Everyday neighborhood heroes – like the police officers, firefighters and teachers who serve our communities – are one step closer to affordable home ownership thanks to Homes4NC’s new Workforce Housing Program. This is the message that was delivered to hundreds of REALTORS®, legislators and reporter during the program’s launch at the June 9 Legislative Rally in Raleigh, NC.
Home staging has been gaining in popularity -just tune in to any number of cable channels. It has become an importantpart of the sale process for many REALTORS®. Some simple staging can make the difference between a home that moves quickly and one that sits and falls in price.
Located at milepost 422.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Devil’s Courthouse is a short but strenuous trail climbing a half mile to it’s peak where panoramic views can be seen. The trail is mostly paved and starts from the overlook beside the mountain.
The Pisgah Inn is located on The Blue Ridge Parkway at 5000 foot elevation. It provides incredible mountain views, a great dining experience and accommodations as well as a gift shop with unique area crafts and gifts. You can stay at the Inn, although it is not necessary to enjoy the views, trails and restaurant. This is one of our favorite places to bring our out of town guests. The menu has a wide range of favorites, and sitting by the window to enjoy the breath-taking views makes this an experience to remember.
The Inn is open from April through October so make your reservations now. This is a great place to celebrate your anniversary or a family reunion.
Looking Glass Falls is one of the most popular falls in Western North Carolina. The name “Looking Glass” comes from Looking Glass Rock, where water freezes on it’s sides in the winter and then glistens in the sunlight like a mirror or looking glass.
Looking Glass Creek, which flows past the rock, is also named for the impressive natural structure. Its easy accessibility makes Looking Glass Falls a popular spot for travelers along U.S. 276 near Brevard.
The falls is 60 feet tall. Steps lead down to the falls, and photo spots are also located along the railing near the road.
Looking Glass Falls is located right off of U.S. 276. From Brevard, take U.S. 276 north, about 5 miles past the entrance to Pisgah National Forest. The falls will be on your right.
Biltmore House - Festival of Flowers
BILTMORE HOUSE – FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS - ASHEVILLE, NC
It was a beautiful Saturday in the mountains and we decided to head to Asheville to see the Tulips. As we turned into the main drive that was lined with an array of colors in Tulips my heart skipped a beat. I couldn’t imagine it could get any better.
Completed in 1895, America’s largest home has opened four new guest bedrooms. The home now offers five floors of the house and numerous staircases, with over 8,000 acres and centuries of history. The estate is opened 365 Days, operating hours and activities are subject to change.
The experimental release of elk into Great Smoky Mountains National Park began in February, 2001 with the importation of 25 elk from land between the Lakes National Recreation Area along the Tennessee-Kentucky border. In 2002m the Park Service imported another 27 animals. All elk are radio-collared and will be monitored during the five year experimental phase of the project. If the animals threaten park resource or create significant conflicts with park visitors, the program will be halted. Project partners include Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Parks Canada, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the U.S.G.S. Biological Resources Division, and the University of Tennessee.
