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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 Creek

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

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 Tailed Hawk Road

Newly Remodeled Mountain Home in Banner Elk Virtual Tour: 527 Red Tailed Hawk Road

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…

High Country North Carolina Mortgage Loan Information

High Country North Carolina Mortgage Loan Information

Pre-approvals, USDA Loans, Credit Scores, Loan to Value…..what does it all mean!? These are important things to know as you…

Landscaping Your NC Mountain Home With Native Plants

Landscaping Your NC Mountain Home With Native Plants

North Carolina is home to huge number of beautiful plants, many of which can be used to create a beautiful…

Converted Barn House Virtual Tour: 1857 Rainbow Trail Boone, NC

Converted Barn House Virtual Tour: 1857 Rainbow Trail Boone, NC

Are you looking for a place in Boone, North Carolina, that has charm, space, and a potential investment property? 1857…