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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Morning at Lake Junaluska, NC
Sunday, September 19, 2010
One of Waynesville's Favorite Bands, Son de Cuba, was Back in Town Tonight!
Waynesville was shaking tonight on Main St. at Ceviches with quite an eager crowd of fans enjoying Cuban dance music compliments of a special performance by a trio from Son de Cuba : Joe Rothenberg, Nick Rothenberg and Bert Lopez. Also sitting in on a couple of numbers were Kelsey Rothenberg and Michelle Plexico.
Son de Cuba were popular performing regulars on Main Street for a number of years, prior to the founding members relocation to Charlotte. But, they have certainly not been forgotten! It was great to have them back!
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
Son de Cuba at Ceviches on Main Tonight at 7 PM!!! (Waynesville, NC)
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Re/Max Mountain Toured Some Great New Listings on Wednesday
We had beautiful weather for touring homes that have recently been listed for sale with Re/Max Mountain Realty. I enjoyed practicing with my new camera, too. Here are slide shows of some of the properties we viewed:
120 Horizon Trail, Clyde NC
107 Megan Dr, Clyde NC
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REALTOR Magazine-Daily News-10 Reasons to Buy a Home
Time magazine is being overly pessimistic in its recent cover piece that called into question the benefits of homeownership. In fact, now is a great time to buy. And, what's more, tomorrow will be a great time to own, because the fundamental strength of homeownership hasn't changed.Why is now a great time to buy? Here are 10 reasons:
1. You can get a good deal. Prices are down 30 percent on average. They're at a level that makes sense for people's income.
2. Mortgages are cheap. At 4.3 percent on average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, your costs to own are down by a fifth from two years ago.
3. You can save on taxes. When you add up the deductions for mortgage interest and others, the cost of owning can drop below renting for a comparable place.
4. It'll be yours. The one benefit to owning that never changes is that you can paint your walls orange if you want (generally speaking; there might be some community restrictions). How many landlords will let you do that?
5. You can get a better home. In some markets, it's simply the case that the nicest places are for-sale homes and condos.
6. It offers some inflation protection. Historically, appreciation over time outpaces inflation.
7. It's risk capital. If the economy picks up, you stand to benefit from that, even if you're goal is just to have a nice place to live.
8. It's forced savings. A part of your payment each month goes to equity.
9. There is a lot to choose from. There are some 4 million homes available today, about a year's supply. Now's the time to find something you like and get it.
10. Sooner or later the market will clear. The U.S. is expected to grow by another 100 million people in 40 years. They have to live somewhere. Demand will eventually outpace supply.Source: Wall Street Journal, Brett Arends (9/16/10)
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Haywood County Schools are Performing Well!
The Haywood County Board of Realtors met at the Maggie Valley Club today for their monthly meeting. Lunch was tasty, as usual. Guest speaker was Dr. Bill Nolte, Associate Superintendent of Haywood County Schools, who had great news about how are schools are performing! Details are available on the Haywood County Schools website: Haywood County Schools Performs Well on State Tests
Cabin With Views Near Golf @ Maggie Valley Club--$250,000
Monday, September 13, 2010
Beautiful Late Summer Evening at Maggie Valley Club, NC
September is a wonderful time to visit Western NC! There's just a hint of the fall color that's soon to come.
Temperatures are warm in the daytime and pleasantly cool and crisp at night--perfect golf weather!
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