Sell your House While Inventory is at Historic Lows!

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If you are considering selling your house, now is the best time we have seen in years to do so! The real estate inventory is at historic lows, meaning you have the greatest opportunity and odds of selling because buyers have the fewest houses to choose from since 2007+/-. It also has the added benefit you are able to get more money than in the past. It’s a great time!

Areas that are getting great results selling houses:

  • Murphy NC
  • Hayesville NC
  • Brasstown NC
  • Marble NC
  • and many more of our surrounding, smaller communities.

Should I Wait Till Spring??

We’re getting this question a lot and, the short answer is NO! Many home owners wait to sell her house in springtime. What will happen is the inventory levels will rise as much as 20 to 30%. That will give home buyers far more choices and less opportunity and urgency for you to sell. If you’re considering selling, I see no benefit to waiting. I would encourage you to act now to get the greatest impact and likelihood of selling. Can we help you? Please fill out the form below or call us at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496. We’re here to guide you on your specific situation and property. We’re here for you!

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

John Campbell Folk School Fall Festival in Brasstown NC Offers Fun for the Entire Family

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It’s true! The 2015 Fall Festival is cancelled for the first time that we know of! It’s quite disappointing that we will not be able to enjoy all the festivities; however, we know it is well worth the wait for next year. Go ahead and put it on your 2016 calendar and be prepared to see us in the mountains. So here’s this year’s article we wrote about the festival:

If you’re always ready for a good mountain craft festival, and you want to enjoy our drop-dead-gorgeous fall colors, come check out the famous John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival. This almost-legendary event takes place near Murphy NC, in a charming little place called Brasstown NC during the first weekend in October. This year’s Fall Festival will be held on October 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In fact, this is quite a special gathering, as the Folk School celebrates its 90th Anniversary in 2015.

When you arrive on the Folk School campus, park your vehicle and put on your walking shoes. Start meandering along the tree-lined paths as you visit over 240 craft vendors who are happy to share their work. You’ll see fine-quality basketry, glass, ironwork, jewelry, painting, custom knives, pottery, weaving, woodturning, and woodworking…plus some interesting crafts you’ve never seen before. If you’re a hands-on person, come watch over 40 traditional and contemporary craft demonstrations that provide a taste of our region’s Appalachian culture.

If your toes begin tapping when you hear some lively music, the Fall Festival offers plenty of live performances on two stages. The roomy Festival Barn stage, and the wooded Shady Grove

near the Craft Shop, will host quite a lineup of regional musicians and dancers. Come hear country, old time, bluegrass, gospel, Celtic, French, and blues songs throughout the weekend. The Appalachian cloggers and Morris dancers will wake up your sense of rhythm, and you might even start swaying to the music while you watch.

Kids will also discover plenty of fun Fall Festival activities. Pony rides and face painting are always a hit, and the Cherokee County Arts Council will tempt younger festivalgoers with some exciting crafts projects. Inside the group’s tent, budding artists can dabble in paper arts, fabric collages, painting, felting, and whimmy-diddling, just to name a few.

Naturally, you’ll work up an appetite while you browse craft vendors and dance to the live music. Good thing the Fall Festival has lots of lunch, snack, and dessert foods for every taste. Even better, all proceeds support local non-profit and community groups. That’s a “win win” for everybody!

What are you waiting for? Get on down to the John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival, just a stone’s throw from Murphy, NC and Cherokee County. We just might see you there!

If you love events like the School Fall Festival and want to live nearby, let murphy nc real estate help you find your perfect place in the mountains.

Read our post on the 2013 Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School

Read our post on the 2012 Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School

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

Home For Sale 2 Miles From John C Campbell Folk School In Brasstown, NC

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Live the great life in Brasstown NC! This home for sale is a rare find has an incredible amount to offer. Located 2 miles from MAINthe John C. Campbell Folk School and in the middle of all the beauty of Brasstown, NC, this home has a beautiful mountain view from the screened porch. Flat road access – nothing steep at all! You have a garage, storage building, and lots of parking.

 

The circular drive also leads to the main level for easy access. Inside is a spacious kitchen with dining area, living room with gas log stove, and one great master suite. The full basement is finished with a huge recreation room, second bathroom, and a bonus room with closet so it can be used for anything you need!

Looking to live near the beloved Folk School in Brasstown NC? Let Murphy NC Real Estate help you find your perfect mountain home!

 

 The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com –JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

 

 

Custom Home With Six Cabins on 192 Acres For Sale in Brasstown NC

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FORECLOSURE! This property has EVERYTHING! MAIN192+/- acres featuring 2/3/1 custom home with full basement and an attached 2 car garage with a bonus room and full basement. Also has SIX 2/1 cabins that were previously used as vacation rentals.

The land is AMAZING! Lays great with beautiful timber. Has multiple creeks, a several acre pond, privacy, and has stunning mountain views at the top. Paved drives lead you to home and cabins. Take advantage of this great deal that previously sold for 3.25 million!

Don’t miss this rare Custom Home foreclosure on breathtaking acreage—contact Murphy NC Real Estate today for full details!

Click HERE for more Pictures and Information on this home for sale in Murphy, NC.

 The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com –JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Own Your Own Piece of Georgia and North Carolina – 224 Acres for Sale in Brasstown NC and Blairsville GA

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Own your piece of the mountains in Brasstown, NC AND in Blairsville, GA! This 224+/- acre tract of land for sale is in both states and has tons to offer. You can have beautiful farmland and pasture, ridge top mountain views, and everything in between! Beautiful creeks and springs are on the property. You can enjoy pristine tranquility of the countryside and transform this large tract into your own dreamscape. You have high ridges, flat bottoms, and everything in between. It truly is a beautiful parcel.

Looking for breathtaking Acres for Sale in the mountains? Discover this rare Brasstown-to-Blairsville gem with Murphy NC Real Estate and The Poltrock Team!

Click HERE for more Pictures and Information on this home for sale in Murphy, NC.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

The 40th Annual John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival in Brasstown NC

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Each year, the John C Campbell folk school hosts its Fall Festival on the first Saturday and Sunday of October. This year marks the 40th annual Fall Festival.

They also make a quilt banner representing each year that they host the fall festival. I always enjoy getting a picture of them and sharing them with you, so look below for links to one’s from previous years. There is some great talent that goes into making them. There’s also a picture of the long row of the banners from each year.

Inside the big barn, they always have some great music going on both days. Here is a wonderful bluegrass band that we caught a video of and wanted to share with you. He is singing about all kinds of stuff, including chicken bones! It’s pretty funny, but there’s no doubt it’s good, exciting music when you’re standing there watching it.

Basket from Folk School Fall Festival

There always some incredibly talented artist there as well. They are selling their products they handcraft. This year, we bought a beautiful handmade basket that is designed to hang on the wall. It’s quite large and is perfect for hanging Jessica’s grandmother’s blanket. It truly is beautiful and took a lot of talent to make it! There are so many incredible vendors there, there’s no way that she can leave without being in awe of the talent that is there. I even bought a handcrafted buffalo belt for only $30 that was custom fit for me! It was far better than anything you can buy in a store for essentially the same price.

When The Fall Festival comes back in 2014, you should definitely go! Go ahead and put on your calendar for the first Saturday and Sunday in October. We look forward to seeing you there! 🙂

John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival 2012 in Brasstown NC

The John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival in Murphy NC 2011

John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival 2010

John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival was a Blast in Murphy / Brasstown NC 2009!!

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com–JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival 2012 in Brasstown NC

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Every year, the John C. Campbell Folkschool has their Fall Festival on the first Saturday in October. Fortunately, this year was no different! We went on Saturday, and the turnout was astronomical! There were lots of vendors, music, people, and fun!

One of my favorite parts is all the booths for the vendors. You can find everything from hand crafted walking sticks, pottery, decorations, canoes, kettle corn, photography, paintings, knives, iron works, you name it! This year we took lots of pictures while we were there in Brasstown NC, so enjoy! 🙂

Want to live where the Fall Festival spirit thrives year-round? Let us help—visit Murphy NC Real Estate.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com –JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

The John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival in Murphy NC 2011

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This year’s Fall Festival at the John C Campbell Folk School in Murphy was a great turn out! The live music was amazing – especially the ones we heard! This year, we didn’t get to stay as long as we normally do. Our newborn was fussing his little head off after a few hours so we had to go! 🙂

In keeping with tradition, I always enjoy checking out the banner for each Fall Festival, and you can see 2011’s here. It’s a great celebration right in the heart of Brasstown, NC. I always enjoy it!

If the charm of Brasstown’s Fall Festival has you dreaming of mountain life, let Murphy NC Real Estate help you find your perfect home nearby.

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC –  1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

3 Bedroom Home for Sale on more than 4 acres with a Creek in Brasstown NC

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Here is the home you’ve been waiting for.  Sitting on approximately 4.43 acres, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch style home has plenty to offer.  With pasture, an awesome creek, woodlands, another great building site – you’ll be hard pressed to find another property with all these features. 

The open living room, dining room, and kitchen combination features a vaulted ceiling and gas log fireplace. It’s a perfect cozy place to relax and enjoy! Not only that, you likely know Brasstown for it’s world famous John C Campbell Folk School and even the Possum Drop at Clay’s Corner! 🙂

The kitchen is huge! You’ve got lots of storage and cabinet space to enjoy cooking and you company. From the dining area, thru double French doors, you have access to the covered front porch. The porch is great! It overlooks your property from the 10’ wide deck so you can truly enjoy it!

Back inside, the master suite is exactly that! It has its own private entrance. It also has a private bathroom and walk-in closet. It’s quite spacious! Coupled with the fact there’s a gas log fireplace in the bedroom and the perfect nook to keep your TV and other entertainment.

The other two bedrooms in the home are equally spacious and share a great bathroom. In the basement, you have access to a large entertainment room and a bonus room that could be used for anything! The current owners are using it for a bonus suite because it even has its own stackable washer and dryer! This home is one great place at a great value. It even has a whole house backup generator! It truly is a find and you need to see it for yourself because it would be easy to make this your new home!

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind home for sale near Brasstown! Contact Murphy NC Real Estate and let The Poltrock Team show you what mountain living is all about.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

This weekend is the John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival in Brasstown NC

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This weekend is one of my favorite fall events of the year in Murphy NC! It is the John C Campbell Folk School’s famous Fall Festival! We went to last year’s Fall Festival and absolutely loved it! It’s a wonderful event and opportunity to enjoy good food, great music, vendors, crafts, tons of talent from all over, see practically everyone you know in Murphy, and just have a good time!

There’s one thing for certain! The Poltrocks will be there 😉

Just in case you have a hard time finding it, here are directions to the Folk School from McDonald’s in Murphy (so you have a good landmark to start from).

  • turn left on to 64 East (the 4 Lane).
  • Drive over the river and turn right at the traffic light where 64 turns right
  • Follow and turn right at the SECOND traffic light by Peachtree on to OLD 64
  • Follow a few miles to a right on Brasstown Road by Clay’s Corner Gas Station
  • Before you even get to that last turn, traffic will be backed up and they’ll be directing you to parking.

See you there!

Want to experience the magic of Murphy’s Fall Festival and find a home nearby? Contact Murphy NC Real Estate and let The Poltrock Team help you feel right at home in the mountains.

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team at REMAX Mountain Properties – www.MyMurphy.com – Call Toll Free 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496