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Meet Rosa Icela

Your Rabun County Realtor

Rosa Icela Carter is a Rabun County global real estate advisor helping buyers and sellers navigate mountain and lakefront real estate in and around Clayton, Georgia with data‑driven guidance and full‑service support from Mountain Sotheby’s International Realty.

Whether you are relocating, investing, or selling a long‑time family home, you get personalized strategy, staging and marketing, and expert negotiation for a confident move.

This site brings you local market insights, practical guides, and step‑by‑step checklists so you always know what to do next in today’s changing housing market.

2026 Housing Market Outlook:

A data-driven 2026 housing market outlook exploring home sales forecasts, mortgage rate trends, pricing expectations, and what buyers and sellers should realistically expect in the year ahead.

News

New Year Traditions Around the World: Meaningful Rituals, Fresh Beginnings & Home

The New Year is a shared moment across cultures—a time to reflect, reset, and look ahead with intention. While traditions vary from country to country, the heart of each celebration is remarkably similar: hope for prosperity, happiness, and a sense of belonging.

Holidays

Real Estate vs. Stock Market: Where Should You Invest in 2025? 

As 2025 unfolds with economic uncertainty and market turbulence, many investors are re-evaluating where to place their money. With recent stock market swings and rising global tensions, is it wiser to invest in real estate or the stock market right now?

Buying and Selling

Selling Your Rabun County Home? What to Fix (or Skip)

Selling your home in Rabun County—whether it’s a rustic mountain retreat or a luxury lakefront property—is a major decision. One of the most impactful choices you’ll face is whether to make home improvements before putting your property on the market.

Remodel

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Location

Location, Location, Location

While I’m licensed to practice in the State of Georgia, I consider myself a specialist in the Rabun County communities and municipalities of Clayton, Dillard, Lake Burton, Lake Rabun, Lake Seed, Lakemont, Mountain City, Persimmon Creek, Rabun Gap, Sky Valley, Tallulah Falls, Tiger, and Wolffork Valley.

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