6 Signs You Are Ready to Buy a Home

Buying a home is a great accomplishment, but it’s also a big commitment. It’s important to make sure you are ready to become a homeowner and to understand everything from your financial status to ensure you can afford the purchase, to being able to properly take care of the home. Here are some signs that […]

The Cost of Buying a Home Beyond the Monthly Mortgage Payment

Buying a home is a huge accomplishment and is typically the largest purchase we will make during our lives. It is important to understand the benefits of buying a home versus renting and to also know what a smart investment this is for your financial future. Beyond being a good investment, it is also a […]

Build Your Dream Home in This Upscale Gated Community in Beautiful Ellijay, Georgia

If you’re looking for the perfect place to build your dream home in North Georgia, Anderson Farms in Ellijay is the perfect choice. Perfectly situated between Amicalola Falls State Park and the Chattahoochee National Forest, Anderson Farms is surrounded by apple orchards, local vineyards, and beautiful scenery everywhere you look! This exclusive, gated community in […]

Off-Season vs Peak-Season: When is Really the Best Time to Buy a North Georgia Home?

When it comes to buying a home, there is an off-season as well as a peak-season in the real estate market. And while peak-season is the time most people start looking for homes to buy, savvy home buyers may find much better deals during the off-season. What Are the Off-Season and Peak-Season Dates for Home […]

Why Use A Realtor Versus FSBO to Sell Your North Georgia Home?

When it comes to selling a North Georgia home or land, the goal of most owners is to sell as quickly as possible and to make the most money. It is tempting to try to sell your Dahlonega, Dawsonville, or Ellijay home or land on your own without the help of a licensed and experienced […]

Thanksgiving Events and Holiday Festivities in North Georgia

If you are lucky enough to be spending Thanksgiving in North Georgia – you’re lucky enough! From Dawsonville to Blue Ridge and Dahlonega to Helen; there are so many Thanksgiving events and festivities in North Georgia for fun, adventures, and of course good Southern food. Whether you are a local or are hoping to be […]

Should I Rent or Buy a Home in North Georgia? 5 Tips to Help You Decide What’s Best for You

Most of us rent a house or apartment to live in until we can buy a home of our own. Purchasing a home is a life changing decision that is not to be taken lightly, so it’s important to determine when and if it is time for you to finally stop renting and purchase a […]

Buying a Home and Need Some Tips? The Team at Southern Select Properties is Here to Help

The team at Southern Select Properties is here to work for our home buyers in North Georgia from the beginning to the end of your home or land purchase. We take pride in helping North Georgia residents with their home buying needs over the last decade and look forward to helping you become a homeowner, […]

Thanksgiving Dinner and Events in North Georgia

If you’re looking for festivities in the North Georgia mountains this year, you will be happy to know that our friendly mountain towns have some great opportunities for Thanksgiving celebrations for your family. There are so many fun holiday themed events with plenty of fun to be had during Thanksgiving in North Georgia. Here are […]

NOW is the Time to Buy a Home or Land in North Georgia Before Interest Rates Soar

While housing prices in North Georgia are still well above last year’s average; recent mortgage rates are also on the rise. Unfortunately, this change will start making homes less affordable in many areas including North Georgia. According to Mortgage Daily News, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage just surpassed 5% over the first […]