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Buy NC Cabins for Sale in Ashe County

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:47:46 EDT

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:47:46

Are you looking for NC Cabins for Sale in the beautiful North Carolina Mountains? Look no further!

Active Realty is a full service Ashe County Real Estate company that specializes in helping our clients buy and sell NC Cabins for Sale in one of the most beautiful...

Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:20:36 EDT

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:20:36

Congress has recently passed a federal income tax credit for first-time homebuyers that is the lesser of either 10% of the home’s cost or $8,000!! This will be available to qualified first-time home buyers for the purchase of a principal residence between January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009....

New River Grant

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:00:14 EDT

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:00:14

North Carolina’s Cleanwater Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) has awarded $479,000 to the National Committee for the New River (NCNR) for restoration projects along North Carolina sections of the New River and its tributaries. The Cleanwater Management Trust Fund grants are designed to protect and restore surface water quality and will...

Raise a Roof: Rebuild a Life

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:20:34 EDT

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:20:34 “Extreme Home Makeover” tugs at the heart strings of their viewers by sharing the stories of downtrodden families and neglected homes and revitalizing them by filling their souls and rooms with hope, love and lots of beautiful decor. Watching their stories unfold has become a weekly ritual for thousands of...

The Fate of Phoenix Mountain

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:57:22 EDT

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:57:22 Phoenix Mountain rises above the beautiful NC Blue Ridge Mountains in Ashe County North Carolina. The NC Mountain Property is flush with unique and highly distinctive natural characteristics, including unspoiled trout streams, lush forestlands, a three quarter mile, 300 to 400- foot cliff face, elevations from 3,000 ft. to 4,600...

Green Second Homes

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:11:24 EDT

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:11:24

With global warming making headlines and hybrid technology infiltrating the roadways, more and more people are becoming conscientious about the environment. According to the National Association of Home Builders, more contractors and builders are catering to mainstream green ideas. There are two factors that are...

Second Home Sales

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:46:02 EDT

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:46:02 As the Baby-Boomers head into retirement, the second home market that is fueled by cash continues to grow strongly. Looking for a great place to retire to? Our location in the Western North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains is one of the best. Offering great North Carolina Golf Communities, properties along...

Windmill Opposition

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:34:10 EDT

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:34:10

As more and more publicity is given to the wind farm proposal in Ashe County, more and more people are voicing their opinions. Recently North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long stated his opinion as a private citizen and Ashe County landowner.

His letter,...

Jefferson Landing - Named 1 of Travel + Leisure's Top 100 Golf Communities

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:02:57 EDT

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:02:57

Nestled between the New River and Mount Jefferson lies Jefferson Landing—the premier gated golf community of Ashe County and all northwest North Carolina. For the second year in a row, the masterly planned Jefferson Landing was named one of Travel + Leisure’s top 100 golf...

West Jefferson Voters Approve ABC Referendum

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:00:36 EDT

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:00:36 Unofficially, three hundred and eighty one eligible registered West Jefferson residents cast their ballots on the ABC referendum during the vote yesterday. There are 1,066 registered voters, making the voter turnout approximately 35%.

On the ballot were two issues: whether or not to allow liquor by the drink and...

West Jefferson ABC Vote Nears

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:06:17 EDT

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:06:17 West Jefferson ABC Vote Nears

On Tuesday, March 6th, voters in West Jefferson North Carolina will go to the polls to decide whether or not they want an ABC Store or liquor by the drink inside their city limits.

In November, the West Jefferson Board of...

Quick Fixes to Sell a Home

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:00:25 EDT

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:00:25

Listing and selling your home can be a stressful and long experience for many home owners, but by hiring a real estate professional to assist you and making minor changes, you could entice prospective buyers and alleviate some of the headaches.

Here are a few tips to get...

West Jefferson Residential Development

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:41:24 EDT

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:41:24 The growth in Ashe County North Carolina and particularly the towns of West Jefferson NC and Jefferson has increased tremendously throughout the past several years, and developers are busy making plans to house the new residents.

A local developer is hoping to have up to 96...

Ashe County Wells

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:13:39 EDT

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:13:39 Builders and homeowners in Ashe County must obtain a permit before installing new wells after Jan. 1. The Appalachian District Health Department’s approved the new well regulations and permitting process in June.

Well permits will cost $225. The rules apply to all new wells. The rules mean property...

New Home Do's and Don'ts

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:42:37 EDT

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:42:37

Do's and Don'ts When Purchasing New Construction Homes

by Mark Nash

The vision of a new home with the ability to upgrade finishes, alter floor plans and be the first to occupy a property lures buyers into builders' and developers' model homes every day. According to...

New Trend in Vacation Homes

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:24:17 EDT

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:24:17

For most of us, buying a vacation home is a far-fetched dream. After saving and scrimping to afford a vacation or two for our families, our thoughts tend to linger and fantasize on that perfect vacation spot that we loved visiting so much. However, in most of these prime locations,...

What do you want in a real estate agent?

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:16:31 EDT

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:16:31 Over the past decade, rapid advances in technology have led to numerous changes in the real estate industry, but according to a recent, large survey of home buyers and sellers, the most important factors are still purely human.

This latest survey by the 2006 National Association of Realtors...

North Carolina Real Estate

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:56:00 EDT

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:56:00

Ask a North Carolinian about the housing bubble bust, and you might get a quizzical look. Bubble? What bubble? It never happened here. In any conversation about local real estate, they will, however, be happy to tell you about "half-backers." Not a football player, but a name for affluent professionals...

North Carolina Mountain Real Estate

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:21:33 EDT

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:21:33

Real estate here in the mountains of North Carolina is starting to become more and more attractive to individuals from all over the state and various other locations. The lifestyle that so many of us have enjoyed here for years is starting to be envied by those who have not...

Blue Ridge Mountain Getaway!

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:15:30 EDT

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:15:30

Looking for a new place to call your own? Well, the West NC Real Estate Agents here at Active Realty would be happy to help you find that dream home or the perfect building spot for you to build your dream home on. With spring just around the bend we...