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For quite a while, real estate agents (myself included) have held the opinion that property values are inflated.  After all, how does one explain the incredible price increases over the past two years and bidding wars we see on single family homes in some markets?  I...

What's happening with the market?   I'm getting that question a lot along with its cousin, "What do you think is going to happen to the market?"  Now if I could accurately answer that, I wouldn't be our schlepping real estate would I?   My response is, "I don't...

As many of you know, in addition to owning my own firm of Retreat Realty, Ltd., I'm also an affiliate with Keller Williams Professionals, the largest real estate brokerage company in the United States.  Historically I've operated on my own as Retreat Realty (and its...

A member of our church is personal friends with a gentleman named Alex in Ukraine with whom he's come to know after having visited Ukraine on numerous mission trips.  Over the past two weeks this friend has been forwarded video reports from Alex showing what life is...

Just when it appeared we were through the pandemic and returning to the "new normal", whatever that is, we're now witnessing atrocities in Eastern Europe involving a nuclear superpower that is threating to actually use nuclear weapons.  My wife asked "What do they...

Strange days are these.  Went into a Hardee's restaurant the other day and saw the accompanying sign.  Not uncommon these days.  But where has everyone gone that use to hold down these jobs?  Why is it that we see help wanted signed announcing signing bonuses?  I said...

I see its been six weeks since my last post.  Just been a busy fall season and now Christmas is upon us.  So Merry Christmas to you all and thank you to everyone who allowed me the privilege of assisting in the sale or purchase of your properties.  Its been quite a...

If you're looking for a small farm with income potential or a family compound, this one could be for you.  Situated approximately 25 minutes to the happening town of West Jefferson, and not too far from Boone, this property offers 38 acres of gently laying land at the...

We all love a success story, don't we?  Late last year, I had the good fortune of representing the sellers and buyers of the former Clear Creek Ranch, a classic dude ranch located near the base of Mt. Mitchell, highest peak east of the Rockies.  Sean and Heather...

If looking for an exceptionally well maintained and full feature farm, you simply must see this one.  Situated just twelve minutes from the town of Marion, this new listing features 43+ total acres of which 28+/- are open fields and fenced pastures.  A paved state...