Hwy. 64 West of Franklin, NC - Nantahala River - Rainbow Springs Franklin, NC - 01/29/10 12:04 PM
Hwy. 64 West of Franklin, NC - Nantahala River - Rainbow Springs Franklin, NC.

I was out last Saturday before last showing a house, Rainbow Springs/Nantahala area in Franklin, NC 28734.  As we drove up the mountain the ice was massive on the sides of the rock here.  I was telling my clients we use to watch ice climbers every year here taking advantage of Mother Nature and having fun climbing.  The ice looks like a aqua blue froze to the rock that was blasted out years ago to make way for Hwy. 64 in Franklin, NC.  This road … (6 comments)

Franklin, NC 145 Country Ln., Franklin, NC SOLD - SOLD - SOLD - 01/28/10 03:11 PM
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Franklin, NC - Hiker Fool Bash - April 2nd & 3rd 2010 - Appalachian Trail - 01/26/10 02:30 PM
Franklin, NC -  Hiker Fool Bash - April 2nd & 3rd 2010 -  Appalachian  Trail
Every year lots of people come through Franklin, NC on the Appalachian Trail.  Franklin, NC is one of the favorite spots to stop.  Many merchants accommodate these hikers.  I asked a friend if he would like me to help get the word out.  Ron's info is below.

Friends while making your 2010 northbound hiking plans please keep in mind the sixth annual April Hiker Fool Bash. This will be held on April 2nd & 3rd at The Sapphire Inn in Franklin, NC, as in … (3 comments)

Franklin, NC June Tassillo's Tip of the Week! - 01/23/10 11:08 AM
                                                        Franklin, NC June Tassillo's Tip of the Week!
Are you in the market for buying land here in beautiful mountains of Franklin, NC?

~ My tip of the week is ~
There are many reason's why you should not only have a Realtor on your side but also your builder, here are just a few.
1. Make sure the raw land will perk if it does not have a septic permit already.
2. Is there power lines in the area?  Duke Power only runs so many feet for free.
3. If the land is steep, be prepared to … (7 comments)

The only thing standing in the way are the locals ~ Furry Venegeance! - 01/21/10 08:42 AM
The only thing standing in the way are the locals ~ Furry Venegance!
The king of green was coming to town but the locals said not if they have anything to do with it!
Coming in April...  I bet this is going to be funny,  the video is.  Its only a few minutes long.  Everyone needs a good belly laugh once in a while.  Click on the picture to watch the video. 
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The locals have a problem with the development of going green. 
 
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I want to steal your Mortgage and pay it off. Why would a Bank not realease a mortgage pay off? - 01/16/10 06:38 AM
I don't get it?  Why would a Bank not release a mortgage pay off?
Yes hello Mr. Banker,  I would like the mortgage payoff on a loan for Mr. Seller. We are sorry but we have to talk with Mr. Seller.  I am the attorney for the estate of Mr. Seller and I faxed you his death certificate like you asked and all the other paper work too.  We are sorry its going to take 3 business days.  But, I been trying to get this info for 3 weeks.

I have a closing coming up and our closing attorney tells … (9 comments)

Franklin, NC 294 Shady Knoll Rd. Rose Creek Area ~ Real Estate Foreclosure Coming Soon! - 01/12/10 03:10 PM
 294 Shady Knoll Rd. Rose Creek area, Franklin, NC Foreclosure Coming Soon! 
Here is a sneak peek...
1.75 acres of beautiful property, long distant views of the mountains in the Rose Creek area, Franklin, NC.  Like new 2 story home built in 2008.   2 car garage and a full basment with inside and outside entrances.  3 bedrooms 2.5 baths and basement is stubbed for another bath should you disire one.  Covered deck on main floor, patio on ground level and Master bedroom has its own little private deck.  Hickory floors & cabitnets, double in wall oven,double door frig., gas island … (0 comments)

In case you missed it, the NC General Assembly passed a new law requiring landlords to provide carbon monoxide detectors in rental units effective January 1, 2010 - 01/11/10 02:47 PM
In case you missed it, the NC General Assembly passed a new law requiring landlords to provide carbon monoxide detectors in rental units effective January 1, 2010.  The text of the law is as follows:
 
“Effective January 1, 2010) Notify the landlord, in writing, of the need for replacement of or repairs to a smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector. The landlord shall ensure that a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are operable and in good repair at the beginning of each tenancy. Unless the landlord and the tenant have a written agreement to the contrary, the landlord shall … (4 comments)

Southwestern Community College, Sylva & Franklin, NC ranked 4th in the Nation! - 01/10/10 08:26 PM
Southwestern Community College, Sylva & Franklin, NC ranked 4th in the Nation!
Sylva, NC Campus  
447 College Drive Sylva, NC 28779 828.586.4091 800.447.4091 fax: 828.586.3129
Institutional Profile: Southwestern Community College was established in Sylva, NC on Dec. 1, 1964 as the Jackson County Industrial Education Center, a satellite unit of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute. Since achieving independent status in the fall of 1967, the College (then known as Southwestern Technical Institute) has greatly expanded its educational and training services to the residents of Jackson, Macon and Swain counties.           
Located on a 57-acre tract of land on North Carolina Highway 116 between … (0 comments)

185 Possum Trot Trail, Frankin, NC 28734 Home for sale. - 01/09/10 12:16 PM
185 Possum Trot Trail, Frankin, NC 28734 Home for sale.
 To get to this property there are three entries, this one is at the bottom of Cowee Mountain and you must have a gate code or opener to get into Watauga Vista.  Watauga Rd is just off major Hwy. 441 headed north.  Three miles down a beautiful country road to get the beautiful entry.  Watauga is a well known and well established community that boast of natural settings, mountain living at its best.  Many babbling creeks, hiking trails, their own lake, picnic areas.  Also know for vacation/second home giving you a new revival on life but many end … (1 comments)

Franklin, NC Real Estate Now under contract 145 Country Lane - 01/09/10 10:44 AM
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I missed you at the bar last night? I lost my dog, can you help me? - 01/09/10 09:29 AM
I missed you at the bar last night?  I lost my dog, can you help me?
It's bad enough that you get the emails that say don't break the chain, send this to 10 people and you will be blessed yada yada yada!
Is anyone else getting these short messages in their email?  It's been going on for about 2 weeks now and I do not know how to stop it.  I put them in my spam & block senders list but they keep on coming in.  Everyday I get at least 3 or 4 of these.  Is this a New Trick … (8 comments)

Franklin, NC Real Estate Snow Day? Heck NO I'm working! What did you do? - 01/08/10 05:29 PM
Franklin, NC Real Estate Snow Day? Heck NO I'm working!  What did you do?

It's a beautiful site when it snows in Franklin however, many people call it a snow day. They stay home, eat, take naps, watch Judge Joe on TV and do nothing productive and before you know it the day is over and you have to go back to work and your behind. 
I am stuck at home because of my road being ice and snow on them still.  I live on the back roads here in the southern mountains of Franklin, NC.  I can see … (10 comments)

Macon County, NC High or Low Elevation where would you want to live in Franklin, NC or Highlands, NC - 01/06/10 09:16 PM
Macon County, NC High or Low Elevation where would you want to live in Franklin, NC or Highlands, NC
Franklin is an incorporated town located in Franklin Township, within the Nantahala National Forest, in Macon County, NC.  Our elevation in the town of Frankin, NC is about 2200 feet.  As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,490. It is the county seat of Macon County. The Franklin, North Carolina area is rich in gems and minerals and is known as the "Gem Capital of The World."  There are several Gem show &  events every year, people … (1 comments)

Franklin, NC Real Estate Land Sales for 2009 vs 2008 and a peek at 2007 sad new for land sellers! - 01/03/10 02:45 PM
Franklin, NC Real Estate Land Sales for 2009 vs 2008 and a peek at 2007 sad news for land sellers!
 
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Franklin, NC Quick Stats for the Year its not better than 2008 - 01/02/10 10:00 PM
Franklin, NC Quick Stats for the Year its not better than 2008
The number are in and here are the quick stats for this year 2009 in Franklin, NC 28734  This is residential only and some of these include some Highlands, NC Realtors that are members of our board but the property may or may not be in Macon county and most if not all of those were foreclosures. Also I took note to the fact that in these stats there were 71 properties sold under $100,000.
 
 
The average asking price in 2008 was $195.567 down this year to … (5 comments)

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Via Real Estate Tomato (Real Estate … (0 comments)

Shopping in Downtown Franklin, NC Primrose Lane has something for everyone - 01/02/10 05:45 PM
Shopping in Downtown Franklin, NC Primrose Lane has something for everyone
If you’re tired of searching for parking spaces in the “south forty” at the local malls only to deal with the crowds when you get there or if you’re disappointed with the risky and impersonal nature of internet shopping and are yearning for a simpler, more personal way to shop – you need to schedule a visit to Primrose Lane Downtown Franklin, NC.Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in the quaint, historic town of Franklin, North Carolina, Primrose Lane offers the shopper a refreshing change of pace. … (0 comments)

627 Hiland Park Lane FRANKLIN, NC 28734 - Affordable Adult Park - $129,000.00 - 01/01/10 07:13 PM
627 Hiland Park Lane FRANKLIN, NC 28734 - Affordable Adult Park - $129,000.00
Location: ELLIJAY - Franklin, NC 3br 2bath, Special built w/drywall, double hung windows, on solid concrete slab which is great for storage. Solid Brick skirting, Big 2 car carport, plenty of parking & storage shed. Wood burning fire place, Large screened in deck to enjoy (10X32), 1 yr. old metal roof, You own .97 acres of land. Minutes to downtown Franklin, shopping, hospital, dining and greenway. Wooded corner lot makes it feel private. Well established adult community in Franklin, NC. Paved paved roads. One of the nicest owned lots … (2 comments)

Pottery & Artwork at Natually Yours Studio in Downtown Franklin, NC - 01/01/10 04:55 PM
Pottery & Artwork at Natually Yours Studio in Downtown Franklin, NC
  Mike & Christy Barber own a quaint little shop in Downtown Franklin, NC   Be sure to stop in and see the latest hand thrown pottery by Mike and the Artwork of Christy. 
~ Barber Pottery ~
Our stoneware is handcrafted in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina by Mike and Christy Barber. Every piece is wheel thrown by Mike before being hand carved by Christy. Finally, each piece is finished by spraying multiple layers of glaze before being fired to over 2100 degrees.  

Are carvings and glazes take … (2 comments)

“Cold for a Cause” campaign at Farm Bureau Ins. Franklin, NC Is Patrick Jenkins Nuts? - 01/01/10 04:14 PM
“Cold for a Cause” campaign at Farm Bureau Ins. Franklin, NC  Is Patrick Jenkins Nuts?
Patrick Jenkins will spend 48 hours in a crane out in the cold.  BRRRRRRR

JR Sander is donating the crane for the cause.
 They will be collecting items for people in need for people in Franklin, NC. Farm Bureau agent Patrick Jenkins of Franklin, NC will spend 48 hours out in the “cold” in a crane from Jan. 8-10.    
Items needed are coats, blankets, gently used and new gloves, firewood, canned goods and non-perishable food items and personal items.  Please stop by and support Patrick … (1 comments)

ActiveRain Channels - 01/01/10 03:56 PM
Maureen has been busy with her part 2 of 3 on how to use the Active Rain Channels.  If you want to get out of the Junk Drawer like I do, you need to read this.  She also has part one there if you had missed it. 
Thanks Maureen you Rock in the Rain!
Via Maureen McCabe Central OH Homes (Real Living HER Worthington MaureenMcCabe.com ):
This is the second in a series about the ActiveRain Channels.
Part One - ActiveRain Channels matter
To me the Channels on the right side of the ActiveRain dashboard look like a chest of drawers.  You put … (2 comments)

 
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Franklin, NC

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