The Margot Team Real Estate

09/18/2026

180 Choctaw Ridge. Big Canoe.
Sold at $612,000, Listing Price $675,000.

My clients had options. We saw several homes in Big Canoe — some of them more finished than this one.

They chose this one for what cannot be added later.

Seasonal long views. Minutes from the amenities. Architecture built with actual intent: reclaimed pine underfoot, a stone chimney rising two full stories, a screened porch set against the ridge.

The deferred maintenance was real. We accounted for it, and that is where the negotiation lived.

Day two of ownership. Interior paint underway. A new roof ordered.

Pay for what cannot be changed. Negotiate for what can.

Private consultations by appointment — (678) 807-4433
Margot Weatherford, Realtor®
The Margot Team · Brokered by eXp Realty

09/18/2026

Southwest exposure at 2,300 feet means the light comes in sideways every evening and fills the entire house.

751 Ridgeview Dr — 5,340 square feet, 4 bedrooms, finished in 2025 by Jim Hixon on just over an acre. The first owners fell for it completely, then their plans changed.

That's the only reason it's available.
An hour north of Atlanta, behind the gate in Big Canoe.
$1,749,000.

DM or call/text (678) 807-4433 for a private showing.
Margot Weatherford, Realtor® | The Margot Team · Brokered by eXp Realty

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09/18/2026

A price reduction is not always the only strategy.

For some buyers, a seller-paid closing-cost credit toward a rate buy-down may help reduce the monthly payment—while allowing the seller to protect more of the home’s perceived value.

The right approach depends on loan terms, lender pricing, and the buyer’s specific situation.

Before reducing price, compare the numbers.

Message me “PAYMENT” for a seller net and buyer-payment comparison.

09/15/2026

A place to unplug, gather, and breathe in the mountain air.

Welcome to 15 Gentle Dove Walk in Big Canoe—a fully furnished 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath cabin retreat just one hour north of Atlanta.

From soaring vaulted ceilings, original hardwood floors, rich wood interiors, and exposed beams to the renovated stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace, every detail delivers the warm, timeless character of a true mountain cabin.

Enjoy seasonal ridgeline views and peaceful wooded surroundings from the expanded Trex deck or the standout enclosed dining porch—a year-round space made for morning coffee, long dinners, and entertaining in every season.

With approximately $70,000 in 2026 improvements, including new roofs, exterior paint, mini-split systems, an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, and more, this turnkey retreat is ready to enjoy from day one.
Walk to Indian Rocks and Lake Petit trails, with Big Canoe amenities just minutes away.

15 Gentle Dove Walk
Big Canoe, Georgia
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Fully Furnished
Offered at $449,000

DM for details or to schedule your private showing.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDRa7JBEfSw

View the full listing on our website here 👉https://bit.ly/4ivnGez

Welcome to 15 Gentle Dove Walk, a fully furnished mountain retreat ...

09/14/2026

Congratulations to our buyer on his beautiful new home in Vickery Village.

What began as a search in Big Canoe took a new direction when work began calling him back into the city a few days each week. He loved the North Georgia lifestyle, but he also needed a home that made the commute more manageable—without giving up the character, community, and quality of life he was looking for.

When he asked whether I could help him explore options about 45 minutes south of Big Canoe, I was excited to say yes.
After refining the search, we found an incredible fit at 6830 Wesley Hughes Road in Vickery Village—a home in one of Cumming’s most distinctive and sought-after communities.

Vickery offers that rare combination of beautiful homes, walkability, local restaurants and shops, community connection, and convenient access to both the city and North Georgia.
I’m so happy we were able to help make this next chapter happen.

Congratulations again on your new home—I can’t wait to see you make it your own.

09/14/2026

A refined offering at 1121 Woodland Trace in Big Canoe. Tucked into a peaceful, wooded setting, this spacious home offers the kind of privacy, warmth, and character that makes everyday living feel like a retreat. Now offered at $499,000. This home was under contract. Buyers unable to sell their departing residence. Private showings are available. Send a message for details or to schedule your tour.

09/10/2026

"We really wanted someone who had their ear to the ground — and Margot knows all of the neighborhoods."⁠
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That's what one of my clients told me about why we worked together.⁠
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Big Canoe isn't one market. Every street, every builder, every view is different — and that's the part that actually matters when you're buying or selling here.⁠
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If you want someone who knows this market from the inside, DM or call (678) 807-4433.⁠
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Margot Weatherford, Realtor® | The Margot Team · Brokered by eXp Realty⁠
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09/09/2026

Every room here will be built around one view.

Awaiting the buyer to begin building in Big Canoe — mono-slope roofline, walls of glass, mountain views from nearly every room. ICF-built for quiet, efficiency, and durability most new construction skips. Chef's kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero. A terrace level made for guests, not just storage.

7207 Ridgeview Dr, Jasper, GA
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3,650 Sq Ft
www.SummitModern.com

DM or call (678) 807-4433 for a private tour.
Margot Weatherford, Realtor® | The Margot Team · Brokered by eXp Realty

09/04/2026

Big Canoe, end of summer.

June slowed. July came back fast — more contracts written before the month was even over than in all of June combined. And through it all, one thing held: buyers here aren't rushing, but they're not hesitating either. The right home, priced right, is still moving in under a week.

Twenty-six percent of what sold in Big Canoe last month closed with our team. Not because we chased the number — because a deeper view of the market comes from being active in it.

Full breakdown in the video, and the complete report is linked below.
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Margot Weatherford, Realtor® | The Margot Team · Brokered by eXp Realty

09/01/2026

Your own private corner of Big Canoe, tucked against protected nature. 🌿

📍 100 Jewel W**d Turn | 1,920 sq ft | 0.69 acres | 2 BD | 2.5 BA

Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with protected land bordering Nature Valley Park and its waterfall trails, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath retreat offers something you can’t renovate into existence: privacy and an incredible natural setting.

Inside, vaulted wood ceilings, exposed beams, hardwood floors, a main-level primary suite, and a spacious upstairs guest retreat create a warm mountain-lodge feel. Then step outside to two screened porches, a private hot tub, and a wooded deck overlooking the surrounding landscape.

All within Big Canoe’s 8,000-acre community, with miles of trails, lakes, golf, tennis, pickleball, and the 13,000-square-foot Wellness Center.

Ready to see it for yourself?�📩 DM me for the details or to schedule a private showing at 100 Jewel W**d Turn.