Matt Fagioli

I spent the last few days in western North Carolina talking with folks about Diamond Dwellings and gaining perspective on the local markets up there. Our new real estate franchise model is really the perfect fit for some of these unique towns. I guess it's because there seems to be so much content to write about. There's no limit to the subject matter and it all seems so inviting.

Some of the places I visited included Asheville, Waynesville (and some other "villes" too). I got to spend some time with fellow Tomato blogger, Susie Blackmon. She introduced me to so many great people while I was there too. I also drove down through Franklin, Cashiers and then stayed for the night in Highlands, NC at a pretty amazing place called The Old Edwards Inn.

To call it an Inn just doesn't begin to describe it though. It's more of a "compound" or a resort. The old "Inn" sits right on the corner of the main road in downtown Highlands. But then the rest of this sprawling spa complex extends for a huge city block to the east (I think) and then for a block to the rear. I guess the whole area is not more than an acre? But, to have a hotel/spa complex that covers an entire acre sitting right in the downtown area of a resort town like Highlands, NC is pretty amazing! I'm on a life-long quest to find the best possible room -- and then get it for the absolute lowest possible price. This place was a smokin' deal for the price -- given the fact that I enjoyed one of the finest rooms I've ever had in my life! Next time I'm in Highlands, I'm sure to come back.

I shot this photo near Highlands, NC. I have to say that the area seemed to have some of the most interesting terrain & dramatic water features. It might just be that I happened to find it there, but Highlands seems to have been blessed with some things you just can't build! The fall colors are just starting to peek out -- as you can see. If I was a betting man, I'd bet that Oct 15th or Oct 20th will be the absolute best time to visit the North Carolina Mountains if you want to see God's amazing work in the trees.

If you do business in the Hamilton Mill area, we want to invite you to our open networking "after hours" event tomorrow! We'll have 100 to 150 local business people there & we'd love to connect with you too! Here's a quick video about our group.

For more details, visit HamiltonMillDwellings.com

Gwinnett Medical Center is opening a new imaging center right here at Hamilton Mill. Now you can get an MRI, Ultrasound and more -- right around the corner with little or no waiting time! It's called GMC Imaging Center at Hamilton Mill and they are located right in the same complex with Diamond Dwellings (2078 Teron Trace -- behind 12Stone Church on Hwy 124).

Here's a list of features for the new facility:

• Board Certified radiologists
• Licensed & certified professional staff
• Fast & easy registration
• On-site lab
• Mammography, bone density, MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and EKG
• All Digital Imaging

This weekend is the grand opening carnival with lots of fun stuff for the kids, etc.

Here's a link to the New GMC Imaging Center website and also the main hospital site.

Their phone number is 678.312.8600

Well, we're just about set up at the new Diamond Dwellings office at Hamilton Mill in Dacula, Ga. We just moved a few steps down the road from our old office. So, we're located in the new Hamilton Mill Station complex (12Stone Church is at the front of the complex). To find our office, head down the hill toward the back of the complex (it's only one street). We're in the last building on the right.

We moved over here to be part of the new Mill Meeting Place "business club" concept. It's a place where small business can really thrive. Can't wait to see it all come together here.

Our new street address is: 2078 Teron Trace, Suite 250, Dacula, Ga. 30019