Gordon Blackwell, the owner of and broker at Blackwell Realty, has been in real estate for many years. He opened his office in Winder more than 20 years ago and specializes in the sale of foreclosed properties, bank-owned properties and HUD properties. Buyers who aren't afraid to invest a little time and effort into repairing a less-than-perfect home can find amazing deals on this type of property, especially in today's market. Blackwell Realty, because of its long history in marketing distressed properties, has the largest inventory of this type in Barrow County.