Fall's winding down here in the Blue Ridge High Country of North Carolina. The leaves weren't quite as brilliant as in years past and the peak was a little early (probably because of all of the rain we've had this year). I thought I'd post up a few pictures to commerate this beautiful and fleetin
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10/27/2009
This cozy 2 bedroom cabin is a rental powerhouse! All furniture is included in the sales price and it currently rents for $175 a night. What an amazing investment! An opportunity to have a unique mountain getaway for yourself and have the peace of mind that it already has a solid vacation rent
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10/24/2009
It's always surprising when the first leaves start to fall in the beginning of September. The summer isn't hot enough here in the Blue Ridge Mountains for it to be much of a reprieve but still, that first breath or cool crisp fall air brings with it a deep sense of nostalgia. A time to reflect
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09/16/2009
Greystone...one of Blowing Rock's premier gated communities. Tucked away off of the Blue Ride Parkway between Boone and Blowing Rock, Greystone is synonymous with mountain luxury. The community boasts big gorge views and pristine craftsmanship while still maintaining a laid back, natural feel.
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07/03/2009
Numbers, Numbers, Numbers...I've never been a math person but the more I run the numbers for different aspects of the market the more I actually find it addictive. There is so much value in analyzing the facts now when most people are wading in a sea of vast generalities pertaining to the real e
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06/11/2009
(This article is copied with permission from Scott Nicholson of the Mountain Times) Sections of U.S. 321 will be closed Mondays Motorists traveling off the mountain toward Lenoir and Hickory will need to steer clear of U.S. 321 on Monday nights. The N.C. Department of Transportation is adding ano
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05/26/2009
Our office went on a caravan yesterday and I couldn't resist posting pictures of these really cute homes in the Blowing Rock Area. Everything has just turned really green here, it's the best time of year to take pictures. (Except October of course when all of the leaves change). Enjoy...
05/14/2009
Thanks to my sister Melissa for snapping a few photos for me. I meant to go to Grandfather Mountain in April because it only costs a dollar but every day I was planning on going it rained! Anyway, here are a few pictures. Everything is really starting to green up FINALLY. I really do think that
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05/11/2009
1. Have a tall margarita on the deck at Canyons and watch the sunset - best view in the "High Country". 2. Walk downtown Blowing Rock and check out all of the unique shops. While you're there spring for some ice cream at Kilwin's. 3. Catch a play by the Blowing Rock Stage Company at the Hayes Pe
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05/09/2009
Boone has a wonderful NAHB Green Building Committee. I'm so thrilled to see people in this area coming together to make something happen. I'm just trying to keep up with everything that they're doing. Now, more than ever, it's relevant to the real estate industry. They have a great website with a
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04/13/2009