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Many Happy Returns
Many happy returns (to Uncle Sam). Now that the 2016 tax season is officially over, my mind wondered over to thinking of where does all that money go. Its practically impossible to tell these days, but another thought came to mind, and that is the national debt. If...
Heritage Life Skills
Its time again for the sixth annual Heritage Life Skills in Waynesville. If you've not attended one of these before, I highly encourage you to do so. This is the most complete event of its kind anywhere of which I know. Over the course of three days this...
Outsider Club
I recently had the good fortune of having Jimmy Mengel, Managing Editor of the Outsider Club interview me and now publish the interview on their website here. For those who don't know, the Outsider Club is an alternative news outlet that is well written and focuses...
Biggest Listing Yet
Morris Glen Farm is our biggest listing yet. At 761 acres, Morris Glen Farm located in McDowell County (Marion, NC) is the largest listing in the MLS within seven counties. We're honored to have been selected to represent the family in the sale of this historic...
A Safer Smarter Grid
The current issue of Time Magazine has an article titled A Safer Smarter Grid as part of its cover story of America's aging infrastructure. I've written several times in previous posts about the vulnerability of our nation's power grid from natural events (ice...
New Cabin and 40 Acres
We recently listed a wonderful 3 bedroom, 3 bath cabin on 40 very private acres with two year round streams and a pond. This is an exceptional value in that it is an immaculate house with all furnishings to convey. Located just 18 minutes south of Marion and 14...
Thank You Veterans
Thank you Veterans! This post has nothing to do with real estate or prepping, but rather a public thank you to our veterans. I just had the privilege of attending a Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce After Hours at the North Carolina Home for Veterans. I have...
Market Is Up
Like many areas of the country, the real estate market is up for property in the western North Carolina mountains. This has been true for a few years now in regard to single family homes. However, in recent months I've seen a big uptick in demand for mid-size to...
Seed Vault?
Does your homestead or bugout spot have a seed vault? No, I'm not talking about a steel safe with stacks and stacks of seeds on shelves. A seed vault simply means having heirloom, non-hybrid, non-GMO seeds you can pull out and use to grow you garden. How are they...
A Sustainable Farm
We're pleased to have just listed a sustainable farm 15 minutes from Black Mountain, NC. This farm is situated on 14+ acres of prime land and is easily accessible, yet totally hidden from view. This is truly a working farm that produces all the vegetable, fruits,...
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