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We are starting off the new year with a bang!   Check out this 355 acre property with approximately 1,000' of easily accessible frontage on the Cane River.  Situated just ten minutes south of the up and coming mountain town of Burnsville, this property has easy year...

We recently handled the listing and sale of the Clear Creek Dude Ranch at the base of Mt. Mitchell.  This property had previously been listed without much showing activity.  The sellers stated that in the course of a year's listing with another firm, it was only shown...

This new listing with pond and creeks is a nature lover's paradise.   Its easily accessible, yet totally private and free of restrictions.  Situated south of the Town of Black Mountain near Lake Lure.  The ten acres lay gently and feature two year round creeks, large...

Despite the craziness of this year, we can all find many things for which to be thankful.  Gratitude isn't limited to only the good times when we have plenty.  I've learned to be content and grateful in all times: in abundance and in lack.  I've learned to hold on to...

There has been a movement for many years to do away with cash in favor of a cashless society.  Some of the arguments have been the expense of maintaining paper currency (it wears out and needs replacing), security against counterfeiting, the freedom it gives to...

This is one of the most comfortable "off-grid" sustainable living bugout properties you'll ever find.  I say "off-grid" because it is actually tied into the power grid at the moment, but has the ability to become totally "off-grid".  Nestled near the top of a 3,800'+...

Water is as necessary for our survival as oxygen, so what plans do you have in the event your water supply is compromised?  Here in the U.S. we expect that every time we turn on the faucet, clean water will pour out.  Fortunately that's pretty much true, but ask the...

I was recently nominated for inclusion in "Top Agent Magazine" and it just came out for November.  This is an industry magazine with editions specific to each state.  Its nice to be included, but it holds little water in my book.  Its actually more of a marketing...

This mini farm outside Asheville is a real charmer.  Its in a beautiful rural part of the county featuring a fully refurbished 1910 farm house.  Has gardens, orchard, creeks, chicken coop, etc.   The house is full of original character, but has all new mechanicals,...

Hard to believe its been a month since my last posting, but things have been busy.  With calls from all over the country, its apparent the "world is on fire" in some places and folks are looking to escape.  What better area than the mountains of western North...