Big Canoe Real Estate
Buyers and Sellers Must Swing With The Market!
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008Market fluctuations, economic downturn, housing slump, credit crunch, mortgage meltdown and financial crisis are just some of the terms we are hearing ad nauseam.
With history as a barometer, the encouraging news is . . . it’s just a matter of time before real estate takes an upswing again. In the meantime, you’re likely adjusting your strategy to deal with today’s challenges.
Here are some essential things [...]
A Perfect Time for Deals (not Steals) in Big Canoe!
Thursday, October 30th, 2008I’m sure that everyone agrees that this is a fantastic time for buyers, and that definitely applies to mountain communities like Big Canoe. Prospective buyers this year are asking if we have any “great deals”. Absolutely we do, tons of them, but too often people are really expecting a “steal,” not a “deal”.
In Florida and some other [...]
Is The Sky Really Falling? Not in the Community of Big Canoe!
Sunday, June 8th, 2008If you believe the mostly negative media reports, you might feel a bit like “Chicken Little” if you’re considering buying real estate now, including in Big Canoe, GA. However, if you carefully examine the data below, you’ll see that right now is actually an ideal time to buy, particularly a resale home.
While the real estate [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]