Kate Wheeler's (countryhomesnc) Blog

Hi. My name is Larry, and my wife Brenda and I want to add a blog endorsing Kate Wheeler and Bonnie DuPree of Country Homes & Land in Murphy, for their exemplary service involving real estate in Cherokee County, NC.                  Like many others, we were intrigued with this part of the countr...

Dreaming of a mountain home where you and your family can gather all year round?  Wait till you see the view from this affordable 2 bedroom 2 bath home for sale at 1116 Cardinal Road in the Tarheel Subdivision  of Murphy North Carolina 28906. Located on a ridge with incredible long range views on...

Murphy North Carolina and Cherokee County have escaped the financial devastation created by overdevelopment and fraudulent land schemes in other Western North Carolina counties.  "Cherokee County seems to be insulated from the effects that mortgage fraud and the recession have had.  There are ma...

Here's information that's important for all Murphy North Carolina and Cherokee County property owners.  Thank you to Roger from Hickory for giving us this update.NC Attorney General Calls for Lenders to Suspend Foreclosures in North Carolina.  Yes, Sir, NC AG Roy Cooper has already been investiga...

Local interest rates are still dropping.  The combination of historically low rates and low prices on homes for sale in Murphy North Carolina and Cherokee County continues to attract buyers to the mountains.  August sales matched those of a year ago with 36 homes sold and 28 more going under con...

                     If you've been dreaming of a home in the cool mountains of Murphy North Carolina, today's prices coupled with historically low interest rates can make that dream a reality. The number of homes sold in Murphy North Carolina and Cherokee County for the third quarter of this yea...

Quality Craftsman-style construction is the hallmark of the homes at Overlook Brasstown, and this brand new 3 bedroom 2 bath chalet for sale at 77 Heritage Trail, Murphy, North Carolina has all the special features you love.    View this tour in a new window. Virtual Tours in Atlanta,North Ga,Wes...

   Looking for a place to take the whole family for a day of mountain music, great food and the best in Appalachian folk arts and crafts?  Head for the John C. Campell Folk School in Murphy, North Carolina on October 2-3 for the big Fall Festival. Fall has always been my favorite season and here ...

A controversial spending spree by 3 lame duck County Commissioners in their last months in office has incensed some taxpayers in Murphy North Carolina and Cherokee County.  After attending the September 7 meeting of the County Commissioners, I did some research into their purchase of the foreclos...

                       Controversy over the purchase of the Cornerstone Building in Murphy North Carolina by 3 lame duck county commissioners has monopolized both meetings of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners this month.  Their decision to quickly purchase the foreclosed building from Un...