The Poltrock Team WILL Sell Your Home

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The Poltrock team was very helpful from start to finish. They worked with us on staging which helped when we had buyers coming to look at our home. John would call to check on us and would always ask if he could help in any way. Even after closing he made contact to ask if we needed anything. A true friend. If the Poltrock Team is used, look out, they will sell your home, sometimes, before you are ready to move. Sandy & Donna very helpful in that they kept us informed and answered any questions we had concerning the closing process.

If you’re looking for a team that goes the extra mile to sell your home, trust David and Joyce’s experience—The Poltrock Team gets it done. For a seamless sale, connect with top-rated realtors in murphy nc.

— David & Joyce Ellis

Wayne Cofer did an awesome job

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Our realtor Wayne Cofer did an awesome job for us especially since we were out of town for closing. He answered all our questions promptly, always returned phone calls and made sure everything went smoothly for a simultaneous closing with our home in SC. Wayne is very knowledgeable, professional and detail oriented. Would recommend Wayne to anyone looking for service & integrity.

Whether you’re local or buying from out of town, Wayne Cofer delivers service, integrity, and smooth closings every time. Start your journey with trusted murphy nc real estate agents who go the extra mile.

—Terry Payne

8 Tips for Prepping Your Murphy, NC Vegetable Garden: April and May

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April’s arrival means our planting season is ramping up, and our Murphy, NC gardeners are immersed in seed starting and vegetable transplanting activities. And with the May 10 “last frost” date fast approaching, planting warm-season veggies is just around the corner. Best of all, dedicated gardeners might already be rewarded with nicely growing cool-season vegetables, planted during February and/or March. To give your plants a good start, and keep them healthy and thriving, here are 8 tips that will set you up for gardening success. 

APRIL

Gardening in April can be like playing a roulette wheel. Much of the time, you can expect warm, sunny weather or spring showers – perfect for growing your vegetable crops. However, a sharp cold front can change everything, giving you freezing temperatures and maybe even a touch of snow. By planning for these wild weather swings, and protecting your garden accordingly, you’ll help your plants survive until May brings more predictable conditions.

Continue Seed-Starting Work: Until mid-April, keep planting your pepper, tomato, and other warm-season vegetable seeds indoors. If you miss that window, plan to direct seed these vegetables right after our region’s May 10 “last frost” date.

Plan Tomato Crop Rotation: Pinpoint a new spot for this year’s tomato crop. By switching up your planting location, you’ll minimize the chances of soil-borne diseases affecting your vegetables.

Plant Your Herb Garden: During late April, plant your favorite culinary and/or medicinal herbs. Whether you choose colorful containers, or plant the herbs into freshly cultivated earth, your plants should be sprouting when the “last frost” date rolls around.

Keep Using Those Row Covers: Maybe you’ve enjoyed cold-hardy vegetables all winter, with help from a few strategically placed row covers. Keep using these valuable covers for a few more weeks, especially when temperatures dip at night. However, remember to remove the covers on warmer days, as you don’t want to “bake” your vegetables while they’re still in the ground.

MAY

May’s gardening chores can include a blend of sowing and reaping. First, prepare to plant your warm-season vegetables, using mid-May as a reliable target date. If you planted cool-season veggies, such as lettuce and radishes, begin picking them for your salads. And it’s always a good time for some garden maintenance, which helps to provide your seeds and plants with optimal growing conditions.

Kick Off the Composting Season: If your compost bin still holds last season’s leaves and vegetable scraps, you might have some finished compost to add to your garden. After you empty the bin, begin adding items such as hay, leaves, grass clippings, coffee grounds, and vegetable and fruit remnants. By starting early, and blending your ingredients often, you’ll minimize the time required to generate that next batch of “black gold.”

Keep Sowing and Transplanting: After the “last frost” date passes, you can safely sow your warm-season vegetables. So, break out your tomato, pepper, sweet corn, cucumber, squash, and hot-weather lettuce seed packages, among others. If you started veggie seeds in the house, give your healthy seedlings some fresh air and sunshine.

Eliminate Garden Bare Spots: After you’ve finished planting and/or transplanting your vegetables, banish garden bare spots by sowing a cover crop. Besides adding beneficial nutrients to the soil, cover crops discourage weed growth and decrease erosion. Good summer cover crops include black-eyed peas and buckwheat. Your county’s Cooperative Extension Office can suggest other cover crops that should thrive here.

Continue Cultivating Cool-Season Crops: Keep watering and weeding cool-season crops such as lettuce, spinach, radishes, and carrots. While you continue to harvest these and other cool-season vegetables, be aware that warmer weather may cause them to acquire a bitter taste or bolt (go to seed).

As your Murphy, NC garden enjoys good spring growing conditions, take every opportunity to get outside and play in the dirt. If you have youngsters in the family, invite them to share in the fun. And as the spring and summer months roll on, get ready to savor some delicious produce from your own mountain garden.

Whether you’re starting seeds or harvesting early greens, now’s the time to build a thriving vegetable garden in Murphy. Ready to put down roots here? Let our expert murphy nc realtors help you find the perfect home and garden space.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – ilovemurphy.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

After Two Failed Attempts with Other Agents, Wayne Sold our Home!

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It was a great experience working with Wayne and the Poltrock team. I had used two other Realtors in trying to sell my home over the past 3 years and there was never any headway in getting it sold. 5 months on the market with Wayne and it is now sold. Would highly recommend.

Keith’s home sat on the market for years—until Wayne and The Poltrock Team got it sold. Ready for results like that? Work with trusted realtors in murphy nc who know how to close the deal.

–Keith Turner

Visit These 4 Scenic Picnic Spots Just a Stone’s Throw from Murphy, NC

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Springtime’s warmer weather makes you want to kick up your heels in the great outdoors. Maybe you like hiking in the woods or playing some softball with your friends. Or, you might take the kids for a stroll along the Murphy River Walk. And if you’d enjoy a good old-fashioned family picnic spot, with a cooler full of sandwiches, sides, and cookies, you’ve got your choice of destinations.

You’ll find one enticing picnic spot in Murphy, NC, and two more in Cherokee County. Just a short drive away, neighboring Clay County offers another option. So get ready to hop in the car and enjoy some fresh air and good food.

Konehete Park: 699 Connehetta Street, Murphy, NC

This expansive community park borders the scenic Valley River, and is jointly operated by the Town of Murphy and Cherokee County. Besides the baseball and soccer fields, you’ll find a nicely maintained picnic area along with a kids’ playground.

After you finish your feast, stroll down to the river and relax on a bench under the trees. Or, burn some calories by exploring the Murphy River Walk, a beautiful 2-mile wooded walking trail that winds along the Valley River and Hiwassee River.

Hanging Dog Recreation Area (5 miles north of Murphy)

If you’ve always wanted to enjoy a picnic by the lake, visit scenic Hanging Dog Recreation Area, about 5 miles north of Murphy. While you savor your lunch at a lakeside picnic table, gaze out over Hiwassee Lake, where you might see fishing boats and/or kayaks cruising the quiet waters.

After you polish off your sandwiches and desserts, enjoy a leisurely walk through the forest. Each of the two 1-mile trails will give you a taste of our beautiful scenery while you soak up the invigorating mountain air.

Directions from Murphy: Drive about 5 miles on State Road (SR) 1326. Turn left onto SR 1447, and travel about 1 mile. You’ll find most recreation facilities at the end of this road.

Cherokee Lake Picnic Area (11 miles west of Murphy)

Beautiful Cherokee Lake offers another enticing option for your lakefront picnic. This U.S. Forest Service-maintained park is located in the Hiwassee Dam community, less than a dozen miles from downtown Murphy. Once you arrive, claim one of 25 convenient picnic tables, each with a nearby grill to cook your burgers and hot dogs to perfection.

After you’ve satisfied yourself with great picnic food, enjoy some fishing from the nearby dock (after getting your North Carolina Fishing License, of course). Or, spend some time meandering along the wooded walking trails.

Directions from Murphy: Head toward Tennessee on US Highway 64 West. After driving 8 miles, turn right onto NC Highway 294. Travel 3 miles, and turn right onto Forest Service Road 313. You’ll see the spacious picnic area just ahead.

Fires Creek Recreation Area (14 miles east of Murphy)

This wild, beautiful recreation area provides a real feast for the senses. Located next to Leatherwood Falls in the Nantahala National Forest, Fires Creek features a scenic picnic area next to a cool flowing mountain stream. Operated by the U.S. Forest Service., this inviting spot offers plenty of parking, plus grills for your burgers and hot dogs.

After you enjoy your picnic fare, stroll along an easy 0.7-mile paved trail, reaching 25-foot Leatherwood Falls in just a few minutes. The falls’ appearance may vary with our local rainfall totals, but it’s always a treat to view this natural attraction. If you’d prefer a longer hike, explore another wooded trail adjacent to the picnic area. Or, try your hand at snagging a crafty fish or two, provided you have a current trout stamp.

Directions from Murphy: Take the Highway 64 Bypass to Hayesville. Stay on Highway 64 for several more miles. Turn left on State Road 1344 (Fires Creek Road). Follow signs to Fires Creek Recreation Area.

Now that you’ve found some choice picnic spots in and near Murphy, NC, gather your family and begin planning your picnic getaway. Pack your hiking shoes and your camera, too. Then, treat yourself to a delicious movable feast, and spend some time relaxing in our beautiful mountains.

From riverside strolls to lakeside grilling, these picnic spots make Murphy a perfect place to relax and recharge. Ready to live near the beauty? Let our expert murphy nc realtors help you find your ideal home base in the mountains.

John and the rest of the Poltrock team are in a class by themselves

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I’ve worked with 4 realtors in the Murphy area and John and the rest of the Poltrock team were in a class by themselves in terms of the service that they provided. Because we were selling a commercial building in a tough market it took awhile but throughout the process I received frequent updates and John kept trying new approaches to market the building..pushing out a video tour on facebook, changing signage, etc. I really appreciated the fact that every interaction I had with John or anyone else the team was delightful. Ultimately we ended up with 2 offers and had a very smooth closing.

From smart marketing to outstanding communication, the Poltrock team helped Debra sell her commercial property with ease. Let our expert realtors in murphy nc guide your sale from start to finish.

–Debra Dunn

Wayne is very knowledgeable, professional and detail oriented

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Our realtor Wayne Cofer did an awesome job for us especially since we were out of town for closing. He answered all our questions promptly, always returned phone calls and made sure everything went smoothly for a simultaneous closing with our home in SC. Wayne is very knowledgeable, professional and detail oriented. Would recommend Wayne to anyone looking for service & integrity.

Whether you’re buying local or from out of state, Wayne brings professionalism and peace of mind to every deal. Trust our experienced murphy nc real estate agents to guide you home.

–Terry Payne

Sold Show for Cherokee County, NC March 2017

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3 Fun-Filled Summer Camps for Murphy, NC Kids and Teens

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Now that spring is finally here, Murphy, NC students will soon be counting down the weeks until their summer vacation. Although kids and teens might plan to become experts at their favorite video games, or spend weeks hanging out with their friends, their parents would likely choose more constructive activities. In other words, the parents want their children to get off the couch and exercise their bodies and minds during the summer. So, why not send them to summer camp? If that sounds like a good plan, check out three popular camp choices in and near Cherokee County.

NORTH SUNGATE FARMS (Horse Camp)
Murphy, NC. 828-494-2859.

Kids who enjoy horseback riding (or would love to learn) gravitate to this weeklong horse riding summer camp adventure. North Sungate Farms is nestled among beautiful woodlands and meadows near Murphy, North Carolina – a perfect setting for a fun-filled midsummer session.

Catering to campers ages 10-18, the facility incorporates good horsemanship and safety while offering exposure to several riding disciplines. Campers can learn English or Western pleasure riding, and get a taste of dressage, jumping, and hunt seat work. Arts, crafts, and lively games also contribute to this memorable weeklong experience.

SNOWBIRD WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS
Nantahala National Forest, 75 May Johnson Way, Andrews, NC. 828-321-2210.

Campers looking for a Christian-centered environment, along with a sumptuous feast of outdoor recreation choices, will enjoy this rustic summer camp in the beautiful Snowbird Mountains just outside Andrews, North Carolina.

First and foremost, Snowbird maintains a strong focus on the Gospel. Students participate in twice-daily worship services that include song, drama, video, and expositional messages. Campers also share their views in daily breakout sessions focusing on diverse topics. Participants wrap up each day with small group discussions led by Snowbird staff, who help to guide students’ growth through building of personal relationships.

Turning to the recreational side, campers enjoy a host of on-campus and easily accessible activities. On the Snowbird premises, participants enjoy archery, basketball, climbing tower and rappel wall, a gun range, paintball, zipline, and waterslide. Nearby off-campus sports include river and lake tubing, whitewater rafting, wakeboarding, canoeing, hiking the Appalachian Trail, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Taken together, Snowbird campers will have plenty of chances to exercise their bodies while also experiencing spiritual growth.

NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER (Kayaking Camp)
13077 W Highway 19, Bryson City, NC. 828-785-4850.

This nationally renowned kayaking and rafting trip outfitter operates highly popular summer kayaking camps. Scheduled for five-day blocks during June and July, each Youth Week session offers day camp and live-in lodging options. Participants don’t need whitewater paddling skills, as paddlers are grouped according to their experience level. NOC’s Paddling School Instructors provide campers with 24-hour supervision, both on and off the water.

Each kayaking camp session combines paddling skills building with a healthy dose of fun. Participants paddle several of the region’s navigable rivers each week, matching the river’s challenges to the group’s skill level. On Youth Week’s final day, families are invited to join their young paddlers for a “Family Paddle” on the scenic Nantahala River. Discounted kayak and gear rentals are available for parents who don’t have their own equipment.

With three enticing summer camps within easy driving distance, Murphy, NC students have unlimited opportunities for fun this summer. When they return to school next fall, they’ll have plenty of colorful pictures and stories to swap with their friends.

Whether it’s horseback riding, kayaking, or outdoor adventure, these camps offer kids and teens a summer they’ll never forget. Ready to raise a family here? Talk to our trusted murphy nc realtors to find the perfect home base.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – ilovemurphy.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team