities often have a large amount of green space and act as nature preserves. So today while driving to preview some land for a client coming in on Sunday as I went around the bend, this is what I was lucky enough to see;

Mama bear with kids in tow moving across a quiet country road. They all climbed the hill. Which I thought was pretty amazing

In the picture above you can see junior working to keep up with Mama who is up ahead and already blending in with the woods. Now it is tempting to get out of the car and work to snap closer pictures. But if you do that I can promise you a couple of things will happen. Mom will stop and make a Hum-pf noise. The cubs will scamper up a tree. Mom will paw the ground and start moving toward you ready to take on you, your car, and the horse you road in on if you have one.

This is life in North Georgia; Simple, beautiful and guarenteed to put a smile on your face