Saturday it seemed that overnight the leaves on many of the trees in Maggie Valley and Waynesville turned a beautiful shade of gold. These pictures were taken in Maggie Valley Saturday afternoon after I visited the Church Street Art and Craft Fair in Waynesville. Here are some photos taken Friday morning in Maggie Valley. This morning I found and posted (from the Foliage Network): Fall Foliage Color Report - October 10 Fall Foliage Leaf Report - October 10 ©Susie Blackmon 10/11/2009

We get all dressed up in Maggie Valley, Waynesville and all of Haywood County for the Arts and Crafts Festivals and the Apple Harvest Festival, not to mention, all the leaf-lookers. The festive residence in these photos is located in Maggie Valley, and I can't help but wonder if the inside is decorated as well. Soco Road, the main drive through the heart of Maggie Valley, is also decorated with fall decorations and pumpkins, and of course the trees are lending their beautiful colors. Stay tuned for those pictures! Here is a link to a LIST OF REGIONAL WEBCAMS for viewing fall foliage throughout the Southeastern United States. ©Susie Blackmon 10/11/2009

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'Big Girl Panties' and a possum at Popcorn Sutton's Tribute at Maggie Mountaineer Crafts. More pictures and a list of things to do in and around Maggie Valley. Waynesville's Grandview Lodge Bed & Breakfast. Feeling like Real Estate is a Rodeo? First Time Homebuyers' Credit ... It's Not About the Realtors. 10/04/2009

Several days ago I stopped by Jude’s at 1130 Soco Road in Maggie Valley to have something decadent - - ice cream, whipped cream, and gooey sauce on top. The most difficult part for me was picking out which flavor of ice cream would taste even better with caramel sauce AND chocolate sauce drizzled all over it. Hershey’s Ice Cream is served at Jude's, and the different flavors are numerous (for cones, shakes, sundaes, banana splits … you name it). Stop by Jude's to enjoy some ice cream and coffee … and have some FREE WI-FI in Maggie Valley with your hot fudge sundae! You may contact Marla via email: CafeIceCream@aol.com, or telephone at 828-944-0220, or just stop by Jude's. Easy to find, easy parking. (Marla also creates personalized children’s books, name meanings, and baby books.) More ... 10/03/2009

Maggie Valley is considered a second-home market, and true to the present second-home market, sales are sluggish leaving inventory excessive. Active listings in Maggie Valley today (10/04) total 313. Absorption Rate. Based on this month’s sales, the absorption rate for inventory is approximately 39 months. If you average out the total sales for Maggie Valley over 9 months, the absorption rate is 35 months. No matter how you look at it, a 3-year absorption rate needs a major stimulus program. Please click the chart if you would like a larger view. More Market Reports: Haywood County NC – Residential Real Estate Sales 5-Yr Comparison – As of 09/30/09. Haywood County NC – 2009 Residential Real Estate Sales by Month – As of 09/30. Haywood County NC – Land and Farm Sales Comparison – 01/01-0... 10/03/2009

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Please click the chart for a larger version. Source: MLS. Data deemed reliable but, not guaranteed. The number of residential sales in 2009 (361), year-to-date, is lower than any of the previous years in this report (2004 through 2009) and, as previously reported, our inventory of homes for sale (absorption rate) is, well, out of control. Too many homes for sale, too few buyers. 1,304 active listings (Average listing price = $350,980) 22 listings in the MLS noted as Foreclosures Absorption rate (based on 41 sales per month) = 32 months More Market Reports: Haywood County NC – 2009 Residential Real Estate Sales by Month – As of 09/30. Haywood County NC – Land and Farm Sales Comparison – 01/01-09/22 – 2004 thru 2009. Maggie Valley – 5-Year Residential Real Estate Sales Comparison Haywood ... 10/02/2009

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It's that time of year... beautiful produce, good food, beautiful leaves, and visitors! Shopping Wednesday led me to 2 produce stands, a drive by Seven Silver Seas, and a visit to an ice cream store (more about the ice cream in another post). Christopher Farms in Waynesville grows and carries fresh produce and products that the locals love. Duckett's in Maggie Valley also has beautiful produce and products, some of which is in the slideshow below. Seven Silver Seas in Maggie Valley sells unique and affordable sterling silver jewelry. The owner loves the color purple! Come enjoy the Fall, Y'all. More pretty sights 'crop' up every day in Maggie Valley and Waynesville. Stay tuned! 13 Things To Do In Maggie Valley in October ... How wet are your pumpkins in Maggie Valley? What did I see in ... 10/01/2009

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It's another crisp, beautiful day in Maggie Valley and I've received several calls recently about what is going on in and around Haywood County during the new few weeks. This weekend the Haywood County Fair is going on at the Fairgrounds. Here is a link to the Fair schedule. List of things to do in Maggie Valley In October: Kids Halloween Party at Maggie Valley Club on October 24th Fall Arts and Crafts Show, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds – October 17 & 18 House of Terror at Ghost Town in the Sky See the Elk at Great Smoky Mountain National Park Shop for sterling silver jewelry at Seven Silver Seas on Soco Road. Horseback Riding at Cataloochee Ranch Visit the Diamond K Dance Ranch Ride the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Golf at the Maggie Valley Club Drive to the Pisgah Inn on the Blue R... 09/30/2009

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Check back daily to keep up with the changing colors of our leaves in Maggie Valley NC. We'll be taking a picture everyday of the same view outside our office. Enjoy! To print the picture, CLICK HERE 09/28/2009

Maggie Valley features four distinct and beautiful seasons, and is preening for Fall 2009, as evidenced by the pumpkins that are dominating the decorations of many businesses along Soco Road, which is the 'main drag' in Maggie Valley. Cabbage Rose is a retail store in Maggie Valley that is beautifully decorated year-round. Not only do they have unique things to dress up your home and your body, but they have a huge section of nothing but Christmas decorations. Guayabitos serves delicious Mexican food and is a very popular place to eat in Maggie Valley, and is located right next door to the Cabbage Rose. A few links to more Maggie Valley photos: How wet are your pumpkins in Maggie Valley? What did I see in and around Maggie Valley…. Overcome your fear of creek chickens … Flickr photo sets 09/27/2009

We have had quite a bit of rain recently and Monday it didn't stop raining all day so I had to take a photo run to see how full the creeks in Maggie Valley were. Great to see that the businesses in Maggie Valley are starting to 'dress' for the Fall season. Orange really stands out when the skies are grey. Here are links to more Maggie Valley photos: What did I see in and around Maggie Valley…. Overcome your fear of creek chickens … Flickr photo sets 09/22/2009