I have had several people ask me this exact question about different towns in the area over the last few weeks, and I thought, if there are this many people asking me this questions, there has to be many more out there that want to know. Here is a link to 16 great homes in Blowing Rock, NC:
http://www.navicamls.net/displays/?n=390&i=1438618&k=LXUijnk7
Blowing Rock is a mountain resort town that provides visitors a chance to change their climate, change their mood, and change their altitude. Tucked just along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and quick weekend get-a-way for those is Charlotte or Raleigh, Blowing Rock is a quaint little town with boutique shops, numerous art galleries, and don’t forget the numerous restaurants. You can sit back at the park and enjoy the great atmosphere or you can put on your hiking shoes and head over to Moses Cone Park or Price Park (both located along the Blue Ridge Parkway), and take to the trails, cast a few lines into the lakes, bicycle across the countryside, or head out on horseback.
Come visit, enjoy our great weather!
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Showing posts with label watauga. Show all posts
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Monday, February 15, 2010
Weather Causes More Cancellations
As of today, Watauga County Schools have cancelled half of their scheduled school days since the Christmas break.
WCS Community Relations Coordinator Marshal Ashcroft said winter weather has wrecked havoc on the school system schedule, causing class to be cancelled 15 of the past 30 days.
The National Weather Service is calling for a chance of snow everyday this week through Thursday.
Written by Adam Hicks, http://www.goblueridge.net/
WCS Community Relations Coordinator Marshal Ashcroft said winter weather has wrecked havoc on the school system schedule, causing class to be cancelled 15 of the past 30 days.
The National Weather Service is calling for a chance of snow everyday this week through Thursday.
Written by Adam Hicks, http://www.goblueridge.net/
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Great View Spot not to far from Boone and Watauga Lake
Click on the photo for a larger image. This was an incredible day, and an incredible view.
I wanted to share this photo with you, if you would like to own this photo or the land where it was taken from, email me. I would be happy to show you this great piece of High Country Land.
Regards,
Marc White
Marketing Specialist, ABR, GRI, ePro
Marc White Real Estate, Boone Real Estate, Blowing Rock Real Estate, Banner Elk Real Estate, High Country Real Estate
Monday, October 26, 2009
Watauga County unemployment rates drops again. From last months 7.1 percent to 6.9 percent, Watauga County still has one of the lowest rates in the state of North Carolina. The state's unemployment rate of 10.8 percent has remained the same in the last two months. Watauga County residents have received over $10 million worth of jobs programs and unemployment benefits in the past year.
For more information contact the local N.C. Employment Security Commission
For more information contact the local N.C. Employment Security Commission
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Grandfather Mountain Documentary
Local Documentary on
Don’t miss this chance to see a great work of art preformed by Hugh Morton.
Marc White
Marketing Specialist, ABR, GRI, ePro
Broker/REALTOR
Direct 828-406-2134
Marc White Real Estate Boone Blowing Rock Banner Elk High Country Real Estate
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Finally, the Goshen Creek Bridge, on the Blue Ridge Parkway is open again.
After 17 months of construction, the bridge reopened in the last few days. Local residents and weekend drivers have already graced the new bridge with their traffic.
Currently the only closing recorded by the National Park Service is the stretch between Milepost 269.8 - 280.9 – which is between Highway 16 to the North and Highway 421 to the South. Below is a link to the NPS website.
http://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm
Marc White
Marketing Specialist, ABR, GRI, ePro
Broker/REALTOR
Direct 828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Currently the only closing recorded by the National Park Service is the stretch between Milepost 269.8 - 280.9 – which is between Highway 16 to the North and Highway 421 to the South. Below is a link to the NPS website.
http://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm
Marc White
Marketing Specialist, ABR, GRI, ePro
Broker/REALTOR
Direct 828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Funny photos from construction in front of our office
5 workers, 6 supervisors: This should not have happened. One of the guys responded "Oops"! Taken in front of my office.
Have a great SAFE, Day,
Marc White
Marketing Specialist, ABR, GRI, ePro
Broker/REALTOR
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Monday, July 13, 2009
Grandfather Mountain Trails closed due to Bears...
I just saw a recent post that the Grandfather Mountain Trails were closed, until further notice, because of highten bear activity on the mountain.
Here is the exact post...
"The Grandfather Extension Trail, the Black Rock Trail and the Grandfather Trail from the Swinging Bridge to MacRae Peak are closed due to increased bear activity. Bears, including a mother bear with cubs, have been seen in this area. NC Park Rangers are also discouraging hikers from accessing Grandfather from the parking areas at the Profile Trail and the Daniel Boone Scout Trail."
Whatever you do, be careful, bears do bite (and chew),
Marc White
Marketing Specialist, ABR, GRI, ePro
828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Here is the exact post...
"The Grandfather Extension Trail, the Black Rock Trail and the Grandfather Trail from the Swinging Bridge to MacRae Peak are closed due to increased bear activity. Bears, including a mother bear with cubs, have been seen in this area. NC Park Rangers are also discouraging hikers from accessing Grandfather from the parking areas at the Profile Trail and the Daniel Boone Scout Trail."
Whatever you do, be careful, bears do bite (and chew),
Marc White
Marketing Specialist, ABR, GRI, ePro
828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Highland Games return July 9-12
The 54th Annual Games return to Grandfather Mountain starting this thursday. The kickoff will be on Thursday night, with each night promoting unique aspects of the Scottish culture and heritage. This is one of the largest Scottish Clan gatherings in the world. Almost 100 clans will be represented at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games this year (mine will be one of them).
For more information simply go to www.gmhg.org or call 828-733-1333.
Thank you,
Marc White
Marketing Specialist, ABR, GRI, ePro
828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
For more information simply go to www.gmhg.org or call 828-733-1333.
Thank you,
Marc White
Marketing Specialist, ABR, GRI, ePro
828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
It's almost offical, Texting while Driving could cost you...
Texting while Driving...
The Associated Press has reported that the North Carolina Senate gave final approval that would ban texting or emailing while driving. The North Carolina House of Representatives have also approved the law, so that leaves Gov. Bev Perdue to sign the bill into law.
It does not prevent talking on your cell phones or even dialing a number, but only texting or emailing. For those under the age of 18, it is illegal to text, e-mail, or talk on their phone while driving.
Marc White, ABR, GRI, E-Pro
Marketing Specialist
Direct 828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
The Associated Press has reported that the North Carolina Senate gave final approval that would ban texting or emailing while driving. The North Carolina House of Representatives have also approved the law, so that leaves Gov. Bev Perdue to sign the bill into law.
It does not prevent talking on your cell phones or even dialing a number, but only texting or emailing. For those under the age of 18, it is illegal to text, e-mail, or talk on their phone while driving.
Marc White, ABR, GRI, E-Pro
Marketing Specialist
Direct 828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Monday, June 1, 2009
First Monday Market Reports
For the first time this year, we have seen our Market Absorption Rates fall in two of our three categories (All & Land). This is great news, especially as we have also seen the number of properties under contract go up in the past few weeks.
While sales have risen, so have the number of listings, which is the main reason why residential listings had a small increase in their Market Absorption Rate.
Marc White, ABR, GRI, E-Pro
Marketing Specialist
Direct 828-406-2134
Smoking Ban
NC recent bills will prevent smoking from any resturant and bars in North Carolina.
Marc White
Marketing Specialist
828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Marc White
Marketing Specialist
828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Blog
Test BLOG
Marc White
High Country Real Estate, Boone Real Estate, Blowing Rock Real Estate, Banner Elk Real Estate
Marc White
High Country Real Estate, Boone Real Estate, Blowing Rock Real Estate, Banner Elk Real Estate
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Third Monday Market Update
Take a few minutes to see the large change in the number of homes and properties that have recently gone under contract in our market. If you remember earlier this month, I wrote the following…
“Many agents have stated recently the numbers of buyers is greatly increased; this opinion is based on ‘their’ activity over the fall and winter months. The important information is the number of properties being placed under contract, and then closed.”
Even though the market absorption rate continuous to increase, it seems that we may finally see the number reduce over the next few months. We have a ways to go, but these are good signs.
Thank you for your time,
Marc White, ABR, GRI, E-Pro
Marketing Specialist Broker/Realtor
Direct 828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
To see property listed on our website, PLEASE CLICK HERE Thank You for allowing me the opportunity to serve you. Absorption Rate: Again, I want to emphasize the use of the Absorption Rate versus the “normal” Days on Market approach. The days on market approach (especially for our area) changes so randomly that there are no actual predictors to show whether the market is getting better or worse. The days on market approach at the end of the year (December 31, 2009) will be at a high, while on January 15, 2010 it will be at a very small number. The reason; our days on market is for each specific listing, not each property. If you change your listing price and sign a NEW agreement, in most cases the agent has the opportunity to create a new listing, rather than keeping the listing as “older”; meaning your days on market has now started over. Absorption rate erases most of the errors that are caused by this fluctuation in time and listings. It is not exact and it requires much more work on an agent’s part to provide you with this information, but at the end of the day, the effort is truly worth the expense. *Another way to think of Absorption Rate is “Inventory”. In the automobile industry, dealerships try to keep a 75-90 day supply on-site. There are many reasons they use these numbers, which we don’t need to get into, but the information helps us to understand the Absorption Rate for our real estate industry.
“Many agents have stated recently the numbers of buyers is greatly increased; this opinion is based on ‘their’ activity over the fall and winter months. The important information is the number of properties being placed under contract, and then closed.”
Even though the market absorption rate continuous to increase, it seems that we may finally see the number reduce over the next few months. We have a ways to go, but these are good signs.
Thank you for your time,
Marc White, ABR, GRI, E-Pro
Marketing Specialist Broker/Realtor
Direct 828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
To see property listed on our website, PLEASE CLICK HERE Thank You for allowing me the opportunity to serve you. Absorption Rate: Again, I want to emphasize the use of the Absorption Rate versus the “normal” Days on Market approach. The days on market approach (especially for our area) changes so randomly that there are no actual predictors to show whether the market is getting better or worse. The days on market approach at the end of the year (December 31, 2009) will be at a high, while on January 15, 2010 it will be at a very small number. The reason; our days on market is for each specific listing, not each property. If you change your listing price and sign a NEW agreement, in most cases the agent has the opportunity to create a new listing, rather than keeping the listing as “older”; meaning your days on market has now started over. Absorption rate erases most of the errors that are caused by this fluctuation in time and listings. It is not exact and it requires much more work on an agent’s part to provide you with this information, but at the end of the day, the effort is truly worth the expense. *Another way to think of Absorption Rate is “Inventory”. In the automobile industry, dealerships try to keep a 75-90 day supply on-site. There are many reasons they use these numbers, which we don’t need to get into, but the information helps us to understand the Absorption Rate for our real estate industry.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Market Absorption Rate 2009-05-04
The market sees its ups and downs. For the most part, our market continues to increase its inventory (Market Absorption) and signs of buyers continue to come and go. Many agents have stated recently the numbers of buyers is greatly increased; this opinion is based on ‘their’ activity over the fall and winter months. The important information is the number of properties being placed under contract, and then closed.
Though our absorption rate continues to grow, the number of properties placed under contract has increased slightly. This usually is indicative of the market beginning to reduce its inventory (comparably speaking).
Our Absorption Rate for our entire market is 69.99 months, for land it is 169.91 months, and for residential is it 38.42 months.
Thank you for your time,
Marc White, ABR, GRI, E-Pro
Marketing Specialist
Broker/Realtor
Direct 828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
To see property listed on our website, PLEASE CLICK HERE Thank You for allowing me the opportunity to serve you.
Absorption Rate: Again, I want to emphasize the use of the Absorption Rate versus the “normal” Days on Market approach. The days on market approach (especially for our area) changes so randomly that there are no actual predictors to show whether the market is getting better or worse. The days on market approach at the end of the year (December 31, 2009) will be at a high, while on January 15, 2010 it will be at a very small number. The reason; our days on market is for each specific listing, not each property. If you change your listing price and sign a NEW agreement, in most cases the agent has the opportunity to create a new listing, rather than keeping the listing as “older”; meaning your days on market has now started over. Absorption rate erases most of the errors that are caused by this fluctuation in time and listings. It is not exact and it requires much more work on an agent’s part to provide you with this information, but at the end of the day, the effort is truly worth the expense.
*Another way to think of Absorption Rate is “Inventory”. In the automobile industry, dealerships try to keep a 75-90 day supply on-site. There are many reasons they use these numbers, which we don’t need to get into, but the information helps us to understand the Absorption Rate for our real estate industry.
Though our absorption rate continues to grow, the number of properties placed under contract has increased slightly. This usually is indicative of the market beginning to reduce its inventory (comparably speaking).
Our Absorption Rate for our entire market is 69.99 months, for land it is 169.91 months, and for residential is it 38.42 months.
Thank you for your time,
Marc White, ABR, GRI, E-Pro
Marketing Specialist
Broker/Realtor
Direct 828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
To see property listed on our website, PLEASE CLICK HERE Thank You for allowing me the opportunity to serve you.
Absorption Rate: Again, I want to emphasize the use of the Absorption Rate versus the “normal” Days on Market approach. The days on market approach (especially for our area) changes so randomly that there are no actual predictors to show whether the market is getting better or worse. The days on market approach at the end of the year (December 31, 2009) will be at a high, while on January 15, 2010 it will be at a very small number. The reason; our days on market is for each specific listing, not each property. If you change your listing price and sign a NEW agreement, in most cases the agent has the opportunity to create a new listing, rather than keeping the listing as “older”; meaning your days on market has now started over. Absorption rate erases most of the errors that are caused by this fluctuation in time and listings. It is not exact and it requires much more work on an agent’s part to provide you with this information, but at the end of the day, the effort is truly worth the expense.
*Another way to think of Absorption Rate is “Inventory”. In the automobile industry, dealerships try to keep a 75-90 day supply on-site. There are many reasons they use these numbers, which we don’t need to get into, but the information helps us to understand the Absorption Rate for our real estate industry.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Bairds Creek Bridge
Just off NC Hwy 105, the bridge along Barids Creek Road will be closed through the 29th (Wednesday) of April.
There are several alternative detours along the Hwy 105 Bypass, Hwy 194 in Vilas, Broadstone Road in Valle Crucis.
There are several alternative detours along the Hwy 105 Bypass, Hwy 194 in Vilas, Broadstone Road in Valle Crucis.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Unemployment Rate Falls in Every High Country County
The unemployment rate fell in 84 counties across the state last month, including every county in the High Country.
According to the latest county-by-county numbers released by the North Carolina Employment Security Commission, Alleghany County’s unemployment rate fell 1.2 points to 14.1 percent, Ashe County’s fell 1.4 points to 13.3 percent, Avery’s unemployment rate fell 0.8 points to 9.9 percent, Mitchell County’s fell 1.8 points to 13.8 percent, Watauga County’s fell 0.7 points to 7.9 percent, and Yancy’s unemployment rate fell 1.4 points to 13.1 percent.
Nearby counties had mixed results for the month of March. Burk County’s unemployment rate fell 0.3 points to 15.6 percent, Caldwell’s fell 1.1 points to 15.3 percent, and Iredell County’s unemployment rate also decreased 0.2 points to 12.7 percent. Catawba County’s rate increased 0.6 points to 15.6 percent and Wilkes increased 0.7 points to 13.9 percent.
Watauga County continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state as the county is tied with Chatham and Gates counties for the state’s third lowest unemployment rate.
Thank you,
Marc White
828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Written by Adam Hicks
Recent article from Go Blue Ridge.net
According to the latest county-by-county numbers released by the North Carolina Employment Security Commission, Alleghany County’s unemployment rate fell 1.2 points to 14.1 percent, Ashe County’s fell 1.4 points to 13.3 percent, Avery’s unemployment rate fell 0.8 points to 9.9 percent, Mitchell County’s fell 1.8 points to 13.8 percent, Watauga County’s fell 0.7 points to 7.9 percent, and Yancy’s unemployment rate fell 1.4 points to 13.1 percent.
Nearby counties had mixed results for the month of March. Burk County’s unemployment rate fell 0.3 points to 15.6 percent, Caldwell’s fell 1.1 points to 15.3 percent, and Iredell County’s unemployment rate also decreased 0.2 points to 12.7 percent. Catawba County’s rate increased 0.6 points to 15.6 percent and Wilkes increased 0.7 points to 13.9 percent.
Watauga County continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state as the county is tied with Chatham and Gates counties for the state’s third lowest unemployment rate.
Thank you,
Marc White
828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Written by Adam Hicks
Recent article from Go Blue Ridge.net
Monday, April 20, 2009
Foreclosure rate for North Carolina
Interesting information about the foreclosure rate for NC compared to the country. It people are comparing NC to what the media reports nationally, and especially our area, here are the numbers as reported for the state. Obviously we aren’t seeing the big increases as reported. If you click the link for North Carolina in the chart it takes you to Realtytrac to see what foreclosures they show for sale by each county. It appears a lot in our area are in Beech Mountain, which seems to mimic the lack of sales in that area as well.
North Carolina has a state ranking of 36, which shows positive for our state. Total state filing for Q1 of 2009 5, 988. That is a change of -19.69 from the fourth quarter of last year till the first quarter of this year. Also the change from the first quarter of last year to the first quarter of this year is -41.77.
Thank You,
Marc White
828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
North Carolina has a state ranking of 36, which shows positive for our state. Total state filing for Q1 of 2009 5, 988. That is a change of -19.69 from the fourth quarter of last year till the first quarter of this year. Also the change from the first quarter of last year to the first quarter of this year is -41.77.
Thank You,
Marc White
828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Easter Baskets
Recently, an article made its way to the local newspaper, I thought you might like to read it...
The Easter bunny recently got some help from members of the Avery-Watauga Association of Realtors (AWAR) as residents of local adult care facilities received Easter baskets filled with goodies, along with refreshments and music.
Association members Sandy Byrum and Mary Jones of The Sterling Company co-chair the group’s community action committee. Laurie Phillips, executive officer for the association, said several Realtor offices drew names, filled baskets, and got them ready to be delivered, bringing some spring cheer to local residents.Directors of Sugar Mountain Assisted Living in Avery County and Mountain Care in Watauga County work with the association so residents receive a fun basket each Easter. The holiday project is just one of the community efforts of the Association of Realtors. They also coordinate the distribution of Christmas gifts to these same nursing homes; college scholarships to local students, and food and donations to deserving organizations in the community. This year, the association gave a total of $11,500 to the Hunger Coalition, Resort Area Ministries in Avery County (RAM), WAMY Community Action Inc. in Avery County, the American Red Cross and OASIS (Opposing Abuse with Services, Information and Shelter). The group also donated Kmart gift cards to those at the Hospitality House, Boone’s homeless shelter. Those interested in helping with this and other community efforts may contact the Association of Realtors at (828) 262-5437. It is composed of members in Watauga and Avery counties and the surrounding area who maintain a marketplace where buyers and sellers can safely transfer property under the guidance of a professional. More information is available at http://www.awaronline.org/.
The Easter bunny recently got some help from members of the Avery-Watauga Association of Realtors (AWAR) as residents of local adult care facilities received Easter baskets filled with goodies, along with refreshments and music.
Association members Sandy Byrum and Mary Jones of The Sterling Company co-chair the group’s community action committee. Laurie Phillips, executive officer for the association, said several Realtor offices drew names, filled baskets, and got them ready to be delivered, bringing some spring cheer to local residents.Directors of Sugar Mountain Assisted Living in Avery County and Mountain Care in Watauga County work with the association so residents receive a fun basket each Easter. The holiday project is just one of the community efforts of the Association of Realtors. They also coordinate the distribution of Christmas gifts to these same nursing homes; college scholarships to local students, and food and donations to deserving organizations in the community. This year, the association gave a total of $11,500 to the Hunger Coalition, Resort Area Ministries in Avery County (RAM), WAMY Community Action Inc. in Avery County, the American Red Cross and OASIS (Opposing Abuse with Services, Information and Shelter). The group also donated Kmart gift cards to those at the Hospitality House, Boone’s homeless shelter. Those interested in helping with this and other community efforts may contact the Association of Realtors at (828) 262-5437. It is composed of members in Watauga and Avery counties and the surrounding area who maintain a marketplace where buyers and sellers can safely transfer property under the guidance of a professional. More information is available at http://www.awaronline.org/.
Thank You,
Marc White
828-406-2134
Friday, April 10, 2009
Help, I can't ReFinance
Today, I came across an article in the Wall Street Journal by Ruth Simon, she indicated that several of the Nation's largest banks have begun to offer money from Obama's recent stimulus package. The housing-relief package has allowed many banks to offer refinancing options for those that have not been able to refi under the current banking regulations.
Many banks have begun to accept applications for these new refi loans. The article also included the recent information from Bank of America indicating that BOA is not (yet) accepting application with mortgage insurance. This is mainly because no one seems to be sure if the insurance companies are able to transfer the insurance from one loan to another.
Thank You,
Marc White
828-406-2134
Marc@CedarFallsRealty.com
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