Do you dread going into the cellar during a hard rain? You just know you’re going to see puddles on the floor or get a sneezing fit from the musty air. A wet basement – a problem that plagues about 60% of homeowners, according to the American Society of Home Inspectors – is not a situation to ignore.

Even intermittent leaks can rot your house’s structure, attract termites and carpenter ants, and cause noxious molds to flourish. Any of those could require costly repairs or sink your property value (you know, when people start buying houses again). But you can usually stem the tide with a few simple fixes that don’t cost a bundle. (more…)

WEST JEFFERSON NC MOUNTAIN PROPERTY

87.5 +/- Acres Available For Residential Subdivision Mountain Development, 7 miles from West Jefferson, NC

Paved Road and Bridge Built To State Specifications.

Average of $23,000 per acre.

This Property Should Retail For Approximately $50,000 to $60,000 per acre.

ALL PROPERTY HAS LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Contact Greg Stikeleather, Broker, 704.880.5247

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email Greg at grstike@charter.net

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The baby boom generation has made a big impact on everything, from changing morals to changing attitudes to changing the environment.

Boomers have long said they weren’t going to grow old, or at least would age at a slower rate. Yet, the first wave has begun to enter retirement age, and while this generation is more active and healthier than the one that preceded it, time does take its toll on aging bodies. Eyes don’t work as well, bodies tire more easily or maybe arthritis or a neurological problem have set in, decreasing mobility. It’s time to make everyday life a bit easier by taking a look at the place where you spend the most time: your home. (more…)

Vacation property, an investment for retirement or a permanent residence, this Lake James waterfront home may be your dream property.

The beautiful water front home is located in a private community with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It has a double deck boat dock, an enclosed boat garage and a private ramp to launch your own watercraft. The home was built originally in 1972 and totally renovated in 2002. A four car detached garage was built in 2002.

There is a total of 264 ft. of water front. Beautiful three tier sea walls accent this elegant home. Hard wood and tile floors, modern appliances and vaulted ceilings are only a few of the amenities that capture you with this home.

Private dock permit.

List Price: $1,800,000
Flexibility: Willing to finance
Acreage: .75 acres
Type: Waterfront

Floors: 2
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sq. Footage: 3700
Garage Size: 4.0
Year Built: 1972, totally renovated in 2002
School District: Nebo

Suitable Use: Residential

Topography: Rolling
Road Frontage: Private Road
Location: Lake James, Burke County, NC

Amenities: Waterfront, Fireplace, Central AC, Alarm, Wood Floors, Gas Range, Patio, Wheelchair Accessible, Nature/Bike Paths, Boating, Controlled Access, Spa/Jacuzzi

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There’s retirement living, and then there’s living it up in retirement. The latter is part of the draw of one of the fastest-growing retirement options – the continuing-care retirement community. These CCRCs, as they’re called, often look a lot more like four-star resorts than old folks’ homes.

Amenities may include gourmet restaurants, infinity pools, gyms, spas and concierges. Pennsylvania’s Beaumont at Bryn Mawr, home to Dean and Marion Snyder, has a cinema and a putting green. But the greatest luxury of CCRCs isn’t any of these. It’s this: health care for life. (more…)