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Advantages of Working with a Boutique Real Estate Firm

Advantages of Working with a Boutique Real Estate Firm

Finding the right kind of real estate brokerage when buying or selling a home is a huge decision. Some people …

Buying a Vacation Rental Home in the NC Mountains

Buying a Vacation Rental Home in the NC Mountains

Looking for the perfect place to enjoy your surroundings and unwind? Look no further than the High Country, with its …

Breathtaking Overlooks with No Hiking Required

Breathtaking Overlooks with No Hiking Required

Witnessing the iconic layers of the Blue Ridge Mountains is one of the top reasons people ‘pack up and run …

Is Your Fireplace and Chimney Safe to Use?

Is Your Fireplace and Chimney Safe to Use?

There can be a lot to take into account when going over a newly purchased home after you get through …

How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax

How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax

If you’re thinking about buying or selling real estate in the High Country, capital gains tax should be on your …

Understanding Your Property Tax Assessment

Understanding Your Property Tax Assessment

Property taxes in North Carolina are relatively low compared to other states, but they are still something buyers need to …

Ultimate Home Inspection Checklist For Buyers

Ultimate Home Inspection Checklist For Buyers

If you're thinking about buying a property in Boone, North Carolina, or anywhere else in the world, getting a house …

Why Everyone Should Visit Tweetsie Railroad

Why Everyone Should Visit Tweetsie Railroad

If you’re looking for a family-friendly outing in the High Country of North Carolina, Tweetsie Railroad is a must-do while …

Rules For Buying a Home Sight Unseen

Rules For Buying a Home Sight Unseen

With demand exceeding supply in the North Carolina High Country, many Buyers have to move quickly when a home comes …

Things to Know Before Buying North Carolina Mountain Land

Things to Know Before Buying North Carolina Mountain Land

Everyone wants their own piece of heaven in the North Carolina mountains. With the short supply of homes available in the …

The Ultimate Guide to a Day in Blowing Rock

The Ultimate Guide to a Day in Blowing Rock

Just over yonder and a little further up the mountain from Boone is the cozy little village known as Blowing …

The Ultimate Guide to a Day in Banner Elk

The Ultimate Guide to a Day in Banner Elk

The town of Banner Elk, North Carolina, is a place that everyone should visit. Nestled in the beautiful mountains of …