Archive for Cherokee Scout Newspaper Articles
A Much Awaited Spring in Murphy, North Carolina – An Article for The Cherokee Scout by John Poltrock
Spring. It’s finally here. After a much colder than normal Winter for not just us, but the entire Southeast and beyond. Spring holds promises of blooming flowers, hummingbirds, and Summer.
I love the Summer and everything about it. Folks are out and about gardening, meeting new friends, playing on the Lake Hiwassee (one of my favorites!), [...]
Snow Days are a Blessing in Murphy NC – A Cherokee Scout Article by John Poltrock
Here’s the most recent article written by John scheduled to be in The Cherokee Scout’s upcoming magazine, Country Roads.
As I write this on a quite cold winter day, snow gracefully falls from the sky. My daughter is even excited at the prospect of not having school – something a child always looks forward to – [...]
The Murphy NC Real Estate Market Update – November 2009 Sales are In!
Every two weeks, we email our sellers and those subscribed to our Bi-Weekly Sold Real Estate Update. Here’s this month’s edition! To get the most out of this update, subscribe to it! Email me at JohnPoltrock@gmail.com with your name, email address, and anything else you’d like to share. We’ll take care of the rest! Enjoy!
Merry [...]
Winter – the Best Time to Sell Real Estate in Murphy NC
“I’ll wait till the Spring to sell my property, then I’ll do it.” I hear this rather frequently. It’s as though the spring season sells real estate itself.
The upcoming winter wonder land will do a lot for us – it will bring about three of my personal favorite holidays. It will unite family members who [...]
Ideas to Help Foreclosure Problems Locally in Murphy NC and the US
Being a Realtor, I get to see the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. There’s nothing uglier right now than foreclosures. They’re a hot topic among buyers and faux pas amongst owners – and rightfully so. No matter who you are or your situation – a vacation home, a primary home, a speculative investment [...]
Fall and Festivals Fortify Real Estate in Murphy NC
Fall is arguably the greatest season of the year here in the mountains of Murphy, NC. All the features we love about the mountains stand out in the most spectacular pageant of beauty. It brings about feelings that last not only a single season, but lasts a lifetime and is passed on through generations. The [...]
The Poltrock Team’s Bi-Weekly SOLD Real Estate Update for Murphy NC – August 2009 Edition
Back to school! Even my daughter is excited to be back to school at Murphy Elementary - which is a true blessing! Schools are starting all over the United States, and as a result, folks are busy. Parents and grandparents alike are busy getting their children back into the “grind.” Every year, we see a drop [...]
Rock Star Real Estate Investor – Cherokee Scout Newspaper Article
Here’s this week’s article for The Cherokee Scout – Murphy NC’s Main Local Newspaper. Enjoy!
Everybody knows who Rock Stars are – hugely famous and successful people in the music business. Different people come to mind depending on your generation. Some people think of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and even some new [...]
Tips for Bargain Buying Real Estate in Murphy NC
Real estate has been a hot topic here lately in the news – and its positive! Nationally, sales were up for the month of February. Ms. Lisa Floyd of Carolina Farm Credit was kind enough to send an article from USA Today that sums up what we as Realtors and mortgage lenders are seeing. [...]
Real Estate – the Land of Opportunity in Murphy, North Carolina
Perhaps Mr. Warren Buffett said it best when he said “Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful.” We could even look to Mr. Shelby Collum Davis for some insight when he said, “You make most of your money in a bear market, you just don’t realize it at the [...]
