OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN

The Georgia Board of REALTORS is sponsoring a Statewide open house this weekend. It's great opportunity for you to get out and see that the market has to offer for you.

I will be holding an open house this weekend in Ellijay GA in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Saturday from 12- 5 and Sunday from 10-3 I will be at 34 Goblet Court in Coosawattee River Resort from 10:30am until 3pm. If you want on a cabin ON THE RIVER, this is it. Visit www.RandRRiverRetreat.com for information.

PLEASE CALL ME FOR DIRECTIONS AND GATE ACCESS, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET IN UNLESS YOU CALL ME.

Of course you can call me anytime for directions or any questions. I hope to see you this weekend!

Blair Smith
ERA The Real Estate Connection

678-557-0246

Blair.Smith@att.net

Vacation Home Sales are UP

Vacation homes sales are up from 2008 According to the National Association of REALTRORS. While Investment Home sales dropped, Vacation Homes rose, and half
of all Vacation Homes were sold in the South.

If you are waiting for the prices to go as low as they are going to go, we are there. It's a
great time to come on up the North Georgia Mountains and find YOUR PLACE.

Call me today and let's get started.

Blair Smith
ERA The Real Estate Connection
678-557-0246

www.BlairCSmith.com

http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2010033101?OpenDocument

The Georiga Statewide Open House

The Georgia Board of REALTORS is sponsering a Statewide open house this weekend. It's great opportunity for you to get out and see that the market has to offer for you.

I will be holding two open houses this weekend in Ellijay GA in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Saturday from 12 - 5 I will have 15 Misty Hollow Road in the Blackberry Mountain development on the Catrecay River just off Highway 52 open. Visit www.15MistyHollow.com for directions.

Sunday I will be at 34 Goblet Court in Coosawattee River Resort from 10:30am until 3pm. If you want on a cabin ON THE RIVER, this is it. Visit www.RandRRiverRetreat.com for directions.

Of course you can call me anytime for directions or any questions. I hope to see you this weekend!

Blair Smith
ERA The Real Estate Connection

678-557-0246

Blair.Smith@att.net

It's getting better!!

There are more signs that things are getting better, I have found a few sources for mortgages for a 2nd home that will do 85% and 90% mortgages. Now keep in mind that you have to have great credit and the property has to qualify for Mortgage Insurance, but it can happen!!

Call me today to get started looking for your cabin today!!

Blair Smith
678-557-0246

The 2010 Fannin County Guide

Coming to Blue Ridge and not sure what to do? Here is the new Fannin County Guide

www.southwindstechnologies.com/FanninCounty/

Enjoy your Trip!!!

The 2010 Census

We found our 2010 Census form attached to our door last weekend at our cabin in Ellijay. I must admit the Census workers there are on top of things because we have yet to receive our form at our primary residence.

The questions that I, and I am sure that many of you have, is why did I get this here and what do I do with it? From what I could find on the internet is any home gets one, regardless. Ok, that’s good, now what do we do so we do not get counted twice? Back to the internet I go and from what I found, you answer it with a zero, which is accurate since you are to be counted at your primary residence.

So that’s how we are going to proceeded, and I am willing to bet that we will get a phone call wanting to know how no one lives there. I will keep you posted.

If you have more information on this that I did not find, PLEASE post if for everyone.

Blair

15 Misty Hollow Road - Ellijay GA

15 Misty Hollow Road is located in the gated community of Blackberry Mountain in Ellijay GA. This cabin is a perfect location for people who love the great outdoors just as much spending time inside with friend’s and family. Blackberry Mountain is located just minutes from the Rich Mountain Wildlife Management area that offers 22,000 acres of hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking along with picnicking, bird watching and horseback riding.. You are also close to shops and restaurants of Ellijay and Blue Ridge so you will never run out of great things to do.

The Main Level

15 Misty Hollow is a 4 bedroom 3 bath cabin that has the rustic charm that you are looking for in a cabin. Yet, it also has features you would expect to see in your full time residence; making this not only a great weekend getaway but also a great full time residence or retirement home. As you drive up the driveway, you are greeted by a 2 car carport, so no more having to unload the car in the rain (or snow). Enter the kitchen through a screened porch that has room to sit and relax in the evenings.

The kitchen has plenty of counter space to create great meals. It also has plenty of cabinets including two with glass fronts. The kitchen also features a large built in pantry cupboard.

The living room has a stone front fireplace and plenty of room to enjoy a roaring fire on a cold evening. The rest of the main level has a full bathroom, two over sized bedrooms so you have plenty of room for friends and relatives to come enjoy the mountains with you.

The Loft Level

The loft landing offers a great place for a mini home office or a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy a good book. From the loft you enter your master bedroom. This bedroom is very large and is furnished with a king size bed . The master bath features a separate shower and a jetted tub to enjoy a relaxing soak after a day of enjoying the outdoors. This master bedroom also features a large walk in closet - providing you with plenty of room to keep clothes for all seasons on hand. You can also enjoy your morning coffee on the upper deck accessible only from the master bedroom.

The Basement

Step downstairs and discover additional living space along with room to store your mountain toys. . The finished area features another bedroom large enough for king size bed. The bathroom is a full bathroom and this is also where you will find the laundry area with enough room for a full size washer and dryer - not the small stackable ones you find so often in a cabin. There is also plenty of room for a Media area or a game table. This is a great place to let the kids go make all the noise they want to while you relax upstairs. The unfinished area is great for storage and features a garage style door for easy access to your mountain toys like a canoe, motorcycle or ATV. In many cabins storage is a premium, but not at 15 Misty Hollow.

The best feature of this cabin is its price at just $189,900. You will have a hard time finding this much space in this price range. Along with this great price you get the security of a gated community and along with paved roads throughout the complex so you will not need to go buy a 4 wheel drive vehicle just to get to your cabin.

Does this sound like what you have been looking for? Then call me today and let’s go see how well this cabin can fit into your lifestyle and your budget.