Available Properties
The properties offered for sale through Retreat Realty are varied but all focus on the characteristics that make them good choices for a mountain getaway.
Product Reviews
Not only should you be considering a retreat property, but you need to plan on how to utilize it, stock it and secure it.
From the Blog
Owner/Founder, John Haynes’ excellent knowledge of real estate, planning and design caters specifically to clients of Retreat Realty.
Who We Are
Headquartered in the mountains of western North Carolina, Retreat Realty exists to aid forward thinking individuals in their search for a secure, sustainable place of residence that can provide peace of mind and freedom during times of crisis or simply a place where one can live closer to the land. Lets face it, we live in an increasingly dangerous and complex world. If you live in an urban environment such as Charlotte or Greensboro, what would you do in the event the order of law should break down?
Do you have somewhere safe to retreat to or will you be trapped in your suburban home surrounded by desperate citizens and chaos? Think it can’t happen to you? Just look at the madness of New Orleans after Katrina or the riots in major cities over the past 20 years. The causes for such are many, and increase in likelihood… READ MORE
From the Blog
48 Hours
Nope, this isn't about the television show 48 Hours. This is about the book by the same name written by our friend Bill Forstchen. As many of you know Bill is a neighbor here in the town of Black Mountain and author of the NY Times bestselling "One Second After"...
Back In The Saddle!
If you've visited this website from time to time during the past twelve months, you'll notice there has been basically no activity. That is because I have been on a year long sabbatical working on a project in Japan. Long story which I'll skip, but glad to share...
New Riverfront Listing!
We are pleased to announce the listing of an amazing gem of a property. Check out this property with over 300' of easily accessible frontage on the Little Rock Creek. Though it is small (2.68 acres), it is nearly 100% usable unlike many properties that may be...
Diversification?
Been a while since I've posted, but was prompted by a conversation with a fellow agent who represents a high net worth individual who stated he is pulling large amounts of his liquidity out of the banks and putting it into real estate. He's buying multiple properties...