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When most people hear the word "fiat", they think of the Italian auto company that builds tiny cars sold via edgy television ads.  However, when put into the financial world, "fiat money" simply means a sovereign (i.e. government) created paper currency that is...

Going it alone may be for some, but for many of us, there is strength in numbers.  Its just nice to sometimes have neighbors to call upon when needed.  This property is ideally suited for just such a thing. The "Summer Camp" features 97 acres of secluded mountain land...

We're pleased to announce that yesterday Retreat Realty served as the buyer's agent on the closing of a 107 acre parcel in Wilkes County, NC.  This was a beautiful gently rolling wooded property with several streams.  It will make for a great prepper property or...

When planning for a grid down situation and heading to one's bug out location, much of the discussion centers around food storage, shelter and firearms.  However, an equally important component is that of medical treatment.  If such a situation should arise, you need...

With the revival of the hit movie "Ghostbusters" and the tag line "Who you gonna call?", it prompted me to raise the question about communications in an emergency situation.  There are many significant areas in which one should be prepared, with most people focusing...

In the prepper world, there is a lot of discussion about "bug out bags" or "get out of dodge (G.O.O.D) bags" meaning a backpack you keep close by that is filled with materials to help you get from wherever you may be when the lights go out to your survival property or...

I recently walked a 208 parcel for a client in Ashe County, NC about 25 minutes northwest of the quaint town of West Jefferson.  West Jefferson is a thriving mountain resort town where nearly every storefront in downtown is leased up.  There's even a Lowe's Home...