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Hiawassee, GA Real Estate News

By Karyn Smith Woody
(Harry Norman Realtors)
HOMES # SOLD 32Average Days on Market 145Average List Price $570,822Average Sold Price $516,031Sold prices ranged from $125,000 - $995,000List prices on sold homes ranged from $130,000 - $1,250,000Homes sold for about 10% less than list price and 28% less than original asking price LOTS #SOLD 11Average Days on Market 579Average List Price $240,764Average Sold Price $222,945Sold prices ranged from $67,500 - $370,000List prices on sold lots ranged from $75,000 - $397,000 Lots sold for about 8% less than list price and about 15% less than original asking price.   
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By Karyn Smith Woody
(Harry Norman Realtors)
1. Georgia Mountain FairgroundsThe Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds plays host to several popular annual events including the Georgia Mountain Fair, the Superstar Concert Series, the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival and Georgia's Official State Fiddlers' Convention.The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds are located along the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge in the north Georgia mountain community of Hiawassee and is only two hours from Atlanta, Greenville, Asheville and Chattanooga.  The Fairgrounds offer a wide-variety of unique venues, and beautiful year-round camping facilities.2. Aqua TikiParty Boats with Island Vibes in Hiawassee, GABringing the Island vibes to the North Georgia Mountains Aqua Tiki is fully equipped with a Licensed Captain, bartender, complimentary draft beer & wine, soft drin...
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By Bill & Cyndi Daves, TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
(Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond!)
Like I said in Baby It's Cold Outside - Avoiding Freeze Damage - Part 1, unless you've been on an extended tropical vacation, you've experienced the cold temperatures across the nation.  You'll remember we talked about heat tape in that article.  Here are some additional tips to help keep you, and your house, warm and safe this winter.  Use heat strip tape on crucial pipes, wellheads, etc. to avoid freezing and loss of use. Leave water trickling in faucets. If you're going be gone for an extended period turn OFF the water supply coming into your house.  Depending on the temperatures, this could even mean while you're away at work 8-10 hours/day.  This way, if a pipe does freeze and break, the water will not continue to run and flood your home or basement. Open cabinet doors under sinks ...
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By Karyn Smith Woody
(Harry Norman Realtors)
Epic Catering & E-entrees in Hiawassee, GA is a go to for all things food in the North Georgia Mountains. Chef Karl Engelmann is an amazing chef with over 20 years of experience creating meals that are truly Epic!Epic Catering offers party, wedding and event catering, in home catering, weekly meal options and holiday menus. Their food is reasonably priced and does not disappoint!I highly recommend Epic Catering!    
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By Karyn Smith Woody
(Harry Norman Realtors)
Hamilton Rhododendron Garden Quietly tucked away in the North Georgia Mountains, sits a rare and special treasure. A botanical paradise fairly bursting with dogwood, tulip magnolias, native azaleas, wild flowers, trillium, and rhododendron. Over 400 varieties of rhododendron – 3,000 plants in all. Welcome to the Hamilton Gardens, a truly enchanted spot, boasting the largest collection of rhododendrons in the state of Georgia. Stoll tranquil pine bark trails as they wind through lush foliage. Drink in the stunning views of Lake Chatuge and breathtaking countryside, including the majestic rise of Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest peak In the early 1950s, Fred Hamilton, an executive of the Sears Roebuck Company, bought a home in the Atlanta area and was delighted to discover native plants,...
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By Karyn Smith Woody
(Harry Norman Realtors)
  What: Vino and Vibes with Rob Alwine performingWhere: Tasting Room/Deck at Hightower Creek Vineyards in Hiawassee, GAWhen: Saturday, Apr, 11, 2015 12:00pm - 6:00pmDescription: Rob is a very talented local musician! He will be singing and playing from 2-5pm. $10.00 admission includes a glass of wine. For more info: Tasting Room: 706-896-8963info@hightowercreekvineyards.com
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By Karyn Smith Woody
(Harry Norman Realtors)
  A family winery & vineyard, located 7 miles east of picturesque Hiawasse, GA, that knows the importance of food, friends and a sense of home. They strive to create wines that reflect the people and places of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each bottle of Hightower Creek Vineyards wine represents the hard work of family and friends - from the vineyard, to the cellar, to you. Pair with good food and better company. Serve with a smile. What: We will be closed 12/30-12/31/14 and 1/1/15 for New Year'sWhere: When: Tuesday, Dec, 30, 2014 12:00pm - 6:00pmDescription: Happy New Year's Day!!!close What: We will be closed 12/30-12/31/14 and 1/1/15 for New Year'sWhere: When: Wednesday, Dec, 31, 2014 12:00pm - 6:00pmDescription: Happy New Year's Day!!!close What: Winter hours begin!Where: When: Thursday...
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By Karyn Smith Woody
(Harry Norman Realtors)
The Loft Boutique is one of my most favorite stores! Here is what is said about The Loft on their facebook page: Nestled in the heart of a picturesque town, The Loft may be Hiawassee’s best kept fashion secret. A true standout among boutiques in Northeastern Georgia, The Loft brings a touch of urban sophistication to the area with fresh looks ranging from key classics to the latest thing. A combination of New York chic and L.A. glamour, featuring brands like by BB Dakota, Glam, Tresics, Live a Little, Focus 2000, DKNY and Bila. Providing a much needed go-to spot for local fashionistas, boutique owners Mary Payne and Brette Allen have been outfitting the area's chicest women since August 2005. The Loft has something for everyone from trend-setting teens all the way to glamorous grandmas...
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By Bill & Cyndi Daves, TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
(Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond!)
Any other day, of the week is f i n e yeah.  But whenever Monday comes . . .    You know it's likely to be a severe weather event when they start talking about it four days in advance. That's what happened here this weekend.  I was not paying any particular attention to the weather broadcast on Friday. However, it piqued my interest when I heard the weather man say that we would have severe weather on MONDAY. Monday? Like the day AFTER the weekend Monday? Yep, that one. Ok, now I'm listening.  Seems there is this terrible weather system moving across the country and it's going to be here - Monday night. Torrential rain, strong winds, possible tornadoes.  Monday.  Wow.   Ok, time to get serious.  Weather IS serious and being prepared for it is very important. When we went to bed last ni...
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By Bill & Cyndi Daves, TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
(Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond!)
  Lake Chatuge Access Lots within walking distance of town, shops, dining, churches, you name it! Lots R1/R2 (total 0.37 ac) border creek. Lots V1/V2 (total 0.35 ac) are on the corner and offer views of the mountains. HOA Dues are $280.00/unimproved lot/year.   Visit Our Website   Visit Our Blog Follow Me on Facebook Hiawassee GA Homes for Sale Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale Bill and Cyndi Daves Coldwell Banker High Country Realty 828-361-9783 cyndi@teamdaves.com  
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By Bill & Cyndi Daves, TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
(Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond!)
Lot 14 BEL AIRE - LAKE CHATUGE VIEWSHiawassee, Georgia OverviewMapsPhotos $22,500 Lots and Land Main Features Lot: 0.72 acre(s) Location Bel Aire Place Lot 14 Bel Aire PlaceHiawassee, GA 30546USA Bill and Cyndi Daves Coldwell Banker High Country Realty(828) 361-9783cyndi@teamdaves.comhttp://www.TeamDaves.com         Listed by: Bill and Cyndi Daves/Colwell Banker High Country Realty Our recent listings 7131 Nell View SpurGreat Location Convenient To Hiawassee, Lake Chatuge and More!Adorable 2/1 Farmhouse on Rushing CreekPRICE REDUCED On This 3/2 Foreclosure in Murphy NCLot 11 Bristol Ridge, Hayesville, NC Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale
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By Bill & Cyndi Daves, TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
(Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond!)
LOTS V1/V2 NANTAHALA BAY CLUB LAKE ACCESS LOTS IN HIAWASSEE GA OverviewMapsPhotos $38,500 Lots and Land Main Features Lot: 0.35 acre(s) Location V1 and V2 ADMIRAL POINTHiawassee, GA 30546USA Bill and Cyndi Daves Coldwell Banker High Country Realty(828) 361-9783cyndi@teamdaves.comhttp://www.TeamDaves.com         Listed by: Bill and Cyndi Daves/Colwell Banker High Country Realty Our recent listings 7131 Nell View SpurGreat Location Convenient To Hiawassee, Lake Chatuge and More!Adorable 2/1 Farmhouse on Rushing CreekPRICE REDUCED On This 3/2 Foreclosure in Murphy NCLot 11 Bristol Ridge, Hayesville, NC Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale
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By Bill & Cyndi Daves, TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
(Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond!)
  Sitting here watching the Super Bowl and following the comments on Facebook.  The Denver fans are bored and ready to change the channel and, although the Seahawk fans are loving the score, they wish it was more of a challenge. Somehow all this gets me thinking . . . . It’s the third quarter and the Seattle Seahawks have 36 points on the board.  But Peyton Manning is not in the huddle whining about the fact the center snapped the ball past his head on the first play, that the “12th Man” is too loud, or that the receivers aren’t catching the ball.  No, he’s IN THE GAME, fighting.   So, what’s that got to do with me Cyndi?  Plenty.  It’s February 2nd, January is over and 1/12th of the year is behind us. How’d you do?  If you’re one of the 97% of salespeople who DON’T set goals for yours...
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By Bill & Cyndi Daves, TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
(Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond!)
Where Can I Watch The Superbowl in Hiawassee, GA?         Whether you are visiting here for a few days or are lucky enough to live here full time, its always fun to spend Super Bowl Sunday with a crowd to watch the game.  This year doesn’t have to be any different.  If you’ve been asking “Where can I watch the Super Bowl in Hiawassee” we’ve found the perfect spot!     Come on down to the Blue Otter Restaurant and Sports Bar on Highway 76 just a little east of The Ridges Resort.  The games starts at 6:30 so you’ll want to get there in plenty of time to get a good seat. There will be food specials, prize drawings and lots of fun.   Whether you’re a Seattle Seahawks fan or will be rooting for the Denver Broncos this game is sure to be a good one as Quarterbacks Peyton Manning (Broncos) and...
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By Bill & Cyndi Daves, TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
(Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond!)
HOMES FOR SALE IN HIAWASSEE, GEORGIA       The City of Hiawassee, located at the TOP of Georgia is the seat of Towns County. Incorporated in 1956, Hiawassee covers 2.2 square miles of which 0.50 is water!  If you love the water, you will definitely want to look at homes for sale in Hiawassee.  Don’t worry about overcrowding or traffic either, according to the 2010 census the  population is an overwhelming 880.       There are currently 253 homes for sale in Hiawassee, Georgia.  The list prices range from a low of $19,900 for a single-wide mobile home to a high of $2,300,000 for a 7 bedroom/5 bath home on Lake Chatuge.  The median price for those 253 properties is $199,900.  The DOM (days on market) range for these homes is from a low of 2 days to a high of 1834 with a median 228 days on...
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By Bill & Cyndi Daves, TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
(Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond!)
Waterfront Homes For Sale on Lake Chatuge     Lake Chatuge, with over 130 miles of shoreline and nestled between Hiawassee, GA and Hayesville, NC, is one of our favorite lakes in the area.  And, if you’ve been looking at waterfront homes for sale on Lake Chatuge, you know there aren’t a lot of them for sale and they aren’t giving them away!   There are currently 50 waterfront homes for sale on Lake Chatuge.  That includes 46 single family residences and 4 condominiums.  The list prices range from a low of $149,000 for a one bedroom/1 bath cottage to a high of $2,700,000 for a 7 bedroom/5 bath home.  Strangely enough,  those two properties are on the same street about 1/4 mile from each other!   The median price for those 50 properties is $485,000.  The DOM (days on market) range for the...
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By Bill & Cyndi Daves, TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
(Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond!)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Ability to Repay Rule Over the last few years, mortgage lenders have been cited as one of the culprits and causes of the foreclosure crisis. Lenders were very aggressive in “putting money on the street” so to speak and didn’t look nearly as closely as they should have at the borrower’s ability to repay.   On January 10th, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Ability To Repay Rule will go into effect.  Designed to protect the consumer, this new rule will require mortgage lenders to scrutinize borrowers more closely to make sure they can afford to pay back the mortgage over the long-term.  This is especially important when looking at loans that offer “teaser” rates for an introductory period.   Loans that fall within these guidelines will be co...
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By Bill & Cyndi Daves, TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
(Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond!)
If You Like It Then You Should Have Put A Ring On It!   Figuratively speaking, Beyonce was talking about a wedding ring.  But how does that apply to a real estate transaction?     Recently an agent brought us an offer on one of our listings.   After careful consideration, the seller countered the buyer’s offer which we presented to the buyer’s agent.  The buyer, thinking he had the upper hand with an offer on the table decided to take his time responding and, in his words, “make the seller sweat a little” thinking this would save him a little money.   While the buyer (let’s call him Buyer #1) was taking his sweet time responding to the seller’s counter, lo and behold, along comes another agent with a great offer from Buyer #2.  The seller was pleased with the offer and wanted to accept ...
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By Rick Andrews, Your Property. Our Priority.
(Century 21 Black Bear Realty)
  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Hiawassee Homes For Sale Search All Homes For Sale Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale Avoid Foreclosure Homes Close to Where You Work What is Your Home Worth?   Rick Andrews Century 21 Scenic Realty 828-557-9139 Questions?Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 225781   Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 4494 Maehank Drive Hiawassee, GA Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure         $ Click for current price 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS ( 2 full ) Perfect private get-away in the North Georgia mountains. Sit on your large screened porch and listen to the rustling stream on your property. Home in back of property...
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By Rick Andrews, Your Property. Our Priority.
(Century 21 Black Bear Realty)
  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Hiawassee Homes For Sale Search All Homes For Sale Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale Avoid Foreclosure Homes Close to Where You Work What is Your Home Worth?   Rick Andrews Century 21 Scenic Realty 828-557-9139 Questions?Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 216277   Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 5654 Leisure Woods Park Hiawassee, GA Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure       GA Mountain Home Under 50K $ Click for current price 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS ( 2 full ) Spacious 2 bedroom/ 2 bath home offers new exterior paint, carpet, front porch, ceiling fans, gutters, and under skirting, newer applian...
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