When Blue Ridge was first incorporated back in 1887, it wasn’t the stunning mountain views that people came for but, rather, the promise of jobs in the agricultural, mining, and logging industries. In the ensuing years, as railroads and highways made access to the city easier, it began to attract more and more visitors who wanted to explore the amazing mountains right in Blue Ridge’s backyard. With the opening of the Georgia Mountain Parkway in 1986, this trickle of tourists became a ...
First of all, let me say I only became a firm believer of home staging a few years ago. I, like many out there was very skeptical as to whether this really does make a difference. Well let me tell you. If you are selling your home and hope to earn top dollar, it’s smart to invest in the services of a home staging company. There were no home staging companies in the North Georgia area, so I partnered with a home stager and started offering services in the North Georgia Mountains. All ...
Helping our Blue Ridge Families While many of us our fortunate to be surrounded by a loving family, in a home that keeps us warm or cool, and a stocked pantry to prepare and enjoy meals. However, not everyone has that luxury and the ones that suffer the most are the children. During the holiday season, the Toys for Tots program ensures that each and every child in need, will receive a toy. We, at Nathan Fitts & Team, believe in this mission and are proudly accepting unwrapped toy donation ...
Entertain in Style! There is not much more enjoyable in life than entertaining friends and family in your home. Whether you’re throwing a birthday party, holiday party, watching sports playoffs or just having company, you want to choose a home with plenty of space to enjoy. These eight Blue Ridge homes with fantastic party porches is how you entertain in style! 181 Tammen Drive Blue Ridge Conveniently located in the heart of Blue Ridge this home puts your moun ...
When buying a house, the real estate agent can be vital from negotiating you the best deal to making sure you are going to have an investment when you decide to resell it in the future. Whether you’re embarking on your first real estate transaction or you’re a seasoned veteran, having the right real estate agent is crucial to a smooth process. But with over 2 million agents in the U.S. alone, how are you expected to find the right one for you? Well let me help you with that and knowing ...
Nathan Fitts & Team have put together a list of our top 10 most recommend Winter maintenance tips to keep your home in tip top shape. Gutter Ball When gutters get clogged, water can pool and damage your siding, roof, foundations and walkways. Not to mention, it can become a breeding ground for pests. Once you have removed all the large debris, hose down the gutters to remove any remaining debris and make sure water is flowing through properly. Leafy Clean Leaves are like a blanke ...
Come one, come all and help us light up Blue Ridge! As we dive into the holiday season, store windows are getting decorated, Christmas tress are being put up, and excitement for the season is building. We, at Nathan Fitts & Team love everything about the holiday season and have already begun spreading cheer everywhere we go! In fact, we are donation drop off location for our local Toys for Tots program. While many of us are fortunate to be surrounded by a loving family, in a home t ...
There a number of things critical to know about golfing in the mountains, but at the heart of all of them are two absolutes: Your ball is going to carry just a bit longer than at the beach or on the flats – mostly because of physics (gravity, elevation, etc.) so you’ll need to adjust club selection to compensate; and… You might want to make allowances for a slightly longer round of golf, taking just a bit more time to enjoy the views of lakes, valleys and other mountains in the ...
Ten Hut! Ah yes, our favorite season has arrived! No, not fall….FOOTBALL! Not only do we have a love for the game, but we love everything that comes with it: friends hanging out, friendly rivalries, and game day drinks and snacks. Sure, you could go to a sports bar with hundreds of your closest friends hooting and hollering or you could sit in the peaceful quiet of your living room. But wouldn’t it be better to enjoy watching your favorite team take out their competition while sittin ...
It’s not at all clear why Johnny Appleseed, proud purveyor of produce, might have stopped sowing seeds somewhere just beyond Ellijay, on the southern side of the Blue Ridge region. Who knows? Maybe it was some menacing dogs at the county line, or maybe he didn’t get a conditional use permit, but it doesn’t really seem to have anything to do with jurisdictional boundaries. It’s not like grapes, where certain types, vinifera, for example, grow best at particular elevations or p ...