Moving to Murphy, NC: Answers to the Questions I Hear Most From Out-of-State Buyers
Before moving to Murphy, NC, it helps to know five things: where the main highways lead, where you'll find healthcare and groceries, how town and…
Category: Buying
How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time in Murphy, NC
By late September the ridgelines above Murphy start to warm toward gold, and many people are holding two addresses in their heads at once. To…
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 —…
Understanding TVA Dock Permits on Mountain Lakes
It's the single most important thing to understand before buying lakefront on a TVA reservoir — and the thing that surprises the most buyers: owning…
Hayesville, NC: Buying on the Clay County Side of Lake Chatuge
On the North Carolina shore of Lake Chatuge, a short drive from the Georgia line, sits Hayesville — the only incorporated town in Clay County…
Murphy, NC vs. Blue Ridge, GA: Home Prices, Taxes, Access and Pace Compared
On a clear October morning you can leave the blue marble Cherokee County Courthouse in Murphy and be parked near the depot in downtown Blue…
In Town or in the County? Choosing Between Murphy Town Limits and Unincorporated Cherokee County
Neither choice is better: buying inside Murphy town limits and buying in unincorporated Cherokee County are both wonderful, and they simply work differently. In town,…
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…
Blairsville GA Real Estate Guide
Just across the state line from the North Carolina mountains, Blairsville sits at the heart of one of North Georgia's most scenic corners — a…
Internet, Power & Utilities in Cherokee County, NC
For anyone moving to the mountains — especially with remote work in the picture — the practical questions about utilities matter as much as the…