Welcome Fall This Weekend in Murphy, NC: How I’m Celebrating the First Weekend of Autumn
Fall officially arrived with the autumnal equinox on Tuesday, September 22, and this is the first full fall weekend in Murphy, NC. My plan is…
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.
What to Do on Labor Day Weekend Near Murphy, NC: A Resident’s Guide
Labor Day weekend near Murphy, NC is what residents call a hinge weekend — the last big summer weekend before the season quietly turns. For…
Why September Is One of the Best Months to Start a Mountain Home Search
If you have been thinking about buying a home near Murphy, NC — whether a mountain retreat, a lake home, or a full-time move —…
The First Week of Fall in the North Carolina Mountains: Signs the Season Is Turning
There is a week in late August or early September when the mountains begin to change. It is not the sudden, dramatic turn most people…
Why the “One Thing” Team Model Helps You Sell
Selling a mountain home well takes more than putting a sign in the yard — it takes marketing, pricing, negotiation, and the careful management of…
Fall Curb Appeal for a Mountain Home Near Murphy, NC
Fall is one of the most photogenic times of year for a mountain home near Murphy, NC. Fall curb appeal for a mountain home is…
Fall Prep for a Second Home Near Murphy, NC: What Absentee Owners Need to Do
If your mountain home near Murphy, NC is a second home — used on weekends, holidays, and summer stretches, but empty for weeks or months…
End-of-Summer Home Maintenance Checklist for a Mountain Home
Fall home maintenance for a mountain home near Murphy, NC is not the same job it is on a suburban house in a milder climate.…
Why Fall in the North Carolina Mountains Feels Like Home
Ask longtime residents around Murphy when they knew this was the place, and a striking number will point to a fall. Fall in Murphy, NC…
The Rivers of the Region: Hiwassee, Valley & Nantahala
The mountains around Murphy are shaped as much by their rivers as by their peaks. Three in particular define this corner of the Southern Appalachians:…