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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.

Are You Cut Out For Rural Living in Appalachia

Are You Cut Out For Rural Living in Appalachia

It’s no surprise that city living vs rural living can be drastically different. The lower cost of living and lower…

You Can Anticipate These 7 Real Estate Market Trends in 2021

You Can Anticipate These 7 Real Estate Market Trends in 2021

The real estate market has proven to be resilient even through the worst of times - the pandemic and economic…

Buying a Home During COVID-19, is it a Good Idea?

Buying a Home During COVID-19, is it a Good Idea?

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the housing market in 2020. With people asked to stay at home, the era changed the…

A Valentine’s Day in Downtown Boone

A Valentine’s Day in Downtown Boone

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re single and going out with friends, hitting the town with your…

How to Save for a Mortgage Down Payment While Renting

How to Save for a Mortgage Down Payment While Renting

To help you saving for a mortgage down payment while renting, we've come up with four steps to take to…

Essential Tips for Pre-Move Decluttering & Organization

Essential Tips for Pre-Move Decluttering & Organization

Preparing to move into a new home can be stressful. Taking inventory of your belongings before you move can help…

Shopping for North Carolina Furniture

Shopping for North Carolina Furniture

When you move into a new house, designing and furnishing the interior is one of the most fun aspects of…

Rental Property Investment Opportunities in Boone

Rental Property Investment Opportunities in Boone

Looking for an investment property in Boone or the High Country of North Carolina? Though the competition can be stiff,…

5 Restaurant Take Out Options in The High Country of North Carolina

5 Restaurant Take Out Options in The High Country of North Carolina

What better way to celebrate a rainy day in your cabin rental in the High Country of North Carolina than…

Lindsay Pinckney's Favorite Aspects of Real Estate

Lindsay Pinckney's Favorite Aspects of Real Estate

As a part of our on going series on 828 Real Estate's Team Members Top 5 Favorite Things About Being…

5 Smart Rules For Winterizing Your Home

5 Smart Rules For Winterizing Your Home

As the temperatures drop in the High Country of North Carolina, it’s time to winterize your house. Winterization can look…

Tips For Home Buyers in 2020's Abnormally Hot Housing Market

Tips For Home Buyers in 2020's Abnormally Hot Housing Market

Across the United States, a lack of housing inventory has created a huge seller’s market — that is, prices are…

My Top 5 Favorite Things About Being a Realtor in Boone

My Top 5 Favorite Things About Being a Realtor in Boone

Did you know that real estate professionals are among the most satisfied people in their careers? Here are my top…

Top Real Estate Marketing Tools

Top Real Estate Marketing Tools

Getting your business out there is important, but when an industry, like real estate, it’s even more important! You need…

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Career in Real Estate

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Career in Real Estate

A career in real estate is estimated to grow 7 percent by 2028. There are many reasons to choose a…

Volunteering With WNCW Radio in Spindale

Volunteering With WNCW Radio in Spindale

One of my favorite sayings is “blessed to be a blessing,”. I feel grateful to have the ability to give…

Meet the Newest Realtor in Downtown Boone: Lindsay Pinckney

Meet the Newest Realtor in Downtown Boone: Lindsay Pinckney

828 Real Estate is excited to announce the newest licensed North Carolina Realtor to join our team in Boone, Lindsay…

High Country of North Carolina Top 50 Brokers Event

High Country of North Carolina Top 50 Brokers Event

Each year Angela McLean and her team at Movement Mortgage put on a Top 50 Brokers Event to celebrate and…

Why We Volunteer With Western Youth Network

Why We Volunteer With Western Youth Network

Philanthropy and giving back to our community is extremely important to us at 828 Real Estate. Here are three reasons…

The History of 828 Real Estate

The History of 828 Real Estate

828 Real Estate started as a dream, in fact, a decade long dream. Our owner, Sarah Long, joined the real…

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