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		<title>Why Your REALTOR Doesn’t Call You</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you are a seller in a buyer’s market, it’s easy to start believing that your REALTOR has lost interest in you. After all, he or she seemed excited when you first asked them to list your property for sale, but now the excitement has waned, and you rarely hear from them anymore. What went... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4875/why-your-realtor-doesnt-call-you/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>October Home Sales a Treat for Local Realtors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Northeast Georgia Realtors received a treat in October as reported home sales dipped only 4% from September with 76 closings, a startling 43% increase over October 2010. There were only 126 newly or re-listed homes for sale for the month as total listed inventories dropped to 1,656, a near 10% monthly decrease. Distressed home sales... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4855/october-home-sales-a-treat-for-local-realtors/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Home for Sale near Chattahoochee River Access – Demorest Georgia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Chattahoochee River borders much of western Habersham County and provides a key point of interest to outdoor enthusiasts, tourists and homeowners who live near and benefit from the natural beauty of the area. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting are common outdoor activities on this portion of the Chattahoochee with several put-in/take-out areas now owned by... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4801/home-for-sale-near-chattahoochee-river-access-demorest-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>‘September Chill’ Good for Local Real Estate Market</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Local Realtors welcomed the early fall chill in September, hoping that seasonal visitors would warm to the idea of buying a mountain home. In spite of home prices descending to levels not seen since the late 1990s, most buyers still seem unconvinced that home prices have hit the bottom. It&#8217;s uncertain how long the window... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4776/september-chill-good-for-local-real-estate-market/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Reverse Mortgages Help Seniors Move Forward</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many seniors today face retirement with less savings and lower home equity value than they expected. Their dreams of selling their home and moving to a more suitable climate or lifestyle may now seem difficult to obtain if not impossible given decreasing home values and challenging economic conditions. For seniors short of funds for an... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4721/reverse-mortgages-help-seniors-move-forward/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Soque River Ramble – A Five-Year Run in Batesville</title>
		<description><![CDATA[October brings out the colors in the northeast Georgia mountains, and with them the many visitors who like to enjoy the local festivals and outdoor events taking place in the fall. For those who prefer a little more exercise and a chance to win a hand creation from Mark of the Potter, plan to participate... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4742/soque-river-ramble-a-five-year-run-in-batesville/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Soque Roast – A Pigout on the River</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those Soque River lovers who want to get a good dose of pulled pork and smoked chicken, and meet UGA legend Vince Dooley, plan to attend The Soque Roast scheduled for Friday, September 30 at 6:00 PM near the Batesville community. The Soque Roast is a primary fundraiser for the Soque River Watershed Association... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4696/the-soque-roast-a-pig-out-on-the-river/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>August Home Sales ‘Galloped Along’ in Northeast Georgia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Home sales for August in northeast Georgia bolted out of the gate and never looked back. Total home sales reached 92 closings, a 26% increase from July, and the best numbers we’ve seen in two years. Except for some weakness in the numbers for August in White County, the other three counties of Habersham, Stephens,... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4656/august-home-sales-galloped-along-in-northeast-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Lodge Home with Lake Burton Seasonal Views for Sale – Clarkesville Georgia – $649,900</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those who want Lake Burton community amenities without the lakefront home carrying costs and lease fees, the home located at 56 Ringgold Lane off Laurel Lodge Road in Clarkesville Georgia could be the perfect fit for the discriminating home buyer looking to buy in the northeast Georgia mountains.  56 Ringgold Lane is a 4... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4601/lodge-home-with-lake-burton-seasonal-views-for-sale-clarkesville-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hawg Wild BBQ – A ‘Smokin’ Good’ Success Story</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Like the mythological phoenix rising from the ashes, Hawg Wild BBQ is back as a major player in the Clarkesville Georgia restaurant scene after a devastating fire to their building last fall. Hawg Wild BBQ just completed the rebuild of their restaurant and is once again open for business, bigger and better than ever. I... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4581/hawg-wild-bbq-a-smokin-good-success-story/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>‘By the See Rock Shop’ For Sale near Lake Burton – Clarkesville Georgia – $144,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Interested in owning a retail store on scenic Hwy. 197? The 1927 brick ranch home known as the “By the See Rock Shop” that has been operating in the Lake Burton area since the late 1980s is now for sale in northern Habersham County. The home is located about 2 miles north of the Batesville... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4537/by-the-see-rock-shop-for-sale-near-lake-burton-clarkesville-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>‘Dog Days’ Throw Bone to Northeast Georgia REALTORs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dog Days of Summer – Webster’s Definition 1: period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere 2: a period of stagnation or inactivity While the “Dog Days of Summer” aptly applied to the hot and muggy weather northeast Georgia experienced in July, “a... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4470/dog-days-throw-bone-to-northeast-georgia-realtors/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Acreage with Pond &amp; Creek for Sale in Batesville Community – Clarkesville Georgia – $185,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“I just want 10-20 acres in the Batesville area that I can enjoy now and build a home later when I retire.” How many times have I heard that line from folks visiting our area of the state who dream of owning a little homestead in the foothills, but rarely get the opportunity to purchase... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4422/acreage-with-pond-creek-for-sale-in-batesville-community-clarkesville-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cabin Home for Sale in Chimney Mountain Subdivision – Clarkesville Georgia – $159,900</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Northwest Habersham County is noted for stretches of rural pasture land that follow the river valleys extending along the headwaters of the Soque River, frequently surrounded by large stretches of national forest. The left fork of the Soque River starts along the southeastern slope of Tray Mountain and descends quickly out of the Wilderness Area... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4375/cabin-home-for-sale-in-chimney-mountain-subdivision-clarkesville-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast Georgia ‘Locally Grown’ – Fresh From Your Local Farm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXei0yWNuwE Everyone enjoys eating locally grown fruits, vegetables and other fresh farm products when they can find them, but who has time to drive to multiple Saturday markets and produce stands to get it?  What if you had a way to pick out exactly what organically grown produce you wanted, and get the local farm... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4311/northeast-georgia-locally-grown-%e2%80%93-fresh-from-your-local-farm/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>June Home Sales Point to ‘Quiet Strength’ in Real Estate Market</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The summer doldrums that can sometimes characterize the June real estate market failed to materialize, much to the pleasure of local REALTORs, as the early summer market appeared to plateau rather than dip.  Closings stayed on schedule despite the fact that three of the four counties were declared disaster areas after the April tornado damage,... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4289/june-home-sales-point-to-quiet-strength-in-real-estate-market/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Deadline Approaching for Real Property Tax Appeals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you live in northeast Georgia and want to appeal your recent real property tax assessment, you only have 45 days from the notice date to make your opinion known to your County Assessor’s office. Many of the values have been assessed lower this year than previous years, which is consistent with the decreasing market... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4262/deadline-approaching-for-real-property-tax-appeals/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>May Housing Market ‘Flowered’ in Northeast Georgia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The bloom was still on the rose in May as northeast Georgia home sales trended in line with tempered expectations for a late spring rebound. Local REALTORs  reported a total of 78 homes sold in May, down 6% from April, but still a 4% improvement over May 2010. In fact, local home sales numbers for... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4236/may-housing-market-flowered-in-northeast-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Northeast Georgia Arts Tour – June 10-12</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a great way to visit the northeast Georgia mountains this summer and be entertained all along the way? The Northeast Georgia Arts Tour held this June 10-12th provides visitors a way to go at their own pace and explore the many art galleries, charming shops, and studios in the region. Visitors can choose... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4207/2011-northeast-georgia-arts-tour-june-10-12/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>SOLD! Log-Sided Mountain Home for Sale near GA 400 Corridor – Murrayville Georgia – $199,900</title>
		<description><![CDATA[SOLD 9/23/11 -- $215,000 (Home + 13.08 Acres) Find your private sanctuary on a mountain ridge with this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath modern log-sided home in eastern Lumpkin County. With an estimated 3500 square feet of finished living space on 1.5 stories and a full finished basement, you have more than enough interior space to... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4107/log-sided-mountain-home-for-sale-near-ga-400-corridor-murrayville-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://landandmore.net/4107/log-sided-mountain-home-for-sale-near-ga-400-corridor-murrayville-georgia/</link>
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		<title>Foreclosures Lead the Local Market for Appraised Value</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Are foreclosure sales relevant when appraising non-distressed properties? Since our company is also in the appraisal business, not a week passes by without someone challenging the notion that the sales price of foreclosed homes (REOs, bank-owned, etc.) should not be relevant for setting the value of non-distressed sales. The average consumer is unaware of what... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4092/foreclosures-lead-the-local-market-for-appraised-value/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>April Home Sales ‘Picked Up Speed’ in Northeast Georgia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The devastating tornadoes that struck northeast Georgia this spring were a metaphor for the hoards of  buyers advancing on the local real estate market as home sales picked up speed in April.&#8221; Okay, maybe that&#8217;s a little too much hyperbole. But looking purely at the sales numbers for April indicates that the effects of pent-up... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4051/april-home-sales-picked-up-speed-in-northeast-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Acreage Overlooking Soque Valley for Sale – Clarkesville Georgia – $155,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The river valleys in northern Habersham County near the Batesville Community are well known among locals and visitors as one of the more desirable areas to live and play in northeast Georgia. This 11.75 acre tract for sale that overlooks the Soque Valley and the Left Fork Soque River north of Clarkesville Georgia offers potential... <a href="http://landandmore.net/4007/acreage-overlooking-soque-valley-for-sale-clarkesville-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>‘Not Blown Away’ by March Home Sales in Northeast Georgia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[March home sales for northeast Georgia didn’t exactly come in like a lion, but fortunately didn’t leave like a lamb either. After February’s robust rebound from a lackluster January, March improved at a steady pace over the previous month (up 15%) and over March 2010 (up 9%). This is fairly consistent with the seasonal trends... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3836/not-blown-away-by-march-home-sales-in-northeast-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Clarkesville Georgia – ‘So Much Here in Our Own Backyard’</title>
		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSKMUyNZjr0 Last week I answered a question on a on-line forum that read: “What is it like to live in Clarkesville Georgia?&#8221; I should have handed the question over to Mary Beth Horton, Clarkesville Better Hometown Manager who has a great story to tell about the town of Clarkesville, a rising star in the foothills... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3787/clarkesville-georgia-so-much-here-in-our-own-backyard/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>SOLD! Ranch Home with Neighborhood Charm for Sale – Mt. Airy, Georgia – $154,900</title>
		<description><![CDATA[SOLD 6/28/11 -- $152,000 Quaint neighborhood charm and great curbside appeal describe this 4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch home with finished basement found in rural Mt. Airy, Georgia. With 2570 SF of immaculately-maintained interior living space, there is more than enough room here to live comfortably on the main level and still have the flexibility... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3742/ranch-home-with-neighborhood-charm-for-sale-mt-airy-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Five Misconceptions About Buyer Representation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a recent post Buyer Representation or Buyer Beware: Your Choice, I explained Buyer Representation (a.k.a. Buyer Agency, Buyer Brokerage) and the advantages of using a buyer&#8217;s agent in your home search. So why aren’t more home buyers using buyer’s agents for every purchase? Let’s look at five misconceptions about buyer representation that  keep Buyers... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3302/five-misconceptions-about-buyer-representation/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Local Home Sales Showing Signs of New Growth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Improved home sales results along with unseasonably warm February weather took the chill off the air for local REALTORS in the northeast Georgia area. Total home sales for the four-county region came in at 62 home sales, a 51% improvement over January. The timing of real estate closings is partly responsible for monthly fluctuations in... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3598/local-home-sales-showing-signs-of-new-growth/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>SOLD! Lake Burton Area Building Lot for Sale – Clarkesville GA – $ 49,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[SOLD 9/16/11 -- $36,000 For the future mountain dweller looking to build his/her custom home in the Batesville area, you should consider this 4.21 acre building lot for sale located on State Hwy. 197 North just 2 miles from the southwestern-most tip of Lake Burton. Anyone familiar with the Hwy. 197 corridor will recognize this... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3528/lake-burton-area-building-lot-for-sale-clarkesville-ga/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>January Home Sales in Deep Freeze</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“Record cold, frequent ice, and heavy snowfall kept home buyers on sidelines.” I wish we could blame it on the January weather, but as we all know, January sales were primarily the results of contracts written in prior months. But  you can expect to see that headline if national home sales numbers don’t meet expectations... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3498/january-home-sales-in-deep-freeze/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Buyer Representation or Buyer Beware: Your Choice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Buyers frequently go directly to listing agents to make offers on homes rather than using buyer’s agents to help them with the purchase.  Despite the advantages of having a knowledgeable buyer&#8217;s agent working for you,  most buyers don’t really understand buyer representation and the difference it can make in a real estate transaction. What is... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3290/buyer-representation-or-buyer-beware-your-choice/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Classic Log Home for Sale in Clarkesville Georgia – $274,900</title>
		<description><![CDATA[CURRENTLY RENTED. Located in the Hwy. 197 corridor just minutes from the Soque River and Lake Burton, this classic 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath true log home in Clarkesville Georgia with rock accents and finished basement is priced to sell and available for immediate occupancy in the northeast Georgia mountains. Built in 2007, the  interior has... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3373/classic-log-home-for-sale-in-clarkesville-georgia-284900/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Home Sales ‘Regain Footing’ in 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a quick overview of home and land sales numbers in northeast Georgia for the period 2007 -- 2010, which includes Habersham, White, Stephens, and Rabun Counties. First, let&#8217;s look at home sales numbers for the four-year period as reported by local REALTORs: You can easily see on the graph above the precipitous fall from... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3333/home-sales-regain-footing-in-2010/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>SOLD! Rustic Mountain Farm House for Sale in Sautee-Nacoochee Georgia – $245,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[SOLD 7/8/11 -- $185,000 Looking for a small farm to get away to in the northeast Georgia mountains? This rustic mountain farm house for sale on a sprawling 15.77 acres in Sautee-Nacoochee Georgia has many of the traits of an ideal mountain retreat that so many buyers often seek in our area of the state.... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3169/rustic-mountain-farm-house-for-sale-in-sautee-nacoochee-georgia-275000/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://landandmore.net/3169/rustic-mountain-farm-house-for-sale-in-sautee-nacoochee-georgia-275000/</link>
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		<title>Local Home Sales Improve in December</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Santa made good on his promise to local REALTORS in December by bringing cheerful home sales numbers to the four-county area of northeast Georgia with 66 home sales, a 35% improvement over November’s 49 sales, and an 18% improvement over December a year ago. While each county’s numbers were at least equal to or better... <a href="http://landandmore.net/3132/local-home-sales-improve-in-december/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Real Estate-Related Provisions in HR 4853</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most of you have heard about the recent tax-relief legislation signed by President Obama this past week, but you may not be aware of how it could affect you as a real estate owner and investor.   The NAR  (National Association of REALTORS) recently came out with a great four-page summary highlighting the real estate-related... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2887/real-estate-related-provisions-in-hr-4853/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast Georgia Home Sales Results – November a ‘Mixed Bag’</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As the vibrant fall colors quickly gave way to early signs of winter, home sales in northeast Georgia for November 2010 left us with a somewhat &#8220;mixed bag&#8221; of results. When you look across all four counties, total inventory of listed homes came in at 1,822 homes for sale while total home sales dipped to... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2821/northeast-georgia-home-sales-results-november-a-mixed-bag/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>We’re Moving Our Servers Today!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re making an upgrade to our servers today to improve the performance of the site and to handle higher visitor traffic. The result may be intermittent page loading problems or site error messages. The upgrade should take between 24 and 48 hours to resolve any issues that arise.  Thank you for your patience as we... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2816/were-moving-our-servers-today/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>What To Look For in a Homeowner’s Insurance Policy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you know what’s in your homeowner’s insurance policy? Many people don’t have any idea what their policy covers, much less the dollar amount of coverage they have. Why? Most homeowner&#8217;s policies are purchased during the loan underwriting period prior to closing on a home. The Buyer receives a call from the Realtor or lender... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2672/what-to-look-for-in-a-homeowners-insurance-policy/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Two Building Lots on Creek for Sale – Mt. Airy Georgia – $29,900</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two Building Lots on Creek for Sale – Mt. Airy Georgia -- $29,900 Want rural living in an established neighborhood but prefer to build? Take a look at these two (2) building lots in Mt. Airy Georgia as potentially the perfect location to build your next home in northeast Georgia. Located in Deerfield Subdivision in... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2643/two-building-lots-on-creek-for-sale-mt-airy-georgia-39900/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast Georgia Home Sales Results for October 2010 ‘Spooky’</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Were home buyers in northeast Georgia spooked in October, or was the combined 30% decrease in home sales just a  monthly statistical hiccup?  Although total home sales for the four-county area were down from September’s more stellar numbers, year-over-year results showed only a modest 7% decrease. As Habersham, White and Stephens County sales decreased 44%,... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2585/northeast-georgia-home-sales-results-for-october-2010-spooky/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Georgia Power Modifies Drawdown Schedule for Lakes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Georgia Power recently posted a revised drawdown schedule for Lake Burton, Lake Rabun, Lake Seed, and Tallulah Falls Lake in northeast Georgia. The modification of the original schedule was primarily due to the lingering drought in the area causing less inflows from the rivers feeding the lakes. The winter months are some of the busiest... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2542/georgia-power-modifies-drawdown-schedule-for-lakes/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Rustic Mountain Home for Sale near Raper Creek Falls – Clarkesville Georgia – $300,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Built on the southern face of a ridge adjoining U.S Forestry land and Raper Mountain, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath rustic mountain home over a full unfinished basement is offered for sale near Raper Creek Falls in one of the most scenic areas of Habersham County about 10 miles north of Clarkesville Georgia. The traditional... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2464/rustic-mountain-home-for-sale-near-raper-creek-falls-clarkesville-georgia-350000/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Angel Sighting in Clarkesville Georgia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Angel Sighting in Clarkesville Georgia This angel has been spotted behind a prominent business in Clarkesville Georgia as she takes her shape from the hands of a sculptor. No information yet as to if and when she will be introduced to the general public. Have you seen her? If you know anything, give us some... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2449/angel-sighting-in-clarkesville-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>September Home Sales Show Improvement in Northeast Georgia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[September Home Sales Show Improvement in Northeast Georgia Late September brought a slight chill to the air in the mountains of northeast Georgia, while the local real estate market heated up. Area home sales numbers increased and  listed home inventories decreased giving REALTORS hope for further stabilization of  residential home prices. Home sales improved by... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2394/september-home-sales-show-improvement-in-northeast-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Soque River Ramble – A Great Way to See the Soque</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a great way to see the Soque River and enjoy the northeast Georgia mountain colors this fall? The Soque River Ramble 6K Run and Walk on October 23rd is the perfect opportunity to experience the unique headwaters of the Soque River in the gorgeous river valleys of north Habersham County. The event site... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2377/soque-river-ramble-a-great-way-to-see-the-soque/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>50 Acres For Sale – Dahlonega Gold Belt – Cleveland Georgia – $250,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[50 Acres For Sale -- Dahlonega Gold Belt -- Cleveland Georgia -- $250,000 Is there really gold in “them thar’ hills?”  Located within the geographic area known as the Dahlonega Gold Belt, this private 50 acre tract offered for sale near Cleveland Georgia with rolling hills, waterfall, and remnants from the early Gold Rush days... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2317/50-acres-for-sale-dahlonega-gold-belt-cleveland-georgia-475000/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Clarkesville Motor Company – A Tradition of Automobile Service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMDDHj6LHyA If you think the days of having your own personal automotive mechanic are over, think again. Since first opening its doors in 1947, Clarkesville Motor Company has defied the odds by remaining a small thriving automotive repair business in an age when car dealerships &#38; big box chain stores threaten to dominate the marketplace.... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2266/clarkesville-motor-company-a-tradition-of-automobile-service/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mountain Acreage with Waterfall for Sale – Clarkesville GA – $175,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[PRICE REDUCTION OF $50,000! Beautiful mountain acreage  with a small waterfall is for sale ten miles north of Clarkesville near the Batesville community, surrounded by recreational venues including the Soque River, Lake Burton, Tray Mountain Wilderness Area, and Helen/Sautee. The property consists of two tracts totaling 8.6 acres, with over 1600 feet of paved road... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2212/mountain-acreage-wit-waterfall-for-sale-clarkesville-ga-225000/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Real Estate Market – Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a REALTOR, I am frequently asked the question these days: “How’s the real estate market?” We REALTORs are in a precarious position when asked about the condition of our local real estate market. After all, REALTORs are salespeople. For the most part, REALTORs are paid from commissions on the sale of a property. REALTORs... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2194/real-estate-market-glass-half-full-or-half-empty/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast Georgia Home Sales for August 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Northeast Georgia Home Sales for August 2010 As summer was coming to an end in northeast Georgia, the local housing market continued to languish as home inventory levels increased and home sales decreased for the second month in a row across the four-county area.  June home sales started off the summer strong, but total sales... <a href="http://landandmore.net/2145/northeast-georgia-home-sales-for-august-2010/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Clarkesville Georgia – Life in the Foothills</title>
		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=buH8fKYDezI What used to be called a &#8220;sleepy little town&#8221; in northeast Georgia, Clarkesville has awakened recently to revel in its growing name recognition among city dwellers and &#8220;flatlanders&#8221; who make the town a frequent weekend destination.  Clarkesville is the county seat for Habersham County, geographically described as the &#8220;foothills&#8221; of the Appalachian Mountains, and... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1599/clarkesville-georgia-life-in-the-foothills/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Orchard Valley Signs – Your Image on Display</title>
		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBiEAjLfubs Signs, signs, everywhere are signs . . . but what are they really saying? According to Julius Miller, owner of Orchard Valley Signs in Clarkesville Georgia, signs speak volumes about you and your business.  &#8220;Signs are not just arrows pointing your business out to someone,&#8221; said Julius, &#8220;They are symbols of your business and... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1846/orchard-valley-signs-your-image-on-display/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cornelia Georgia – A History Built on Rails</title>
		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWq-RxpZN9U If you&#8217;ve ever taken a drive up Historic Hwy. 441 in northeast Georgia, you may have waited for the train to pass in Cornelia Georgia.  Cornelia has a rich history with the railroads serving as the primary catalyst to growth which brought in tourists in the late 19th century and helped to create the... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1622/cornelia-georgia-a-history-built-on-rails/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>CertaPro Painters – Coated in Quality</title>
		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0ppGyx5zOA How important is your advertising slogan to your business? According to Byron Barron, owner of CertaPro Painters of Northeast Georgia, it depends on whether you mean what you say and you can back it up with results. &#8220;At CertaPro we refer to the three &#8216;P&#8217;s . . . Painting, Passion, &#38; Professionalism . .... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1956/certapro-painters-coated-in-quality/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Three Popular Mortgage Programs in Northeast Georgia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbL-Zk_ufoc &#8220;The mortgage market is alive and well in northeast Georgia. &#8220; That&#8217;s the word from local mortgage lender R.M. (Bob) Parker of Southern Bank &#38; Trust (SB&#38;T) based in Clarkesville, Georgia.  &#8220;In fact, mortgage rates are near historical lows,&#8221; said Bob.  &#8220;If you are considering refinancing your current home or looking to buy either... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1560/three-popular-mortgage-programs-in-northeast-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>July 2010 Home Sales Results for Northeast Georgia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[July 2010 Home Sales Results for Northeast Georgia While we were all broiling in the sweltering July heat, the local real estate market in northeast Georgia was only &#8220;lightly simmering&#8221; as the monthly sales results  declined 16% from June&#8217;s numbers, which were the best so far in 2010.  Still, July 2010 home sales were a... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1741/july-2010-home-sales-results-for-northeast-georgia/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sweetshrubs Garden Center – A Gardener’s Delight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s sweet about Sweetshrubs? From a gardener&#8217;s point of view, Sweetshrubs Garden Center in Mount Airy, Georgia not only carries a healthy selection of nursery landscape plants, but they offer great advice backed up by years of experience. I asked Jason McCarty, the owner of Sweetshrubs, why he chose that name for his business. &#8220;My... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1327/sweetshrubs-garden-center-a-gardeners-delight/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Soque River – The Heart of Habersham County</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Asking Justin Ellis about the Soque River is like asking a  grandparent about their grandchildren . . . grab a chair and get prepared to listen for a while. &#8220;The Soque River is really the Heart of Habersham County,&#8221; explained Justin. &#8220;. . . so much of our local economy and quality of life here... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1609/soque-river-the-heart-of-habersham-county/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Five Problems Found in Home Inspections That Are Easily Prevented</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When sellers receive an offer on their home, they can almost always count on the buyer hiring a home inspector to check it out more thoroughly during the &#8220;due diligence&#8221; period of the contract. Certified home inspectors provide a valuable service to buyers by identifying hidden defects in a property as well as pointing out... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1405/five-problems-found-in-home-inspections-that-are-easily-prevented/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Wendy’s Restaurant Coming to Clarkesville!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Construction is well underway on the new Wendy&#8217;s Restaurant going up next to Southern Bank &#38; Trust on Highway 17 in Clarkesville Georgia.   According to the construction superintendent I spoke with at the site on Friday, a Wendy&#8217;s Restaurant can be completed in as little as eight weeks after the initial grading begins. That would... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1331/wendys-restaurant-coming-to-clarkesville/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Headwaters Realty Opens New Office in Batesville GA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve finally moved in! After weeks of my amateurish carpentry and plumbing work, debris removal, yard work, fresh exterior paint, and a new sign, our public office location for Headwaters Realty in downtown Batesville is now officially &#8220;open to the public!&#8221;  Our 911 address is 11937 State Highway 197 North,  Clarkesville Georgia, which is across... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1285/headwaters-realty-opens-new-office-in-batesville-ga/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast Georgia Home Sales – June 2010 Results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Northeast Georgia Home Sales -- June 2010 Results Northeast Georgia REALTORs reported a total of 81 home sales in June, an 8% increase over May, and the best results we’ve seen since this blog began reporting sales results late in 2008.  June’s improved home sales results were due possibly in part to the last push... <a href="http://landandmore.net/1006/northeast-georgia-home-sales-june-2010-results/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast Georgia Home Sales Results – May 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Northeast Georgia Home Sales -- May 2010 The local real estate market marched onward and upward in May with 75 home sales recorded in MLS for the four-county area. The surge of pending home sales in April as reported by The National Association of Realtors (NAR) predicted that the number of closings would be higher... <a href="http://landandmore.net/751/northeast-georgia-home-sales-results-may-2010/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mountain Home Building Lot for Sale near Sautee Valley – Clarkesville GA – $39,900</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Come build your mountain home on this generous 3.3 acre lot in Glen Ellen Subdivision in western Habersham County near the Sautee Valley and Sautee Nacoochee GA. Glen Ellen is just 10 minutes away from Helen, the Sautee Arts Community, and the growing Wine Country in White and Habersham County. Enjoy the end of road privacy... <a href="http://landandmore.net/298/mountain-building-lot-for-sale-near-sautee-valley-clarkesville-ga/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast Georgia Home Sales – April 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Northeast Georgia Home Sales -- April 2010 April’s 62 total home sales for Habersham, White, Rabun &#38; Stephens Counties came in fairly close to March’s 65 home sales. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) reported that agents were scrambling in April to help buyers get homes under contract before the eligibility deadline of April 30... <a href="http://landandmore.net/25/northeast-georgia-home-sales-april-2010-2/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast Georgia Home Sales – March 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[March home sales results lived up to the wishes of local REALTORS in northeast Georgia as the numbers swelled a combined 44% higher than February&#8217;s underwhelming results. Each of the four counties tracked showed monthly increases of at least 25%, and most equaled or bettered numbers from March 2009. Whether you chalk it up to... <a href="http://landandmore.net/44/northeast-georgia-home-sales-march-2010-2/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mountain Building Lot for Sale near Batesville – Clarkesville GA – $34,900</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Secluded &#38; spacious 3.07 acre building lot with private access and surrounded by beautiful hardwoods and towering pines in the favored development Doe Heights in northern Habersham County near  the Batesville Community. Doe Heights development spans up to the top of the ridge line from scenic Highway 197 with seasonal views of Raper Mtn./Oakey Mtn.... <a href="http://landandmore.net/308/mountain-home-building-lot-for-sale-near-batesville-clarkesville-ga/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast Georgia Home Sales Results – February 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Northeast Georgia Home Sales Results -- February 2010 Sales of homes in northeast Georgia moved up modestly in February from January’s numbers, but the results were mixed by county as reported by local REALTORs. A total of 45 homes sold in January, a 5% increase from the 43 home sales in February. Nothing to write... <a href="http://landandmore.net/761/northeast-georgia-home-sales-results-february-2010/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast Georgia Home Sales Results – January 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Northeast Georgia Home Sales Results -- January 2010 At first glance, January 2010 home sales numbers might make you think the local real estate market was in a deep freeze, as was much of the rural mountain landscape. January is one of the seasonally low months for home sales in northeast Georgia, so expectations were... <a href="http://landandmore.net/774/northeast-georgia-home-sales-results-january-2010/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast Georgia Home Sale Trends – 2007 thru 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking back on three years of historical MLS data, I feel safe in calling 2009 the “bottom” of the slump in the housing market for the four-county area in Northeast Georgia. Home sales numbers reached their lowest levels during 2009, but the emerging trend points toward a more stable market based on improving sales numbers.... <a href="http://landandmore.net/790/northeast-northeast-georgia-home-sale-trends-2007-thru-2009/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Golf Course Lot for Sale – The Orchard in Clarkesville GA – $89,500</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Premium golf course lot for sale in The Orchard in Clarkesville GA overlooking the 15th hole tee box with expansive view of fairway and rolling hills surrounding building site. This beautiful knoll-top lot has mountain laurel and small hardwoods with a view of small lake with some tree removal. The Orchard Golf &#38; Country Club... <a href="http://landandmore.net/282/golf-course-lot-for-sale-the-orchard-in-clarkesville-ga/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens &amp; Rabun Counties – December 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens &#38; Rabun Counties -- December 2009 Home Sales As the year came to a close, REALTORs counted their blessings that the local real estate market fared better than what many areas of the country experienced during 2009. December’s slightly lower number of home sales  in northeast Georgia were consistent with seasonal expectations... <a href="http://landandmore.net/782/habersham-white-stephens-rabun-counties-december-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Soque River Acreage Adjoins USFS Land – Clarkesville GA – $474,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Seasonal trout stream estate property for sale in Clarkesville GA that adjoins the Tray Mountain Wilderness Area and lies just northwest of Batesville. With over 1200 feet of frontage on the Left Fork of the Soque River just as it decends out of U.S. Forestry Service land, this acreage is the jewel of north Habersham County... <a href="http://landandmore.net/135/soque-river-acreage-adjoins-usfs-land/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens &amp; Rabun Counties – November 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens &#38; Rabun Counties -- November 2009 Home Sales Total home sales for Habersham, White, Stephens, and Rabun Counties grew for the third month in a row to 66 solds, an 11.6% increase over the 57 solds in October, and were the best numbers since the year’s highest in August.  Local REALTORs anticipated... <a href="http://landandmore.net/794/habersham-white-stephens-rabun-counties-november-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens Rabun Counties – October 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens Rabun Counties -- October 2009 Home Sales Local REALTORs reported on MLS a 12% increase in home sales in October (57 sales) over September (51 sales).  Listed home inventory levels edged down 1% in October to 1901 homes for sale from 1922 homes for sale in September, with 186 homes being newly... <a href="http://landandmore.net/797/habersham-white-stephens-rabun-counties-october-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens &amp; Rabun Counties – September 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens &#38; Rabun Counties -- September 2009 Home Sales For the third quarter of 2009, September proved to be the least active month for home sales in the four-county area of northeast Georgia. Month over month home sales decreased 28% in September (51 sales) from August&#8217;s results (71 sales), which represented one of... <a href="http://landandmore.net/803/habersham-white-stephens-rabun-counties-september-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens &amp; Rabun Counties – August 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens &#38; Rabun Counties -- August 2009 Home Sales For the month of August 2009, the Northeast Georgia area continued to show great resiliency in attracting home buyers as the overall number of sales increased 14.5% among the four counties to 71 homes vs. 65 homes sold in July. Another positive sign for... <a href="http://landandmore.net/810/habersham-white-stephens-rabun-counties-august-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens &amp; Rabun Counties – July 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens &#38; Rabun Counties -- July 2009 Home Sales &#8220;Steady as she goes&#8221; may best describe the results from northeast Georgia&#8217;s home sales for the month of July 2009. The combined 45 home sales for Habersham, White, &#38; Stephens counties were a sign of relief to local REALTORS for a month that sometimes... <a href="http://landandmore.net/813/habersham-white-stephens-rabun-counties-july-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens Counties – 2007 through June 2009 Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens Counties -- 2007 through June 2009 Sales For a little perspective on where home and land sales are as of June 2009, it&#8217;s important to keep in mind that 2006 is now referred to as the market &#8220;top&#8221; for the real estate boom we experienced nationally during the 2000s. Since 2006 the... <a href="http://landandmore.net/818/habersham-white-stephens-counties-2007-through-june-2009-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens Counties – June 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens Counties -- June 2009 Home Sales Home sales for the three-county area showed continued improvement in June with a combined 29% month over month increase (from 38 to 49 home sales) as reported by local REALTORS. The fact that Habersham County moved up to 21 home sales, White County followed with 20... <a href="http://landandmore.net/822/habersham-white-stephens-counties-june-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>3 Acre Rural Building Lot For Sale in Banks County – Alto GA – $25,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This flag lot for sale is located just off Old Hwy 441 with good privacy and has gentle to slightly rolling terrain.  The 30-foot &#8220;flag&#8221; property frontage runs back from the highway to where the lot opens up with a small creek at the back corner of the tract.  Clear away a few briars and... <a href="http://landandmore.net/331/3-acre-rural-building-lot-in-banks-county-alto-ga/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Golf Course Lot for Sale – The Orchard Golf &amp; Country Club in Clarkesville GA – $155,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Prime golf community lot for sale positioned on the golf course in The Orchard in Clarkesville GA next to the 5th hole green and overlooking the 6th hole tee box.  Located near the clubhouse and pool with quick access to the gated entrance. The Orchard Golf &#38; Country Club is a 1000+ acre private gated... <a href="http://landandmore.net/316/golf-course-lot-for-sale-the-orchard-golf-country-club/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens Counties – May 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens Counties -- May 2009 Home Sales Home sales reported by REALTORS in May were a mixed results for the Habersham, White, and Stephens County areas. White County showed some stability in home sales results with a 23% month over month increase (from 13 to 16 home sales) while Habersham County home sales... <a href="http://landandmore.net/827/habersham-white-stephens-counties-may-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Counties – April 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Counties -- April 2009 Home Sales Like a breath of fresh spring air, home sales in April for the Habersham and White County areas continued to improve their month over month trend with a combined increase of 6% from March to April.  Habersham County saw a strong increase of 21% (from 19 to... <a href="http://landandmore.net/832/habersham-white-counties-april-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Real Estate-Related Legislation Ready for Governor’s Signature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Real Estate-Related Legislation Ready for Governor&#8217;s Signature As reported recently on the Georgia Association of REALTORS web site www.garealtor.org, several pieces of legislation of significance to Georgia property owners and buyers are on Governor Sonny Purdue&#8217;s desk awaiting his signature, including: 1. Statewide Homebuyer Tax Credit -- In addition to the recent $8000 federal tax... <a href="http://landandmore.net/835/real-estate-related-legislation-ready-for-governors-signature/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://landandmore.net/835/real-estate-related-legislation-ready-for-governors-signature/</link>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens Counties – March 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens Counties -- March 2009 Home Sales March home sales for Habersham White &#38; Stephens County rose 15% over February&#8217;s results (March -- 37 sales vs. February -- 32 sales) with a slight dip in the total number of REO sales as well (March -- 9 REOs vs. February -- 14 REOs), which... <a href="http://landandmore.net/838/habersham-white-stephens-counties-march-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit By now many of you have heard of the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit passed in 2008, which was recently modified in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that was signed into law February 17, 2009.  According to NAR&#8217;s website REALTOR.org, the key points of the expanded tax break are: * The... <a href="http://landandmore.net/843/first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens Counties – February 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens Counties -- February 2009 Home Sales Although combined sales numbers for Habersham, White, and Stephens Counties improved somewhat for February, a look beneath the surface reveals much more about the general condition of the market.  Home sales in February 2009 (32 homes sold) were up 23% over January 2009 (26 homes sold)... <a href="http://landandmore.net/848/habersham-white-stephens-counties-february-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>New Fannie Mae Rule Change Allows Investors To Own Up to 10 Financed Properties</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Fannie Mae Rule Change Allows Investors To Own Up to 10 Financed Properties Dick Viti of America&#8217;s Real Estate Academy, Inc. recently emailed me to inform me about a change in Fannie Mae Rules that could have a positive effect on the sluggish home sales market. Last year, Fannie Mae rules were changed to... <a href="http://landandmore.net/853/new-fannie-mae-rule-change-allows-investors-to-own-up-to-10-financed-properties/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens Counties – January 2009 Home Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens Counties -- January 2009 Home Sales As of February 1, our local MLS records reflect a continued downward trend in home sales even from December&#8217;s two-year lows across the three county area. Of the total 26 home sales recorded, nine (9) were in the category of either a foreclosure, bank-owned (corporate), or... <a href="http://landandmore.net/858/habersham-white-stephens-counties-january-2009-home-sales/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://landandmore.net/858/habersham-white-stephens-counties-january-2009-home-sales/</link>
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		<title>Stephens County GA – 2007 &amp; 2008 Home and Land Sales in Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Stephens County GA -- 2007 &#38; 2008 Home and Land Sales in Review Stephens County seems to have fallen &#8220;in the middle&#8221; of Habersham and White Counties with statistics showing an average 32.4% reduction in home sales over 2007. Homes in Stephens County with closing prices under $100,000 showed the most resilience (down 19% from... <a href="http://landandmore.net/863/stephens-county-ga-2007-2008-home-and-land-sales-in-review/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>White County, GA – 2007 &amp; 2008 Home and Land Sales in Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[White County, GA -- 2007 &#38; 2008 Home and Land Sales in Review For 2008, the nationwide downturn in home sales appears to have affected White County more significantly than its neighbor Habersham County (down 26.8%) with statistics showing an average 42.2% reduction over 2007 across all price categories. In general, homes in White County... <a href="http://landandmore.net/869/white-county-ga-2007-2008-home-and-land-sales-in-review/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://landandmore.net/869/white-county-ga-2007-2008-home-and-land-sales-in-review/</link>
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		<title>Habersham County, GA – 2007 &amp; 2008 Home &amp; Land Sales in Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham County, GA -- 2007 &#38; 2008 Home &#38; Land Sales in Review The downward trend in home sales in Habersham County seemed to accelerate toward the end of the year as both November (13 sales) and December (17 sales) had the two lowest number of monthly home sales for the entire two-year period. For... <a href="http://landandmore.net/873/habersham-county-ga-2007-2008-home-land-sales-in-review/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Golf Community Lot in The Orchard – Clarkesville GA – $19,500</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Golf Community lot for sale in Clarkesville GA where you can enjoy all the benefits of building your home in The Orchard at a very low entry price! Lot is located near the front of the golf community off a cul-de-sac. The Orchard Golf &#38; Country Club is a 1000+ acre private gated community with... <a href="http://landandmore.net/322/322/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Habersham White Stephens Cos. – Two Year Comparisons</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habersham White Stephens Cos. -- Two Year Comparisons It goes without saying that the 2008 real estate market for Habersham, White, and Stephens Cos was a challenging one when compared to 2007. Due to how our local statistics are maintained on our MLS database, I can&#8217;t access 2006 sales activity with a high degree of... <a href="http://landandmore.net/877/habersham-white-stephens-cos-two-year-comparisons/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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