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Day Trip Idea Near Boone: Grayson Highlands State Park

Day Trip Idea Near Boone: Grayson Highlands State Park

In August, our family finally found the time to head to the Grayson Highlands State Park in Northwest Virginia, only…

Where to Start if You're a First-Time Homebuyer

Where to Start if You're a First-Time Homebuyer

Mortgage Rates in the High Country of North Carolina are at an all-time low right now, so many people are…

How I Became an Airbnb Superhost in Boone

How I Became an Airbnb Superhost in Boone

After listing his property on Airbnb in 2018, Jordan Sellers maximized his real estate investment by using these tips and…

Mill Ridge: A Historical Neighborhood in the High Country of NC

Mill Ridge: A Historical Neighborhood in the High Country of NC

Mill Ridge is located in Foscoe, directly in between Boone and Banner Elk. In the 1960s and 1970s Mills Ridge…

The Booming East Side of Boone

The Booming East Side of Boone

There’s a lot going on in the up-and-coming East Side of Boone. The developing area is the future home of…

Harris Brothers Concert at Restored Valle Crucis Home on Crab Orchard …

Harris Brothers Concert at Restored Valle Crucis Home on Crab Orchard …

828 Real Estate hosted and sponsored the Valle Crucis Community Park Tiny Porch Series featuring the Harris Brothers on July…

The Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Boone

The Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Boone

Waking up in Boone with overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains with a freshly brewed cup of coffee is an awesome…

Otter Falls: Hiking in Boone NC

Otter Falls: Hiking in Boone NC

If you are looking for a super accessible and beautiful hike close to Boone, Otter Falls Trail is a great…

Newly Remodeled Mountain Home in Banner Elk Virtual Tour: 527 Red …

Newly Remodeled Mountain Home in Banner Elk Virtual Tour: 527 Red …

Sitting on six rolling acres with beautiful landscaping in Banner Elk, this home at 527 Red Tailed Hawk Road is…

Hiking Lower Pond Creek Trail in Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Hiking Lower Pond Creek Trail in Beech Mountain, North Carolina

There's always places to explore in the High Country of North Carolina. Lower Creek Pond is no exception! You don't…

Top 5 Things to Know About Sara Weatherholtz

Top 5 Things to Know About Sara Weatherholtz

Sara decided 2 years ago that she wanted to start dipping her toes into real estate in the High Country…

Hiking Crab Orchard Falls Trail in Valle Crucis, NC

Hiking Crab Orchard Falls Trail in Valle Crucis, NC

Crab Orchard Falls Trail is a multi-layer waterfall located in Valle Crucis, North Carolina. Explore the state's first rural historic…