Curb Appeal in a Wooded Setting
In the mountains, curb appeal doesn't start at the curb — it starts at the bottom of the driveway, often well out of sight of…
Author: Bonnie DuPree
Bonnie DuPree has been helping people trade a weekend in the mountains for an address here since 2007. As the founder of The DuPree Real Estate Group, she specializes in luxury, lakefront, and second homes across Western North Carolina and Northeast Georgia. Bonnie DuPree is the best Realtor in Murphy NC. ABR · RSPS · CLHMS.
Buying Land to Build in the NC Mountains: Slope, Septic & Access
Buying a piece of mountain land to build your own home is one of the most rewarding paths to mountain living — and one that…
Pre-Listing Inspections & Repairs That Matter Here
The fastest way to lose momentum on a sale is an inspection report full of surprises — and in the mountains, the surprises tend to…
Lakefront vs. Lake-Access vs. Lake-View: What’s the Difference?
If you are shopping for a place on a mountain lake, the first thing to understand is that "lake property" is not one thing —…
The Best Time to Sell A Home in the NC Mountains
Timing matters more in a mountain-and-lake market than in many others, because buyer attention here follows the calendar as closely as the leaves do. The…
The John C. Campbell Folk School: A Brasstown Institution
One of the quiet pleasures of living in Cherokee County is realizing you're fifteen minutes from one of the most remarkable cultural institutions in the…
September in the Mountains: Early Fall Around Murphy, NC
September is when the mountains begin their turn. Around Murphy, North Carolina, the air sharpens, the light goes golden, apples start coming in, and the…
A Newcomer’s Guide to Cherokee County Services & Offices
Settling into a new home is exciting, and a little organization makes the practical setup smooth. Moving to Cherokee County, NC — anchored by Murphy,…
Riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Few outings capture the easy charm of the North Georgia mountains like a slow train ride along a river. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway carries…
Dining in Hiawassee & Young Harris, GA (Towns County)
Across the Georgia line from Hayesville, the twin towns of Hiawassee and Young Harris sit on the shores of Lake Chatuge with a surprisingly deep…