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The flame upon the candlewickOn draughts aflutter pirouetteAnd waltz and reel to tempo quickThen lay in wait for Winter’s breath.
R Weisser Oct. 2009
As another Autumn foliage season comes to a close, I begin to look back to all of the falls of my past with fond remembrance.
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Flutter and flurry and winter's chillToss fire-hued petals aloft untilThe caress of earth, then lay in placeFor one last show of nature's grace!
R. Weisser 2009
The one question that comes up the most this time of year is this: "Will it be a good leaf season?"
There are
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There is always a lot of confusion about how to correctly spell the word "smoky." Or is it "Smokey?" You see it spelledbothways so oftenbecause it is actually the correct spelling of the wordeither way!
But if you arereferring to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there is only one official
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In mid to late October, the fall foliage colors will peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Nearly two million visitors will travel to the Park to experience the most colorful season of the year!
In addition to autumn leaf color, fall is also a great time for wildlife viewing.
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In part three of this series The Cataloochee Valley! we learned about an out-of-the-way valley that offers big rewards for those that venture there.
This is a series about accessibility in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and I have saved the best for last. Just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and
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In part one of this series "Cades Cove is an accessible area easily toured by auto!" we explored the history and beauty of Cades Cove.
Now we'll travel from the coves to the highlands, for some of the best views in the park that can be seen from the car. The
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It has been an interesting and controversial weekend. I have engaged in mental sparring with a lot of people that are much smarter than me, and it has taken its toll!
My ability to move quickly on my feet has diminished with each passing year. It is a new world, completely
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The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is a popular and pleasant diversion from the hustle and bustle of busy downtown Gatlinburg. Although it takes just minutes to get there from the heart of town, the visitor is transported to a completely different time and place!
The fifteen mile, one way loop
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The black bear is the most popular and sought-after photography subject in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Park visitors all want to catch a glimpse of the large mammals, and will cast reason and good sense aside in order to land a "trophy" photo.
But black bears are wild animals.
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The Cherokee people called the Great Smoky Mountains "Shaconage," or "place of blue smoke." It is a place of remarkable natural beauty, incredible views, and sparkling streams.
It is an ancient place, created by the cataclysmic collision of the continents which forced the formation of the tallest mountains on earth. But
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To climb o'er root and rock aloftThrough rhododendron tunnel shaftsCreation's ancient crevice seepsAlong the way to Chimney's peaks. ( R Weisser )
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited National Park in the system. It lies within a day's drive of half of the population of the United
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This week we returned from our 4 day road trip to Gatlinburg TN and back. This was our 3rd year in a row traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains and it was just a beautiful the 3rd time as it was the first time I saw them.
Vacations are definitely more
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Well, as we Tennesseans start every sentence. I just had the most trying experience with one of the banks we are "lending" money to and a bank that must just be plain dumb about business.I had not one, not two, but three contracts on one single vacation home in Gatlinburg with
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Just a reminder that furnishings (even including appliances) are considered by lenders to be "personal property" and are therefore not an automatic part of a short sale negotiation. Typically the owner of a property can remove personal property during the short sale process, unless it is part of the written contract.
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Hi everyone,It is a great day in Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park area. We had the prettiest snow fall on Sunday March 1st and it has hung on the trees and looks beautiful just like a postcard.I was showing property in the Chalet Village Resort area on
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One of my favorite books, The Last Child in the Woods (Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder) makes the point that all the environmentalists have gray hair, and it's critical that we pass our love of the mountains on to the next generation. This is a photo of my husband
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There is something extraordinary about an Eastern Mountain Stream. The swift waters tumble and careen over rounded boulders that have been smoothed after eons of erosion.
The rivulets flow cold and clear, rife with fish and salamanders and other aquatic creatures that depend on the continuous flow of sustenance. Plants thrive
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Here is a current market report for 2-bedroom 2-bath homes sold in the Gatlinburg area (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville) in the last 90 days. Before you digest this information, there's a couple of things you should be aware of:
1. "DOM" or Days on market is somewhat fluid, as
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A year ago, many even experienced real estate professionals had no idea what a short sale was, but times have changed for sure! As we navigate our way through the troubled waters of today’s economic challenges, we’re learning fast about all kinds of new things, including the ubiquitous “short sale” option.
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I admit it--I am still excited by "snow days"....it brings me back to when I was a kid growing up here in the Gatlinburg, TN area--just the smallest amount of the white stuff would immediately result in school being called off. That is, until our little town got a new superintendant
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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park features some of the highest peaks in the Appalachians, as well as a tremendous diversity of flora and fauna.The Park also offerssome of the largest stands of virgin forests in the Eastern United States.
And because the park is within a day's drive of 50%
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If you are considering a purchase (or even a sale) of investment or vacation property in the Gatlinburg, TN area (including Sevierville, TN and Pigeon Forge, TN) keep in mind that some of the traditional methods of determining a fair market value for a property aren't as useful in our market.
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As the months have passed and economic conditions have changes, anyone interested in real estate activities around the country has become educated in some aspects of short sales and foreclosures. In fact, many of the buyers coming into town looking for the best deals tell us "we only want to see
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As the months have passed and economic conditions have changes, anyone interested in real estate activities around the country has become educated in some aspects of short sales and foreclosures. In fact, many of the buyers coming into town looking for the best deals tell us "we only want to see
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