Mike Kelly's (paulmkelly) Blog

As the employer of young folks in their 20's and the grandparent of 11grandchildren, I am continually amazed by their seemingly endless knowledge of the computer and what you can do with it.  Photoshop a picture? No problem (I didn't even know Photoshop was a verb!). Use a Excel worksheet? Sure t...

Recently, I was talking to my daughter who is a Realtor in Seattle. She was telling me that with the economic downturn it gets harder and harder to close on a contract. However, she added that she had come up with four plans that have helped her to close: A) Find financing for the buyer B) Find f...

According to a recent study done by psychologists at UK's University of Ulster, people who have sisters are more likely to be happy and well-adjusted.  In general, girls are more expressive than boys, and researchers found that girls tend to foster communication among family members, which can pr...

2749 Pappy's Plaza   .66 Acres   Offered at $549,000 The Riverwalk Restaurant provides riverside dining just minutes from Blairsville, GA on heavily travelled Hwy 19/129 South.  It is close to the Appalachian Trail, Vogel State Park and Brasstown Bald. The restaurant  is located in Pappy's Plaza...

3243 Daisy Log Road   17+/- Acres   Offered at $1,950,000 Lakeside country estate on 17 acres with breathtaking views of mountains, lake and pasture!  This unique 4BR/3.5BA contemporary home on three levels features an ensuite master on main level,   kitchen with breakfast nook, separate dining ...

I've always wanted my own fire engine. Not the kiddie car type, but a full size red fire engine with sirens, hoses, ladders...the whole works. So when I heard that there was a 1936 Maxim fire engine for sale in North Georgia, I hesitated only a short time before I gave into temptation and made i...

7.5 Acres  Offered at $499,000 Long-term lease or Owner-Financing available!  Property is adjacent to the proposed Lowe's in Hiawassee, Georgia. The property has 7 septic tanks, city water, 2 trailers and a bathhouse. Upper acreage has a private bored well.  Proerty is bordered on the back side ...