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828 Real Estate's team of High Country North Carolina Realtors and Brokers are constantly updating this blog with local guides, market updates, tips for home buyers and sells, and more. If you would like to receive these blog posts in your email inbox when they are released, simply sign up for the 828 Real Estate Newsletter.

Realtor vs. For Sale By Owner (FSBO): What’s Best for Sellers?

Realtor vs. For Sale By Owner (FSBO): What’s Best for Sellers?

Considering selling your home on your own? Selling a house by the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) method isn’t always…

Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Farms in the High Country of …

Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Farms in the High Country of …

Find a choose & cut Christmas Tree Farm in the High Country of North Carolina to see why Boone is…

8 Haunted Places & their History in the North Carolina Mountains

8 Haunted Places & their History in the North Carolina Mountains

The mountains of NC are filled with scary lore, tales, and places that will bring goosebumps to your spine! Below…

Are Home Warranties Necessary for Buyers & Sellers?

Are Home Warranties Necessary for Buyers & Sellers?

A home warranty plan is a contractual agreement to provide a homeowner with discounted repair and replacement services. However, the…

Should You Really Purchase Home Mortgage Insurance?

Should You Really Purchase Home Mortgage Insurance?

Find out if you should really purchase home mortgage insurance by researching how private mortgage insurance (PWI) protects the lender…

Tailgating App State Mountaineer Football Games

Tailgating App State Mountaineer Football Games

If you are visiting the area and can get tickets, watching the App State Mountaineers play football games at home is…

How Debt-to-Income Ratios Affect Your Home Buying Power

How Debt-to-Income Ratios Affect Your Home Buying Power

There are a lot of rules and best practices out there when buying a home. Let’s discuss how debt and…

A Guide to Fall Foliage & Peak Leaf Season in Boone, …

A Guide to Fall Foliage & Peak Leaf Season in Boone, …

Fall is a unique time in the High Country of North Carolina. There is only a small window to enjoy…

North Carolina Home Offer to Purchase & Contract Agreements

North Carolina Home Offer to Purchase & Contract Agreements

Understand how North Carolina home offer to purchase and contract agreements ensure a straightforward home buying process. Know when to…

5 Things to Expect if You Overprice Your Home For Sale

5 Things to Expect if You Overprice Your Home For Sale

A home listed above value doesn't always sell or make you more money. Even in a seller’s market, you can…

5 Tips for Making Your Home Look More Expensive

5 Tips for Making Your Home Look More Expensive

From annual upkeep to staging your home, find realtor recommended tips for making your home look more expensive and like…

Real Estate Listing Agreements: What to Know Before You Sign

Real Estate Listing Agreements: What to Know Before You Sign

Before your home is put on the market and added to MLS Listings you will need to sign a real…