Dee here ...Growing up in California during the 80's and spending a lot of time working with bands on the road, to living in the North Georgia mountains, was certainly a culture shock. I'm not gonna lie, I was miserable at first and it took a few years to adjust. But then, somehow magically, there was no other place I'd rather be. The relaxed pace of this small town that is Blue Ridge has given me the ultimate gift of "Stop and Smell the Roses".
When I moved here 5 years ago, there was a lot of growth taking place, even through the entire town had only three or four traffic lights, one grocery store and a gas station. Not to mention two cops and a fireman. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating, but it did seem like that.
The reality of it all is that the community of Blue Ridge is known for it's amazing cabin rentals, the mountains, biking trails, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, Scenic Railroad, great restaurants and shopping in the Historic Downtown District. It was not until I accepted this place as my home that I begin to notice the wonderful things happening around me.
Moving from Los Angeles where there is so much to see, I saw nothing here. Where I thought there was nothing to see, I now see everything. Quite a magical time to be a part of this community.
And, did I mention they love good music here? I discovered that many of the local musicians (who by the way are extremely talented) are true fans of the art. Most of them know more about the bands I worked with than I did. That's when I realized I may have been the one carrying the roses, but they were the ones smelling 'em.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Why Real Estate in Blue Ridge Mountains
My Purpose in Real Estate
Why did I move from Southern California to the North Georgia Mountains? It's a question I am frequently asked. In California, working for Heritage Homes in a fast paced Real Estate environment, there was opportunity everywhere. People were on waiting lists for homes that sold faster than they could be built. Although I loved my real estate career and was captivated by the beauty of California, I longed to return to the South. Although my mom and I talked several times a week, I missed her. Being separated from her made me realize what is important in life: family and love. My husband and I made the decision to sell as much as possible and start over in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Moving from known to unknown was scary. That was five years ago. I am happy with the decision we made. I see my mom at least once a week, and am involved in her life. My husband loves the simplicity of life in the mountains. Selling real estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains has given me the opportunity to share with other families the dream of coming to an area where the pace is slower and family ties are strengthened. Helping clients fulfill their dreams to enjoy the time spent with those they love is immensely rewarding. The mountains are a magical place, and, if you listen, they have much to tell you.
Why did I move from Southern California to the North Georgia Mountains? It's a question I am frequently asked. In California, working for Heritage Homes in a fast paced Real Estate environment, there was opportunity everywhere. People were on waiting lists for homes that sold faster than they could be built. Although I loved my real estate career and was captivated by the beauty of California, I longed to return to the South. Although my mom and I talked several times a week, I missed her. Being separated from her made me realize what is important in life: family and love. My husband and I made the decision to sell as much as possible and start over in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Moving from known to unknown was scary. That was five years ago. I am happy with the decision we made. I see my mom at least once a week, and am involved in her life. My husband loves the simplicity of life in the mountains. Selling real estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains has given me the opportunity to share with other families the dream of coming to an area where the pace is slower and family ties are strengthened. Helping clients fulfill their dreams to enjoy the time spent with those they love is immensely rewarding. The mountains are a magical place, and, if you listen, they have much to tell you.
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