"The Mountain Living Team" Lee & Carol Barbour - Murphy, NC Realtors
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty’s Numbers Soar in 2011
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty’s Numbers Soar in 2011. Coldwell Banker High Country Realty, sold 49 percent more properties in 2011 than the previous year. The MLS Service, owned by the Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®, had increases of 14 percent during the same time period. The Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS® serves the counties of Fannin, Towns, Union, Gilmer and Pickens in Georgia; Clay and Cherokee in North Carolina; and Bradley, Monroe, and Polk in Tennessee.
CB High Country’s results were reviewed and certified by the firm of Jackie E. Seabolt, CPA, PC. Coldwell Banker has a regional footprint and serves the North Georgia, Southeast Tennessee, and Southwest North Carolina area.
“I knew this was going to be a better year for us. Our increases were even more dramatic than my goals were,” said June Slusser, broker/owner of the highly successful firm.
Slusser is no stranger to success. Since she purchased the firm in 2003, the company expanded its offices from Blue Ridge to three additional locations in Ellijay and Hiawassee, Georgia, and Murphy, North Carolina.Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team are proud to be a part
of this phenominal Real Estate Firm. Visit us at www.MountainLivingTeam.com
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Gorgeous View Lot in Murphy, NC - Big Sky Estates just minutes from downtown!
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$49,900 Lots and Land Main Features Lot: 1.07 acre(s)
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Murphy, NC 28906
USA
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Spring is a crucial time of the year in real estate here in Murphy, NC
The Spring is a crucial time of the year in real estate here in Murphy, NC and the northeast GA and east TN mountains. There will be buyers who are ready to look for a new home or land in our beautiful mountains and the season offers the perfect time to get a really good view of the surrounding area and lay of the land with most of the leaves still off the trees.
For those who are looking to buy as well as sellers who said last year that they would list again "in the spring" - when does the season actually get started? Although the official start of Spring is March 20th, we would advise our clients to list their property no later than the end ofFebruary. Some sellers feel they want to wait until after Easter, but that might be a little too late, especially since this year Easter falls on April 8th. But we already have many buyers here looking now for great properties!
Spring is the time we start to see buyers beginning their search, requesting more information and planning on making a visit to the mountains. With suchhigh competition for buyers this year and the need for fresh real estate inventory, it's probably in the best interest of all to list sooner rather than later.
If we can assist you with your property, or answer any questions you might have, please don't hesitate to call Lee & Carol Barbour at 828.361.9713 or visit the Mountain Living Team at www.MurphyMountainLiving.com
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Oh no! Did we miss paying our 2012 Tax Bill for our Murphy, NC home?
Q: Oh no! We haven’t gotten a tax bill for our new home here in the mountains yet. When are our Murphy, NC property taxes due for 2012?
A: Real property taxes are paid “in arrears” and are due September 1 of each year. This means you won’t be getting your 2012 property tax bill until September of 2012 and have until January 5, 2013 to pay without interest. Interest starts on January 6 with 2% the first month and ¾ % each month thereafter until paid.The current tax rate for Cherokee County, NC is $0.385 per $100 of your assessed tax valuation. In addition, if you live within the city limits there is an additional $0.330 per $100. Depending on the area you live in there is also a fire district tax.
The Property owner on January 1 is the responsible taxpayer for that tax year even if the property is sold during the year. Even if your taxes are paid through an escrow account with your mortgage payment you will still receive a tax bill even though the mortgage company is notified too. Contact your mortgage company just to verify that they are also receiving the bill and will be paying it.
If we can assist you with any other information or answer any questions you might have on living in Murphy, NC or the surrounding GA or TN Mountains visit Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team www.MountainLivingTeam.com
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Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. DAY OF SERVICE
Dr. Martin Luther King Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January. On this is day, January 16, 2012, we remember and honor his message, political impact for civil rights and the hope for a better future for all people. This is not only a day for reflection as well as recognition, but also a day of service.
So just what is the MLK Day of Service?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'"
Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We Serve, the President's national call to service initiative. It calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to our most pressing national problems.
Visit MLKDay for more information and to hear how others are spending their day in service as they celebrate Martin Luther King Day.
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Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center Winter Classes in Robbinsville, NC
Winter Classes at Stecoah Valley
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center is offering several classes to keep you busy, creative and productive this winter. Interested participants can register online at stecoahvalleycenter.com or call the Stecoah Gallery 828-479-3364.
Wool Rug Braiding
Saturdays, January 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2012, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Fee: $63.00 (Tuition $36.00 + Kit $27.00)
This is the perfect class for beginners to learn the art of braided wool or for those who want a refresher course. In this class the project will be a chair pad. But once you have learned the technique you can go on to make larger items, even a new rug for your living room! Instructor, Diane Ellis, will contact students regarding color preferences. If you do not wish to purchase the kit, a supplies & materials list will be provided.
Pansy Wall Hanging
Saturday, January 21, 2012 10:00am – 3:00pm
Tuition: $30
Patti Simpson will teach you how to make a beautiful pansy wall hanging using machine piecing & quilting techniques. You will create the picture, then layer, quilt and bind. Some beginning quilting/sewing experience needed. Don’t have a sewing machine to bring to class? The Textile Studio has several available for you to use. Just let us know if you need to use one of our machines when you register. This class will be offered again on March 1, 2012.
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center is located in a restored 1926 schoolhouse at 121 Schoolhouse Road off Hwy 28 between Bryson City and Fontana Dam. Stecoah Valley Center serves Graham County, NC residents and visitors by providing community programs and services as well as the opportunity to experience Southern Appalachian mountain culture through events and classes. Call 828-479-3364 or visit www.stecoahvalleycenter.com for more information.
121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah (Robbinsville), NC 28771
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Another Cabin SOLD in Blairsville, GA by The Mountain Living Team!
The Mountain Living Team in Murphy, NC makes another new home owner happy! We had the privilege to be a part of making the dream of owning a get-away cabin in the beautiful Blairsville, GA mountains come true.
This great home is located in the desirable Trackrock area with seasonal mountain views. Barely lived in and built in 2006 with gorgeous Hickory wood floors and cabinets, 2BR/2BA with a full basement and detached two car garage. They are really looking forward to decorating their new get-away cabin and spending lots of quality time here and exploring all the great areas surrounding us here in the tri-state mountain areas.
For more information about Buying and Selling in Murphy, NC or Blairsville, GA contact
Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team www.MurphyMountainLiving.comLicensed and Serving the western NC, northeast GA and east TN Mountains
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Speechless Sunday in the Murphy, NC mountains!
This Speechless Sunday in Murphy, NC starts off wishing Brandon and Brittany Barbour on their first day of being a married couple best wishes! We are so proud and happy to have our two families united and have Brittany Dawn Morrow as our daughter-in-law.
They were married January 7, 2012 at Oak Grove Baptist Church and the Reception followed for a Winter Wonderland held at The Ballroom in downtown Murphy, NC.
Safe travels and enjoy your time together honeymooning!
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Mountain Living Team JUST SOLD Home in TN!
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$18,000 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Lot: 01 sqft
Location
Turtletown, TN 37391
USA
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Thankful Thursday in the Murphy, NC mountains - Limitless Possibilities!
Thankful Thursday in the Murphy, NC mountains as we look forward to all the limitless possibilities there are ahead for us!
Does it look like you’re headed into a dark and unknowing tunnel? Or, is it entering into new opportunities to take you to places and heights you’ve only dreamed of?
Choose to see, and live, this year looking forward to and claiming all the limitless possibilities waiting for you.For more information about Buying and Selling in Murphy, NC contact
Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Teamwww.MurphyMountainLiving.comLicensed and Serving the western NC, northeast GA and east TN Mountains
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Winter Tips for Feeding the Wild Birds in Murphy, NC
So its officially winter here in Murphy, NC since we had our first little covering of snow yesterday! So now is good time to review some Winter Tips for Feeding the Wild Birds in Murphy, NC.
As the winter weather fills our days don’t forget to feed your wild bird friends. Not all birdseed mixes will suit all wild birds. Birds will often sort through mixed seed and discard what they do not want. Typically, less waste occurs if you provide only one type of food per feeder, rather than mixed birdseed. Experts recommend black oil sunflower seed as one of the best single seeds to attract a variety of birds to your feeder.
Insect-eating birds, such as woodpeckers, chickadees and nuthatches, will benefit from additional suet in the wintertime. Suet cakes can be purchased at feed and garden stores and are available almost everywhere.
The location of the food is also important. Keep your feeder a safe distance - at least eight to 10 feet - from protective shrubbery where marauding house cats might lurk.Around your home you can grow plants in your yard that offer seeds and habitat through the winter or by providing supplemental feed at a bird feeder.
Remember birds need water in the winter, even more so than in the summer when ponds, bird baths and streams aren’t hindered by cold and ice. Make sure to provide a fresh bath of water daily.
Feeding birds over winter can be vital to their breeding success. Studies show that birds that receive extra food over winter lay their eggs earlier and produce more fledglings. So come Spring you’ll be enjoying more bird watching and benefit from the inset patrols.For more information about Buying and Selling in Murphy, NC contact
Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Teamwww.MurphyMountainLiving.comLicensed and Serving the western NC, northeast GA and east TN Mountains
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Why we bought our Cabin with The Mountain Living Team in Murphy, NC
We recently purchased property in the Murphy, NC area. A friend of ours, here in Florida, had a business card for Lee & Carol Barbour. We sent an email to them and received a reply back the very same day, stating they would be most happy to assist us.
Over the next severalweeks, Carol helped us with properties we were interested in North Carolina and Georgia and her response to our questions were always prompt. When we visited the area and we met, it felt like we had been friends for a long time. Carol has a
friendly smile and personality. Her cheerful voice on the phone would always make us smile, even though it might have been news we didn't want to hear. She remained positive and helped us to remain positive too through the entire process.
Our purchase was not a large "money maker" for Carol, but she treated us as if we were her biggest client. My husband and I were both very grateful to her. We would recommend the Mountain Living Team to anyone that we came across that was looking for a Realtor.
- Carl & Ruth ZimmermanFor more information about Buying and Selling in Murphy, NC contact
Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team www.MurphyMountainLiving.comLicensed and Serving the western NC, northeast GA and east TN Mountains
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Do I need to get Title Insurance in Murphy, NC?
Do I need to get Title Insurance in Murphy, NC? Here in Murphy, NC when your Offer to Purchase has been accepted and your licensed NC attorney starts working on the transfer of ownership, he will do a title examination. If there are any issues or defects that arise, Title Insurance is your guaranteed protection against real estate title losses and is one of the best insurance values available.
We purchased some land in the Yancey County, NC mountains and even though we paid cash for it our attorney encouraged us to get Title Insurance. A few years later when we went to sell that same property and the buyers attorney did the title examination they found a defect. It was found that one of the heirs, and there were many, had not signed and our Title Insurance covered the cost to remedy the issue and we were able to convey clear title of our land and use those proceeds to move to Murphy, NC.
The premium you pay for Title Insurance is based on the purchase price of your property and the rates are regulated by the state. This is a one-time premium when you purchase your policy and the coverage lasts as long as you own your property, and will protect you even after you sell your property. A typical policy for a $115,000 home sale in Murphy, NC would be about $281.00. Title insurance does not guarantee that title defects do not exist or will never occur, but it does insure you against possible losses through certain claims against your title as a result of conditions not revealed on your policy. So just like our situation, Title Insurance is something you really shouldn't be without.For more information about Buying and Selling in Murphy, NC contact
Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team www.MurphyMountainLiving.comLicensed and Serving the western NC, northeast GA and east TN Mountains
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Speechless Sunday in the Murphy, NC Mountains!
Another Speechless Sunday in the Murphy, NC Mountains as we’re out previewing properties today this first day of January 2012. This field has some huge old Oak trees that reminded us why we love living here in Murphy, NC and the mild four seasons and winter when the leaves are all off the trees and you can see their “bones”.
As we start off this new year its a reminder that in no time this might oak will start sprouting out the many green leaves to give the cows in the fields shade as Spring arrives. As the lazy days of Summer arrive it becomes a cool spot to get get out of the sun beating down and in the Fall that amazing burst of color and acorn nuts soon to be gathered up for the next coming Winter.
Looking at this mighty oak now that all seems so far away, but time passes quickly and in a blink of an eye this tree - as our lives, will be filled again with the many things in life, family and business that fill up each moment. Take time to enjoy this new beginning, but be prepared for all the exciting and challenging seasons to come.
Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team www.MurphyMountainLiving.com
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Ready to Make an Offer on that Cabin in Murphy, NC?
So you’ve got your Pre-Approval letter from your Lender and we’ve seen some of the best priced homes in the Murphy, NC and surrounding Blue Ridge and Blairsville, GA mountains. You’ve narrowed them down to your top three and we’ve revisited them so now you’re ready for the next step...
Now you’re ready to make an offer on that perfect home. We’ve looked at a lot of homes on the market and we’ll do a Comparative Market Analysis of the recent homes sold in the area. This is when having a Realtor working for you with negotiating experience is essential. We’ll research all the factors that affect the offer and sale of the home such as: How long has it been on the Market? Have there been any previous offers? If so, why weren't they accepted? Has the home been permitted for the proper septic system?
When negotiating a home purchase, you still need to do your homework and determine a fair market value for a property. Just because it is a buyers market doesn’t mean that sellers are “giving away” their homes and doing the research for your offer and include the research and figures to back it up can make the negotiating go much smoother.If you’d like more information on Buying or Selling in the mountains, contact
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Does the Social Media for a business convey?
Does the social media for a business convey? We have a deal in the works for a local Business in the tri-state area and our Buyers wanted to add into the contract that the current Facebook page for the store convey. The Listing Agent responded “I am not sure that a FB business page (if that's how it is set up) can be transferred. It is normally tied to your personal account. If you don
't mind, can you check into that and let me know.”
Interesting question and we’ve never come across this in a sale either... I thought you could set someone else as the administrator of the page (and change the email), then the current “owner” could be demoted to a regular fan andthen they, the “buyer” would become the new "owner" the page.
Have you come across this in a commercial business or rental cabin sale?
So have you had a Facebook business page as well as other Social Media tied to a business transferred to the new owners and what has been your experience?
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December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing - Possum Drop in Brasstown, NC
Welcome in 2012 Mountain Style at the Possum Drop in Brasstown, NC! No we don’t drop a big ball or a peach - its a Possum. This year's festivities to welcome in the New Year will start at 9:30 pm and will last until the Possum is lowered at midnight and then the fireworks display begins as we’ll usher in 2012.
Last year Bill Geist from the CBS television show Sunday Morning was there at Clay’s Corner filming so take a peak at this video from the 2011 Possum Drop. You see, Clay Logan, owner of Clay’s Corner and originator and creative director of the Annual Possum Drop is pretty famous in these parts.
Folks from near and far have been making their way to the small community of Brasstown, NC, population of about 250, to attend the Possum Queen contest of local manly-men dressed up like women, local singing and the official lower of the possum at midnight. When the weather is good you could see a crowd of about 3,000 here to celebrate. But don’t worry folks, like Clay says "It's a lot of good clean family fun. No alcohol," and "We advertise it as the only New Year's party you'll remember the next day no matter how much fun you had." It will be one New Year celebration you won't soon forget!
9:30 PM: Pre-show warm up provided by "Forgivin"
10:00 PM: Bring in the Guest of Honor - Possum Arrives!
Song by Madison Logan
The "Blessing" with the Brasstown Brigade
Little Brasstown Church Choir
Miss. Possum Contest
Music by the "Barker Brothers"
Bull Riding Competition
A Tribute to Our Service Men & Women
Countdown to Midnight
The Grand Finally...Fireworks!
For more information visit Clay & Judy Logan at Clay’s Corner
11005 Old Hwy. 64 W., Brasstown, NC 28902or contact Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team
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The Art Center Galleries On West Main in downtown Blue Ridge, GA
We had the pleasure of attending the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce After Hours this week held at The Art Center Galleries On West Main in downtown Blue Ridge, GA. It was a fabulous evening filled with a festive atmosphere, touring and learning more about the Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association with Executive Director, Sarah Verner.
The vision of The Art Center is to act as an economic stimulus to put Blue Ridge, GA on the map as one of the Top Art Towns in the Nation. And that's just what they’ve done and the results have benefited the entire community. The estimated audience each year is 30,000+. The Art Center depends on its membership to keep it strong and its programs growing. They have tripled their membership in three years and have 1,000+ members - a solid, growing team of inspired individuals, who are interested in the creative spirit of artists and art enthusiasts.
One of the main components of an art town is to provide a place where artists can purchase the tools they require to create. The Art Supply Station provides economical pricing for supplies for their art classes for children and adults. Artists were surveyed to determine the supplies most needed and they are adding to that inventory every day with requests from artist members. Come check out the Art Supply Stations supplies and enjoy the many exhibits at the Galleries on West Main.
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association also offers a full spectrum of classes and events. Classes in music, dance, watercolors, oil painting, acrylics, collage, pastels, stained glass, woodcarving, drawing, knitting, mosaics, creative writing, pottery, basketry, pen & ink, pressed flowers and much, much more.
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
The Art Center Galleries on West Main
420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706.632.2144 www.blueridgearts.net
Gallery Hours: 10am - 4pm Tue - Thur and 10am - 6pm Fri & Sat
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Happy First Day of Winter in Murphy, NC - something to celebrate!
Happy First Day of Winter in Murphy, NC - something to celebrate!
Happy Winter Solstice and First Day of Winter on this December 22, 2011. The December solstice marks the longest night and shortest day of 2011. After the winter solstice, the days will get longer. More daylight hours during winter here in Murphy, NC are something to Celebrate!
So what exactly is a solstice?
The earliest humans knew that the sun’s path across the sky, the length of daylight, and the location of the sunrise and sunset all shifted in a regular way throughout the year. They built monuments, such as Stonehenge, to follow the sun’s yearly progress.
But today we see the solstice differently. We can picture it from the vantage point of space and we know that the solstice is an astronomical event, caused by Earth’s tilt on its axis, and its motion in orbit around the sun. What an amazing world we live in!
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December's Season of Celebrations and Sharing - Santa's Station in Blue Ridge, GA
Visit Santa's Station and his Elves
in the downtown Blue Ridge, GA Mountains!You’ll find Santa’s Station right in the center of downtown Blue Ridge across from Depot and City Park. You can visit with Santa and enjoy a cup of hot cider and a famous fried pie from Mercier Orchards.
You’ll also want to check for the special select times to join the Elves from Home Depot to build a craft too.
Santa will be there Friday, December 23rd from 2 to 7 p.m.
and Saturday, December 24th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Home Depot Workshop Friday, December 23rd from 4 to 7 p.m.
and Saturday, December 24th from 4 to 7 p.m.
Ho Ho Ho and a Merry Christmas to All!
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Are You Ready to Buy a Home in Murphy, NC?
Are You Ready to Buy a Home in Murphy, NC?
So you’re ready to buy a home in Murphy, NC, then you’ll want to get pre-approved for a mortgage and not just pre-qualified.
To get pre-qualified, you only submit credit, income and debt information to a mortgage broker or lender. That means the resulting estimate of the maximum mortgage and home that's affordable is exactly that - an estimate.Before you can get pre-approved, however, you must allow their lenders to pull credit reports, check debt-to-income ratios and perform other underwriting steps. That puts you much closer to obtaining a loan and locking in a rate and term.
The pre-approval letter demonstrates your financial strength and shows that you have the ability to go through with a purchase. This is important to owners when considering an offer that might close because financing could not be obtained.
We have a list of great Mortgage Loan Originators that we can share with you and answer any questions you might have. Interest rates are lower than they have been in decades and there are many lending options out there for you so contact us and we’ll provide you with this information.Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team www.MurphyMountainLiving.com
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December’s Season of Celebrations and Sharing - Nursing Home Presents and Hugs!
Nursing Home Presents and Hugs delivered
in December’s Season of Celebrations and Sharing!
You might have read our last blog about the Wrapping Party at the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors where a bunch of us got together to wrap 360 fleece blankets for the four local nursing homes in our area. Well, the best part of that night of furious wrapping was the getting to deliver them!
We had caravans of Realtors loaded down with all the packages heading out to the Murphy, Andrews, Hayesville and Robbinsville Nursing Homes. It might have been raining all day outside, but inside smiles were beaming and we had such a blessed day meeting, hugging and talking with all the wonderful residents.
Our local Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors holds fundraisers throughout the year to raise funds for projects such as this to give back to our communities, but we are really the ones that get so much out of it by being able to participate. It was a Merry Christmas for us all!
Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team www.MurphyMountainLiving.com
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December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing - Realtors wrapping blankets for the local Nursing Homes
If you drove by the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors office last night and saw the lights on after dark, cars in the parking lot and were wondering what was going on...It was your local Realtors there just busy as bees wrapping blankets for our four local Nursing Homes.
We wrapped 360 blankets to be distributed to the Murphy, Andrews, Clay and Graham Nursing Homes. We even had to send our President, Bonnie Smith, out for more wrapping paper. It was a lot of fun wrapping, but the real fun is going to be when we all get back together and deliver them! Stay tuned for our next Mountain Living post on that to see all their smiling faces.
Our local Board of Realtors have fundraisers throughout the year for giving back to the communities in ways such as this. We are also collecting for the Local Food Bank so you still have time to drop off your donations for that project too! Deadline is Monday, December 19, 2011.
Lee & Carol Barbour
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Murphy, NC Market Snapshot for November 2011
Here is your Murphy, NC Market Snapshot for November 2011. We’ve also included the previous month’s stats for comparison. If you’re looking to purchase a home or land in Murphy, NC or the surrounding western NC, north GA or east TN areas to start enjoying Mountain Living then please contact Lee & Carol Barbour at www.MountainLivingTeam.com and we’ll get started right away on finding you your perfect “peace of the mountain” in NC, GA or TN too.
All statistical information used to create this report was obtained from the Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors MLS and includes Cherokee and Clay County, NC as well as Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, Towns, Union County, GA and Polk County, TN. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Come to the Murphy, NC Mountains - Holiday Greeting Card Contest
The POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the Weary Soul group gives you the opportunity to share your creative side during the holiday season with a creative writing challenge. Join in on the challenge with the ActiveRain Holiday Greeting Card Contest!
This is one of our favorite photos from last years snow here in Murphy, NC. We usually don’t get this much snow all at once and not usually over Christmas week either. Nothing could be better than snow at Christmas in the mountains!
Merry Christmas from the Murphy, NC Mountains!May the peace and quiet of the mountain countryside
fill your hearts and homes this season.Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year - no matter where you call home.
Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team
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