Kate Wheeler's (countryhomesnc) Blog

Now that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has released the news that they have approved funding to acquire 800 acres of land in the mountains near Murphy, North Carolina to build their new casino facility in Cherokee County, every local property owner is wondering two things: 1.  Just HOW MU...

According to a news release today, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians approved a resolution to fund the purchase of approximately 800 acres in the Marble area of Cherokee County.  The Tribe will spend $6.4 million for a total of 7 parcels of land including frontage on Hwy 19/74 just west of Mu...

                Spring seemed to take FOREVER to get to the mountains of Murphy, North Carolina this year, but I'm finally seeing the garden come to life again now that May is here! As you can see from the photos above, my container garden from last fall made it through the winter and the pansie...

Once again, April home sales are up over those of a year ago in the mountains of Murphy, North Carolina and Cherokee County, continuing the trend that began here last fall.  The combination of low prices and historically low interest rates continues to entice buyers to make the move to our mounta...

They look like mushrooms drawn by Dr. Seuss and they sell for up to $300 per pound at gourmet food outlets.  Hunters jealously guard their secret locations.  I've found morel mushrooms in the woods of Michigan for years, but I never saw bigger, more abundant patches of these wild delicacies than ...

        Imagine waking up to this incredible view of Lake Hiwassee and the North Carolina mountains every morning!  This 3 story lakefront condo for sale at 500 Marina Drive in Bear Paw Resort in Murphy, North Carolina has breathtaking views from private decks on every level.  The living room has...

                                  Help Wanted Fairy Godparents needed to work magic on Monday, April 26.  Apply at Brother's Restaurant in Murphy, North Carolina Is there a little girl who hasn't imagined growing up and dancing the night away with her Prince Charming in an elegant formal gown?  I...

With 32 homes sold and 27 more under contract, last month showed the strongest March sales recorded in Cherokee County in the last three years.  Despite cold and snowy weather, buyers jumped in to take advantage of the historically low interest rates, tax credits and bargain prices on mountain ho...

Are you ready to escape to a secluded home on a lake in the cool mountains?  Ready for a REAL vacation with no maintenance headaches?  The townhouse condos at Bear Paw Resort on Lake Hiwassee are just what you've been looking for.  These  affordable lakefront homes for sale in the mountains of M...

          Homes for sale in Five Forks subdivision in Murphy, North Carolina have some of the most stunning long range mountain views found anywhere in the southern mountains. With a long, paved entrance road that winds through the countryside, visitors to Five Forks feel the peace and serenity o...