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We just listed two new properties within a 1/2 mile of Lake James having direct access to the North Fork of The Catawba River.  These properties are of 22 and 16 acres with some wonderful features: Paved road access Underground power to the property Great interior...

What's the difference between a bugout property or homestead?  For most of the characteristics, they are very similar.  The primary difference comes in the way the buyers/owners approach security.  I deal with two primary types of buyers: preppers who have an eye...

We have a new look here at Retreat Realty.  Its been over a month since our last post, and that's been due to a number of circumstances that coalesced together into a perfect storm.  A death in the family, the flu, an ice storm, relocating a child, furnace going out,...

If you’re looking for the ultimate off grid property, this is it, and it won’t cost you a fortune! This four bedroom ranch is situated just fifteen minutes from Hayesville, NC on a beautiful year round stream with a garden that produces more food than the owners can...

Leave the driving to us. When coming to our area to look at real estate, its important clients have an understanding of what to expect. Its a sensitive topic, but something that needs to be mentioned from time to time. Here are some guidelines that will help make your...

Always good to have another closing. With the Thanksgiving holiday and lots of other things going on, it is a pleasure to have another closing come about. This one involved a 57+ acre parcel north of Burnsville, NC that features some incredible views of the Black...

A recent Homeland Security subcommittee report presented to Congress describing the threat and impact an EMP could have on the continental U.S. was featured in Forbes Magazine. Anyone who follows this blog has read previous postings about an Electromagnetic Pulse...

Our friends at Carolina Readiness Supply are hosting their annual Customer Appreciation Day this Saturday, October 28th. This is a great opportunity to stock up on essential supplies as they will be offering Mountain House brand goods at 20% off and $8.00 off per case...

Fire on the mountain! That’s a cry no one wants to hear. But the wildfires in California bring to mind the fire storm that overtook Gatlinburg, TN last December. I have friends in Tennessee who were seriously affected, and I was there recently where you could still...

Just listed this wonderful 152 acre bugout near Asheville and Johnson City. This one offers total privacy, yet convenience to a good road system and day-to-day services anyone may need. It is 55 minutes north of Asheville and only 30 minutes south of Johnson City and...