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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...
Another Reason To Call North Carolina Home
North Carolina continues to be a state to which many folks are relocating, and for lots of good reasons. We have four seasons of equal length, and here in the mountains, they all tend to be fairly mild. We have the Atlantic Ocean with the Outer Banks barrier islands...
Do You Really Need An Agent?
Do you really need an agent? Seems everyone these days starts their real estate search on Zillow or Realtor.com. Others list with discount online firms such as Redfin. But what is it like going on your own either as a seller or buyer? Certainly some transactions...
Is Your World Going Mad?
One need not look far to find a plethora of worrisome headlines these days. Example: multiple banking failures (Credit Suisse being the most recent), the possible indictment of a former President, war in Ukraine, China's saber rattling, inflation off the charts,...
Another New Listing
We recently had the opportunity to list an outstanding 118 acre property just ten minutes outside Morganton, NC in the foothills of North Carolina. Convenient to get to, but off the beaten path, this property offers everything one would want in a bugout or family...
New Farm Listing!
We are honored and pleased to have listed such a trophy property as this amazing 349 acre heritage farm in western North Carolina. Finding a property with gently rolling fields is sometimes a challenge. Furthermore, it is rare to find one with more than 50 acres of...
Out of Thin Air (again and again)
Every couple of years, I like to check up on the US Debt Clock, an interesting site to visit that provides more than just a snapshot of our growing national debt but other obligations, income and expenses along with personal debt figures. I recently picked up my copy...