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While in Charlotte recently visiting family, we went to lunch at a local restaurant that's been around for decades.  Upon sitting down at the table, we were greeted with the note in the attached photo informing us that due to rising food costs, rather than reprinting...

Are you ready?  The times, they are changing and now more than ever its important to have a backup plan because life as we knew it just 24 months ago is over.  We’re in a new environment full of restrictions, fear and civil discord.  Its been a “slow boil” for a while...

We are pleased to release this incredible 404+ acre riverfront property to the market.  This is truly a rarity in that the property combines three miles of riverfront, 90+ acres of field and pasture and exceptional high elevation building sites looking down on both. ...

In the next two weeks, we will be launching the marketing for a most unique trophy property.  Situated in the mountains of Yancey County due north of Asheville, this property features 405 acres of pristine farmland and mountain land.  There are approximately 85+/-...

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 experience in helping preppers locate real estate in the mountains.  Click here...

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 estate agent.  The pitch is that real estate agents don't earn what they're...

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 Colonial Pipeline which provides much of the eastern seaboard with its fuel is...

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 primary firm, but having the affiliation with KW allows some added benefits,...

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 known iconic waterfall in western North Carolina.  Not only that, this...

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 perfect fit for our subscribers that we simply had to get the word out.  Click...