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Every now and then I’m interviewed by a radio station, newspaper or magazine.  This time it was the television station, WRAL out of Raleigh, NC.  The producer reached out asking about my…

Today, nearly everyone looking for real estate starts the search online.  Additionally, several new limited service firms have popped up that promote listing property without the aid of a real…

Where’s the gas?  Its not here.  The accompanying photo shows our local Shell station with vehicles lined up in all directions with drivers waiting to top of their tanks.  Why?  Because the…

As you know, I’m an affiliate of Keller Williams Professionals, the largest real estate brokerage in the United States.  I could certainly operate solely as Retreat Realty, Ltd. which is my…

We just listed a most amazing land parcel that has an abundance of water, pastures, views, privacy and ease of access.  This is a 97 acre property that includes the Grassy Creek Falls, a well…

We had the pleasure of recently touring this amazing mini-farm located north of Asheville in Madison County.   It is listed by an affiliate agent of ours with Keller Williams, but is such a…

Receiving a thank you note from a client is always a highlight of my day.  For those who have met me in person, you may have seen the three ring binder I carry with me containing magazine…

We’ve been running ads for months in the Epoch Times, the fastest growing independent newspaper in the nation and the response has been very strong.  Folks are looking for a backup plan as safety…

If you’ve followed my website for a while, you’ll notice that inventory is low, and much of the current inventory carries pretty high price tags.  Granted, you’re getting a lot for the dollar…

Two years ago, I brokered a 761 acre tract and thought that was BIG.  Actually, it was very large for this market.   The buyer was Tim Sweeney, billionaire creator of the world’s most successful…