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Big Canoe Realty: Real Estate Market Update 2017

We are off to a fantastic start again in Big Canoe for 2017:
– Total sales transactions are up 42% over 2016, which was our best year since 2006.
– Resale home transactions are up 25% over …


Keep What's Yours: Useful Information for the Georgia Taxpayer

You already know that Georgia is a great place to retire, and our forgiving tax environment is just one reason why. In fact, according to Kiplinger, Georgia is one of the top ten most tax-friendly …


Welcome Home Warner's: One Family's Experience With Big Canoe Building Group, LLC

When Craig and Julie Warner decided to build a home in Big Canoe, they were at first anxious about who to hire for the job. This wasn’t their first rodeo when it came to building …


10 Reasons to Consider Big Canoe – North Georgia Mountain Community

If you’ve been searching for the ideal community to call home, we’re sharing 10 great reasons why you should take a close look at Big Canoe; a private award-winning residential community situated at the foothills …


2017 Real Estate Trends: What You Need to Know

2017 will be a good year for the real estate market, according to the latest reports by Realtor.com® and Fortune.com. Growth will continue, albeit at a slower pace, and the home ownership rate is expected …


A Few Important Things To Do When Getting Ready To Sell Your Home

By Carolyn Littell

My Husband and I are Real Estate Agents with Big Canoe Realty, and have lived in Big Canoe for over 15 years. We happen to be selling our current home and Big Canoe …


Start Prepping Your Home for Cooler Temps with 3 Easy Steps

Preparing your home for colder weather doesn’t have to make you shiver. Below are three simple ways to do it right:
1. Clean your gutters and inspect your roof
Avoid costly water damage by keeping your gutters …


Big Canoe's Discovery Package: Rave Reviews from Atlanta Trails

Atlanta Trails, the outdoor adventure online magazine, is raving about Big Canoe’s Discovery Package. Their three-day, two-night stay in a beautiful mountain home in the Wildcat neighborhood gave them ample opportunity to explore Big Canoe’s …


The Art of "Rightsizing": Find the Perfect Home for Your Lifestyle

Traditionally, empty-nesters begin looking to downsize into smaller family homes as their children grow up and move away to start their own families. Smaller, single-level floor plans appeal to homeowners who long for a master …


A Big Canoe Experience

Guest Blogger: Matthew Boucher

I first heard about Big Canoe through a social media photo contest co-sponsored by Big Canoe and Atlanta Trails. Atlanta Trails is an online magazine that inspires outdoor adventure; I often consult …