Town of Burton

Woodrow F Blalock was born in the Town of Burton in 1918 which now the town does not exists because it is "Under the Lake". The road that he was raised off of is now called Blalock Goldmine the house spot which is actually not under water there is an older home and boat house there.

He was 3 almost 4 when the lake was flooded. The effects on the family were traumatic. They had a large white house on a Knol and his oldest brother was 11. He remembers the school house floating by and his brothers jumping up and down saying No more school! No more school! No more school! His father and mother very sad because it was the beginning of share cropping for them.

Happy New Year if you would like to know more about the town of Burton I am sure that Woodrow would be glad to speak with you at 706-782-3336 or contact me and I will get him to call you back as well 76-490-1404.

There is a book written by Stuart Woods, title is "Under the Lake" I have been told its about Lake Burton however others in North Georgia say it could be Lake Lanier and I have also been told Lake Hartwell. I feel Lake Burton...excellent choice to read. There is many other books on the lake Burton as well.

Happy New Year! Real Estate will be stronger in 2009 will it matter to you in 100 years!

I have had computer issues so my blogging has been behind. Now I have lost all kinds of information that was very important. ok...

I feel the Real Estate market for 2009 will be stronger this year. We know for sure it will be a changing year. With all of us feeling some type of negative affects we will have no choice but to look up for positive affects for 2009.

Remember if are buying you are getting a deal and if you are selling because you have to then you are letting go of a burden and if you loose money that maybe in 5 years you will be able to gain that back with another home. I have been told that a lot of times people get turn upside down on there vehicles. Think of real estate as the same way you just make your payments and do what you have to do.

My fathers favorite quote....Will it matter to you in 100 years? That is the famous Rabun County man Woodrow F Blalock. He has been thru the depression and shared cropped and all. He learned thru that time of having nothing to start buying land in Rabun County, Georgia.

I will try to start adding some of his information to my blogs. He still has his Real Estate company Blalock and Associates and if you called him he would still want to sell you something today....

convenants

This weekend I was in a conversation about covenants and restrictions in neighborhoods. Please remember to always research your home owners association and asked your agent if they do not give those to you. Or go to the courthouse your self and pull the deed.

Sometimes you will be surprised at what it says and does not say.

Merry Christmas! Real Estate is moving here in our office today!

whats best for you?

When you choose your agent be sure they are all for you. Of course agents have to protect our-selves and their clients but be sure that your needs are being met.

Remember always tell your agent if they are not listening. Sometimes we think we know what you want just because of the way we heard you say it.

We also need to do better at communications our selves.

Let me know or Amber know if there is something that we miss-understood.

Christmas is only 1 week away...

I have had computer issues so I have not been blogging.

Today has been a messy day out side in Clayton, Georiga. Real Estate has been messy as well. Real Estate is still moving here we have had a few offers on our listings which makes us feel like we have been doing our job and of course the listers that have had offers are very excited. The postive is that means that are market is starting to turn around.

Snow in Clayton & tips on listing your Real Estate

A lot of people that want to buy in our area is because of days like too day. The snow comes just for a few days or a few hours then melts away. Today the Mountain Tops are White with Snow. The Duvall Ford and Cheverotle vehicles are covered with a pile of snow and some still are. The snow is blowing hard.

A few tips today about listing your Real Estate. Don't Sale unless you need too.

Homes: Price in today's market. Clean your home...I mean Q-TIP clean or where if you used a white glove it will still be white. Counter Tops need cleaned off. Personal photos stored. Rent a storage room if you need too. Fix the nicks and dings so that your walls look like a fresh coat of paint. Also paint in neutrals. Take down beautiful art. (for parents with small kids most people understand just keep toys neat)

Land: Price in Today's market. Clean up your land. Take off all trash or get a burn permit to burn. Clear out or burn old wood piles. Keep fields in top shape.

Commercial: Price in Today's market. Use combination on Land and Home TIPS

REMEMBER MOST CAN'T Visualize their dreams where your dream has already been made. SO clean up and maintain.

Thanks..... Amber Brady.....Jim Blalock's Assistant