Karyn Smith Woody, Real Estate Sales

10/17/2026

UNION COUNTY MARKET UPDATE | OCTOBER 2026

What is happening in the Union County real estate market?

As of October 1, 2026, Union County reported 324 active residential listings and 40 pending contracts.

Inventory has increased over the past year, giving buyers more properties to consider while creating additional competition among sellers.

For buyers, this means more choices and opportunities to explore. For sellers, thoughtful pricing, professional presentation, and a well-planned marketing strategy remain essential in today's market.

Understanding current inventory and how homes are positioned within different price ranges can make a meaningful difference when buying or selling.

Swipe through for a closer look at the numbers and what they mean for our local market.

Whether you're considering buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on the North Georgia market, I'm always happy to share my local insight.

Karyn Smith Woody, Real Estate Sales
706-897-0956 | KarynWoody.com
Mountain Sotheby's International Realty
Office: 706-222-5588

10/15/2026

There's always something happening in our mountain communities! Take a look at what's coming up this weekend in Clay County, NC.

10/13/2026

What Does Private Really Mean?

In mountain real estate, acreage alone doesn’t always determine how private a property feels.

Topography, tree cover, road placement, neighboring homes and where the house sits on the land can all make a meaningful difference. Two properties with similar acreage can offer very different levels of seclusion simply because of how the land is shaped and positioned.

That’s why privacy is something to experience on the property—not just measure on a plat.

Karyn Smith Woody, Real Estate Sales
706-897-0956 | KarynWoody.com
Mountain Sotheby's International Realty
Office: 706-222-5588
Serving North GA & Western NC

10/12/2026

OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW

A reminder to stop by 575 Longview Drive in Hayesville tomorrow, October 13th, between 12:00 and 2:00 PM.

Come tour this 3-bedroom, 3-bath mountain home and experience the long-range mountain and Lake Chatuge views in person.

Light refreshments will be served, and you’re welcome to stop by anytime during the Open House.

Tuesday, October 13th | 12:00–2:00 PM

575 Longview Drive | Hayesville, NC
Offered at $560,000

Karyn Smith Woody, Real Estate Sales
706-897-0956 | [email protected]
Mountain Sotheby's International Realty
706-222-5588
KarynWoody.com

10/10/2026

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE | 383 RUSTIC BARN TRAIL
Exceptional New Construction in the North Georgia Mountains

Thoughtfully designed, beautifully finished, and now offered at $899,900.

Located between Blue Ridge and Blairsville, this exceptional new construction home offers more than 4,100 square feet of living space, combining quality craftsmanship, upscale finishes, and a floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining.

A few features that set this home apart:

• 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms
• Spacious main-level primary suite
• Impressive 8-foot doors throughout
• Finished terrace level with 10-foot ceilings
• Beautifully appointed kitchen with upgraded appliances
• Vented fireplaces and three HVAC zones
• Laundry accommodations on both levels
• Covered front and rear porches
• Epoxy-finished garage floors

With generous living spaces, carefully selected finishes, and a desirable mountain setting, 383 Rustic Barn Trail deserves a closer look.

383 Rustic Barn Trail | Morganton, GA
Now Offered at $899,900

Karyn Smith Woody, Real Estate Sales
706-897-0956 | KarynWoody.com
Mountain Sotheby's International Realty
Office: 706-222-5588
Serving North GA & Western NC

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

SPACE FOR WHAT MATTERS

A garden to tend, room for animals, and a separate place for guests to settle in—93 Collins Nursery Lane offers space for the way you want to live.

Set on 6.55 acres of rolling pasture and mature woodland, this Blairsville property includes a 3-bedroom, 2-bath main home with three covered decks, plus a separate guest house for visitors, extended family, or a private office.

A large barn, chicken coop, and garden area bring practical possibilities to the acreage, all just minutes from downtown Blairsville.

93 Collins Nursery Lane | Blairsville, GA
Offered at $650,000

Karyn Smith Woody, Real Estate Sales
706-897-0956 | KarynWoody.com
Mountain Sotheby's International Realty
706-222-5588
Serving North Georgia & Western North Carolina

10/07/2026

OPEN HOUSE | 575 LONGVIEW DRIVE

Join Karyn Woody on Tuesday, October 13th, from 12:00–2:00 PM for an Open House at 575 Longview Drive in Hayesville.

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath mountain home offers long-range mountain and Lake Chatuge views, hardwood floors, inviting living spaces, and a covered porch where you can take in the surrounding scenery.

Stop by, tour the property at your own pace, and enjoy light refreshments while you’re there.

Tuesday, October 13th
12:00 PM–2:00 PM

575 Longview Drive | Hayesville, NC
Offered at $560,000

Karyn Smith Woody, Real Estate Sales
706-897-0956 | [email protected]
Mountain Sotheby's International Realty
706-222-5588
KarynWoody.com

10/06/2026

Listen to the Setting

When buyers think about mountain property, they often focus first on the view. But the setting has another layer that matters just as much: sound.

A property may be shaped by the quiet movement of a creek, the breeze through the trees, birdsong in the morning, or the stillness that makes the entire setting feel removed from the everyday. In other cases, distant road noise or nearby activity may be more noticeable than expected.

In North Georgia and Western North Carolina, the way a property sounds can become part of how it lives every day.

Karyn Smith Woody, Real Estate Sales
706-897-0956 | KarynWoody.com
Mountain Sotheby's International Realty
Office: 706-222-5588
Serving North GA & Western NC