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Ducktown, TN...an Outdoor Enthusiast's Haven

09-16-09

Lee & Carol Barbour, Realtors® Licensed in NC, GA and TN

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Office: (828) 837-9199

Mobile: (828) 361-2040
Secondary: (828) 361-9713

Ducktown, Tennessee is just minutes from the Georgia and North Carolina state lines and is a outdoor enthusiast's playground. This area offers some of the best whitewater and adventure companies around. The surrounding National Forest provides untlimited hiking and mountain biking trails for those that want to stay a little dryer. Bring your camera - you have photo ops around every bend. Below are just a few of our favorite places to visit...

Ocoee Adventure Center
The whitewater rafting trips with the Ocoee Adventure Center are unsurpassed on the Ocoee River because we take our time and focus on quality, safety and big fun. Each of our Ocoee rafting trips spends 33% more time out on the water than other whitewater rafting outfitters.

Wildwater Rafting
Since 1971, Wildwater Ltd. Rafting's attention to detail has made us a leader in the outdoor adventure industry. Providing high quality experiences on our adventure rafting trips is our number one priority.

Ocoee Rafting
As the oldest company on the Ocoee River, we have provided guided whitewater rafting adventures for 33 years. Since 1976 Ocoee Rafting has welcomed you to miles of challenging and exciting Class III and IV rapids on one of the country's premier rivers.

Ocoee Whitewater Center
Home of the 1996 Olympics, the Ocoee Whitewater Center is managed by the Forest Service as a multiple use recreational and educational complex. Consisting of a four-acre recreation area, the OWC offers water play, picnicking, hiking, biking, a nature-oriented gift shop, environmental education programs, a 7,200 sq. ft. visitors center, year-round special events, and provides the playground for whitewater rafting and kayaking.

Hiking Trails
Visit the Mountain Travel Guide Click on the State you are interested in, then choose the County within that State. On the County page you will find a link to the Waterfalls and Trails located within that County. on many states.

Blanche Manor
The staff at Blanche Manor are trained to give you a true mountain horseback riding experience. Whether a child, a new rider or a seasoned horse riding veteran, our staff will know exactly what horse is best suited for your needs, to insure a great riding experience.

Burra Burra Mine

Ducktown Basin Museum
The Ducktown Basin Museum is located on the Burra Burra Mine site and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Exhibits interpret the mining and processing operations.

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Polk County TN Home Sales Report - May 2009

06-16-09

Craig Harding

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Office: (423) 338-7300

Mobile: (423) 443-6460
Secondary: (423) 650-4422

Polk County Tennessee Home Sales Report - May 2009


Average List Price	$296,133
Average Sold Price	$286,816
Average Days On The Market (DOM)	181
Total Number Of Homes Sold	6
Total Dollars Value Of Homes Sold	$1,720,900
Homes Currently For Sale	139

Polk County Tennessee Home Sales Report - May 2008


Average List Price	$138,610
Average Sold Price	$135,610
Average Says On The Market (DOM)	187
Total Number Of Homes Sold	7
Total Dollar Value Of Homes Sold	$949,275

Summary: This month when compared with the same month in 2008 was a great month in almost every way. The numbers are scued upward by the sale of a 1.1 million dollar property which affects the averages. Prices have by no means recovered and buyers apear to be very slow to come back to the table and are picking up only the best priced homes. They are buying and that is a huge improvement. I think we are going to see a seesaw affect for many months until the market decides which direction to go. What does this mean to you? If you need to sell and you get an offer (a chance to sell) then sell now and buy while it is still an excellent buyers market and before interest rates increase. If you are thinking of waiting to see if the prices go down even more remember that for every 1% that interest rates go up you will on average have to be able to get the house for 9-10% less just to be at the same place you are today if you have to get a loan. Do the math and you will see it is time to buy. Interest rates have already started jumping up in the last couple of weeks and if rates and gas prices climb it will challenge any economic life beginning to return to the markets. If you are a buyer this is your chance for great selection and great price leverage! Buy but get the home you want and BUY GOOD and then if you stay in it for a few years and you should do just fine if not very well off. If you are interested in marketing your property or are looking for a good deal to buy then just give me a call. Craig Harding RE/MAX Rivergate in Ocoee TN 423-338-7300 or Direct at 423-650-4422

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Bradley County Tennessee Home Sales Report - May 2009

06-16-09

Craig Harding

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Office: (423) 338-7300

Mobile: (423) 443-6460
Secondary: (423) 650-4422

Bradley County Tennessee Home Sales Report - May 2009


Average List Price	$131,728
Average Sold Price	$125,652
Average Days On The Market (DOM)	149
Total Number Of Homes Sold	67
Total Dollars Value Of Homes Sold	$8,418,725
Homes Currently For Sale	808

Bradley County Tennessee Home Sales Report - April 2008


Average List Price	$154,638
Average Sold Price	$150,288
Average Says On The Market (DOM)	131
Total Number Of Homes Sold	93
Total Dollar Value Of Homes Sold	$13,976,840

Summary: This month is 39.8% worse than last year in terms of dollars or real estate sold and 28% worse as far as the number of homes sold. The are no bright spots in this report worth talking about. What does this mean to you? Price it right and low than the market to get it sold and get attention in the crowd! This is not the time to play with the market just get your home sold. Remember that for every 1% that the interest rates go up your home becaomes on average 9-10% less affordable for the buy who has a mortgage and thus puts presure on you to need to reduce the price. Interest rates have already jumped up in the last 2 weeks so now is the time to sell before further increases and higher gas prices put addition brakes on any life returning to the markets. The big question most sellers forget to take into account is what it will cost me not to accept the offer? Really make sure your house available for every showing possible! Buyers the interest rates are going to go up and probably substantially which will largely erase any gains you think you might get by waiting for the market to adjust down more. Be sure to take advantage of the up to $8000 first time home buyer tax credit when buying as it does not have to be paid back unless you sell in the first three years. Don't forget to take all the factors in to consideration as price is only one of the pieces in the affordability puzzle. If you are interested in selling your property or are looking for a good deal to buy then just give me a call. Craig Harding RE/MAX Rivergate in Ocoee TN 423-338-7300 or Direct at 423-650-4422

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Polk County TN Land Sales Report - May 2009

06-16-09

Craig Harding

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Office: (423) 338-7300

Mobile: (423) 443-6460
Secondary: (423) 650-4422

Polk County Tennessee Land Sales Report - May 2009


Average List Price	$55,989
Average Sold Price	$53,169
Average Days On The Market (DOM)	64
Total Number Of Parcels Sold	5
Total Dollars Value Of Land Sold	$265,846
Land Parcels Currently For Sale	282

Polk County Tennessee Land Sales Report - May 2008


Average List Price	$66,750
Average Sold Price	$60,000
Average Says On The Market (DOM)	260
Total Number Of Parcels Sold	6
Total Dollar Value Of Land Sold	$360,000

Summary: This is a poor report. What does this mean to you? Price your property very very aggressively. IF you get an offer then take it very seriously and dont counter for just anything as it is important not to miss a good opportunity. As most people know building is dead for the most part and this continues to hurt land sale big time! If you get an offer and it is anywhere close to what you can accept and you want to sell, then sign the offer and do what they ask. If you are a buyer there are some tremendous deals to be had. Just call me and I will get you a list! Craig Harding RE/MAX Rivergate in Ocoee TN 423-338-7300 *All numbers based on sales reported in RCAR for both time periods.

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