Mathew Kowal's (mkowal) Blog

Western North Carolina - Relocating To The Mountains   Relocation Information for the North Carolina Great Smoky Mountains of Jackson County.Of course Jackson County is a wonderful place to plan a getaway to the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina, but it also serves as a wonderful place to l...

Is it time to move to the Carolinas???   I found this article about how the North Carolina Real Estate Market is holding up better than anywhere in the country.... With charlotte emerging as the anchor the rest of North Carolina is following in its footsteps. For more about this article check out...

What is the Cashiers Real Estate Market...   I Found this article posted by T.C. and Company Properties and I hope it will help you understand what and where the Cashiers Market is.The real estate in Cashiers, as in many areas of the Appalachian Region of Western North Carolina, has been on a ste...

Building Christmas Tradition in Cashiers North Carolina   As Christmas approached last year I found myself without a tree... but from this dilema a tradition was started.... I found my way to the Tom Saweyer Tree Farm in Cashier North Carolina on the Highlands Cashiers Plateau and tradition was f...

If it's the natural beauty of water your looking for be it a 200 +/- foot fall or just the tranquil sounds of a meandering creek the this is the place for you. As the water drops below this magnificent deck, one can sit and enjoy the sounds with a nap or indulge in a fine glass of wine as the sun...

Rain on The Plateau....Let the heavens open and the rain pour down upon us.... After one of the driest summers the plateau has ever seen it is finally raining on us. It started late Sunday evening and has been consistently raining since. Our rivers are rising back to normal levels, the trees are ...

Fall is upon us! With the ever cooling temperatures and the smell of fall in the air we are on the way. The morning mist has arrived, and the breathtaking fall sunsets are beginning. It is the perfect time of year to find your mountain retreat.After the rain, the empty mountain at dusk is full of...

The Pavilion at The Divide is the spot to gather. Bordered by 6500 acre Panthertown valley national forest, this is the ideal setting for you next gathering. The pavilion hosts events galore all year long. From the monthly pot-luck dinners to the gorgeous fall weddings, the setting is surreal. W...

As Featured On The Cover Of Florida TrendThe Rocky Top Lodge features the best of the mountains. Just steps away from 6500 Panthertown Valley National Forest, this home boasts veiws as far as South Carolina and Georgia. A luxurious water feature greats you with the sounds of nature as you cross t...

 775 Gated acres with the most pristine mountain veiws in all of cashiers. This full service equestrian community is bordered by 6500-acres of Panthertown Valley National Forest. At a breathtaking 4100 feet Bald Rock carefully blends a limited number of estate lots with the natural beauty of a se...