JUNE 2017 NEWSLETTER

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Summer is Here!!! View this email in your browser How to Prepare Your Home Before Going on Vacation RISMEDIA, Saturday, June 17, 2017— Editor's Note: This was originally published on RISMedia's blog, Housecall. Your summer vacation is finally here! You've booked flights, reserved hotel rooms, and scoped out the best places to eat along the way, but have you prepared your home for your absence? Whether you plan to be gone for a week or a month, there are a few simple steps you can take to get your home ready so you can relax and enjoy your time away. Clean Up Leave your home exactly as you'd like to find it when you return—like new! Empty your refrigerator of any perishable foods that will pass their enjoy-by dates while you are away, and toss open pantry items that will mold or go stale. Take out the trash and recycling. Don't forget about smaller trash cans in bathrooms and utility rooms. Finish, fold and put away laundry. You'll likely have clothes to wash when you return, so get a jumpstart before you go. Wash your sheets and towels, and remake your beds. Wipe down counters, run your garbage disposal, sanitize toilets, and organize clutter. Close Out Reduce the possibility of surprise maintenance issues, which can be costly to fix, by keeping up with regular home repairs throughout the year. Perform routine inspections and weatherize. Make sure your heating and cooling systems, gas and water lines, and roof and windows are in good shape. Clean up your yard, mow the grass, and take care of any dead trees or overhanging limbs that could cause damage in severe weather. Unplug all small appliances. This will save power and eliminate the potential for things to short-circuit and cause significant electrical damage. Check your smoke detectors. Batteries die, parts wear out, and dust and other pollutants can impede alarm performance. Make sure your home is prepared in case of fire, and consider integrating your detectors into your home security system so the fire department is notified in an emergency. Turn off your water at the main shut-off valve to prevent damage in the case of a burst pipe or water heater malfunction. Leave your closet doors ajar to prevent mold and musty smells from building up. Secure Protect your home and belongings from thieves. The highest percentage of burglaries occur during the summer months, and homes without security or alarm systems are up to 300 percent more likely to be broken into. Set up remote monitoring. You can have a security system professionally installed or start with a wireless security camera that you can view from your smartphone. If you have a security monitoring service, let them know that you are traveling. Collect spare keys. If you have house keys hiding under doormats or flower pots, bring them inside so prowlers don't find them. Leave an extra set with a trusted neighbor or friend in case there's an issue that needs to be addressed while you're away. Hold your mail and newspapers. Nothing signals that you are out of town like an overflowing mailbox or stack of unread papers on your front porch. Placing a hold with USPS is as easy as completing an online form and will prevent identity thieves from targeting sensitive information found in bills and credit card statements. Take advantage of home automation. You can link everything from smart locks that you can triple-check via smartphone app to smart doorbell cameras that sense motion on your front porch and have two-way audio. Close blinds into rooms that contain expensive items, and set up smart light timers that mirror your regular habits when you're home. Ask for help. Have a neighbor park in your driveway while you're gone, and enlist a friend to water your plants and check up periodically on your property. A little bit of preparation will go a long way when it comes to leaving your home clean and secure, and enjoying your vacation stress-free! Emily Long is a home safety expert for SafeWise. New Home on The Market Recipe of the Month: Meat Marinade - Can be used on chicken, pork or beef Ingredients: 3/4 c olive oil 1.2 c soy sauce 2 tbs Worchester Sauce 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp coarse pepper 1 tsp salt 1/4 c wine vinegar 1 tsp parsley 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c lemon juice ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thought to Ponder: If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought. Peace Pilgrim Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/p/peacepilgr183377.html?src=t_thoughts A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results. Wade Boggs Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/w/wadeboggs311616.html?src=t_thoughts Change your Thoughts and you Change your World. Norman Vincent Peale HAVE A HAPPY, SAFE, AND BLESSED 4TH OF JULY!! Copyright © 2017 Mountain Properties By Carol All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: PO Box 1293, Murphy, NC 28906 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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128 Scenic Highland Peachtree, NC 28906

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/UXS3XJ/128-Scenic-Highland-Peachtree-NC-269323

All the custom work is already done. All you need is to make this home. Great floorplan with this 2bd/2ba home, large greatroom, lots of storage in kitchen, separate utility room with sink and closet, beautiful gas log fireplace, large bedroom on the main level with bath and another bedroom upstairs with a bath and separate den! Full unfinished basement plumbed for a third bath. Outside is where you'll notice the custom touches most. Foundation walls have been rocked, gorgeous stone patio w/nice landscaping, wraparound porch, upstairs den has it's own porch as well! Graveled drive to basement with double doors in basement for your toys! Seasonal mountain views to enjoy in the cooler months.

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Square feet: 1,612

Price: $189,900

For more information about this property, please contact Carol Robinson at 828-342-5616 or MurphyCarol@earthlink.net. You can also text 4421394 to 67299.

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MLS ID: 269323

3 Broken Arrow Murphy, NC 28906

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/SCU7NQ/3-Broken-Arrow-Murphy-NC-269328

Looking for a place to put your dream home or getaway? Have I got the perfect spot for you! Located in the nice subdivision of Bear Paw with gated entrance, swimming pool, basketball court, community center, marina, playground and so much more! Located at the end of the road for privacy.

Bathrooms: 0.00

Price: $8,998

For more information about this property, please contact Carol Robinson at 828-342-5616 or MurphyCarol@earthlink.net. You can also text 4421388 to 67299.

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MLS ID: 269328

ROCK PAINTING PARTY IN MEMORY OF LOCAL ARTIST, DIANE HALASZ, A SUCCESS!!

I was humbled the last Tuesday when Joy, owner of The Wherehouse in downtown Murphy, had a rock painting party in memory of my mom, Diane Halasz. My mom moved to the mountains 15 years ago and has never regretted it. Having recently retired, she decided to take up a passion (and gift) of hers and start painting. You name it, she pretty much painted on it! My favorite was her house rocks and her acrylic paintings on rough wood. She has always had an eye for seeing the possibility in objects. She recently passed and The Wherehouse has been selling her house rocks for a couple of years now. Joy thought it would be fun to have a rock painting party in her memory. I stopped in for a few minutes and was thrilled at the rocks that had been done, and seeing the little kids enjoying themselves painting rocks!! It is something they will take with them the rest of their lives. Thank you to Joy for remembering my mom, and thank you to all who helped, and participated, to celebrate my mom's love for painting on rocks!

846 Sierra Circle Murphy, NC 29806

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/3P59BN/846-Sierra-Circle-Murphy-NC-267974

Want a property all ready to build on? This is it! Septic system, water hookup, driveway and garage concrete pad already in! Gorgeous mountain views to boot! Current owner has planted several fruit trees over the years, also had a vegetable garden. Located in a nice, mildly restricted subdivision just off a state maintained road. No need for 4WD here!

Bathrooms: 0.00

Price: $55,000

For more information about this property, please contact Carol Robinson at 828-342-5616 or MurphyCarol@earthlink.net. You can also text 4394967 to 67299.

See more listings at: MtnPropertiesByCarol.com

MLS ID: 267974