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Western North Carolina 159 Acre Property
This recently listed western North Carolina 159 acre property is an outdoor lover’s playground. Located within 1,500′ of the famed Blue Ridge Parkway, yet convenient to the four lane US 221 just…
Preparing For A Major Snow Event
For those of us in the mountains of Western North Carolina, we’re busily preparing for a major snow event. One very nice thing about living in western North Carolina is that we have four very…
Letter Of Reference
Its always rewarding to get a very nice letter of reference. For those of you who have met me to look at property, many of you have seen the three ring binder I carry with me that contains…
Homemade Antiseptic
Here’s a great, simple recipe for a homemade antiseptic. When we get scrapes or small cuts, we often reach immediately for the alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, but this all natural ointment does…
Head To The Hills
According to a recent New York Times article written by Alyson Krueger, the cry “Head to the hills” is becoming more common as the talk of climate change continues to grow. Whether you believe…
New Farm Listing Near Asheville
Check out this new farm listing near Asheville! If you’ve been looking for a beautiful, updated, manageable farm that isn’t in the hinterlands, this is it. Fourteen acres of gently rolling…
Appalachian Solar Works
The other day, I had a chance encounter with Chad Colwell, Co-Owner of Appalachian Solar Works. I was leaving Staples when this large utility van pulled up with their logo all over it, so I…
Armchair Agents
We’ve all heard of “armchair quarterbacks”, but what about armchair agents? I’ve been involved in real estate since August 1987 when I started as an apprentice real estate appraiser. Worked for…
Handling The Hurricanes
Handling the hurricanes has become a requirement for folks living in North and South Carolina these past few weeks with Hurricanes Florence and Michael coming through. Now the hard work begins….
Carolina Preppers Network Hurricane Response
The Carolina Preppers Network hurricane response was something with which to be impressed. For those who don’t know, CPN is an education/support organization with members in North and South…