The reasonable cost of Living of Highland Gates vs a FL Ocala retirement community.

Cost of living in a Florida retirement community as vs a more reasonable location such as Highland Gates Community in North Hall County .2 miles from the North Hall Community Center.

What will you pay in Home Owners insurance in a Florida retirement community?
 At least double. The high level of occurrence of storms and hurricanes in FL is almost certain to impact the cost insurance. Though the numbers do have some small variation depending on how far you are from the storm surge, You can bet that you will be paying a sight more in FL storm  ridden shores than in the mountain gate

Will my tax bill at Highland Gates in the serene and beautiful Mountains of North Ga be less than it would be in a Fl retirement community?
> Almost certainly, the bill will be based on the value but the rate is surely lower.

Did you know that FL  Has a 2 tier real estate tax system, new home owners pay more than long time home owners. A great deal if you have been there a while. Nothing quite like being considered a tourist in the state in which you reside is there?
However here at Highland Gates at the foothills of the fabulous Blue Ridge Mountains where the air is crisp and not saturated with humidity, you will be treated like a resident, once you actually reside here. Not 20 years from now. In Fl the tax bill on a 200 k home annually $3,820. In hall county where the lovely Highland Gates resides your effective average tax rate for a 200k home will be approx. $2180 dollars annually. On a retirement budget, I know which I would prefer to pay annually.

So visit Highland Gates, and enjoy a higher standard.
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Going to Oktoberfest in Helen Ga? Stop in and Visit!

Heading up to Helen Georgia For Oktoberfest? Sure, and why not? There is a lot to see in Helen Ga, its a quaint Alpine Community Right here in the backyard of the Highland Gates Community (less than 24 miles en route). But while driving North to the lovely village of Helen and enjoying the colorful Autumn foliage, why not stop by and see all that Highland Gates has to offer?

Its easy to find, travel past Gainesville Ga en route to Helen before you reach Cleveland you will reach Nopone Road next to CiCi’s Market. Turn  right on Nopone and you will reach Highland Gates stone entryway. You will be amazed at all the ‘green space’ between the homes. It really is a lot different from the ‘sardine packed’ construction philosophy you would find in an Ocala Retirement community. So stop on by on the way to Oktoberfest, you will be glad you did.

Highland Gates near Dahlonega Ga Home of Gold Rush Days

Summer is just about spent and its a wonderful time to visit the Mountains of North Georgia. There is a lot going on here in the Highland Gates area. In addition to all the Corn Mazes and the fantastic fall foliage we have Gold Rush Days are held the third weekend in October (the 20th & 21st for 2012), when thousands come to see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega Discovered gold back in 1828.

 Today you can still mine gold from the local creeks and rivers. But even if you don't find gold there are over 300 art and craft exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event, 200,000 visitors join in the fun and excitement! It is one of the top 20 Events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. This is one of the Joys of being a Highland Gates Resident during the fall season! Highland Gates still has lots available, come by and see us on your way to Gold Rush Days!

Ocala has nothing on Highland Gates!

Somewhere in between the frigid cold of the Northern States and the sweltering heat and humidity of Ocala Fl, there is a haven of pure delight in the mountains of North Georgia. Lets face it, Fl Retirement Communities are simply much too far away from the northern states in which you and your family grew. And while Fl can be pleasant in the evenings, the days are fraught with Hurricanes and thunderstorms. What you need is someplace a little closer to home so your friends and family that have not yet retired can come to visit.

Consider Highland Gates, North Ga's premier green space conservation community!  A place your grandchildren would love to visit. The Homes of Highland Gates are not packed together, like 'sardines in a can' as many retirement communities are in Fl are. No, Highland Gates sports fabulous Green Space that preserves the Natural Beauty of the Locale and allows you to become a natural extension of your environment.

Looking for things to do?

North Georgia's Highland Gates is less that 10 minutes from renown recreational spot: Lake Lanier. Less than 2/10th of a mile from the fantastic new North Hall County Community Center, Park and Library! 2 Miles from the new construction of Don Carter State Park. During the Fall its just a short ride to Helen Ga to enjoy Oktoberfest, and to Dahlonega fro Gold Rush!

Why pay premium price for Ocala's Foxwood Farms or Golden Pond Village when North Georgia Real Estate is a much better buy and much more practical for the lifestyle you want to live. Springlake Village and Saddle Oak Club retirement communities are fine for 3 to 4 weeks out of the year, but once the summer sets in there is not much to do but sit around rueing the higher cost of living and asking yourself "why not Highland Gates"? For more information visit us here, you will be amazed at how reasonable our new homes can be, and even more amazed by the lower cost of living.

Top Ten Reasons Highland Gates North Georgia Trumps Florida Retirement!

Top ten Reasons that Highland Gates in Gainesville Georgia is better than living in a Florida retirement community.

1 Because People are not Sardines. So why pack yourself into a retirement community as if you were. Enjoy the Lush Green Space of HighlandGates!

2) Because Ocala is too darned far from New York. Sure your friends may call you a half-back, but during the Holidays you will have the last laugh by cutting your Holiday car trips in half! Surely there are a dozen jokes you can come up with at their expense, they may be living  On Top of the World- But from the Mountains of North Georgia Ocala seems much lot the bottom!

3) Because the cost of living in Orlando is just too high. Vero Beach will cost you far more to retire than Gainesville Georgia. Why not keep some of your hard earned retirement money for vacations.

4) The villages may sound nice, but have you ever experienced 340+ days a year of over 100 percent Humidity. (Sure You don’t want the cold from the north creeping into your bones, but there has got to be an alternative to the Monotonous Florida Weather, and there is Highland GatesCommunity in Gainesville Georgia).

5) Because Cool Mountain breezes from the Blue Ridge Mountains are better by far that Hurricanes from the Gulf.

6) Kings Point in Sun City Center Florida can cost all the way up to the mid 600s! Highland Gates is a lot of Home for your dollar! And lets not forget those outrageous Florida Property tax rates!

7) The vineyards in Naples Florida have a  great name, but if you want to be near true vineyards its far better to live near Chateau Elan and the wineries of North Georgia.

8) Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers is for the birds! Highland Gates in North Georgia has wildlife aplenty with wildlife preserved by the integral conservation design of the community!

9 Royal Harbor’s lighthouse is only for looks.

10 Venetian Falls is on flatland, If you live in Highland Gates you are hours away from some of the most impressive Waterfalls in the United States!

North Hall Community Center nearby the Highland Gates Community.

North Hall County Community center is one of the most attractive community centers we have ever seen. take a look at these gorgeous ball fields.

Clean Mountain Air

the kids that live or visit highland gates have full access to an amazing park and community center!
Lets face it obesity is an epidemic in the United States. Having access to an appealing recreational environment is a huge plus when you are choosing a place to raise your children. Highland Gates has got it all, access to world class parks, nearby Lake Lanier and world class school system.
visit us on the web at www.HighlandGates.com You will be glad you did~!

Highland Gates offers it all lush green space and clean living

Why Highland Gates?

    If you are in the market for real estate there has never been a better time to buy.

      Come take a look at the fabulous Highland Gates subdivision in Northern Hall county.

     What sets Highland gates apart from the rest?  Location, Location, Location!

Gorgeous Homes and Lush green space together for a reasonable price.

•        5 miles from World class North Georgia Medical Center
•          Excellent school system
•        .2 miles  from the brand new Hall County Community center and Library
•         2 Miles from Don Carter State park
•       Enjoy the warm climate at nearby recreational destination Lake Lanier
•       Take in the clean air from nearby mountains. If you enjoy a pleasant walk through
• ·         The woods the nearby Appalachian trail less than 40 minutes away offers clean air and good exercise 
•        In addition to Great Mountain views from Cow Rock and Neils gap.
•        30 Minutes away from shopping destination 'The Mall of Georgia'
•        Amenities are available
•        Highland Gates is a conservation community with much to offer. Unlike some other communities the homes don’t wreck the Natural environment. Built In green Space Allows you to enjoy the beauty of Nature without disrupting  the Natural environment that exist to be enjoyed by the residents of this exclusive community.
•     Warm weather most of the year for retirees that don’t want to pay outrageous cost of living as is known all to well in areas such as Florida retirement communities. 

Visit Highland Gates on the Web to find out what North Georgia Real Estate has to offer in an excellent subdivision!

Highland Gates

Highland Gates Blog! Welcome to a place to discuss all things Highland Gates has to offer! What is Highland Gates? Its one of the best places on earth to live. This Green Space conservation community has it all. Highland Gates boasts 42 Acres of green space. The lots are spacious and start at 49 k . For brand new homes prices start between 199-300k
What does Highland Gates have that makes it special? Location!
We are located in North Hall County.

• 5 minutes from Lake Lanier
• 5 minutes from world class North Georgia Health Care Center and hospitals in Gainesville Georgia.
•  20 Minutes from the gorgeous Blue Ridge mountains
• Top notch School Systems 
•  The brand new North Hall Co Community center and library * (less than .2 miles away)
•  Don Carter State Park featuring everything that you could imagine and more!

For more information Call  Kris Jaume 404 375-4677