For those of you who love to boat, the US Forest Service is redoing the boat ramp at Hanging Dog Campground in Murphy NC! By the time the boating season starts this 2009, it should be up and running with brand new ramps 😉
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The world of RE/MAX Real Estate in Murphy, North Carolina was totally shattered today by the loss of Alan Worley. He died working on clearing a parcel of land behind the RE/MAX Cornerstone Professional Building from a head trauma caused by a tree hitting him. Our flag hangs at half mast in Alan’s honor today and forever in our hearts.
Funeral Services will be held on January 1, 2009 at 7 pm with visitation being from 5-7.
Alan was a great man married to our RE/MAX Office Manager, Patty Worley. He owned and operated T&A Construction with his son, Tommy Worley (T&A is for Tommy and Alan). For many of you here in Murphy, he has installed septic systems, done grading, and many other jobs to make our lives better. He leaves his wife Patty, son Tommy, and daughter Lisa behind. They are one of the best families in Murphy NC. He will be greatly missed.
Alan, we shall forever miss you. Your sudden and very unexpected death has shocked us all. I think I speak for everyone when I say we all envisioned you in our lives for many, many more years. Now that you’re in heaven, please watch over your family and all of us. God bless you.
The town of Murphy, NC continues to grow as it annexed five new properties into the city limits. They total about 12 additional acres now inside the limits. The properties that were annexed are:
Many property owners are requesting to be annexed, as expected, as a result of the recent passing of the liquor law in the city limits of Murphy. The law allows beer sales by the glass and in retail establishments, as well as allowing restaurants to serve liquor by the drink.
John Poltrock, Certified Residential Specialist for Murphy, NC and Jessica Poltrock, Accredited Buyer Representative – RE/MAX Mountain Properties – Real Estate in the Mountains of Murphy, NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call Toll-Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!
John Poltrock is now a Certified Residential Specialist by the Council of Residential Specialists. This designation and certification places him in the top 3% of all the Realtors in Cherokee County and in the top 4% of Realtors nationwide by both experience and education.
Does it cost more to buy or sell a home with Certified Residential Specialist? They may have more real estate experience and more training than the average real estate agent, but Certified Residential Specialist don’t cost any more. In fact, their expertise may actually save you time and money when your buying a home or increase your profit when you’re selling one. So when you’re looking for a real estate agent, look for a Certified Residential Specialist.
John Poltrock is your Murphy, NC Certified Residential Specialist
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March seems to always bring crazy weather in Murphy NC, and as I write this, it’s pouring some of the biggest snow flakes I’ve every seen! It’s really an amazing sight to see because it won’t stay long. And for your enjoyment and for the ability to laugh at us, here’s a couple of goofy pictures we just took outside!
The Normal Weather, Climate, and Rainfall of Murphy, North Carolina
Fun in the snow! John and Jessica Poltrock – The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX of Murphy, NC – Real Estate in the Mountains – (877) 837-3002 – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com
Septic permits continue to be a hot topic in Cherokee County that literally revolves around… well… crap. I must point out, we live in a county where one of the most politically involved issues is a septic permit – we’ve got it great here in Murphy!
I recommend, as does any responsible real estate agent in our area, that anyone buying a lot has their property gets a "perc" test as most people call it. This ensures your property can have a septic system installed, and thus have a house built.
Very seldom, that doesn’t mean anything. In this case of the article in the Cherokee Scout, one man had a permit that was revoked. This happened because a soil specialist who worked for the county did not do his job properly. He issued permits that should not have been because of unsuitable soil conditions.
Now the question is this: The property is virtually useless so who is responsible for paying? The arguments:
It seems to be a finger pointing session with the buck not stopping any where. Although I feel confident it will be resolved soon, it’s a matter of working it all out and going through the hoops. Since the property owner did everything that should have been done, I don’t believe they should be penalized. Now the question is, "Who’s Paying?" The state or Cherokee County?
Read the full article from the Cherokee Scout: Denied septic permits results in ‘useless’ land – The Cherokee Scout – Cherokee County, N.C.’s local newspaper – News
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*Note* Out of all of the tens of thousands of permits issued, this issue has affected far less than 0.1% of property owners.
Cherokee County will be requiring a permit to drill a well in the county as of April 1st.
If you’ve been considering drilling a well on your property, now is a good time to do it to keep from having another expense and hassle. Also, the cost of drilling a well is likely to go up approximately $1 per drilled foot as a result of the additional administrative expense it will cost the well companies.
Regardless of whether you’re in Murphy or Andrews, NC, feel free to contact us for recommendations on well companies or to better guide you in your personal situation.
John and Jessica Poltrock – REMAX in Murphy NC – The POLTROCK TEAM – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – (877) 837-3002 – Homes, Land, and Commercial Real Estate in the Mountains of NC
Since the vote for alcohol sales for both beer and liquor by the drink on January 8th, many places have been requesting for their property to be annexed into the city of Murphy. The new laws states that the alcohol selling establishment must be in city limits. Fact is, state law requires that “satellite” annexations (properties that are considered part of the city limits but do not actually adjoin city limits) be not more than three miles from the town’s limits.
The mayor, Bill Hughes, is really focusing on two main things: Business that have been part of the city limits and paying city taxes for years before the law was in place and on properties that are contiguous to the city limits (only two requests have been made by adjoining property owners). After that, they will begin considering others.
Interesting thing I wonder is will additional services come along with the annexation? Or will it merely be a way to sell alcohol and just collect additional tax revenue? One of our readers commented some time ago when Lowe’s was annexed stating “Annexation eventually leads to eminent domain abuse.” The town will collect an additional [estimated] $7,000 from sales in alcohol alone.
Currently, all the requests are based on businesses hoping to sell alcohol and boost their revenue as a result. Places like Doyle’s Cedar Hill Restaurant, Shoebooties, and The Daily Grind are actually within the limits and are already setting up bars and the like.
Whether you like it, love it, or loathe it, alcohol is now here and it interesting to see how it impacts the town. If you love it, enjoy it! If you hate it, don’t buy it! Your purchasing power speaks more volume than anything.
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The bridge is connected! The new section of Highway 64 is finally connected! After sitting at a stand still for months, the construction company was finally allowed to connect the final link of the bridge that goes over the Hiawassee River in Murphy, North Carolina. Although we have some time before the road becomes useable for traffic, progress is being made!
The Hiawassee River is a beautiful river renowned for its clean waters and great fishing. It originates from Lake Hiwassee and flows from Murphy NC to the Mission Dam. After the dam, it continues flow all the way to the Lake Chatuge Dam in Hayesville NC.
The new section of 64 begins in Murphy and will eliminate the need to drive down river road through Peachtree. The new road bypasses all of that and heads in a more direct route and reconnects with the existing 64 just past Peachtree and Murphy Medical Center.
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Last week, the town of Murphy NC and Andrews NC held an election on whether alcohol sales could happen inside the city limits. As it turns out, Murphy voted “YES” while Andrews voted “NO.” Don’t get me wrong, both elections were very close and could have easily gone either way. The last vote on this issue was turned down 55% to 45%.
With that said, many restaurants and other stores are moving to obtain permits for the sales of alcohol. Those of you who enjoy drinks with dinner, next time you’re in town enjoying dinner, you’ll have that option! Many restaurants such as Doyles Cedar Hill Restaurant, possibly Shoebooties (pure speculation on my part), and any others that are inside the city limits – which is the catch. I believe we’ll see several requests for annexation of businesses into the city limits since they have to be inside the city to sell beer and mixed drinks according to the new law.
Several convenience stores are battling with their own moral implications in selling beer out of their stores. Fatback’s Citgo is one of high-traffic convenience stores inside the city limits and he remains uncertain as to whether to move forward with alcohol sales. Being in a highly religious and heavily baptist area, many of the church groups have put a lot of pressure against the sales, and many worry about the impact their influence will have.
Final Results on the Vote:
Did you know Anheuser Busch made this many varieties of beer? All of this could be coming to a convenience store near us…
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