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EAGLES VIEW HEIGHTS - True log home on a super lot. Two bedroom/3 bath home with large loft. Three-zone HVAC, Windsor windows, poured wall, floor trusses and heavy timber cedar porch. WOW!! WHAT A VIEW!! This is the real thing! Own your very own postcard view. #194114 $425,000
FLY ROD LANE – Two bedroom/3 bath custom finished cabin in new condition on 1.3 acre lot. Offered furnished including everything you need to move right in - even the hot tub. A must see for high-end fit and finish cabin. #190828 $279,900
DOGWOOD CIRCLE - In-Law suite with private entrance on lower level. Furnished home with 2 Master suites. Great Room has wood burning fireplace, pine walls, & vaulted ceiling. Huge kitchen/dining area with pantry & pine cabinets. Hardwood floors. Wide wrap-around deck & fenced yard. Paved drive to lower level garage with workshop & storage. Paved parking area for main floor access. #194437 $262,000
TERRACE LANE – Perfect house for entertaining. In-ground heated pool, Jacuzzi, slate pool table, poker table for 8, Kosher kitchen with 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers, 3 sinks, 3 disposals, 3 microwaves, 4 ovens, 4 cooktops (5 burners each), dining table seats 14, solar porch, screened porch, office and much, much more. This could be your private resort. #194654 $495,000
FORD CIRCLE - Large three bedroom/2 bath home with 2-car carport. Large covered porch, including screened section, to enjoy fantastic lake and mtn views. Cathedral ceilings, gas-log fireplace, sun room with view, beautiful wood cook stove in addition to modern appliances. Finished basement with workshop. Beautifully landscaped yard with equipment shed. #172391 $169,500
SUNSET DRIVE - One-of-a-kind Craftsman-style builder’s home with timber accents, 2 Master suites, sunroom off Master with FP, 20’ stone FP in GR & water feature. Covered porches & spectacular lake and mountain views. Winner of the 2007 Mtn Living Showcase Tour of Homes - Best Floor Plan, Best Master Suite & Best Overall House. Owner/Agent #196073 #649,000
HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD - Nice, large three bedroom/3.5 bath cabin on great water, dock and boat lift. Bonus rooms galore. Bring all your friends. Exterior needs some minor repair and stain. Seller will do this in the Spring. Home is in excellent condition. #195698 $749,900
ASHE BRANCH CIRCLE - 4BR/3.5BA luxury mtn home has it all - split 3BR’s on main level, LR, DR, sitting room, & study. Beautiful cherry floors & hickory cabinets. Basement can be used as complete apartment w/kitchen, living area, office, BR & exercise room. Audio system, surround-sound system & video surveillance system. Great patio with kitchen and grill. Mtn and golf course views. #177605 $795,000
GANDER GAP ROAD - 2 For 1! Impeccable 1995 one-bedroom park model with deck, patio, fenced yard, circular drive PLUS one-bedroom studio cabin apartment with washer/dryer hook-up, full bath, and covered screened porch with outbuildings. Beautifully landscaped garden spot. All you could need and a price that is affordable! #195593 $118,900
AMBER LANE - Charming four bedroom/3 bath lake front home designed for comfort with open floor plan, Great Room with cathedral ceilings open to sunroom overlooking lake and mountains and landscaped grounds. Master suite on main along with guest bedroom/office. Lower Level has two bedrooms, bath, den/rec room, and garage. Platform dock. #196070 $690,000
AMERICAN WAY - Large professional/industrial building + 2BR/1BA apartment. Finished office area is approximately 1,200 sq. ft. Ready for your business or seller will lease back. Tracts A, B, C, and 2.535 acre tract are also available all together for $1,110,000 #179301 $399,900
STONECREST CIRCLE - Ranch home located 5 minutes from town in upscale Stonecrest subdivision. Lake access for swimming and fishing. Large one-level home with bonus room. Many extras, large rooms, formal dining room, beautiful family room with fireplace, garage, and screened porch. Nice area for walking and bicycling. #195038 $269,000
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Imagine a place where you can dine, unwind, and entertain. Now, imagine this in your neighborhood. Welcome to The Lodge @ Copperhead, located just outside of Blairsville, Georgia on Highway 325. Copperhead is a beautiful setting for a vacation getaway or group gathering. This wonderful mountain resort is a special place that both locals and visitors, who may or may not ride motorcycles, can feel welcome and are proud to call their home away from home. The 12,500 square-foot lodge is a beautiful, well appointed, rustic design and features 11 thoughtfully appointed guest suites available for daily or weekly vacation rental. The resort amenities are anchored in the restaurant whose menu features “comfort food with attitude.” Its a menu of comfort and classics with a kick in the pants. Think sweet potato waffles aside hash brown cas-
serole for breakfast. A slider trio of country meatloaf, Dijon chicken, and spicy Cajun shrimp meet basil parmesan fries for lunch. And, dinner gets a mouth watering filet of Angus beef topped with sautéed spinach and melted brie. If you love grits, don’t miss their version. The menu is full of new takes on the classics, and whether it’s the fried pickles or the French onion soup – you’ll easily find something to call your favorite. The restaurant welcomes you seven days a week and encourages brown bagging. Call for reservations or check out the website for menus and more information. Memories can be made when selecting the restaurant for special events such as birthday’s, anniversary’s or retirement celebrations. Also, several times a year the restaurant hosts themed dinners with special menus and entertainment. You don’t need a reason to visit, just an appetite. Outdoor resort amenities include a sweeping veranda known as “The Porch” that wraps around the lodge with several seating areas. This is a hot spot for the lodge year round. In the fall and winter
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guests gather to warm themselves at the outdoor fireplace; in the spring & summer the porch is the perfect place to take in the stunning vista, while listening to live entertainment. The lodge is flanked by a gently sloping hillside known as “The Yard” that is home to an elevated pavilion/amphitheater and is perfect for picnics and outdoor concerts. The lodge is open to the public, but features a private membership option called “The 171 Club”. Though guests do not need to be a club member to enjoy the resort or lodge, club members receive exclusive offerings and special discounts at Copperhead as part of their annual membership fee. All the details can be found on the website under “The Club.” Copperhead’s facilities are a unique alternative for small weddings, meetings, board retreats, special events, classes/workshops and family reunion gatherings. The Grand Hall seats up to 125 guests, while the boardroom, also located in the lodge, can accommodate up to 14 guests for small meetings. The restaurant seats 65 and the lounge area will seat 20, allowing guests to expand group events into creative venues with ease. Copperhead offers a unique and affordable real estate opportunity. The location offers the scenic beauty of the Appalachian Mountains easily accessed by major interstates, while the solid construction and extensive resort amenities and services add intrinsic value.
Looking for a weekend getaway, The Lodge at Copperhead is a unique opportunity for all kinds of people. Rent one of the Park Model Log Cabins on site. Each cabin measures approximately 400 square feet and has one-bedroom, bunk room, full kitchen and private bath. No cabin would be complete without porches, and decks to enjoy the mountain views. Each cabin also has its own motorcycle garage, and the community has all paved roads. The Lodge at Copperhead is the USA’s only boutique resort geared toward motorcycle and car enthusiasts. Whether on two wheels or four, pull in, and you’ll discover we’ve been expecting you. The Grand Opening weekend will begin with a ribbon cutting on March 31 and continue through April 4, 2010. Don’t miss the season kick-off “Bike Night” with live entertainment on Thursday the 1st of April. Bring your sweetie out for date night to “Movies in The Yard” on Friday the 2nd of April, and don’t miss the Car & Bike Show on Saturday. Weekend festivities round out on Sunday, April 4th, with a Sunrise Service by Pastor Dakota and God’s Rolling Thunder, followed by an Easter Brunch. All details, including admission information for Grand Opening festivities can be found on the website calendar. Please call 706-835-7433 or visit our website at www. thelodgeatcopperhead.com for resort information, and a full calendar of events.
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Don’t Miss Out On These... Upcoming Area Events! March 2010 Events: 5th: The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC invites you to join them in welcoming The Wilsons, to the Keith House Community Room. The Wilsons are Brasstown’s first family of old time duet singing and flat top guitar picking. Show starts at 7:30PM and admission is free. For more information please call 800-837-2775 or visit them on the web at www.folkschool.org. 7th: The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts will host Randy Travis in concert. Concert starts at 7:30 and tickets are $45.00 to $55.00. For more information call 866-273-4615. 13th: Sarah Evans & Jimmy Wayne in Concert at the Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee, GA. Concert starts at 7:00PM. For more information call 706-896-4191 or visit our website at www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com 17th: Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris, GA presents a St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Brassie’s Bar and Grill. Bash begins at 5:00. For more information please call 706-379-4606 or visit Brasstown Valley Resort on the web at www.brasstownvalley.com 19th: The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC invites you to join them in welcoming The Blessed Blend, to the Keith House Community Room. Show starts at 7:30PM and admission is free. For more information please call 800-837-2775 or visit them on the web at www.folkschool.org. 26th: The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC invites you to join them in welcoming David Kaynor, to the Keith House Community Room. Fiddle music from New England, Quebec, Sweden and Appalachia. Show starts at 7:30PM and admission is free. For more information please call 800837-2775 or visit them on the web at www.folkschool.org. 27th: Stars Shine For Cancer, a great night of entertainment will be at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA. Show starts at 5:30 and tickets are $5.00 each with all proceeds going to Union County Relay for Life. April 2010 Events: 2nd: The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC invites you to join them in welcoming Just Us, to the Keith House Community Room. Just Us is traditional and contemporary bluegrass and gospel music. Show starts at 7:30PM and admission is free. For more information please call 800-8372775 or visit them on the web at www.folkschool.org. 4th: Spend Easter with Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris, GA for a weekend full of fun filled family activities and our special Easter Buffet. For more information please call 706-379-4606 or visit Brasstown Valley Resort on the web at www.brasstownvalley.com
What Is Your Need? Interior Remodeling Painting Trim Work Roof Repair & Cleaning Yard Maintenance Landscaping Pressure Washing Crosstie Retaining Walls Tree Trimming If you need it done, we will take care of it! Call BJ Bush at 706-994-0102 Diane Baggett Bus 706-896-8633 Office 800-997-4981 Cell 706-835-7731 SCENIC REALTY 3680 Hwy 76 dianebaggett@windstream.net Each Office Indpendently Owned & Operated
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16th: Travis Tritt will be in Concert at the Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee, GA. Concert starts at 7:00PM. For more information call 706-896-4191 or visit our website at www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com 16th: The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC invites you to join them in welcoming Mountain Fling, to the Keith House Community Room. Mountain Fling brings old time music from Southwestern Virginia with autoharp, harmonica, guitar & banjo. Show starts at 7:30PM and admission is free. For more information please call 800-837-2775 or visit them on the web at www.folkschool.org 17th: Smokey Mountain Center for the Performing Arts presents, 3 Redneck Tenors to its stage. Buckle up for a musical extravaganza. Show begins at 7:30pm and tickets are $15.00 - $18.00. For more information call 866-273-4615.
4BR/3BA/OFC custom Craftsman with great views, close to town, huge great room with gourmet kitchen. Priced right at $524,900. Call to see this one today! MLS 194635
4BR/4.5BA/OFC on 6+ acres with creek, barn, guest quarters, gourmet kitchen, pub and game room, 3 fireplaces and many more upgrades. Bring the horses! Only $899K Bring an offer!!! MLS 179986
2BR/2BA Hiawassee cabin with garage, basement, 2 great covered porches, split plan with 2 master suites, clsoe to marina and lake, all for only $199K MLS 196180
2BR on 2+ acres in Young Harris with huge carport, workshop, 2 nice porches, sunroom, walk to lake and restaurants in move-in condition. A good deal at $115K. MLS 187247
18th: Smokey Mountain Center for the Performing Arts presents, The Raleigh Ringers to its stage in what is sure to be an awe-inspiring live show. Show begins at 7:30pm and tickets are $18.00. For more information call 866-273-4615. 22nd – 24th: Smokey Mountain Center for the Performing Arts presents, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. A story about Joseph and his coat of many colors. Show begins at 2:30pm and tickets are $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for children. For more information call 866-273-4615. 30th: Smokey Mountain Center for the Performing Arts presents Ray Stevens to the stage. This show is sure to be a hit and a lot of fun. Show begins at 7:30pm and tickets are $18.00. For more information call 866-273-4615.
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Karen Godfrey ABR, GRI, REALTOR®
Cell: 706-781-9708
Web: www.chatugelakehomes.com Email: karengodfrey@remax.net
706-896-4183
The Vinings $39,900 - $79,900. Breathtaking mtn views, lake views, paved streets, community water, underground utilities. Community pavilion w/stone FP. The Vinings is located across the street from Lake Chatuge…public boat ramp, miles of paved walking and biking trails around the lake and only 1 mile to Chatuge Shores Golf Course. Lots range in size from .75 – 2.15 acres. Owner/agent.
Deer Valley: FORECLOSURE!! Quality built Craftsman style home is ready for the finishing touches. 2BR/ 2BA features cherry wood flooring, wainscotting, custom millwork trim & staircase. Full unfinished basement.Gated community. 1+ acres. $199,900. 192788.
Amber Lane: Attention Lake Buyers! Charming lakefront cottage has 3BR/3BA. Designed for comfort w/open flr plan, GR opens to the sunroom overlooking the lake. Gas log FP, Master suite on main, lower level features 2BR/1BA, den, garage. Located at the end of a quiet street. Must see if you are considering lake living. $690,000. 196070
Fodder Creek: Character and charm define this Creekfront Cabin. Great RM with lots of windows, to enjoy the creekside setting. Kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite counters, island, stainless appl. Master suite features rock gas log FP, vaulted ceiling, with a morning kitchen, sitting area, and fabulous MBath. Creekside decks,slate stone terraces, landscaped. 196532, $239,900.
Leisure Lane: Charming lakefront cottage. 2BR/2.5BA located on .566ac above 1933 . GR with wood burening FP, cath ceilings, covered porches,MBR on main flr, lg closets, Covered boat slip with sunbathing deck. Lakeside decks, Detached 2 car garage. Offered as short sale. $735,000. 1996480
Sunrise Place: Look no further. 3BR/3BA home on full basement. Garage/Workshop in Basement. Dream kitchen, custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, pantry, spacious den with wall of windows. New heat pump, central vac. Exceptional view, close shopping, schools. $172,500. 196290
Caesars Cove Drive: Check out this BREATHTAKING VIEW!! Immaculate 4BR/3BA cabin overlooks beautiful Tusquittee Valley. Rock FP, custom cabinertry, lg covered rocking chair porch. One car garage. Private 1.6 acres lot. $229,000. 189789
WOODLAKE LANE: Charming Cape Cod in a great neighborhood. This 3BR/3BA home features an open flr plan, cath.ceilings. newly remodeled kitchen, custom cabinetry, island, pantry. Downstairs is completely finished. 2 car carport, storage bldg., garden area. Excellent condition…just needs a family! $218,500. 187724
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Penland Indian Trail: Deeded Lake Access comes with the 3BR/2BA ranch home. Situated on .99 acre. 3BR/ 2BA opoen floor plan. 2car garage. Lake access has courtesy dock for homeowners. Great buy at $189,900 191452.
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The Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS® Would Like to Congratulate Our 2009 Circle of Excellence Award Recipients Platinum Award Winners: C. Richard Kelley
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“CALL ME”
PAT MACEY REALTOR , ®
ABR, SRS, GRI, Associate Broker
706-455-6294 * 800-346-0455 email: pmacey@tds.net
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10 Earnest St.reet • Blairsville, GA 30512 1-800-648-2686
Amanda Brock 706-897-6636
Pristine Mountain Cabins Under $150,000
3/3 Creek Front & Views! $175,000
2/2 Brand New Cabin with Views! $157,900
REDUCED! Beautiful views without the steep drive. View of BRASSTOWN BALD & surrounding Mountains. Gentle lot. Appx. 1 Acre and River Access. $57,500. MLS#189575.
SHORT SALE-Lake Home w/gorgeous mtn view. 565 Feet of lake frontage in a cove setting. Gourmet kitchen, granite Dining room, 2BR & 2 Bas. C/B 3 BR’s. Finished basement with kitchen area, garage. 1.19 Acres. Owner/Agent. $398,000. MLS#195139.
Looking for Elegance? REDUCED! Gorgeous 4 BR, 3.5 BA, upscale traditional farm home, 2.27 Acres w pool, pool house, & 3-car garage. Gourmet Kitchen, Granite tops. Formal dinning room, country porch, basement, and huge master. $398,000. MLS#181480.
REDUCED TO $135,000. Delightful 3BR 2BA cottage style home. Wrap around deck. Screened sun room. Large loft. Full basement. Level flat land. Circular drive & 2nd Driveway. Additional acreage available. $135,000. MLS#190113
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ANEW ERA Realty
5361 Hwy 294 - Murphy, NC 28906 Email: anew@brmemc.net Website: www.anewerarealty.com
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Lynda Wood Broker/Owner
Joe Jones
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Rhonda Stallard REALTOR®
Serving North Carolina, Georgia & Tennessee
NICE CREEK FRONT PROPERTY! Over 2.5 Acres on large trout stream. Has 2/1 cabin that needs lots of TLC. Home SOLD AS IS but the price is a steal! Would make a great geta-way or cabin rental. Call Joe. $79,900 MLS 190949
GREAT PRICE AND EXCELLENT VIEW! Well maintained and ready to move into. 3BD/2BTH with new metal roof, garden spot, and extra storage. Call Rhonda now for info and showing! $89,900 MLS 193313
CLASSIC BRICK HOME IN TN! Full basement, upstairs utility room & extra storage are just some of this home’s great features. Mature trees, level yard and a grape arbor are some more great perks! Call Lynda. $89,900 MLS 182148
AFFORDABLE WATER FRONT PROPERTY! Year round Hiwassee River access. 2BR/2BA on 1.34+/- Acres w/sun room & screened porch. Close to town. If you dream of living on the water, Call Joe for more details! $389,000 MLS 176721
HIWASSEE DAM COMMUNITY! 3BD/3BA home in great location. Live close to two beautiful lakes, top rated school, and community center! With a full basement, spring, creek, garden spot, and 4.52 +/- Acres. Call Rhonda quick! $225,000 MLS 193339
CLASSIC CUSTOM BUILT HOME! Estate like living at an affordable price. Pella windows, two mtn stone FP’s, oversized rooms & a sauna. Home is located on some of best 22.91 +/Acres you will ever see! Call Lynda. $474,900 MLS 195036
MUST LOVE HORSES! Beautiful 15 Acre tract with large, eight stall barn and old farm house to go with it. 3 streams, a spring, and fencing make this the perfect place to begin your new life. $225,000. Add’l Acreage With Home Available! MLS 194993
4BD/3BA BANK REPO ON 5.34 +/- ACRES! Large oversized rooms with open floor plan. This 42X76 2007 Palm Harbor should be on your must see list! No Restrictions and Creek on Property All for $179,900 Call Joe Today! MLS 193415
WILL PAY CLOSING COSTS! Easy ranch style home with lots of potential. 3BR/2BTH with full unfinished basement & outside storage. Located in desirable Peachtree Hills Subdivision with 1.92 +/- Acres! Contact Joe for details. $189,500 MLS 188879
8.2 +/- ACRES BORDERING USFS! Just Listed! Be the first to know about this great tract with acreage and creek in Boiling Springs area. Call Lynda for plat and details! $64,900 MLS 196408
TN GOLF COURSE LOT ONLY $14,000! Just Listed! Come see the views from this great 1.43 +/- Acre lot in the Eagle Sky Development in Polk County, TN. Call office for restrictions and details. MLS 195413
MTN OAK RESERVE ACREAGE! 6.02 +/- Acres in Shoal Creek development w/underground utilities & shared well. Access to private lake. Land lays great & has road access to front & back of property. $72,000. Call Rhonda MLS 192099
Paul Bundy
Chatuge Shores Golf Course 828-389-8940
Cell 706-970-0200
Office 706-896-8633 www.callpaulbundy.com 3680 Hwy 76 • Young Harris, GA 30582
SCENIC REALTY Each Office Indpendently Owned & Operated
3 BR/2 BA Ranch over Basement in Beautiful Springwood Subdivision. Living Room with Fireplace, Combo Kitchen/Dining area, Master Suite with Deck, 2 Guest Bedrooms, and Screened in Porch on Main Level. Terrace Level is partially finished, plumbed and has 1 Car Garage. Separate Detached 2 Car Garage with electricity. MLS 195790
260 Golf Course Rd. - Hayesville, NC 28904 www.chatugeshoresgolf.com
Build your dream house with a view of Brasstown Bald. Located at the top of Lovingood Road, this 1 acre lot has build site in place with septic rated for a 3 bedroom house. MLS 189355
Incredible View of Brasstown Bald and surrounding mOUNtAIns. 3 BR/3BA Ranch over Basement. Great Room with Rock FP. Terrace Level partially finished with 3rd Bedroom and Bath. Fenced with 2 Outbuildings. Laundry hookups on both levels. MLS 196235
18 holes Championship Golf Course Pro Shop - Driving Range Lessons - Snack Bar Wedding Receptions, Parties, Bar - Remodeled Clubhouse Located on Lake Chatuge Visitors Welcome Rated *** by Golf Digest
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Have You Heard About Chunky Gal Mountain In Hayesville, NC? Chunky Gal is one of the many places you need to experience here in the North GA and North Carolina Mountains. Chunky Gal Mountain climbs to 4,770 feet above sea level and is located in Hayesville, NC. It’s like going on a treasure hunt. There is a presence of rubies, as well as garnets, sapphires, and other gem stones and a public rock-hunting area where visitors can dig along the creek, as well as higher up the mountain. Chunky Gal’s 22 miles of trails also offers abundant opportunities for extended backpacking expeditions, rare insects and plant life. So, what’s with the name? There is a cute little story behind it. Chunky Gal Mountain gained its name from a Cherokee legend about a chubby maid who fell in love with a young man from another tribe. Her family did not approve of this but the determined young woman abandoned her family to follow her heart, finding her way across the mountain’s slopes to be with her beloved. Remember, it’s a gotta see place so go and check it out! www.MtnsAndLakesOnline.com
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The McDream Team... “Selling the Mountains and Lakes one Dream at a Time!”
Donna Bragg 706.897.0215
1-800-950-4183 224 Chatuge Way * Hiawassee, GA 30546
P.J. McClure 706.897.4550
Visit our website at www.LakeChatuge.com
MLS #180188 New home in Young Harris! Investment opportunity! 3BR/ 2BA+ loft, ample closet space, spacious kitchen. Level lot within walking distance of College! $127,700
MLS #195593 SWEET! Park model in excellent condition+ 1BR studio cabin. Fenced yard, garden spot, patio, screened porch, and storage building. Walking neighborhood of Bald Mtn. Park. $118,900
MLS#173930 GET IT NOW! Nothing else compares to this upscale lakefront townhome on Chatuge. 12’ ceilings on main, gourmet kitchen, elevator, outdoor kitchen, master suite w/ his & her closets, private balcony, dbl. garage. $575,000
MLS #185204 Your own ISLAND ESTATE on Lake Chatuge! Unique property offers endless possibilities! A total of 4.14 acres above high-water elevation! $1.25M
MLS #179301 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITY! Almost new 2 story metal building w/ shop, storage, finished office and conference areas, as well as 2BR apartment. Excellent visibility and parking, easy access off State Hwy. $399,900
MLS #176427 3BR/2BA cabin w/ year ‘round mountain views! In the country with no restrictions! Rock fireplace, wood floors, wrap-around porch, full basement, central HVAC, workshop/ storage building, & garden spot! $179,900
MLS #184156 Summer all Year ‘Round. You’ll love this 3BR/2BA home. Sit on your front porch and enjoy the tranquility! Dbl. garage, workshop/ storage, fruit trees, garden spot, convenient to lake and golf! $119,000
MLS #188474 DEEP WATER Lake House with Pizzazz! 3BR+/3BA Luxury & style define this Timberframe home, den/media room, wine cellar, granite, hardwood, lots of porches & stonework. Boat dock w/Party deck! REDUCED! $999,900
MLS #188477 LAKE CHATUGE VACATION DESTINATION! Low maintenance 3BR home + guest house on private waterfront acreage! Garage, hot tub, gazebo, party deck, dock & boat launch! $798,000
MLS #168731 LAKE ACCESS COMMON AREA ON CHATUGE! Newly remodeled, light & airy 2BR/2BA, great for vacation home or rental income, walk to lake! A STEAL @ $77,000!
MLS# 167614 Affordable! 3BR/ 2BA doublewide home on 1.86 wooded acres. Garden spot, abundant wildlife! Located close to town, lake, golf, & trout fishing. $90,000
MLS #183395 You’ll be sorry if you miss this 3BR+/3.5BA, 4 car garage, hardiboard siding, 2 master suites, oak & tile floors, gourmet kitchen w/SS appliances, central VAC, rock FP, HUGE porch to enjoy the mtn. & lake view! $439,000
MLS #168730 Best value on Lake Chatuge! 3BR /2BA, new kitchen, vaulted ceiling & skylights in great room, central HVAC, full unfinished bsmt, private wooded lot, dock included. Only $400,000
MLS #186738 Owner Says SELL! 3BR/3BA home overlooking Lake Chatuge w/ dock slip! Granite kit. counters & SS appliances, hickory floors, vaulted ceiling, master w/his & her closet, large rec. room w/2nd fireplace & wet bar on terrace level, great location!
MLS #178628 BRASSTOWN CREEK FRONT HOME in Young Harris! Beautifully crafted 3BR/2.5BA, vaulted ceiling, wood/tile floors, 2 fireplaces, sc. porch, private wooded lot, park-like setting! Great neighborhood! $357,000
MLS #166139 You’ll be proud to call this home! 4BR/4.5BA in prestigious gated tennis & swim community. Gourmet kit. w/Bosch appliances, formal dining, keeping room w/FP, great room w/floor to ceiling stacked stone FP. Short Sale! $639,900
MLS #184226 REAL LOG CABIN! Rustic mountain 2BR/2BA getaway on private 2 acre wooded lot! Lots of decks to enjoy the great outdoors, metal roof, central HVAC, large country kitchen and outdoor picnic pavilion! $139,900
MLS #185722 Now See This! 4.938 acres, gorgeous mountain views and mature hardwoods. End-of-road privacy, septic approved, priced thousands below seller cost! $89,900
MLS #193590 FORECLOSURE! Rare estate-sized 17.0 acre lot w/lake, mountain & pasture views! Multiple building sites along ridge line. Located in well-established area of high-end homes w/UG utilites & paved road frontage, close to lake & golf! $269,000
MLS #185947 $1000’s BELOW COST! Lake access homesite, paved streets, U/G utilites, prestigious neighborhood! Excellent location close to Hiawassee and Young Harris, GA. Boat slip on Lake Chatuge included! $159,000.
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Ask any REALTOR® and the answer is the same….it’s a great time to buy a home in Georgia & North Carolina! With a wide variety of inventory and interest rates still at historical lows, now is the perfect time to purchase your dream home. Homeownership is also the key to building personal wealth. It’s a perfect time to contact a REALTOR® to discuss your needs and explore the possibilities available to you. Reasons to Buy Now: • It’s a buyer’s market – motivated sellers are offering a host of value-added incentives • Homeownership is the first step toward building wealth • Interest rates are still historically low, currently hovering around 6.25% as compared to an average of 7.75 percent in 1997 and 10.25 percent in 1987
Tips for Buyers: Use a REALTOR® Real estate licensees who are member of the National Association of REALTORS® are called REALTORS®. A REALTOR® will provide you with the following services: • Offer industry expertise specific to your local market
• Homeownership may qualify you for tax deductions
• Analyze potential homes that match your wants and needs
• Return on investment – Georgia is a hot commodity! Our state has topped several “great places to live” lists in recent months. Among them are Forbes magazine’s Top Ten Most Affordable Places to Live Well, and five Georgia counties secured half of the slots for Progressive Farmer’s Top 10 Places with the Best Air Quality.
• Keep you informed during the process • Negotiate on your behalf • Answer questions with competence and speed
Get Pre-Approved:
• Location, location, location! Homes are available in a variety of price ranges throughout GA & NC.
Pre-approval gives you the opportunity to increase bargaining and negotiating power by:
• Homebuyers have more housing choices than ever before
• Estimating your mortgage payment www.MtnsAndLakesOnline.com
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• Setting a realistic price range you can afford • Addressing possible qualification issues ahead of time • Facilitate a faster transaction closing
• Does the home meet my price, location and amenity needs?
Negotiate: Buyers have their share of homes from which to choose in today’s market. Negotiations among sellers and buyers (and their respective REALTORS®) have reached a new level of importance. Negotiation in a buyer’s market is not limited to price reductions. Incentives can include: • Upgrades in the purchase of a new construction home • Financing packages such as seller-paid closing costs
Buying Your Home: Your decision to buy a home should be based on answers to the following questions: • What kind of home do I want? • What are the comparable homes selling for? • What about the neighborhoods, schools, crime rates, traffic, zoning, and work commutes?
• Higher levels of service Despite the negative press in recent months, realize that all real estate is local and what is happening in other areas in the United States does not necessarily reflect your local housing market. As a matter of fact, prices can vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. Hurry, this buyer’s market will not last forever. Go to www.negboard.com to find a REALTOR® today!
Coming Soon! You are invited to attend one of our many REALTOR® Open House locations. REALTORS® across the country will open the doors to their listings and you are invited to take a look at our local market. Open House locations will be easily identified by white and/or blue REALTOR® balloons placed at each location. This allows you to easily find one of the official REALTOR® locations. So come join in!! March/April 2010