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realtors in murphy nc: Everyone in Murphy, NC is a little Irish on St. Patrick's Day! - 03/16/12 08:19 AM
Saint Patrick's Day is in honor of the Patron Saint of Ireland, who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles, as Ireland is known, and the Irish people in the 400's AD. It is truly a day of celebrating Irish history, ancestry, traditions and customs. And as the saying goes everyone is a little Irish on Saint Patrick's Day.Erin Go Braugh is perhaps the most common Irish term you will hear. It means "Ireland Forever" Did You Know? Over 34 million Americans are of Irish descent. That's almost nine times the population of Ireland!
Traditional Irish Stew Recipe
2 pounds lamb … (3 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: Celebrating President's Day in Murphy, NC - 02/20/12 06:28 AM
Monday is a holiday honoring President's Day. You won't be able to do any banking or post letters, but you can stop by our office in Murphy, NC and we can show you some of our great listings!
Here are some interesting facts about our Presidents...Once in the White House, each President made his mark in different ways. In fact, before Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President, came to office, the White House wasn't even called the White House! People called the building the President's Palace, President's House, and the Executive Mansion. Roosevelt officially named it the White House in 1901.Theodore … (4 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: December’s Season of Celebrations and Sharing - Nursing Home Presents and Hugs! - 12/18/11 03:08 PM
Nursing Home Presents and Hugs deliveredin 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 … (4 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: Calling all Cosmic Concert fans…Get ready for a laser light extravaganza! - 04/01/11 04:04 PM
Cosmic Laser Show April 1, 8 and 15th
Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College
Calling all Cosmic Concert fans! Get ready for a laser light extravaganza featuring SkyLase, the only fulldome, full color solid state laser projection system for an intense and exciting performance of laser light! Cosmic Laser Show April 1st, 8th and 15th and show times are 7pm and 8pm. Admission for Adults is $3.00 and Children are $2.00. What fun and affordable entertainment for the family!
Experience the thrill of spinning stars, computer animations, laser graphics and more, all synchronized to an engaging soundtrack. This show pushes … (4 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: Lee & Carol Barbour Celebrate their 24th Wedding Anniversary in Murphy, NC - 03/12/11 05:51 PM
March 12, 1987 in Miami, Florida
Can it really be 24 years have already gone by? Can we really have a son, Brandon Lee, that's 23 years old? We still feel like newlyweds - most days. Well, we might not look the same, but we still feel the same. What a blessing to be happily married, best friends and a being able to work together as The Mountain Living Team selling Real Estate here in Murphy, NC. Time passes quickly when you're having the time of your life together!
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realtors in murphy nc: The winter snow comes early to Murphy, NC - 12/15/10 08:09 PM
The winter snow came early to Murphy, NC as Cherokee County and the surrounding higher elevations had up to 10 inches on the mountain. Lower elevations had up to six inches of the wonderful white stuff that covered our beautiful little town with a blanket of white. Believe it or not there were no power outages reported in Murphy, NC so we all were warm and cozy inside. Snowball fights anyone?
Want to enjoy Mountain Living in all four of our seasons? Visit Lee & Carol Barbour at www.MountainLivingTeam.com for more on the western NC, north GA and east … (13 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: Is Your Pet Sabotaging You from Selling Your Home? - 08/27/10 08:29 AM
Is Your Pet Sabotaging You from Selling Your Home? It’s just not realistic to think you can relocate your precious pets while you’re home is on the market, but here are some tips to stop sabotaging your showings. As you leave the house everyday or get ready for that showing appointment follow these tips…
Keep cat litter boxes and puppy pads impeccably clean and out of sight
Keep all pet toys, kitty condos and feeding bowls picked up and put away
Make sure carpets and floors are cleaned of any stains
Mist the carpets and fabrics with Febreze, it freshens … (9 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: Come visit The King Kong Zoo in Murphy, NC - 08/26/10 09:37 PM
You won’t believe how much this small town zoo in Murphy, NC has to offer. We were recently at the King Kong Zoo for a birthday party for our niece and got to spend a little time talking with Owner/Operator, John Curtis. Curtis cares for 60 animals that live at the King Kong Zoological Park located at the intersection of Hwy 64 and US 19/129 next to the flea markets. Caring for the animals is second nature to Curtis as he grew up in the zoo industry. Together he and his father, Stanley, have 110 years of combined experience working with … (2 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: More Things to see in our Murphy, NC daytrip to The Bascom! - 08/23/10 02:53 PM
One of the best things about living in Murphy, NC is all the great surrounding areas that make for some great daytrips. We’ve already shared with you about our Highlands outing, Dry Falls and the amazing Stick Art Maze outside The Bascom, but here’s our favorite exhibit inside The Bascom. They even have vintage leather motorcycle jackets for you to wear as you tour this exhibit and take photos!
This extraordinary collection is on loan from the Wheels Through Time Museum and collector Dale Walksler. The Wheels Through Time Museum is home to the world's premier collection … (4 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: Mountain Living in Murphy, NC... the mountains are full of lovely Lilies - 06/30/10 01:09 PM
Come to Murphy, NC and enjoy Mountain Living! Here are just a few of the beautiful Lilies you'll find popping up all over local yards and along the roadsides in the western North Carolina, north Georgia and the eastern Tennessee Mountains.
For more information on Mountain Living and to find your get-away cabin in the Mountains visit www.LeeAndCarol.com
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realtors in murphy nc: Seller removed items that were to convey…now what will the buyer do? - 06/03/10 09:58 AM
If a seller removed items that were to convey with the sale their home, what will the buyer do?
The seller, living in another state had their home listed and was marketing it as a Chalet with great rental history that was being sold completely furnished down to the linens and pots and pans. Our buyers were specifically looking for a house to use as a rental for a few years until they could finally retire and make the permanent move to the NC mountains. Actually, this would be the second rental home they were to purchase through us. We inquired … (23 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: Murphy, NC has a new Nail Salon - Nail 1 Salon & Spa - 06/02/10 07:29 AM
Murphy, NC has a couple very nice nail salons, but I just found the newest salon to open up in our little town. Nail 1 Salon and Spa offers professional nail care for ladies and gentlemen. They not only have excellent nail services, but also offer waxing, facials, massage and eyelash extensions.
How did I find them? Nail 1 is located just a few doors down from the Mountain & Lakes Board of Realtors office. I stopped in one day after dropping off some listing information at the board office and met Andy and Zanna Do, the wonderful and friendly … (4 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: Murphy, NC LOG 2BR/2BA w/ loft CABIN for your get-away in the NC mountains! - 06/01/10 07:27 AM
You'll love this real log 2BR/2BA cabin with a huge loft area for your get-away in the mountains! This is not your average cabin - custom built-ins, stone work, larger porches and gorgeous logs taken from the property accent the interior. Sit out and enjoy the fire pit and deck overlooking the woods or walk down to the creek. Great as a rental investment and comes partially furnished. Great small wooded paved subdivision convenient to hiking, camping biking and white water rafting at the Ocoee White Water Center or Murphy, NC and Blue Ridge, GA. $169,900 NC MLS #110180
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realtors in murphy nc: Murphy, NC Cedar Chalet in Notla River Estates JUST REDUCED - MLS 109516 - 05/23/10 12:56 AM
EXCEPTIONAL MOUNTAIN CHALET! You'll enjoy the many upgrades in this three level home. The main level has a spacious dining & kitchen area with upgraded appliances, large pantry, stone fireplace with gas logs, hardwood floors and T&G ceiling, a bedroom and bath. Get ready for outdoor entertaining and BBQ’s on the 3 sided wrap around decking and covered areas. The oversized master on the upper level is enclosed with glass doors to enjoy the view upstairs and your cozy sitting area, yet offer you extra privacy. The finished basement features another gas log fireplace, bath, office/overflow guest space, storage and … (3 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: Looking for a great hike while visiting Murphy, NC? - 05/22/10 08:05 AM
If you’re looking for a nature walk while visiting Murphy, NC, save some time to visit the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - just a short drive over to neighboring Robbinsville, NC.
When the Veterans of the Foreign Wars asked the government to set aside a fitting stand of trees to serve as a living memorial to Joyce Kilmer, who was killed in action during World War I, this magnificent Memorial Park was established. Although Kilmer was both a soldier and a poet, he is most remembered for his poetry about common, beautiful things in nature. Kilmer's best known poem is … (2 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: FREE Concert featuring the Buzzard Mountain Boys at the Folk School in Brasstown, NC! - 05/20/10 09:18 PM
Come on out and enjoy a FREE evening at the John C. Campbell Folk School located in beautiful Brasstown, NC. Just minutes from Murphy, NC!
Buzzard Mountain Boys
Friday, May 21, 2010 Starts At: 7:30pm Admission: Free, donations welcome Location: Festival Barn
Joe Bob Matteson and Jim Bob White are The Buzzard Mountain Boys. These two guys play an amusing selection of Bother Duet, Bluegrass and Old-Time music, interspersed with enough corny humor to warm your heart and take you back to the days of the traveling minstrels! Joe is an accomplished mandolin, guitar, and tenor-banjo player. Jim plays a … (5 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: Konehete Park in Downtown Murphy, NC - 05/18/10 09:52 AM
Welcome to Murphy, NC! As you’re driving through town you’ll want to park and stretch your legs as you check out Konehete Park. Located on the north edge of the old historic downtown district, the park runs along the Valley River as it makes its way through the town of Murphy. Konehete is the Cherokee word for "valley."
The Hiawassee Valley Pool & Wellness Center, Baseball fields, Kids playground, tennis courts and the Valley River Walk are all located in and around the park and make this downtown area of Murphy, NC a great place for relaxation and exercise for … (1 comments)
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realtors in murphy nc: Waking up in the Clouds...Mountain Living in the Murphy, NC Mountains - 05/16/10 03:28 PM
There is nothing better than waking up and having a view like this. It looks like you’re floating in the clouds looking out over all the mountain layers beyond you. Cool and crisp is the morning air as all the wild birds are out singing the glory of this new day. Yep, there is nothing better than living in these Mountains!
If you’re interested in visiting or living in the western NC, north GA or eastern TN Mountains visit Lee & Carol Barbour at www.MountainLivingTeam.com
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realtors in murphy nc: Great Get-away Cabin in the Woods of Murphy, NC 28906 - 05/15/10 05:22 PM
GET-AWAY LOG CABIN IN THE WOODS OF MURPHY, NC! This adorable 2BR/2BA has a metal roof so you can sit out on the covered porch & listen to the rain. Quiet wooded small subdivision of log cabins. Furnishings negotiable. Has great rental history if you're looking for an investment. NC MLS #100552 JUST REDUCED TO $110,000!!!
For more information on living in the western NC, north GA or eastern TN mountains visit www.MountainLivingTeam.com
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realtors in murphy nc: Spring Plant Sale in Hayesville, NC...time to get out in your yards & gardens! - 05/14/10 09:12 AM
Spring Plant Sale! Now that we’ve passed Dogwood and Blackberry winter it’s time to start getting out into our gardens. Head on over to Hayesville this Saturday for the Master Gardner Spring Plant Sale will be held at the Farmers Market on Court House Square on May 15, from 8 AM to Noon. Many varieties of plants, perennials and annuals will be available at very reasonable prices. Event sponsored by the Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer Association. For more information contact Silas Brown at 828-389-6305. See you "On the Square" in Hayesville, NC!
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Lee & Carol Barbour, Realtors® Murphy, NC Homes For Sale
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