Beautiful weekend in the mountains!! Weather is cooling off and the leaves are about to display their gorgeous colors!!!
Heads up to those interested...the casino is about to break ground. So, if you've thought of investing in real estate, we will soon be in short supply of vacation rental properties!! We've still got some deals around that you'll surely recoup your costs on! Don't wait or you'll miss out on a great investment opportunity! Just call me (828-342-5616), visit my website (www.mtnpropertiesbycarol.com), or email me (MurphyCarol@earthlink.net) and we can discuss.
Have a wonderful week!
Monday, October 14, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
FALL COLORS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
Happy Wednesday!! The evenings have started to cool off some. I've even added a blanket on my bed! Daytime temps have been wonderful! Things are happening in the NC mountains! We've got the John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival this Saturday and Sunday. I love going to this festival every year! Great crafts, demonstrations, great food, and fun entertainment. It's one of the local events I look forward to every year. I will actually be in Dillsboro, NC on Saturday with my mom keeping her company at their local craft fair. My mom is very talented and is selling her painted rocks. She paints them to look like houses, churches, stores, etc. She has a lot of fun doing it and they are a good seller. I even have some in my outdoor garden!
Looks like they'll be breaking ground on the new casino in a couple of weeks. There's going to be a real demand for vacation rentals once it's complete. If you're thinking on investing in real estate, I don't think you could go wrong buying a cabin here to rent out. Don't wait too long, though, as prices will be going up as well. You know how to get a hold of me should you be interested in real estate. I'm also licensed in GA.
Had the opportunity to share my "rocks" with some people in the office today. Ever since taking Geology in college, I've been fascinated by rocks. But, I have also found a couple of artifacts while showing real estate in the area. I've actually found an artifact on my own property! A couple of months ago, my son and I were walking in a creek looking for pretty rocks and I actually found a piece of petrified wood! Needless to say, if you ever come to visit me, I have plenty of rocks to show you! :)
Looks like they'll be breaking ground on the new casino in a couple of weeks. There's going to be a real demand for vacation rentals once it's complete. If you're thinking on investing in real estate, I don't think you could go wrong buying a cabin here to rent out. Don't wait too long, though, as prices will be going up as well. You know how to get a hold of me should you be interested in real estate. I'm also licensed in GA.
Had the opportunity to share my "rocks" with some people in the office today. Ever since taking Geology in college, I've been fascinated by rocks. But, I have also found a couple of artifacts while showing real estate in the area. I've actually found an artifact on my own property! A couple of months ago, my son and I were walking in a creek looking for pretty rocks and I actually found a piece of petrified wood! Needless to say, if you ever come to visit me, I have plenty of rocks to show you! :)
Friday, September 20, 2013
Folk School Fall Festival
Where does the time go? Even my nine year old said to me the other day, "Mom, this year sure has gone by fast!" Boy is he right!! Seems Fall is here...the nights have cooled off, and our daytime temps have been wonderful this summer!!! Don't know that I'm ready for Fall yet as Summer has been so nice! But, one bright spot is the John C. Campbell Folk School's Fall Festival is just around the corner!! Here's a link to the event:
https://folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=6&utm_source=September+2013+General+eNews&utm_campaign=eNews+August+2013&utm_medium=email
https://folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=6&utm_source=September+2013+General+eNews&utm_campaign=eNews+August+2013&utm_medium=email
Have an awesome Friday and a wonderful weekend!!
Carol...
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Real Estate Statistics
What a beautiful morning in the mountains!! I woke up to a nice 64 degrees and fog. Now, at almost 11:30, it's a gorgeous 72 degrees with the sun shining. We've had a surprisingly mild summer so far. And, while it's been very wet, all the rain promises for some spectacular fall colors this year!! I think Fall is my favorite season...seeing the trees lose their old leaves only to sleep through the Winter and awaken with the promise of being renewed!
I saw in the Cherokee Scout yesterday they will be breaking ground on the Casino (Harrah's) in Murphy by mid-October. They are predicting 900 new jobs, which should be a real boost to our economy!
On a real estate note, recent statistics for the month of July show there were 7,461 properties on the market. This may seem like a lot, but is waaaaay down from a high of 15,505 during the same month in 2008. While this is not ideal for a buyer, it is great for sellers. The less inventory for a buyer to choose from, the better position the seller is in to negotiate.
There were 296 closings in July, which is the highest in that month since 2007. 43 of those properties were in Cherokee county. The average sales price has gone up as well. Sales prices compared to list prices are at 91.72%, but sales prices to the original list prices (property prices were reduced during the time the property was listed) are at 88.45%.
Lastly, I would love some feedback on my blog. Let me know what you do and don't like to see on it. I want this to be a place where you find helpful information, whether it be about the community or real estate. I really want your input...
Hope the rest of your day goes great!
Carol...
I saw in the Cherokee Scout yesterday they will be breaking ground on the Casino (Harrah's) in Murphy by mid-October. They are predicting 900 new jobs, which should be a real boost to our economy!
On a real estate note, recent statistics for the month of July show there were 7,461 properties on the market. This may seem like a lot, but is waaaaay down from a high of 15,505 during the same month in 2008. While this is not ideal for a buyer, it is great for sellers. The less inventory for a buyer to choose from, the better position the seller is in to negotiate.
There were 296 closings in July, which is the highest in that month since 2007. 43 of those properties were in Cherokee county. The average sales price has gone up as well. Sales prices compared to list prices are at 91.72%, but sales prices to the original list prices (property prices were reduced during the time the property was listed) are at 88.45%.
Lastly, I would love some feedback on my blog. Let me know what you do and don't like to see on it. I want this to be a place where you find helpful information, whether it be about the community or real estate. I really want your input...
Hope the rest of your day goes great!
Carol...
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Upcoming Events in the NC/GA Mountains
Hi All, hope you have been doing well. The rain has finally tapered off, which has been good for my spirits, but now back to watering the gardens! That's OK, I love whatever God gives be it rain or shine...
Wanted to let you know of a few events that will be going on in the near future. The first is in Blairsville, GA this weekend. It's a 2-day event and there will be crafts, food, demonstrations on such things as chair caning, and basketmaking. My mom will be selling her "house" rocks. So, if you see her, be sure to say Hey! I plan on stopping in for a visit myself. Here's the link to the event:
http://theblueridgehighlander.com/calendar/index.php?eID=4728
Another event, coming in October, is the Air Show in Andrews, NC. It will be a 2-day event this year with a concert on the evening of the first night. We're excited they are doing this event this year and hope it will be a great success so they come back next year!! Here's the link:
http://gsmoperationwelcomehome.org/tickets.htm
And, thirdly, the October Festival at the GA Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiwassee, GA is just around the corner. Below is a link to the fairgrounds that have more information on the festival and other upcoming events:
http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/
Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend, and be safe!!
Wanted to let you know of a few events that will be going on in the near future. The first is in Blairsville, GA this weekend. It's a 2-day event and there will be crafts, food, demonstrations on such things as chair caning, and basketmaking. My mom will be selling her "house" rocks. So, if you see her, be sure to say Hey! I plan on stopping in for a visit myself. Here's the link to the event:
http://theblueridgehighlander.com/calendar/index.php?eID=4728
Another event, coming in October, is the Air Show in Andrews, NC. It will be a 2-day event this year with a concert on the evening of the first night. We're excited they are doing this event this year and hope it will be a great success so they come back next year!! Here's the link:
http://gsmoperationwelcomehome.org/tickets.htm
And, thirdly, the October Festival at the GA Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiwassee, GA is just around the corner. Below is a link to the fairgrounds that have more information on the festival and other upcoming events:
http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/
Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend, and be safe!!
Monday, August 19, 2013
Happy Monday!!!!
Happy Monday, everyone! My son headed off to his first day of school at The Learning Center in Murphy. The rest of the county will be starting next Monday though. Not sure why we started a week early, but am thankful to be getting back into my routine!
Wanted to share with you that my son and I, along with his grandparents, went to Tri County Racetrack last Friday for their "Back to School Nickel Night." What a great time we had! Macon Bank sponsored it, and put out 1200 nickels on the track for the kids to tackle and grab as many as they could. Over 100 kids participated and JD came home with $4.20 worth. Thank you Macon Bank for a great time!
The races were a lot of fun and the weather was perfect!! Am looking forward to more races in our future.
In real estate, things are moving right along in the mountains! July statistics show there are over 7,000 properties on the market in our area. Clearly half of the amount the same time in 2007. That's great for sellers! Surprisingly, the same number of sales in July as in July of 2007, but the highest since 2008!! The market has been changing. The sales price from the original list price is at 88.45%, which is at it's highest since 2007. Forecasts are that the market will continue to improve, and prices will increase. So, if you have been thinking about buying, I'd put some serious thought into it! Typically, real estate is one of the most sound investments you can make...
Wanted to share with you that my son and I, along with his grandparents, went to Tri County Racetrack last Friday for their "Back to School Nickel Night." What a great time we had! Macon Bank sponsored it, and put out 1200 nickels on the track for the kids to tackle and grab as many as they could. Over 100 kids participated and JD came home with $4.20 worth. Thank you Macon Bank for a great time!
The races were a lot of fun and the weather was perfect!! Am looking forward to more races in our future.
In real estate, things are moving right along in the mountains! July statistics show there are over 7,000 properties on the market in our area. Clearly half of the amount the same time in 2007. That's great for sellers! Surprisingly, the same number of sales in July as in July of 2007, but the highest since 2008!! The market has been changing. The sales price from the original list price is at 88.45%, which is at it's highest since 2007. Forecasts are that the market will continue to improve, and prices will increase. So, if you have been thinking about buying, I'd put some serious thought into it! Typically, real estate is one of the most sound investments you can make...
Saturday, August 10, 2013
FUN IN THE SUN IN HELEN, GA!!
A few weeks back, my son and I went with another mom and her child, to the new waterpark in Helen, GA!! The weather was perfect, traffic was easy getting in, and the part was very affordable!! The cost is only $15 per person (if guardians don't want to go on the rides, they don't have to pay). JD and his friend had a blast!!! Me and the other mom had a fun time, too! We enjoyed sitting next to the "lazy river" and watching the grown ups and kids tube around. The nice thing, too, was that Helen is just an hour's drive from Murphy! All-in-all a great way to spend the day...
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