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Murphy, NC Real Estate News

By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
    Happy World Vegetarian Day! World Vegetarian Day was first observed in 1977 and encourages us all to eat our vegetables and fruits and is officially celebrated on October 1st. Countless studies have proven that a diet filled with fruits and vegetables is good for our health. Vegetarians, have taken this path either for their health, or from a conviction that they should not eat, and therefore, kill animals.A vegetarian, by definition, eats no meat. That includes fish and other forms of seafood. Bottom line is, a vegetarian eats no animals. Their diet consists of plants....fruits and vegetables. They are ethically and morally opposed to killing animals for food.  They are also against poor treatment of animals at farms and slaughterhouses.There are plenty of groups and organizations ...
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
Have you already booked that get-away Cabin in the Murphy, NC Mountains for Fall yet? We’re already starting to feel some cooler weather here and the leaves are just starting to turn a little... so this is your last reminder to start booking your dates - while RENTAL CABINS are still available!   Whether you want to come for October and the Fall Colors, November celebrating Thanksgiving or December for the Christmas Parade and hang around for the Possum Drop on New Years – don’t delay in booking that perfect cabin rental here in the crisp cool mountains of Murphy, NC.   Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Teamwww.LeeAndCarol.com Licensed in the NC, GA and TN mountains  
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By Bonnie DuPree
(ReMax Mountain Properties)
Every 30-minute show takes viewers on a road trip to a specific location somewhere – anywhere - in America. But don’t expect the best known, most popular (and all too typical) destinations. As name suggests, “Small Town, USA” brings you to the polished, often unknown gems of Americana. “Small Town, USA” is entertaining, educating and exciting, inspiring local folks to explore their very own or neighboring small towns in a brand new way -- and to greater-than-ever depth. And stirring a nurge for others to get into their cars and enjoy a road trip to some place new, fun and exciting They open each episode by exploring the town’s color and meeting up with a few local personalities. It’s all fun and factual. A short town history will embroider the experience. Then they turn a sharp, detail-...
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
What makes Murphy, NC such a great place to live? So just what is it that makes Murphy, NC such a great place to live? Well, we’re glad you asked! Murphy, NC is a gorgeous small town located in Cherokee County, NC with a population of around 27,200. If you’re looking for that friendly, small town atmosphere with tons of great outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy throughout the four mild seasons that would be our #1 reason to live in Murphy, NC. Outdoor enthusiasts want to move from the congested larger cities to a simpler, less hectic way of life. Surrounded by the Nantahala and Cherokee National Forests, these mountains serve as a rich habitat for deer, wild turkey, and other animals as well as hiking, camping and mountain biking. There are also six Lakes within about 30 mi...
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
The best spot for Ice Cream in Murphy, NC is the Sweet Tooth Want to know where the best spot for Ice Cream in Murphy, NC is? The Sweet Tooth is the local favorite spot for a Tulip Sundae, Avalanche, Orange Cream Shake, Nacho w/ Cheese and Peppers, Smoothies, Twist Cones or one of our favorites, the Banana Boat Sundae. We have even been known to have Sweet Tooth for dinner too. They have every kind of ice cream treat you can imagine and probably more. Make sure to stop in at the walk-up window, picnic tables or drive thru at the Sweet Tooth soon - they close just after Labor Day so don’t wait too long. Spring is too long away to wait. The Sweet Tooth    828-837-8615 658 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC  28906  
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
Our New 2012 Brochure is Here! Coldwell Banker High Country Realty and the Mountain Living Team are pleased to send you this on-line link to our newest property brochure from our four offices serving the north GA, western NC and east TN mountains.  Just click on the photo of our new brochure below to preview! Gorgeous homes, land and commercial opportunities. From riverfront homes to foreclosures you’re sure to find that perfect get-away. It’s not just the value you’ll find in the mountains – it’s also the lifestyle! Lee & Carol Barbour  www.MountainLivingTeam.com  
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
Another cool morning in the Murphy, NC mountains! Another cool morning in the Murphy, NC mountains! This morning here in Cherokee County it was 48 degrees to start our day off. The fog has started rolling in and we’re looking forward to afternoon temps around 82 and a little overcast. Murphy, NC has the perfect weather no matter what season we’re in for spending time outdoors. There are plenty of gardens still producing a little or just sitting out and relaxing on the deck watching the hummingbirds zoom by.Cool mornings and cool evenings here even in the heat of the summer. Just another reason we love this Mountain Lifestyle.  If you’d like to know more about Murphy, NC or the north Georgia and east Tennessee mountains, visit us at  www.MountainLivingTeam.com
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
Country Signs out in the Mountains! Country Signs out in the Mountains! The Murphy, NC and north GA mountains are filled with serene rolling pastures, hills and mountains with lakes, creeks and rivers flowing along the way too. But there are other signs you’ll see while out for a leisurely drive or in the car with the Mountain Living Team previewing homes and land in our tri-state area... Don’t you just love country signs?   Come enjoy the Mountain Lifestyle here in Murphy NC, GA and TNLee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team www.MountainLivingTeam.com
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
A Cherokee Legend:Grandmother Spider Steals the Sun In the beginning there was only blackness, and nobody could see anything. People kept bumping into each other and groping blindly. They said: "What this world needs is light." Fox said he knew some people on the other side of the world who had plenty of light, but they were too greedy to share it with others. Possum said he would be glad to steal a little of it. "I have a bushy tail," he said. "I can hide the light inside all that fur." Then he set out for the other side of the world. There he found the sun hanging in a tree and lighting everything up. He sneaked over to the sun, picked out a tiny piece of light, and stuffed it into his tail. But the light was hot and burned all the fur off. The people discovered his theft and took bac...
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
    Celebrate Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day in Murphy, NC Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day in Murphy, NC? Now that's nasty! But hey, what else are you going to do with that endless supply of zucchini fruit (yes, its technically a fruit, but won't be too good with cool whip) as you celebrate this holiday - not just in Murphy, NC, but nationally, on August 8th.Experienced gardener's know that Zucchini is one of the most prolific plants in all of the gardening world. A single plant produces a seemingly endless supply of Zucchini and a small row of zucchini has the potential to end world hunger.By the time August arrives, local gardeners everywhere are reaping far more zucchini than they can possibly use. We use it in an untold number of recipes, from ...
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
We've all been busy and it's great to see those multi-offers and buyer confidence up again. We've been scheduling buyers, working offers and listing more great homes too. In all our business busyness we had a good friend that is a one year stroke survivor send us this amazing video on gratitude. Take a short break and watch it - we guarantee it will change your day and outlook.
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
We’ve all heard the expression “The early bird gets the worm”, but that also holds true for real estate buyers too. The early Buyer gets the House! Here in the Murphy, NC and Blue Ridge, GA mountains the best Cabins aren’t sitting on the market long so don’t wait!  It’s been a tough market all over the country and we’ve had our share of drastic price reductions and foreclosures and now our biggest issue is not enough good inventory for buyer demand. Buyers are aware that we’ve hit a point where the real estate market is making an upward turn and interest rates are still rock bottom low.  We are having multiple offers on homes - something we haven't seen in six years. Just this week we’ve had two sets of buyers that found cabins they loved, but before they could get an offer in, the home...
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
Did you know that flowers are one of the best reasons to live in Murphy, NC?  Well, they are certainly one of our favorite reasons. There is nothing more relaxing or enjoyable than walking in the woods and finding all the different wildflowers or spending time in your own yard or garden planting flowers.             If you would love to be surrounded by these flowers, mountains, lakes and rivers too just visit  Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team www.MurphyMountainLiving.com
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
How can you have a Speechless Sunday in the Murphy, NC mountains?        Well it must be because it just leaves you speechless seeing all the of natures beauty and the mountain scenes that surround us here! Doesn’t matter if you’re in Murphy NC, Blue Ridge GA or Copperhill TN and it doesn’t matter what the season is either. We are so fortunate here to enjoy four milder climate seasons - something we really missed out on when we lived in South Florida.      If you’d like to see and be a part of this Mountain Lifestyle too, just visit us at www.MountainLivingTeam.com  Give us a call anytime if we can help youwith more information on visiting and living in the mountains!
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
Our favorite holiday is Chocolate Day! Chocolate Day is the perfect opportunity to eat your favorite chocolates and in ample portions. Do you really need another excuse to indulge with your favorite food treat? Chocolate Day is celebrated today on July 7th. Chocolate is America's favorite flavor you know. It's the flavor of choice in candies, ice cream, cakes, breakfast cereal, toppings, and a whole host of desserts. Unequaled in popularity, it certainly deserves a special day in its honor, don't you think so too?  Did you know? Chocolate is a vegetable. It comes from the Cacao tree found in rainforests. We don't need to tell you what to do to celebrate this day, do we? Eat More Chocolate!!!     Share what your favorite Chocolate delicious treats are with us too   Disclaimer....There ar...
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
Another Mountain Living Team property SOLD in Murphy, NC!  This great 2.47 unrestricted acres with a septic system and well in place was the perfect spot for our Clients, Gerald & Glenda. They had been looking for a place to park their RV while up in the Murphy, NC mountains of Cherokee County where their granddaughter and family now live. Everything went smoothly and after the inspections their attorney, Noland Smith, closed early for them before the holiday too. It's always such a great reward to work with such wonderful people and to be a part of their dreams of being here in the  Murphy, NC mountains too.   For more information about buying and selling in Murphy, NC contactLee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Teamwww.MountainLivingTeam.com Licensed and Serving the western NC, n...
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
Thankful Thursday in the Murphy, NC real estate office of the Mountain Living Team. Lee was out with Buyers up from Florida showing homes and I was in the office with our niece, Jayden Rose, helping out in the office and helping me get organized. Jayden is 8 years old and a girl after my own heart as she loves getting things organized and always has a “plan” to make things work better. After we worked most of the morning we took a break and treated ourselves to a stop into Murphy Nails and Toes for a manicure and pedicure. Next we had lunch at Downtown Pizza and then it was back to work again.  Thankful for this Thursday being one that we shared with Jayden - our one and only wonderful niece. Hope she’ll be back again!   Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team ~ www.LeeAndCarol.com
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
Murphy Art Walk & Classic Car Cruise-In Are teaming up to bring you an extra special First Friday July 6th  5-8pm in historic downtown Murphy. Good Neighbors Car Clubinvites you to dust off your classic car and Cruise-In to this unique event. Space is reserved for you on Hiwassee St. by the L&N Depot You can enjoy reminiscing over your favorite car then take a stroll through historic downtown Murphy to view free art demonstrations, listen to live music, and to dine and shop at more than 20 participating merchants remaining open for the event. Watch for the Yellow Flags. Cruise-in and join in on the fun! For more information call Penny  (828) 494-7403
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
Is your home or land in the new brochure for Murphy, NC real estate? Coldwell Banker High Country is getting ready to print their New Brochure of Homes and Land in the mountains. Our brochures are filled with 48 pages of some of the best Mountain Properties in the NC, GA and TN Mountains! With Coldwell Banker High Country Realty offices located in Murphy, NC and in Ellijay, Blue Ridge and Hiawassee, GA it's no wonder why we’re the top Mountain Regional Real Estate Company to serve you whether you’re selling or buying.You’ll want to make sure your Home, Land or Commercial property is listed with The Mountain Living Team to make sure you make it into our new brochure - the cut off date is July 31, 2012! We have a extensive Marketing Plan we can share with you too so call us today at 828.3...
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By Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA
(Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)
Come celebrate the 4th of July with us with a Hometown Celebration in Murphy, NC!Make your plans now to join us as we celebrate the Fourth of July at  Konehete Park in downtown Murphy, NC! Traditional summertime family fun with food, arts and crafts, fireworks and games for all ages so bring the family, friends and the whole neighborhood as we all celebrate.Good time fun - Wednesday, JULY 4, 2012 – ALL DAY in downtown Murphy, NC! 10 am Fishing Tournament 11 am Horseshoe Tournament 12 pm Flyover Peanut Drop!  Bounce House & Aqua Balls 1 pm Sack Races 1:30 pm Hula Hoop Contest 2 pm Egg Toss 3:30 pm Water Balloons 5:30 pm until dark Entertainment & Games with Event Master Gary St. Pierre Festival Events: 10 am Food and Craft Booths Open 12:30 - 5:30 Cake Walk every half hour 7:30 - 9 pm Co...
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