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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Franklin, NC Upcoming Events in March ~ 2010 Things to do in Franklin, NC     March 2010     S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31       More InfoHere are some of the Upcoming Events being held in Franklin, NC. 2010 Job Fair Date(s): Mar 18, 2010 When: 9am to 1 pm Where: Southwestern Community College - Jackson Campus, Sylva, NC Located on the Jackson Campus of Southwestern Community College  in the Balsam Center.  Contact Patty Kirkley at 828-586-4091 ext 212  or email her at kirkley@sosuthwesterncc.edu for more information.  Reserve your spot by visiting www.southwesterncc.edu/careercenter/jobfair More Info  The Day He Wore My Crown Date(s): Mar 25, 2010 - Mar 28, 2010 Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - Fr...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Daylight Saving Dates For 2010 Don't Forget to Spring Forward! Here in Franklin, NC it is going to be welcomed after a long hard winter. For those living in USA and Canada, daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November. Daylight Savings Time runs from Sunday, March 14, until Sunday, November 7, in 2010. It is the time of the year when the days begin to have longer hours of sunlight after the winter’s end, in addition Daylight Savings Time, it gives us an extra hour of daylight in the evenings. What People Do When it is Time to Spring Forward?  Various safety reminders are often triggers with the Daylight Savings Time start or end date to remind people to take safety precautions as they wind their clocks one hour back or forward. Some ...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Wildlife in the neighborhood of Clarks Chapel, Franklin, NC Last Saturday night I was going out and saw three sets of deer on the way to town.  I think they know when hunting season is over.  I love watching them.  These pictures were taken Friday morning on my out of the driveway. When they saw me, they all started running toward me.  It was the strangest thing.  I told them if they could just wait until I got my camara out I would feature them on Active Rain... :O) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I don't know how many wild Turkey there were here but it seemed like at least a dozen or so.  As soon as they seen me they hustled out there.  This was in the cow pasture next to my house. Taken out my window. I tried to...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
                                           "Chimney and Fire Places are nice but can also kill" A fireplace or wood stove can help warm your house and lower your energy bill however, don't forget to clean your chimney and fireplace to prevent creosote buildup, which can cause dangerous chimney fires. We had a friend who had a close call this year and had her two boys in the home with her.  Thank God she was home and on the couch and heard a strage noise coming from the chimey.  She had to call the fire dept. and they put the fire out.  It is possible to clean your chimney yourself if you have the right tools and are not afraid of heights, oh yeah you have to get on the roof.  Chimney cleaning logs are used by many homeowners to clean away the buildup of creosote in their chimneys from f...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
                                    Buy house, get money Time is running out for the homebuyer tax credit! The facts about tax credits Homes must be under a binding contract for purchase by April 30, with closing completed by June 30.With just two months to go until the expiration date, relatively few buyers are stepping forward to take advantage of it. I have only had one client in Franklin, NC who has applied for it.  I was amazed she didn't even know much about it.  Many people simply might not realize the opportunity is there or that it's short-lived.   I bet there are even more peope that do not know you do not have to be a first time home buyer. Who is eligible for the tax credits?First-time buyers are eligible for up to $8,000, depending on income. Existing-home buyers must have ...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
My first day that I got 2 accepted contracts in one day!  I have never had 2 accepted contracts in one day.  It made me so excited.  I called my husband on the way home to tell him about one of them and by the time I got home I had another one to tell him about. It's almost a full moon and strange things happen ya know. I am sure there are a bunch of you seasoned agents that this has happened to & more but its a first for Becky and I. I am sure it happened all the time when the market was good but I was not in this business then.  I was just getting my license in 2007.  I have done pretty well and I am doing so much better by learning something new everyday, having goals, having a coach, coming here and soaking up all the knowledge you guys are willing to share and a lot of dedication t...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Franklin, NC this Friday night - 3/26/10 Aaron Tippin in concert - Free ticket if your a Military Veteran.  So if you want a free night out in Franklin, NC and your a Veteran why not go to the Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center and enjoy some good Country Music!  Show Time: 7:30 p.m.Ticket Prices: $18 - $25 - Buy TicketsArtist Detail:Aaron Tippin is a force of nature, a man whose passion for music fuels an array of other vigorous enthusiasms. Apart from writing and recording songs and wowing crowds with his live appearances, Tippin is also a pilot, farmer, winemaker, outdoors man, competitive bodybuilder and devoted family man. He even runs his own record label. This country star is a very patriotic man. He travels all over the world entertaining our military troops. As one article r...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Franklin, NC ~ January Residential Report 2010 and a look back at 2009 There were 704 Residential Homes on the market 89 of them were new listings and 40 of them were coming back on the market. Month of January 2010 Homes Sold: 20 Average Sales Price:  $133,929 Average Days on the Market:  239 Percent of List Price:  93.34% Pening Sales:  6                                                               Expired:  45 Here is last years 2009 Home Sold:  17 Average Sales Price:  $153,538 Average Days on the Market: 124 Percent of List Price:  93.66% Pening Sales:not avail. Expired: not avail. I don't see any major improvements here in Franklin, NC.  In fact I think its worse.  Home prices driven down and longer days on the market. It sure feels like there has been more activity. The only goo...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
ranklin, NC is fast becoming a location of choice for those seeking retirement, recreational, permanent, or second homes. Conveniently located in the southwestern corner of the state of North Carolina, Franklin is experiencing a rate of population growth that is 12% higher than the national average. Located in the Great Smoky Mountains, Franklin is situated one hour from Asheville and two hours from Atlanta, Knoxville or Greenville,  South Carolina. Due to its proximity to these urban areas and its rural feel, is one of many reasons people are choosing Franklin, NC.  Life is a little slower here but you will always find a smiling face or a hand wave.  Plenty of things to do in and around Franklin, NC.  Know as the Gem Capitol of the World there are several Gem Mines still open for you t...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
                              When you get a letter like this, it makes you feel like you are making a difference ~ Franklin,NC When you get a letter like this ya just want to tell someone because it makes you feel like you are making a difference in the world of Real Estate.  This was to me, a complete Client Satisfaction Transaction!  I have always been a Hard Worker.  This is the way I run my business and anyone who has ever dealt with me before knows this is just the way I am.  I have been dealing with the public in one business or another and know for a FACT you must treat them good and do a great job if you ever want to do business with them again.  I feel like I have made a difference in their experience with me.  That is why I am in this business!   From Contact ~ Contract ~ To ...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Franklin, NC - Winter here usually is not this bad I moved here to Franklin, NC back in 1993, two weeks after the winter storm of "93".  Originally from Glens Falls NY and moved to Ft. Myers, Fl because I hated winters.  I just can not stand to be cold period.  Franklin is an area that usually does not get really bad winter wheather like we have had this year or I wouldn't live here.  :O) This was this past Thursday in Clarks Chapel Community Franklin,NC.  I made it home way before the snow was sticking to the ground.  I learned my lesson from last Frinday when it switched so quick from rain to snow I found myself on the side of the road so scared I wanted to cry but I did crawl & slide home and made it safely.        Slippery Driveway          Here is a night shot at my house. It is so...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Hwy. 64 West of Franklin, NC - Nantahala River - Rainbow Springs Franklin, NC. I was out last Saturday before last showing a house, Rainbow Springs/Nantahala area in Franklin, NC 28734.  As we drove up the mountain the ice was massive on the sides of the rock here.  I was telling my clients we use to watch ice climbers every year here taking advantage of Mother Nature and having fun climbing.  The ice looks like a aqua blue froze to the rock that was blasted out years ago to make way for Hwy. 64 in Franklin, NC.  This road leads over to Nantahala Forest, Rainbow Springs, Murphy, Andrews, Brass Town. Here are a few photo's of the adventure we had. There were Bear tracks for about a mile on this road to the home I was showing.  The Water falls seen here are on Rainbow Springs road that go...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
SOLD - SOLD - SOLD   June Tassillo | Classic GMAC Real Estate | junet@dnet.net | 888-858-4507 145 Country Ln., Franklin, NC JUST SOLD! Would you like me to help you find one too? 3Bedroom,3Bath w/screened in deck. $4,000.00 toward Buyers closings cost. What a grea 3BR/3BA Single Family House   offered at $149,777 Year Built 1982 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 4 Covered spaces Lot Size 1.27 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION 3Bedroom,3Bath w/screened in deck and wrap around porch.Private setting w/Apple trees,Grapevines,big back yard for kids,fenced in front yard for pets.2carports w/addional single car attached garage. All Appliances. Spacious Kitchen w/Lots of cabinets. Open floor plan w/wood burning fireplace for cool evenings or e...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Franklin, NC -  Hiker Fool Bash - April 2nd & 3rd 2010 -  Appalachian  Trail Every year lots of people come through Franklin, NC on the Appalachian Trail.  Franklin, NC is one of the favorite spots to stop.  Many merchants accommodate these hikers.  I asked a friend if he would like me to help get the word out.  Ron's info is below. Friends while making your 2010 northbound hiking plans please keep in mind the sixth annual April Hiker Fool Bash. This will be held on April 2nd & 3rd at The Sapphire Inn in Franklin, NC, as in the past we will be having some of the same fun and some new. Same as last year the town of Franklin,NC has some sort of entertainment planned for hikers, vender's, music, food and fun for everyone. If you would like to make reservations early we will have 30 rooms a...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
                                                        Franklin, NC June Tassillo's Tip of the Week! Are you in the market for buying land here in beautiful mountains of Franklin, NC? ~ My tip of the week is ~ There are many reason's why you should not only have a Realtor on your side but also your builder, here are just a few. 1. Make sure the raw land will perk if it does not have a septic permit already. 2. Is there power lines in the area?  Duke Power only runs so many feet for free. 3. If the land is steep, be prepared to pay more for you foundation and grading work. 4. How are the roads and who pays for the up keep? 5. Read all the restrictions and make sure you will be able to use the land for your purposes. 6. Is there big rock in and around the area of the parcel?  You may hav...
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In case you missed it, the NC General Assembly passed a new law requiring landlords to provide carbon monoxide detectors in rental units effective January 1, 2010.  The text of the law is as follows:   “Effective January 1, 2010) Notify the landlord, in writing, of the need for replacement of or repairs to a smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector. The landlord shall ensure that a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are operable and in good repair at the beginning of each tenancy. Unless the landlord and the tenant have a written agreement to the contrary, the landlord shall place new batteries in a battery‑operated smoke detector and battery‑operated carbon monoxide detector at the beginning of a tenancy and the tenant shall replace the batteries as needed during the tenancy...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Southwestern Community College, Sylva & Franklin, NC ranked 4th in the Nation! Sylva, NC Campus   447 College Drive Sylva, NC 28779 828.586.4091 800.447.4091 fax: 828.586.3129 Institutional Profile: Southwestern Community College was established in Sylva, NC on Dec. 1, 1964 as the Jackson County Industrial Education Center, a satellite unit of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute. Since achieving independent status in the fall of 1967, the College (then known as Southwestern Technical Institute) has greatly expanded its educational and training services to the residents of Jackson, Macon and Swain counties.            Located on a 57-acre tract of land on North Carolina Highway 116 between Webster and Sylva, the Southwestern Community College Jackson Campus consists of seven buildings...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Macon County, NC High or Low Elevation where would you want to live in Franklin, NC or Highlands, NC Franklin is an incorporated town located in Franklin Township, within the Nantahala National Forest, in Macon County, NC.  Our elevation in the town of Frankin, NC is about 2200 feet.  As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,490. It is the county seat of Macon County. The Franklin, North Carolina area is rich in gems and minerals and is known as the "Gem Capital of The World."  There are several Gem show &  events every year, people from all over the world come to these shows.  Franklin, NC is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the lower 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to dip to upper 20's & 30's.      Growth Franklin is experiencing...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Franklin, NC Quick Stats for the Year its not better than 2008 The number are in and here are the quick stats for this year 2009 in Franklin, NC 28734  This is residential only and some of these include some Highlands, NC Realtors that are members of our board but the property may or may not be in Macon county and most if not all of those were foreclosures. Also I took note to the fact that in these stats there were 71 properties sold under $100,000.   Statistics(319 listings)   Low High Average Median Total List Price $9,000 $1,599,000 $172,266 $145,000 $54,952,777 Selling Price $7,500 $1,500,000 $159,666 $137,000 $50,933,557 List/Sold(%) 55.00% 123.33% 91.56% 93.53% -- Days on Market 1 865 169 125 -- The average asking price was $172.266 The average selling price was $159,666 319 prop...
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By June Tassillo, Let me help you with the next phase of your life!
(Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty)
Shopping in Downtown Franklin, NC Primrose Lane has something for everyone If you’re tired of searching for parking spaces in the “south forty” at the local malls only to deal with the crowds when you get there or if you’re disappointed with the risky and impersonal nature of internet shopping and are yearning for a simpler, more personal way to shop – you need to schedule a visit to Primrose Lane Downtown Franklin, NC.Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in the quaint, historic town of Franklin, North Carolina, Primrose Lane offers the shopper a refreshing change of pace. When you open the door to Primrose Lane, you step back in time to a simpler, more wholesome way of life – where people really do want to help you find exactly what you’re looking for, even if you don’...
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