By now I think most of us are sick and tired of the Media telling us about the state of the Housing Market. Like how many homes there are for sale or how many foreclosures there are etc. Why is it that we are not hearing about some of the unbelievable deals that people who are purchasing property are getting right now???
Not everyone lost all of their investment $$$ in the stock market,,,Some of the more conservative types have been saving their money and now THEY have the opportunity to purchase a second home in the North GA Mountains at prices that we have not seen in over 8 years!! People with excellent credit can still get loans, but now they are finding mortgages at interest rates that are 5% or even less in some cases !!!!
I have seen some incredible real estate deals the 2nd half of 2008. For example, a 2BR/2BA brand new cabin on an acre lot WITH a nice mountain view, full unfinished BSMT, hardwood floors, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, wrap around porches, original price of $229,000,,, Reduced over and over again, facing foreclosure,my Buyers purchased it for $125,000 !!!
Or the home I sold on 3 lots for a total of over 4 acres, master on the main floor, open great room, year round mountain views in a great subdivision, full unfinished basement for $159,000 !!!!! ( keep the house on one lot and sell the other 2 lots ).
How about a large *** log sided cabin, brand new 2BR/2BA on a full basement with covered porches, great room, custom kitchen with a full upstairs for future growth, on an acre wooded lot in a great cabin community, original price $249,000, sold for $ 165,000 !!!!
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???? I hope you won't be kicking yourself in a year or two for not taking advantage of the best time ever to buy a home in Blairsville or North GA. Blairsville has been named recently by GA Magazine as one of the best 10 cities to retire to . Union, Fannin and Towns counties have the best mountains closest to Atlanta!!! This is a hot area and people will continue to desire to weekend or retire here so.....don't be a day late, get moving and find yourself a place here while the prices are still low.
We have brand new subdivision lots that were priced from $50,000 to $80,000 now priced at $29,900!!! Brand new cabins that were $225-250,000 2 years ago are priced now at $179-199,000 !!!! What I am trying to say is that NOW is the time to buy. Not a great time to be selling because the competition is really high but if you have been waiting to purchase North GA Mountain property you could not find a better time. People that could not afford a cabin at $250,000 are buying them now for under $190,000!!! Get yourself a Buyers Agent and don't miss out!
According the the North East GA MLS this Morning there are still 685 Active Residential Listings and 1631 Active Listings for lots and acreage. WOW!!! That is allot of inventory for Union County to sell!!!
For the entire Month of November 2008 the same source shows there were only 16 Residential homes closed and 7 lots/acreage listings that closed. At this rate we have enough inventory to last us for many many years without even listing any more property!!!
Of the 16 homes sold in November, 13 of them were under $250,000 and of those 13, Eleven were UNDER $200,000. Only one home sold for over $500,000 and it was located on Lake Nottely.
Of the 7 lots/acreage that sold in November ONLY 2 were subdivision lots, three were small acreage, one RV lot and one commercial lot.
Prices are incredible and lower that they have been all year. People that are purchasing property NOW are getting great values. If you have been on the fence about purchasing property do it soon before you miss out on your opportunity on low prices and low interest rates.
2.25 ACRES IN UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD
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MLS® $39,500 - UNBELIEVABLE PRICE !
Blairsville, Union County - If you have been looking for a deal you just can't pass up, this is it!!! Beautiful 2.25 acres with fantastic gentle and level homesite. Mature trees, privacy and small stream can all be found on this picturesque 2.25 acres.
Other lots in Huntington Ridge have sold for so much more! Located in one of the most scenic areas of Blairsville, this lot is in a gated community with water and electric on site. Fine custom homes all around, this is a reallly good offering. Sellers have asked to price this lot to SELL!!! Don't hesitate on this one, it will be gone....
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Reasonably Priced With BIG Views!
• lot / land - MLS® $39,900 - Lake/Mountain VIew Lots
Blairsville, Union County - Pick your VIews! Lake, Mountain or Both! Exciting new Mountain Community across the Street from Lake Nottely. Reasonable Restrictions, Wide Paved Roads, County Water and Underground Utilities and Panoramic Views from these Homesites.
Autumn Hills is located on Nottely Dam Road just Minutes from the Marina and Poteete Creek Recreation Area and Public Boat Launch. Easily accessable from Loving Road you can drive to Blairsville, Morganton or Blue Ridge in minutes.
Lots range in Size from 1 to 1.4 acres, some are wooded, some have small creek frontage, others are open with panoramic views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Prices start at just $39,900 so drive by today. Located between Boy Scout Road and Loving Rd on HWY 325 ( or Nottely Dam Rd) Price lists and Plats located near the Entrance, look for info box. LOCATION, LOCATION!!!
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WOODED ACRE LOT GREAT PRICE
• lot / land - MLS® $39,900 - GREAT CABIN LOT
Blairsville, Union County - This lot in Deer Run is perfect for your cabin in the woods. Heavily wooded corner lot that is gentle and would be easy to build on. Every inch of this property is usable. County water and electric , minutes from Lake Nottely and the Poteet Creek Recreation area that has a public beach, boat launch and camping. All new cabin style homes surround this lot and you just can't find a better buy for a wooded acre in a nice area! Motivated Seller Says "Bring me an offer!"
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LAKEFRONT DEEP WATER LOT ON LAKE NOTTELY
• lot / land - MLS® #151417 $495,000 - DEEP WATER LAKE NOTTELY
Blairsville, Union County - DEEP WATER LOT ON LAKE NOTTELY! You will have year round water to enjoy your boat from this waterfront lot in the Eagle Bend Subdivision. Surrounded by fine lakefront homes this homesite would be the perfect investment for your lakeside residence. Take out or leave as many of the beautiful hardwoods when you build, this lot lays nice close to the lake and the driveway is cut in. Paved roads, county water, electric at site.
Double covered slip dock applied for, level 3 soil work ordered.
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Just when you think the market is turning back around, prices have leveled out a bit and your calender is again full of prospective Buyers coming to town in search for their Mountain Getaway cabin or future Mountain Homesite, you hear those same words time and time again...." We still have to sell our Home in Florida before we can buy here". What to do??? Should people not look until they have their home sold so they don't get let down when the perfect home gets sold over and over again? Should we discourage looking until they have a contract on their current home? It is a hard decision for most Buyers. There is so much fun in looking and dreaming about owning your piece of heaven here in the North GA Mountains! I enjoy watching people get excited about moving here or finding that perfect dream home. Is the Home Equity home on the Florida Property the answer or perhaps the interest only "Bridge Loan" that gets you the property now but also gives you that Extra Monthly Payment! These are hard questions that Buyers are facing in this Slow Real Estate Market.These are questions that a Buyer must ask themself, Am I willing to do what it takes to Buy Now and avoid disappointment or should I wait until I know I can "Pull the Trigger" and purchase the home or property of my dreams!?