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Saturday, August 23rd, 2008EVERYTHING, especially when you live in or are visiting the incredibly beautiful Big Canoe Community in the North Georgia Mountains.
People ask: “where did the name ‘Big Canoe’ come from?” Well, it was the name selected in the community- naming contest conducted by the original developer, Cousins Properties, in the early 1970’s. The story goes that one [...]
Get “Linked” To The Big Canoe Community
Thursday, July 31st, 2008GREAT NEWS! It’s clear from the traffic we are getting on our website and from the calls we are receiving, that more and more of you are discovering our Big Canoe community and other areas in the North Georgia Mountains, and you want to know more! Although we try to provide a good deal of information about this [...]
Public Safety Is A High Priority in Big Canoe
Sunday, June 29th, 2008Residents living in the awe-inspiring beauty of Big Canoe, nestled in the verdant mountains of North Georgia, not only enjoy a stress-free life, they also experience less stress knowing their health and safety are a high priority of this resident-centered community.
While showing property in Big Canoe to real estate clients, we’re often asked: “How far [...]
2008 BIG CANOE TOUR OF HOMES
Wednesday, April 9th, 20082008 Big Canoe Tour of Homes Welcomes Visitors!
Preparation for the 2008 Big Canoe Tour of Homes is in full swing. This very successful annual event, enjoying its 20th anniversary, is sponsored by the Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Guild. It has raised nearly $700,000 to date. All of the money raised is donated to various deserving charities in Pickens and [...]
Sploggers are Robbers, Even in Big Canoe!
Monday, February 18th, 2008Dan Elliott, a good friend who also happens to be one of our Big Canoe real estate competitors, has just discovered that a number of articles that he and his wife Karin have been writing on their IBAmountainhomes.com blog page have been “Splogged”. “Splogging” is a new term to me, but now that I know [...]
Buyer Referrals in Big Canoe
Saturday, February 16th, 2008Do we appreciate referrals? ABSOLUTELY. . .You Bet We Do! Buyer referrals are the life blood of anyone in the business of selling. This is particularly true for Realtors during the market shift (housing downturn/ correction period) we’re currently experiencing. We Realtors sincerely appreciate receiving referrals to potential buyers or sellers from former clients, friends [...]
Big Canoe Short Sales - Hurry!
Friday, February 8th, 2008Short Sales: 1022 Sparrows Nest, Big Canoe, $225,000
If you have been waiting for a great home at a great price in Big Canoe, this is it!
We have just listed a delightful, immaculate home with a seasonal mountain view as a Short Sale. It is priced below market and below its appraised value. Any offer would, of course, be subject [...]
Short Sales in Big Canoe - Everyone Can Win!
Friday, February 8th, 2008In the six years that we have lived and worked in Big Canoe as Realtors, until now we had never assisted a seller with a Short Sale. But, with the sub-prime debacle and the recent declining real estate market, I guess it is inevitable that most Realtors will eventually find themselves trying to help a customer avoid foreclosure by negotiating [...]
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