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North Carolina~ONE of Top INBOUND States for MovesTuesday, January 10th, 2012

According to the DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 04, 2012 entitled ”More Americans Are on the Move”, survey Says, more households are moving to East Coast states while leaving Rust Belt states — the area in the U.S. between the Midwest and the Northeast — where unemployment remains high, according to the latest Atlas Lines Migration PatternsRead More

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Brevard Housing Sales Up for 2011 – What Will 2012 Bring?Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Connestee Falls, a gated community located 6 miles outside Brevard North Carolina, ended the year with a 20% increase in the number of homes SOLD over last year’s closings.  So the natural question to ask is – What will be the most significant driver of business and home sales in 2012? According to an articleRead More

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Stressed? Take the TEST! 20 Stress Management TipsThursday, December 1st, 2011

If you don’t see the two dolphins you could be experiencing high stress levels! It is possible to reduce your stress levels by looking for positive things in other people and situations. We have entered into the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season. With the passing of each day as we approach Christmas the potentialRead More

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Brevard NC No. 1 RE Question-How’s the Market & How Many Foreclosures?Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Whenever I am in a group large or small the number 1 question I am asked is How is the Real Estate Market and how many are foreclosures? Those of you in business during challenging times know of where I speak. Last month Peggy and Mike Badger and myself were October’s guest speakers of the ConnesteeRead More

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We Pause & Honor our VeteransFriday, November 11th, 2011

In November my Dad, Bob Seiple, and I share the same birth month.  Reflecting, I was also thinking about the importance of November 11th, Veterans Day, and all the men and women and their families who answered the call to protect the freedom of the United State of America past and present – I wondered howRead More

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Energy Audit Before & After the Sale!Saturday, November 5th, 2011

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Signs Point to Real Estate ReboundSunday, October 30th, 2011

The past few weeks have showcased numerous signals that the real estate market is on the rise. Recently, RISMedia has reported statistics pointing to an industry turnaround, including a 15 percent rise in housing starts in September; a surge in builder confidence in October, an increase in mortgage applications and a slew of regional market improvements across the country.Read More

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What Did The Woolly Worm Say?Friday, October 28th, 2011

Old-timers in Appalachia have many ways of predicting snow-fall and the harshness of winter. Among them are observing various plants and animals, the amount of acorns and other foods that animals rely on in the winter, observing clouds and/or smoke, counting the number of rainy days in the summer, judging the thickness of a horseRead More

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Mountain Picklers 2 day Tourney – CFPOA Scholarship Fund 9/30-10/1Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Picklers? Did you know there is a new rage call Pickleball in Connestee Falls? What on earth is Pickleball you may ask and how did it get it’s start? USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) web site tells us about a family cocker spaniel named Pickles. This is Pickleball Hi, my name is Pickles, the family cocker spanielRead More

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Sesquicentennial Celebration in Brevard NCSaturday, August 20th, 2011

The day-long celebration will take place on several blocks of Main Street. The venues include Experience Transylvania – a series of interactive exhibits on the history of the county. Communication Through the Ages will allow visitors to interact with other generations for a peek into other timeframes. Transportation and industry will be highlighted as well.   The memory tent andRead More

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