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HOUSING

Bent Tree
Approximately one hour north of Atlanta,
this year-round gated residential and recre-
ational community of approximately 1,000
gracious mountain homes and weekend cabins
is nestled among 3,500 acres of rolling hills,
coves, streams, cliffs, and waterfalls. As one of
the South’s premier communities, Bent Tree
features some of the finest and most affordable
amenities in the region. www.bent-tree.com
The Preserve
Big Canoe
Life in the Appalachian Mountains This 7,000-acre forested mountain commu-
nity straddles Pickens and Dawson counties
and offers a wide variety of resort amenities.
In addition to the permanent homes, there
L iving in the foothills of the your budget as well. Pickens County’s median are full convention facilities and rental cabins

that make it a popular site for meetings and
Appalachian Mountains means
home value is $175,000, and according to
retreats. www.bigcanoe.com
fresh, country air and beautiful
Sperling’s Best Places, it’s a good time to buy
because home appreciation has gone up 5.9%
mountain scenery coupled with
progressive towns and abundant opportunities. in the last year. Cost of Living
Pickens County real estate reveals a variety For those not ready to settle into a home, The cost of living in Pickens County is
that seems as endless as the mountain horizon. apartments with a variety of amenities are nearly 6 percent lower than the U.S. average.
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer available as well as homes for rent. The The cost of living index tracks the cost of
looking for a home on a starter budget or you median gross rent per month in Pickens retail goods and services, groceries, healthcare,
are looking for your luxury, dream house, you County is $833. housing, transportation and utilities. Since
will find it all in Pickens County. Visit www.pickenschamber.com for a list of Goods and Services are a necessity regardless
Not only will you find a variety of homes real estate agents who will find the right home of location, that index is a good indicator of
to meet your taste, but you will find they meet for you. Welcome home to the mountains. the general cost of living. The cost of retail

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