Signs of spring are everywhere in the mountains of wester North Carolina. The weeping cherry trees are already showing off their blooms, the red buds are close behind, bright yellow forsythias line driveways around town, and shades of green are starting to dot the mountainside as the hardwoods co
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04/13/2016
There are still some lingering signs of winter, but the calendar reminds us that we are only weeks away from spring. Yay! After living in Florida for over 30 years, I had forgotten just how spectacular spring really is until we relocated to western North Carolina nearly 11 years ago. Now it's m
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03/02/2016
I'll get this one thing on the table at the start. Fixed rate, "budget brokers" cannot and do not do what a full service broker does for a seller. Sure, for a nomimal flat fee, you get your home on the MLS. But that's about it. I suppose if you are the kind of seller who has real estate experi
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01/30/2016
Once a home is under contract, the inspection process begins. A typical set of inspections include the home inspection, septic, water, termite, and radon. Over the years I have found that most people get a blank look on their face when we start talking about radon. They've never heard of it,
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01/27/2016
It's spring time in the mountains around Brevard, North Carolina. That means the daffodils and tulips are blooming and the local farmers market will be opening soon. It's also the time when Brevard real estate starts its year. Memorial Day is when the official starting gun fires, but in the mo
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04/10/2015
There is no denying the impact that social media has had on our lives. Websites like Twitter, LinkdIn, and Facebook make it possible to communicate with people 24/7 no matter where we are in the world. All of these sites all have their place in our lives and our businesses and they can be a fun
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02/17/2015
Fall is officially here in the mountains of western North Carolina. The big show, the changing leaves, has begun and according to some reports, should peak sometime the middle of the month. We know from experience though that there can be, weather permitting, plenty of color all
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10/08/2014
So you are looking for a home in the Brevard, NC area and you want one that features a beautiful mountain view. This one level home for sale at 100 Sunflower Trail is just the ticket. The home is situated in a private setting with views that can only be described as spectacular. The sweeping l
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10/08/2014
Today I learned the hard way that I need to add one more thing to my official "Seller Do's and Don'ts" manual. Today we were out with buyers and walked into a home they had wanted to see. As we came through the front door we were assaulted (no, that is not over stating it) with an orange/citrus
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08/22/2014
I've been working with a great young couple who have uncovered the secret code of Realtors. They will be relocating to the Hendersonville, NC area and have taken a very active role in their search by doing a drive by on every home they want to see. Not only does this save me valuable time, it hel
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08/07/2014