Who doesn’t love a good mountain view? All the layers and colors work together to help you stay calm, take a breather, and remember just how beautiful life is. If you’re thinking about buying a new home, we want you to know just how easy it is to find one that has the perfect mountain view you’re dreaming of. In fact, you can find, learn about, and tour a house with beautiful mountain views in six simple steps: 1. Head to our MLS search tool We keep an updated collection of MLS listings in the North Georgia Mountains. In order to make it easy for you to find the exact type of home you’re looking for, we offer an advanced MLS search feature right here on our website. Your first step is to right-click on this link and select “Open Link in New Tab.” This will allow you to keep reading this post while you go through the steps. In your new tab, you’ll be directed to a form that looks like this: 2. Fill out the fields according to your new home wish list Are you looking for a home with a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Or do you need a certain acreage? Whatever your wish list looks like, you can use the form to narrow down results that match your needs. Simply go through and fill out any information that’s on your wish list, whether that pertains to lot size, home size, property type, or home price. 3. Select “mountain view” as one of your must-haves Now for the most important step: Select “mountain view” on the MLS search feature. Interested in a lake or creek view, too? Go ahead and select that, too! This feature allows you to pick exactly what you want to see when you look out the windows of your new home. Looking for a shortcut? You can click this link to see all homes for sale with a mountain view. This is a great option if you’re in the initial steps of searching for a home and you haven’t quite decided what exactly you need in your new home. (It’s also a great step if you’re just curious to see what kinds of homes in the North Georgia Mountains offer mountain views!) 4. Browse the results and find a home that draws your eye Whether you filtered your search to meet your exact requirements or you simply clicked the link to see all homes with mountain views, take a look at the options and take note of any that stand out. As you find homes that you’d like to learn more about, simply right-click on “View Listing” and select “Open Link in New Tab.” If you browse through the full selection of homes for sale and keep opening homes in new tabs, you’ll finish with a collection of tabs containing mountain view homes that piqued your interest. 5. Read through the property descriptions and view pictures of the homes For each home, you’ll be able to read a description of the property, look at photos of the home, and see the MLS details (like construction materials, acreage, condition, heating/cooling, and included appliances). You can also scroll down to see where the home is located on a map. Zoom in on the area to see nearby lakes and parks, or zoom out to see how far the home is from anywhere in the world. 6. Contact us if you’d like to set up a tour As you look through all the details of each home, there will undoubtedly be some that you want to remove from your list. In the end, you’ll be left with a collection of mountain view homes that meet all your requirements. See a home (or two or three) that you want to see in person? We’ve made the process of scheduling a tour as simple as possible. Just below the photos and to the right, there’s a form titled “Contact Us About This Listing.” All you have to do is add your name, email, and a short message (for instance, you can let us know when you’d like to take a look at the home). Once you send your message, it will go straight to our team’s email inbox. From there, we’ll reach out to you at the email you provided to schedule your tour! Let us help you through all the steps of buying a home with a mountain view Our team of realtors has lived in the North Georgia Mountains for years, and their knowledge of the area is invaluable as you conduct your search for your next home. We are accredited buyers agents, meaning that we can help you through the full process of buying your next home. From looking through homes to making an offer to completing the closing paperwork, our team can come alongside you to help you find and buy the North Georgia home of your dreams. Simply follow the steps above or reach out to us on our Contact page to get started !

After years of working hard and saving up, many people dream of the day they can finally retire. Whether you’re a year away or you’re planning years in advance, here’s everything you need to know about living the retired life in north Georgia. Why Live in Georgia With all the places you could live when you retire, you may be wondering why retirement in Georgia can be the right fit. For starters, several online articles have praised Georgia for its safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, beautiful outdoors, and kind, hospitable people. Georgia offers a unique experience for couples, professionals, and families — and it’s no different when it comes to retirees. Best Mountain Towns to Retire  There are several North Georgia Mountain towns from which to choose. Whether you’re looking for a quaint, small town or a city with a wide variety of activities available, living in the Blue Ridge Mountains has something for everyone. Three popular towns for retirement include: Ellijay, Georgia: Ellijay is the county seat of Gilmer County and is famous for its annual Apple Festival in October. Also known as the Apple Capital of Georgia, Ellijay provides a small-town, family-friendly environment for retirees. Blue Ridge, Georgia: Blue Ridge offers activities such as horseback riding in the Chattahoochee National Forest, touring the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, fruit picking at Mercier Orchards, fishing at the Toccoa River, and golfing at Old Toccoa Farm. Blairsville, Georgia: Blairsville, located in Union County, offers destinations such as Butternut Creek Golf Course, the Chattahoochee National Forest, the highest mountain peak in Georgia, Vogel State Park, and Lake Nottely.