What’s in A Name in the Big Canoe Community?
By Peter Vallone | August 23, 2008
EVERYTHING, 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 [...]
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Big Canoe “Dinners for Eight” Are Great Fun and Build Lasting Friendships
By Margo Vallone | August 12, 2008
Without a doubt, the most rewarding and fun thing we’ve done during the 7 years we’ve lived in the Big Canoe community is to participate in the Dinner for Eight groups. We signed up for our first group in the summer of 2002, and by now we have 108 great friends we got to know through this fun [...]
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Big Canoe Bocce’ Is A Blast!
By Margo Vallone | August 2, 2008
I’ll bet that few people outside of the Big Canoe community know that Big Canoe has a Bocce’ league. And I’ll bet that few people inside Big Canoe know that the number of people who play in the league has tripled since it was organized less than 3 years ago. For those of you who are [...]
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Get “Linked” To The Big Canoe Community
By Margo Vallone | July 31, 2008
GREAT 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 [...]
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Public Safety Is A High Priority in Big Canoe
By Peter Vallone | June 29, 2008
Residents 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 [...]
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Is The Sky Really Falling? Not in the Community of Big Canoe!
By Peter Vallone | June 8, 2008
If 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 [...]
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2008 BIG CANOE TOUR OF HOMES
By Peter Vallone | April 9, 2008
2008 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 [...]
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Sploggers are Robbers, Even in Big Canoe!
By Margo Vallone | February 18, 2008
Dan 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 [...]
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Buyer Referrals in Big Canoe
By Peter Vallone | February 16, 2008
Do 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 [...]
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Big Canoe Short Sales - Hurry!
By Margo Vallone | February 8, 2008
Short 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 [...]
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