Save money during a winter getaway to the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee by taking advantage of inexpensive accommodations during winter months! Enjoy the convenience of less traffic and less crowded shops and attractions. If you’re an adventurer, take on some snow skiing, as Gatlinburg offers the southern most ski resort in [...]

By, Timothy Stoeger, CPA One way to ensure your lakefront, mountain or acreage land is developed according to your wishes is to develop it yourself. However, you should consider several factors before making such a major commitment. There can be daunting logistics—such as getting agency approvals, developing a realistic budget, choosing the best contractors, coordinating surveyors [...]

Water quality affects our enjoyment of lake activities such as swimming, fishing, boating as well as our aesthetic enjoyment of lakes.  It is also greatly important to the fish and wildlife populations as well.  So how do you protect or improve the quality of water in your lake?  Follow these best practices outlined by governmental [...]

It’s been a bad year for water quality in the Midwest. Summer droughts brought record low water levels that raised water temperatures, stimulated algae growth and sent fish deeper, where it’s more difficult for them to find food. Then heavy rains in many areas caused flooding that contaminated water with harmful chemicals and debris. These recent [...]

The new year will bring a new property tax assessment, raising questions for many landowners about the value of their property. The main concern most landowners have is that the tax assessor’s estimate will be higher than the market value, which would lead them to pay more than their fair share of taxes. In some areas, [...]

Consider retirement in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee Selecting a location to retire can be a daunting task as there are many factors to consider. You’ll find that besides beautiful mountain real estate, Eastern Tennessee offers many amenities that make it one of the top places in the United States to retire. Here you’ll find [...]

Centuries ago, long before there was a Pickens or Dawson County, north Georgia was Cherokee territory; home to many clans. To facilitate easy mobility around the region the Cherokee Indians devised an intricate trail system with a unique way to mark their trails and territories. They would locate tree saplings near their borders and along [...]

Dreaming about retirement and a relaxed pace of life?  If you are like many people looking ahead to retirement you know that finding your ideal retirement location can be a complex and time consuming process, but it doesn’t have to be.  Follow these three simple steps to choose the right place to retire. 1. Consider your lifestyle:  [...]

If you’re looking for privacy and Tennessee Smoky Mountain acreage property, or a mountain escape you’ll find it at The Old Homeplace at The Homestead. This cozy cabin is located at the entrance of The Homestead community in Sevierville TN on Whetstone Road and is now available for sale for the first time. The cabin is [...]

Thousands flocked to the small mountain town of Ellijay Georgia to enjoy the sweet taste of fresh apples, take in the beautiful weather and views of the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills.  The festival was held over the course of two weekends in October (Oct 13-14, 20-21) and drew and impressive 50,000 people to the area.  [...]