Charlie Ragonesi Big Canoe Realestate's Blog

Nature Photo

This photo was Taken in Bent Tree in our great North Georgia Mountains. This fawn still has its' spots and was one of two who stopped and posed. The other was a little camera shy. But it show how wonderful natural, and clean our North Georgia Mountains really are . Hope you enjoy this glimpse as I was driving

Bent Tree wild Life

3 comments • Charlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • July 30 2010 05:12PM

The Mountain Real Estate Report

This weeks show focuses on an article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal Constitution about how to end the recession in a week. Linda and I go over the piece and talk about it merits, likes and dislikes. We also talk about some great Mountain opportunities. As always your comments and suggestions for future shows is greatly appreciated. Enjoy the show.
0 comments • Charlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • July 30 2010 04:40PM

They are rushing to our doors!!! (Photos)

From my office window in my home you can see a client rushing to my doors.

A Big Canoe resident ( non dues paying)

Maybe I should have less steps to walk up as she seems to be a little hot in her coat

A Big Canoe resident ( non dues paying)

Like any good host there was some water and a little left over cat food . So our visitor did not go hungry. Would not want to make her mad.

A Big Canoe resident ( non dues paying)

She did bring her kids. I explained to them no eating in the car if we are going to look at houses !!!A Big Canoe resident ( non dues paying)

Mom did have "a word " with the kids and they promised to be good.

All kidding aside, these folks made an appearance on my back porch yesterday. They were observed quietly and safely from inside my home. As cute as they are if i opened the door Mom would have gone into defense mode and torn me apart. Observe wild life calmly, quietly, and safely.

This is Big Canoe with 27 holes of golf tennis a fitness center an outdoor theater, 3 pools, 3 lakes and a host of things to do. In addition 1/3 of the community is green space and we border national forest. So if you think you know gated communities maybe you should think again. Contact your pros at All Mountain Realty. We are what are name says. Mountain Realtors who can help you find peace and surprises n our Beautiful North Georgia Mountains

12 comments • Charlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • July 25 2010 10:44AM

The Mountain Real Estate Report

This weeks show focus is ,Why should I get prequalified? I talk about the need to get your finances in order Before you shop. Now more than ever you need to be able to know what you can afford. We also talk about some great mountain opportunities as well as discuss the challenges buyers have when trying to buy land. Hope you all enjoy the show. Your comments and topic suggestions as always are greatly appreciated .
1 comment • Charlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • July 24 2010 11:33AM

They Bearly had time to stay

One of the great things about the mountains is you never know what you are going to see through a window while working on ActiveRain. I saw these guys and ran upstairs to get the camera. Got them Just as they were leaving the yard. This family has been through our yard before and the cubs are just adorable. This picture is in the gated community of Big Canoe. So if you think gated communities are all about manicured lawns and postage stamp yards think again. The North Georgia Mountains are beautiful . Call your Big Canoe and for that matter North Georgia experts here at All Mountain Realty. For now enjoy the photo.Bear photo

7 comments • Charlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • July 18 2010 11:29AM

Happy Birthday Linda

Take a moment to say Happy Birthday to Linda Carrig here on ActiveRain. Linda works and lives in our North Georgia Mountains . Here are some photos of her party .Linda's Birthday

The Party was on 2 pontoon boats we tied together on Lake Petit in Biog Canoe. We all had a great time as the weather co-operated

Linda's Birthday

This is one views from the Lake. You can see the mountain mist rising as the sun sets. Linda's Birthday                    

This is the view on Lake Petit. It was a somewhat misty evening which made it cool and wonderful. Lake Petit in Big Canoe is one of our mountain treasures.

3 comments • Charlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • July 15 2010 09:09AM

Fire Safety tip IV

When was the last time you looked at your fire extinguishers ? Yes I know you change your smoke alarm batteries when we change the time. But consider that if you living in the mountains it may take a while for the Fire department to get to you. So you should have a couple of good fire extinguishers. These should be charged( The arrow usually in the Green). Also look at what they are rated for. This is equally important. You want something that will work with a grease fire as well as an electrical fire.

Having a couple of fully charged extinguishers can be the difference between a damaging but controlled fire and a total loss. You Mountain fire departments in many cases are all volunteer. So the fire folks need to get to the stations and engines and then come to your aid. Being able to contain a blaze may make all the difference when it comes to saving your home

0 comments • Charlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • July 14 2010 04:09PM

The Mountain Real Estate Report

This is a show for first time buyers. In fact we interview a first time buyer whose first name is John. He is an actual buyer who worked through us. John talks about the steps he took and the direction he got . He and his fiance got a great deal and because they worked so well with us and followed the steps needed the process went smooth for them. So this show is aimed at helping folks who are looking to buy. We talk about what should eb done with John in order to make things go smoothly and have a happy result. In addition we talk about some great mountain buying opportunities in homes and land. Enjoy the show!!
0 comments • Charlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • July 14 2010 03:00PM

What's in a Counter offer ?

Recently I had some folks put an offer in on a home. The offer was good . The home was a foreclosure. We expected a counter offer. We got one . It was from the Bank at 900 less than asking price. So what is in a counter offer? Some times an insult. When an offer is not "low ball" there is often an expectation that the other side will not be silly and try to play "hardball"

The negotiation, in this case, keeping the buyer from walking, is just one place where we Realtors earn our money. If you are working with a seller and get a decent offer, but must counter then make it a decent counter. Because what is in a counter offer for you may be a buyer who gets insulted and walks.

4 comments • Charlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • July 12 2010 04:19PM

Mothers are all the same

I am sitting in my downstairs office and through the window a shape catches my eye. I baby bear is walking up my back deck steps. I rush for the camera. As I get the camera and go upstairs to catch baby on the deck there is a HUMPFFF. Mama has arrived with cub 2 and is in my driveway. Junior scampers back down the stairs and so I run back down the stairs. Mama cuffs junior as if to say, " You are not supposed to be up there".  Mothers are always looking out for their children. This picture is of them running off into the woods once I came out. You can make out 2 shapes. Not my best bear picture I know. But a good bear event.

 

Mama tells baby off

Next time I will try to be faster with the camera. This is mountain living , and why we love our North Georgia Mountains

6 comments • Charlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • July 10 2010 05:16PM