Karyn Smith Woody's Blog

 I just listed a home at 70 Thunderstruck Trail in Blairsville, GA, in the heart of an area known as Trackrock. This home borders a large tract of US Forest Service land that is home to the Track Rock Petroglyphs and Archeological site. Intrigued, I started doing some research on the site and fou...

Epic Catering & E-entrees in Hiawassee, GA is a go to for all things food in the North Georgia Mountains. Chef Karl Engelmann is an amazing chef with over 20 years of experience creating meals that are truly Epic!Epic Catering offers party, wedding and event catering, in home catering, weekly mea...

The mountains of North Georgia and Western North Carolina are looking to experience a hard freeze this weekend (December  8th - 10th, 2016). Make sure that your home is prepared! We will have temps below freezing with daily highs in the 30s - 40s. It is strongly recommended that you let your fauc...

Don't miss the 2nd Annual Cocoa with Santa at the Hackney Warehouse in Murphy, NCDecember 8th & 9th, 2016 from 5-7PM & December 10th, 2016 from 10-3PMHelp give back to the local community by bringing one toy or 5 canned goods and receive a free 5x7 photo with Santa!Family fun for all with Santa's...

North Georgia Lakes have seen relatively good sales in 2016, but a low inventory of reasonably priced homes has caused many buyers to put their lake front home search on the back burner....  Lake Nottely (Blairsville, GA)  home sales23 closed sales averaged 173 days on the market (several "priced...

 Many of the people in Hayesville/ Clay County NC have been interested in helping the firefighters. Here is an email that I received that I wanted to pass along to those who are interested....“Clay County residents have been asking what they can do to help and show appreciation to the hundreds of...

Blairsville, GA is one of the premier retirement and second home communities in the North Georgia area and I am often asked about health care options. The Blairsville/Union County Chamber of Commerce put together some great info about the health care in the Blairsville area, check it out http://...

Keep up to date with the latest information on the wildfires that continue to threaten our beautiful mountains.http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/  

Lake Nottely Market Report - August 2016 Lake Nottely residential sales have been on the upswing in 2016! In fact, I still have buyers who are looking for a Lake Nottely home, so if you've been thinking of selling, let me know! 22 Lake Nottely homes have sold/closed since January 1, 2016The avera...

  Rusted Farmhouse ....Primitive, industrial, salvaged goods, shabby, chippy white, iron =  All my favorite things! Decorate your house and make it as unique as you with a great selection of vintage-inspired (NEW) décor from my friends at Rusted Farmhouse. Y'all seriously need to check this place...