SEPTEMBER 2009
Sept. 1 – Oct 6 / Quilt Exhibit
Blue Ridge Mountains art Assn. Community Quilt exhibit (706) 632-2144 www.brmaa.com
Sept. 1 – Oct. 30 / Pickin’ in the Park
Downtown Ellijay/Horseshoe Bend park in McCaysville. Local Musician jam gathering. Bluegrass, country, Gospel and rock-n-Roll 6pm – dark. Free Family Fun! All are Welcome! (706) 635-5961 wilmar225@yahoo.com
Sept. 5 – 27 / Apple Picking
Mercier orchards. Growing apples since 1943, Mercier Orchards is celebrating 66 yrs. of business. Enjoy a wagon ride through the orchards and pick apples Sat & Sun from 10am – 5pm (706) 632-3411 www.mercier-orchards.com
Sept. 20 & 21 / Wildlife Art Festival
Downtown city Park, Blue Ridge, GA. 10th annual festival. Showcasing works from over 75 of the finest wildlife artists in the southeast. Sculpture, painting and woodworking. Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Assn. (706) 632-2144 www.brmaa.com
Sept 25 – Oct 10 / Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern
Ruby Falls, Chattanooga, TN. Fri & Sat nights opens after dark. Terror 206ft underground. www.hauntedcavern.com
AUGUST 2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR BLUE RIDGE GEORGIA AND SURROINDING AREAS
Aug 1 / Folk Life Traditions Unicoi State park, Helen, GA. Demonstrations of everyday mountain-living skills. Includes candle dipping, cider making, folk toys and butter churning. Concert on Fri and a community dance on Sat. (800) 573-9659 ext. 305 www.gastateparks.org
Aug. 1 – 22 / The Fantastiks By Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt.
Blue Ridge Community Theatre. Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm. One of the longest running plays off Broadway, a famous story of “a boy, a girl, two fathers and a wall.” An evening of theatrical magic. (706) 632-9223 www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com
Aug. 1 – Oct. 30 / Pickin’ in the Park
Downtown Ellijay OR Horseshoe Bend park in McCaysville. Local Musician jam gathering. Bluegrass, country, Gospel and rock-n-Roll 6pm – dark. Free Family Fun! All are Welcome! (706) 635-5961 wilmar225@yahoo.com
August 1 / Smokey Bear’s Birthday party Ocoee Whitewater center, Ducktown, TN. Celebrate Smokey’s Birthday 10am – 2pm. Free Cake & Ice Cream, cake carved at 1pm. Games, activities, fire prevention messages and prize drawings. (423) 496-0104 www.fs.fed.us
August 14 & 15 / Rodeo Kiwanis fairgrounds, blue ridge, GA. Rodeo starts at 8pm. Bull riding, saddle bronc. Riding, calf roping and other events. Children under 8 free! (706) 276 7458
August 15 / Benefit Auction & Gala
John C. Campbell Folk School. Murphy, NC. 1pm – 5pm The folk school will entertain an audience of art lovers and school supporters at its annual benefit auction on Saturday. Featuring numerous one-of-a-kind handcrafted items donated by talented craftspeople. Proceeds benefit the educational programs at the folk school. Summer Buffet Lunch beginning at noon. (828) 837-2775 www.folkschool.org
August 29 – Oct 6 / Quilt Exhibit Blue Ridge Mountains art Assn. Community Quilt exhibit (706) 632-2144 www.brmaa.com
I thought that title might get your attention.
I had some really good news from our company's mortgage specialist that I thought I'd share. There's been enough bad news passed around...I feel we are all overdue something positive. According to her industry sources, (from figures derived from area appraisals and AVMs) in our county and surrounding counties (according to zip code), we have moved from the soft (declining) market list to the stable market conditions list! It's official...things are looking up!
AMEN! I've been so ready to hear those words. In our office, it has felt like things have been picking up, but I didn't want to jump the gun and get my hopes up too high, but this confirms what I've been seeing... the market is like a patient on the mend, and has moved from intensive care to patient discharge. Good health looks inevitable, and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
The indicator from the finance companies underwriting engine has shown our area's zip codes in decline since early 2008, but now that our market has stabilized, LTVs should be on the rise for our Buyers, as well.
So I am all for spreading the word..."We have scraped bottom and are on our way back up." Buyers: Time to BUY... don't miss your chance.
One of the things I absolutely love about living in Blue Ridge Georgia is that even though we are far removed from the hustle and bustle of the modern world in many ways, in just over an hour, we can be in one of the largest cities in the United States: Atlanta.
Yesterday, we took the whole family to see “The Jersey Boys” a Broadway musical at the fabulous Fox Theater. This is not a review of the show, though it was fantastic…I’d recommend it to anyone, especially if you know anyone from Jersey.
It’s just so great to be able to access that level of performance from where we live. Pablo Picasso said that Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life, and life in Blue Ridge can get pretty dusty. It is so refreshing to take a day trip down to the city and briefly experience the energy and dynamics of city living.
Of course it isn’t long before the noise, traffic and crowded conditions work their magic, and we all long for the peace and solitude that abounds in Blue Ridge. Just the same, it’s amazing that every show I’ve seen on Broadway has come to Atlanta. There’s so much culture, arts & events every week that you can always find something to do there. And when I’ve had my fill of city life, I can go home and rest my head in my own log cabin in the mountains; where life runs at a slower pace, and so does my blood pressure. Amen.
THIS IS NOT THE MONEY YOU COULD HAVE SAVED WITH GEICO...IT'S BETTER!!!
There is good news for Georgia home buyers and sellers! This month, in addition to the federal $8,000 tax credit, Georgia has an additional state tax credit for home buyers in 2009. The tax credit legislation was signed into law on May 11, 2009 by Governor Sonny Perdue, with the help of House Sponsor Ron Stephens (Savannah), House Ways and Means Chairman Larry O'Neal (Warner Robins) and Senate Chairman Chip Pearson (Dawsonville).
The amount of the credit is 1.2% of the purchase price up to $1,800 non-repayable, to be spread equally annually, over the next three years. A great thing about the Georgia tax credit is that unlike the federal tax initiative, this money is not limited to just first-time homebuyers, but ALL single family residences (1 per family). The credit is only available to buyers of eligible single family residences who close between June 1 and November 30 of 2009.
There are also no income limits for home buyers, either. The only stipulation buyers should be aware of is that to qualify for the tax credit, the home must have been listed for sale prior to May 11th, 2009; as the intent of the law was to reduce the overstock of our state's inventory. Also, in our market, second-home purchases do not qualify for this tax credit. Still, this is one more nudge to move our economy in the right direction, and every little bit helps. GO GEORGIA!
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Hello, I'm Mark Hendry, a Real Estate Professional in beautiful Blue Ridge, Georgia. I have a passion for this area, it's landscape & it's people. Let me share my love of the Blue Ridge area with YOU!
Mark brings years of experience to Century 21 that includes creative marketing, business management, property management, and building and design experience. He was proprietor of FLEX Incorporated for 20 years, a small business that encompassed retail stores, preschools and dance studios, which developed into the largest business of its kind on Florida’s West Coast. Having attended Eckerd College to study business management and psychology, his success is attributed to creative thinking and a natural understanding of people. His understanding of finance and marketing, combined with a wealth of connections made through years of interaction with the public, provide a sound foundation for his successful real estate transactions.
After selling his business, Mark purchased 50 acres in Blue Ridge, a perfect setting for a dream log home he designed and built himself, to be featured in Country’s Best Log Home Magazine. With a strong interest in regional mountain art he studied woodturning, rustic furniture design and Appalachian craftsmanship, which developed into Mountain Heritage Arts, a company that produces furniture & design elements for rustic homes. With a deep appreciation for the regional history and artistic ambiance of the Blue Ridge Mountain area, Mark is proud to combine his business experience with his innate appreciation for regional property to represent the buyers and sellers of Fannin County.
More Than a Realtor!
We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the hard work and dedication Mark has shown in helping us find our new home in the mountains.
Mark, not only did you take the time to show us what was available throughout the area but you also helped us fall in love with Blue Ridge. Your taking the time to show us this wonderful community helped us immensely in making a decision to locate here.
Even though we were under a lot of pressure to close quickly (pre-foreclosure sale) you helped us navigate all of the hurdles and were there while we were away in our primary residence (Marietta, GA). The closing went flawlessly and we couldn’t be happier with our new home. It has truly become our sanctuary from all of the hustle and bustle of Atlanta and we cherish every moment we are there.
To anyone considering asking Mark to aide you in your quest of finding a new home in the mountains you could not be in better hands with someone who not only truly understands the local real estate market but also takes the time to understand you as a person and what your dreams are.
Between the two of us, Angie and I have moved over 20 times during the last 30 years, and Mark has shown knowledge and enthusiasm beyond anyone we have worked with before. Our search and purchase with Mark was one of the most “pain free”experiences we have ever been through. What we found in Mark Hendry was far more than a Realtor. He is now, also, a cherished friend!
Ed & Angie Cherry
Marietta, Georgia
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MARK MOVES MOUNTAINS, ALRIGHT!
Mark Hendry has assisted me in two separate real estate transactions. They both proved very difficult and time consuming with survey, deed and contract issues, but Mark handled everything effortlessly. With myself being out of state, I was relieved to know Mark would ensure all of the paperwork was in order and my investment was secured.
If you are planning to purchase real estate in this area, I highly suggest you entrust Mark to locate the perfect property for you and to get the deal done right; legally and honestly. When you are not from this area, it is difficult to know who to trust and whom to do business with.
I can personally and professionally tell you, “Be smart. Rely on Mark Hendry from Century 21 in Blue Ridge. He’ll go the extra mile to get your purchase closed.”
I would not entrust my real estate business and investment to anyone else. If I ever decide to sell one of my properties, Mark will definitely be the first one I call.
Lynn Haber
Home Inspector
Kerrville, Texas
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