Info, commentary and musings from Tavia Thomas, REALTOR/Broker about life, events, property, real estate in

the Western North Carolina Smoky Mountains, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska, Canton, Clyde and Haywood County.


Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Greater Haywood County Chamber of Commerce NC, Chairman's Cup Golf Tournament, Balsam Mountain Preserve

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Chairman's Cup Golf Tournament

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2011 Chamber Golf Tournament
Presented by Plus Linen and Uniform Service
   
July 12, 2011
 

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10:45 a.m. Lunch
11:45 a.m. Shotgun Start
 
$135 Individual Golfer
$540  Team of (4) Golfers
Limited Space Remaining

Click Here to Register Today

 
This year's golf outing will be held at the Balsam Mountain Preserve, a course that rewards the senses with stunning scenery in every direction. The design and slope of the course allows players to see every shot and provides generous landing areas, making it a pleasure to play regardless of skill level. Registration fee includes lunch, beverages, golf & awards. Sponsorship Opportunities are still available. Limited field of 108 golfers. Format: 4 Man Captains Choice.
 
Event Sponsored By:
                Great Smoky Self Storage             
          
 

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Monday, June 27, 2011

Americans Still Embrace Home Ownership

A new survey from the National Association of Home Builders finds that Americans continue to embrace home ownership.

The results show that 75 percent of 2,000 people polled agree home ownership is worth the risk of fluctuations in the market and that 73 percent of renters want to own someday.

With more than 70 percent saying the U.S. government should offer tax incentives to promote ownership and oppose proposals to end the mortgage interest deduction, NAHB CEO Jerry Howard says Washington should think twice about dropping policies, like the deduction, that have long supported ownership.

Source: "Save the Mortgage Interest Deduction for Homeowners," Washington Post (06/27/11)

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Read More:
Defending the Mortgage Interest Deduction

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Selling Green: Real Estate Preferences

Energy efficiency is a desirable home feature

"Ninety-two percent of all home buyers consider energy efficiency at least somewhat important with 46 percent ranking it as very important when considering a home for purchase."

From the National Association of REALTORS®:

With energy costs rising, the strain on the pocketbook
has resulted in awareness of environmental
concerns and intensified the importance of energy
efficiency. Increasingly, consumers’ preferences for
products and services reflect this awareness, even
extending to those looking to purchase a home. A
recent survey of home buyers by NAR Research
shows just how important energy efficiency is for
many home buyers.

(See attached PDF for interesting facts on how going green is affecting the real estate market)

Selling Green.pdf Download this file

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