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How to Deal With a Real Estate Bidding War

How to Deal With a Real Estate Bidding War

In today's housing market, many buyers are finding themselves putting in an offer only to learn other prospective buyers have …

Where to Watch the Leaves Change Color in the Blue Ridge …

Where to Watch the Leaves Change Color in the Blue Ridge …

The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina are a picturesque destination to observe fall foliage. Peak leaf season in the …

What is a Home Appraisal and Why Do I Need One?

What is a Home Appraisal and Why Do I Need One?

The home appraisal report is a lender's primary tool. While banks always send out their own appraiser before lending on …

Annual Fall Events in the High Country of North Carolina

Annual Fall Events in the High Country of North Carolina

It's no secret the Blue Ridge Mountains are a beautiful place to watch the transition into fall. If you aren't …

What $500,000 Gets You in High Country North Carolina Real Estate

What $500,000 Gets You in High Country North Carolina Real Estate

The High Country has seen a major surge in real estate sales in the last year and a half. People …

What is the First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021?

What is the First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021?

President Joe Biden’s First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021 promises a tax credit worth up to $15,000 for first-time buyers in …

The Ultimate Appalachian State University Bucketlist

The Ultimate Appalachian State University Bucketlist

Welcome back to school Appalachian State Mountaineers! Whether you’re a brand-new student or you’re seasoned, we’ve got the ultimate Appalachian …

Embracing Sustainable Development

Embracing Sustainable Development

Lately, it seems that crisis and chaos are everywhere. Our climate needs our attention and our global conflicts, and regional …

27 Real Estate Terms You Need To Know

27 Real Estate Terms You Need To Know

Real estate is fast becoming a hot topic but so many people don’t really know what some of the real …

What's in a Name - The Daniel Boone Story

What's in a Name - The Daniel Boone Story

The Appalachian Mountains and the areas surrounding the High Country of North Carolina were a part of America's first frontier. …

Nightlife in Boone

Nightlife in Boone

A beautiful mountain sunset may mark the end of the day in the High Country, but for countless locals and …

Should You Waive Contingencies on a Home Offer?

Should You Waive Contingencies on a Home Offer?

How can buyers feel secure and protected as they navigate the housing market? Having a contingency condition with an offer …