What a day!  I showed 11 houses near downtown Waynesville today.  They were all within a 4 mile radius and it went very smoothly thanks to the cooperation of the neighboring Haywood County MLS agents.     Living in Balsam, I am right on the Jackson/Haywood County Line.  We've owned a business in Waynesville and therefore are very familiar and comfortable with showing property in Waynesville.  Because we aren't members of the Haywood County MLS, we wouldn't dream of listing properties there but have had success with our buyers there.  Other agents in our own Northern Jackson MLS have complained that the Waynesville agents made it very difficult to show those Haywood County listings but I find that really hard to believe.   The Waynesville agents were all very gracious and accomodating... 09/26/2011

Price Improvement - Private Home or Retreat - Lake Views & Mountain Vistas Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood $750,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms3 Partial BathroomsInterior: 4235 sq ftLot: 2.00 acres Location REDUCED FROM $1.5MLake Area Luska RidgeWaynesville, NC 28785USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Private Home or Retreat - Lake Views & Mountain Vistas"BUYER WANTS"; OFF MARKET Commercial Income properties $10m and upVery Quiet "Get Away", Peaceful and Cool LocationSeller Financing Possible - Retreat - Resor... 09/23/2011

  To say I was scared is an exaggeration.  To all sellers of tenant occupied properties, you should know I tried to show your house but your tenants made it impossible. The showing instructions were 24 hour advance notice, knock and show.  I’d shown seven houses near downtown Waynesville. One property had tenants who would be notified and leave the house unlocked. I called the agency to verify and was told there hadn't been a return call from the tenants but not to worry. Just knock first.  We pulled up at the appointed time, my clients waited in the car until I could speak with any tenants who might be there. There was a car in the driveway so I knocked loudly several times. Finally, I opened the door and called inside. The young man standing right inside the door startled the daylight... 09/22/2011

Offer Improvement: Fine Home For Sale or 1031 Exchange - For Your Own Home or As Income Property Overview Maps Photos Description Photo Video Contact us for pricing Residential Rental Main Features 3 Bedrooms3 BathroomsLot: 1.40 acres Location 31 January HgtsWaynesville, NC 28785USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Very Quiet "Get Away", Peaceful and Cool LocationSeller Financing Possible - Retreat - Resort Western North Carolina - Full Hospitality/Re-Position Hotel"BUYER WANTSâ"; OFF MARKET Commercial Income properties $10m and upFlorida Franchise Hotel for S... 09/16/2011

Carolina private - gated - wooded acres Overview Maps Photos Description $129,990 Lots and Land Main Features Lot: 5.65 acres Location Gated communityPrivate RoadWaynesville, NC 28785USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Very Quiet "Get Away", Peaceful and Cool LocationSeller Financing Possible - Retreat - Resort Western North Carolina - Full Hospitality/Re-Position Hotel"BUYER WANTS"; OFF MARKET Commercial Income properties $10m and upFlorida Franchise Hotel for SaleFranchise Hotel Subscribe to our listing feed See more Land and Lots real estate for sale 09/15/2011

We are so lucky to live near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  One of our favorite entrances is through Cataloochee Valley just outside of Waynesville.  One can feel the history when in this valley.  Close your eyes and its easy to imagine families traveling by horse and buggy to church or to school.  The walls of the old preserved houses must possess some very special stories.  Early mornings and early evenings are especially popular times to visit the park.  Several years ago, elk were reintroduced to the park and will congregate along the main road and in the old meadows for feeding.  We've been there when there were more than 50 elk in one meadow.  They are truly an inspiring sight.   Barn overlooking huge meadow.                 Clarks Chapel     Schoolhouse     Palmer Hous... 09/12/2011

So, showing homes to a client in their price range and nothing "good" enough for the husband. But he wants the house to be move-in ready, all up-dates done, no painting, doesn't want to have to do anything. Plus he wants to be in good neighborhood within 20 minutes to his work.  Better put, a $300,000+ house within their 130,000 budget.  Did I mention this is my daughter and her husband? My husband built our last two homes and she can see the potiential of the homes that they can afford but all he can see is not good enough.  I am about to scream! They are in need of a 3 bedroom and 2 bath.  Heaven help me and say extra prayers for me till we find a house. There is so many homes to choose from and some of them just need little work. Not bulldozed down and start over. Little paint goes a... 09/02/2011

Carolina private - gated - wooded acres Overview Maps Photos Description $129,990 Lots and Land Main Features Lot: 5.65 acres Location Gated community - Private RoadWaynesville, NC 28785USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Florida Franchise Hotel for Sale -Franchise HotelAlabama Hotel for SaleSuper 8 - Proximate to Orlando AreaHampton Inn - Florida Subscribe to our listing feed See more Lots and Land real estate for sale 08/14/2011

Offer Improvement: Fine Home For Sale or 1031 Exchange - For Your Own Home or As Income Property Overview Maps Photos Description Photo Video Contact us for pricing Residential Rental Main Features 3 Bedrooms3 BathroomsLot: 1.40 acres Location 31 January HgtsWaynesville, NC 28785USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Florida Franchise Hotel for Sale -Franchise HotelAlabama Hotel for SaleSuper 8 - Proximate to Orlando AreaHampton Inn - Florida Subscribe to our listing feed See more Residential real estate for sale 08/12/2011

Private Home or Retreat with Lake Views & Mountain Vistas Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood $799,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms3 Partial BathroomsInterior: 4235 sq ftLot: 2.00 acres Location Lake Area Luska RidgeWaynesville, NC 28785 To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Florida Franchise Hotel for Sale -Franchise HotelAlabama Hotel for SaleSuper 8 - Proximate to Orlando AreaHampton Inn - Florida Subscribe to our listing feed See more Residential real estate for sale 08/11/2011

The moral of the story is Eat Local Veggies - Improve Your Health AND Your Community!   Pam is one of those buyers who started out as a client and became a friend.  She invited us to her new home so we could see how she'd personalized it, to meet her dog "Fluffy" and to have dinner.  Her involvement with a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) nets her a weekly "vegetable box".  I'd had a vague notion of how sharing the bounty worked, but as Pam explained it - the operative word is share.  People purchase a "share" from local farmers and every week they pick up a box of freshly gathered local, seasonal vegetables from the farmer's tailgate market.  This is perfect for devotees of sustainable living and with an adventuresome personality.  You see, sometimes the vegetables are not t... 08/09/2011

Waynesville, North Carolina (located in Haywood County) is a perfect location for festivals of all kinds.  I think of Waynesville as a town of whimsy.  Not only is there a vibrant community of artisans, but due to an admirable cooperative effort between merchants and landlords, Main Street is an interesting and captivating walking district.   Last week, Waynesville played host to the Folkmoot USA festival which they've done for 28 years.  Dancers and musicians travel to this mountain town and perform in venues all over Western North Carolina.  We visited Waynesville on the last day of the week-long event.  Even though the temperature was in the 90s, the dancers were decked out in colorful long dresses and still managed to look cool and comfortable, far more so than the spectators!      ... 08/03/2011

School starts again soon, it's time to pay attention to school crossing zones.  With all the budget cuts the school districts are trying to juggle, there may not be enough money to hire crossing guards.  Waynesville, North Carolina may have found the answer...arming small children with axes.   I saw this sign on Main Street in Waynesville a couple of months ago.  I almost caused a collision turning around to get the photo, afraid someone would paint over the axe, but guess there's no money in the budget for taking care of grafitti!   So, interpret them as you will  but pay attention to the school crossing zones and avoid axe wielding children at all costs. 07/31/2011

Carolina private - gated - wooded acres Overview Maps Photos Description $129,990 Lots and Land Main Features Lot: 5.65 acres Location Gated community - Private RoadWaynesville, NC 28785USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Very Quiet, Peaceful and Cool LocationDelightful Mineralized Hot Springs Retreat - Resort REDUCED TO $3,250,000Offer Improvement: Fine Home For Sale or 1031 Exchange - For Your Own Home or As Income PropertyGeorgia Economy Flag HotelThailand - New Resort and Spa Subscribe to our listing feed See more Lots and Land real estate for sale 07/07/2011

Private Home or Retreat - Lake Views & Mountain Vistas Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood $799,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms3 Partial BathroomsInterior: 4235 sq ftLot: 2.00 acres Location Lake Area Luska RidgeWaynesville, NC 28785 To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Very Quiet, Peaceful and Cool LocationDelightful Mineralized Hot Springs Retreat - Resort REDUCED TO $3,250,000Offer Improvement: Fine Home For Sale or 1031 Exchange - For Your Own Home or As Income PropertyGeorgia Economy Flag HotelThailand - New Resor... 07/04/2011

Offer Improvement: Fine Home For Sale or 1031 Exchange - For Your Own Home or As Income Property Overview Maps Photos Description Photo Video Contact us for pricing Residential Rental Main Features 3 Bedrooms3 BathroomsLot: 1.40 acres Location 31 January HgtsWaynesville, NC 28785USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Very Quiet, Peaceful and Cool LocationDelightful Mineralized Hot Springs Retreat - Resort REDUCED TO $3,250,000Offer Improvement: Fine Home For Sale or 1031 Exchange - For Your Own Home or As Income PropertyGeorgia Economy Flag HotelThailand - New R... 07/02/2011

Carolina private - gated - wooded acres Overview Maps Photos Description $129,990 Lots and Land Main Features Lot: 5.65 acres Location Gated community - Private RoadWaynesville, NC 28785USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Delightful Mineralized Hot Springs Retreat - Resort REDUCED TO $3,250,000Offer Improvement: Fine Home For Sale or 1031 Exchange - For Your Own Home or As Income PropertyGeorgia Economy Flag HotelThailand - New Resort and SpaCreate your own Pacific Island Community - Oceanfront and Timber Subscribe to our listing feed See more Lots and Land r... 06/01/2011

Private Home or Retreat - Lake Views & Mountain Vistas Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood $799,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms3 Partial BathroomsInterior: 4235 sq ftLot: 2.00 acres Location Lake Area Luska RidgeWaynesville, NC 28785USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Delightful Mineralized Hot Springs Retreat - Resort REDUCED TO $3,250,000Offer Improvement: Fine Home For Sale or 1031 Exchange - For Your Own Home or As Income PropertyGeorgia Economy Flag HotelThailand - New Resort and SpaCreate your own Pacific Is... 05/29/2011

Offer Improvement: Fine Home For Sale or 1031 Exchange - For Your Own Home or As Income Property Overview Maps Photos Description Photo Video Contact us for pricing Residential Rental Main Features 3 Bedrooms3 BathroomsLot: 1.40 acres Location 31 January HgtsWaynesville, NC 28785USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David F. Wynn WynnDcorp Realty International(828) 926-5060wynndcorp@gmail.comhttp://www.wynndcorp.com Listed by: WynnDCorp Realty International Our recent listings Delightful Mineralized Hot Springs Retreat - Resort REDUCED TO $3,250,000Offer Improvement: Fine Home For Sale or 1031 Exchange - For Your Own Home or As Income PropertyGeorgia Economy Flag HotelThailand - New Resort and SpaCreate your own Pacific I... 05/27/2011

Wouldn't you agree we are all the sum of our parts? After walking the dogs in the rain this morning, I started thinking about a couple of the comments to my previous blog about my grandmother.  Which led to thinking that with the obvious consideration that goes into some people's comments, they are probably great realtor's (still looking for some help to insert the little circled "r" after realtor). What roots feed the really good realtors? Malcom Johnston responded that he has no photos of his grandmother as a young woman - but he has a sense of history. Steve Lloynd recalls his grandmother advising him that we all eat a peck of dirt before we die - instilling a sense of humility. Pat Haddad's grandmother wrote her a poem, contributing to Pat's sense of the importance of the written wo... 03/28/2011