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A Special Supplement to The McDowell News | Friday, May 29, 2015

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June 2015

Realty Group 1................................................................... 2, 3

The Marion Agency ............................................................... 4
Allison & Silver ..................................................................... 4
Charlene Blevins Real Estate................................................. 4
Whitson Realty....................................................................... 5
Joanne Howle Realty ..................................................... 6, 7, 8
Alpha Realty ........................................................................ 12

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125 South Main Street Marion 652.3797

125 W. HENDERSON ST.

FORMER LAUGHRIDGE FURNITURE MAIN STORE BULDING.

7,512 SF BUILDING WITH GOOD PARKING

P
IN A HIGH
TRAFFIC COUNT LOCATION
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. EXCELLENT RETAIL
T POTENTIAL. MORE BUILDINGS AVAILABLE
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! CALL FOR INFORMATION
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180 Morgan Street

Well maintained colonial style 2 story home located on prestigious Morgan Street. Home features master
bedroom, two baths on lower level allowing main level living level if desired, w-4/5 bedrooms (5th room could
be BR, office etc) 1 bath on second level. Home features large open foyer/hallway, living room, den/office area,
formal dining room, & eat-in kitchen w-custom cabinets. The freshly painted home w-older charm w-nine foot
ceilings & custom moldings, large covered front porch, extra large back deck, along w-modern updates new
thermopane windows, remodeled kitchen, & newer natural gas furnace w-central air main level & newer heat
pump upstairs. Also a partial unfinished basement-great for storage, large additional closets throughout the
home & level back yard for outdoor enjoyment & activities.

$199,900

738-3540

DENNIS J. WHITSON
www.WhitsonRealty.com
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95 WEST HENDERSON STREET

..................................... $1,500/mo

WEST HENDERSON
1.36 +- AC CLEARED

44 SOUTH GARDEN STREET

......................................... $550/mo

$495,000

74 SOUTH MAIN STREET

......................................... $800/mo

44 SOUTH GARDEN ST

82 SOUTH MAIN STREET

......................................... $800/mo

$79,900

The Broker That Gets Results

REALTORS

COMMERCIAL

NANCY HOLLIFIELD:

724-3728

RUTHERFORD ROAD COMMERCIAL SITE 3.5+/- ACRES .........................$599,900

LEE SISK:

652-8492

80 SOUTH MAIN STREET ................................................................................. $499,900

TAMMY DOOLEY:

527-2107

31 MEDICAL COURT/ DUPLEX MEDICAL OFFICE ........................ REDUCED TO $250,000

FRANK DEAN:

442-1896

LAND

KATHY RABB:

442-6503

FOREST LAKE HEIGHTS LAKE JAMES LOT 3 .856 LAKE FRONT LOT IN MORGANS COVE........$145,000

MIKE RABB:

442-6502

GRANDVIEW PEAKS LOT 184 2.75 ACRES. VERY GENTLY

L SLOPING. EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS.....$89,900

CRYSTAL BAKER:

442-0306

STACY MCKINNEY:

442-0966

SHARON TUCKER:

738-4002

KEN HOLLIFIELD:

724-3728

MARY JANE BOYD:

460-8044

WENDY BIANCHINI

442-1432

$259,900

COMMERCIAL

South of I-40 at 3800 Sugar Hill Road

1-800-731-3540

Index of Advertisers:

COMMERCIAL
FOR LEASE

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GRANDVIEW PEAKS 2.75 ACRE HOMESITE. GREAT

A VIEWS, GATED
A
COMMUNITY ............................ $69,900
BUCK CREEK SUBDIVISION

BROWNS CROSSING

LOTS 1-5 ...$20,000 EA

LOT 6...$50,000

1969 AIRPORT ROAD 3.04 ACRES GENTLY

L SLOPING BUILDING SITE FOR SINGLE RESIDENCE W/
RESTRICTIONS - EXCELLENT LOCATION!
A
............................................................................................. $39,900
MARION LAKE CLUB LOT C GOLF-VIEW, CREEK.............................................................................$35,900
HIDDEN LAKE COMMUNITY THINKING OF BUILDING? FOUR BEAUTIFUL RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR SALE; 1.6 TO
2.5 ACRES WITH GREAT
A VIEWS! MUST SEE! ..........................................................FROM $29,900 TO $33,900
MARION LAKE CLUB LAST 4 LOTS IN LAKE CLUB HEIGHTS GOLF COURSE ACCESS .............$30,000 EACH
MARION, NC 2.5 ACRE BUILDING LOT LOCATED
A
IN LAKEWOOD. A QUIET GATED
A
COMMUNITY LOCATED
A
CLOSE TO TOWN. PRICED TO SELL! ........................................................................... $28,900

FOR RENT

163 KENWOOD COURT FOREST HTS SD GENTLY

L SLOPING 2.61 ACRES. GOOD BUILDING LOT IN
RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT.................................................................................................................$26,500

2 BR/1 BA close in............... $450/month

RESIDENTIAL LOTS OFF PATTON

A
VALLEY DRIVE .75 - 1.5 ACRES ............................. $13,000 TO $25,000

2 BR/1 BA in town ............... $600/month

OAKWOOD FOREST LOT 6-E 1.19 +/- ACRES ..................................................................................$21,900

3 BR/3 BA Glenwood ........... $750/month

Y
YANCEY
ROAD NICE +/-1 ACRE LOT WITH ROAD FRONTAGE;
T
GOOD SITE FOR DOUBLEWIDE OR STICK BUILT
L
CLOSE TO TOWN AND LAKE JAMES ..........................................................................$16,900
HOME; LOCATED
A

3 BR/1.5 BA Pleasant Gardens $850/month

2 BR/2 BA Townhouse
T
.......... $900/month

DEER CROSSING DRIVE LOT 2 1 ACRE LOT W/ EXCELLENT LONG RANGE VIEWS & BUILT
L FOUNDATION
A
...$14,000

4 BR/3.5 BA In Town
T
......... $2200/month

DEER CROSSING DRIVE LOT 3 .91 AC W. EXCELLENT LONG RANGE VIEWS ..................................$10,000

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
CALL TAMMY
828.527.2107

FLINTROCK PASS OFF OF NIX CREEK CH. RD. .57 +/- ACRE MOBILE HOME SITE. .............................$10,000
DEER RIDGE TRAIL 1.01 ACRE LOT IN OCONEE FALLS W/RESTRICTIONS.................................$9,700

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NEW LISTING!

2551 HWY 226

SOUTH

June 2015
NEW LISTING!

36 SECOND
STREET,
T EM
Nice bungalow style
home w/2 large bedrooms, LR w/pine oors
& french doors; kitchen/
dining area; remodeled
BA; laundry/mudroom;
replacement windows,
covered front porch;
good backyard.

Convenient location to
town & I-40. 1.5 story
home w/3BR/2.5BA; LR w/
HW oors & gas logs;open
kitchen; dining & den;
large workshop; level yard
w/creek.

125 South Main Street Marion

652-3797 realtygroup1.com

159,900

62,500

1020 PINNACLE CHURCH ROAD

4 BR/4 BA beautiful log home. Great Room w/FP; fantastic
KIT w/maple cabinets, granite counters, ss appliances;
nished basement; detached garages/carports; workshop; 8.36 acres.

539,900

SALE PENDING!

349,900

60 ZION HILL ROAD

Awesome 5 BR; 3 BA home; LR; Formal DR; Large KIT
A
w/breakfast nook; Den; Study; Sunroom; 1-car garage
on 1+/- acres; outdoor storage unit & workshop.

REDUCED!

227,500

581 RUTHERFORD ROAD

2-story brick home w/HW oors, beautiful staircase;
4 BR/1.5 BA; some replacement windows; unnished
bsmt; carport. Great backyard! Convenient location!!

52 HIGH MEADOWS DR

1049 sundance drIVe HIdden LaKe

215 SHOAL CREEK TRAIL

446 FLEMING AVENUE

Extra Nice 3 BR/2 BA home in Oakwood Forest. Great

Room w/gas log FP & vaulted ceiling; KIT w/custom
cabinets, island w/granite & HW oors; nished basement w/Den, BR/BA; 2-car garage. Nicely landscaped
yard w/lake view.

Beautiful two-story log home w/ basement, 2-car

garage. This home features: two master suites, large
loft, open KIT,
T DR & LR. Two-sided gas FP,
P wood oors,
upper & lower porches, great views, tankless hot water,r lots of ceiling fans. A must see!

3 BR/2 BA with separate 2-car+ garage in Beautiful Hidden Lake. 2+ acre lot. Split oor plan; Laundry room; walk-in closet in master; HW oors; large
rooms; covered front porch; rear porch; paved driveway; cement walkways; appliances & much more!

Lovely brick 3 BR/2 BA home. LR w/gas FP; KIT/Breakfast w/slate tile; large master BR & BA w/Jacuzzi tub;
attached & detached garages; replacement windows;
oored attic; patio; new roof. Great location!

289,900

REDUCED!

404 MacK nobLItt road oLd Fort

Rock & frame home on +/- 5.78 private acres; main
level w/ Great Room w/rock FP; Kitchen & Dining; 3
BR/2 BA; lower level w/Den w/FP; additional BR, 1/2
BA & laundry; wrap-around deck; screened porch;
level backyard & more!

88 WILDWOOD TERRACE
$

149,900

136,900

254,900

179,900

158 WHISPERING PINES DRIVE

244 MACEDONIA CHURCH LOOP

Brick 3 BR/1 BA home; remodeled (including KIT w/
appliances); LR w/FP; replacement windows; HP;
newer roof; full basement; mobile home hook-up;
1.56 acres.

89,900

89,900

247,500

42 VIEWPOINT DRIVE
Charming 3BR/2.5BA; LR w/FP; Dining; Kitchen w/
built in china hutch; Sunroom w/FP; Good Storage;
HW oors; replacement windows; 2 HP; 2012 roof;
Deck; Detached carport.

175,000

245,000

412 TURKEY CROSSING

Rare nd in heart of Blue Ridge Mtns! Move in ready

home in tranquil setting. 2 BR/2 BA; open LR/DR;
KIT w/ custom cabinets; large mud/laundry; From
covered front porch you can hear rushing mountain
stream while overlooking pond! 9.1 acres.

159,900

948 ROCK HOUSE ROAD

149 WEST POPLAR ROAD

251 REID STREET

One-level brick & vinyl sided home w/full unnished

basement. 1.05 acres; 3 BR/1 BA; covered porch; detached carport & workshop

3 BR, 1 BA home w/vinyl siding in good location in PG,

LR, DR, Kitchen, screened porch, covered front porch,
storage building,1 acre.

Move-in ready! 3 BR/1.5 BA tri-level on .63 acre lot;

LR & Kitchen w/HW ooring; appliances; newer siding, roof & HP; new metal outbuilding.

116,500

SALE PENDING!

2 BR/2 BA townhome in good location. Open oor

plan; KIT w/appliances; HP; high crawlspace; covered
front porch; deck w/awning; large lot.

REDUCED!

FLEMING AVENUE
Convenient downtown living w/this extra-nice split
3 BR/2 BA home! Large LR w/gas FP; DR w/full wall
china, etc Storage! Laundry/Mud Room; HW oors;
patio area w/ rock & wrought iron fencing; 24 x 24
detached garage; 2 other storage buildings.

192,500

Large 5 BR; 2 BA home on .97 acres; some HW oors;

screened porch; partial basement; needs some TLC.

129 FORSYTHE STREET

Remodeled interior! 2 BR; Beautiful New BA; Kitchen/
Dining w/granite counters & stainless steel appliances; large laundry/mudroom; partial basement;
New HP; backyard creek.

COMMERCIAL

486 TIMBERLAND DRIVE

Beautiful custom 3 BR/3 BA on large wooded lot. LR
w/gas log FP; DR; KIT w/granite counters; stainless
appliances; alderwood cabinets; 3 pantries; large
master BR & BA; Study/Ofce; Laundry Room; huge
basement; screened porch; 2-car garage

112,500

111,500

2462 SUGAR HLL ROAD

45 DEPOT STREET

Great location! Just off Exit 81 on I-40; DOT

trafc count is 14,000 per day; +1-2470 SQ FT
building on .37 acre w/ 179 ft of road frontage.

22,717+/- SQ FT of showroom/warehouse space in

downtown historic district. Newer roof & replacement
windows. Freight elevator. Many potential uses.

62,500

299,900

FOR SALE OR LEASE

259,900
159 W HENDERSON ST
High trafc count location. Five
ofce spaces w/parking.

2668 HWY 70 WEST

Move in Ready! Former Presnells General Store in PG;

44 DEPOT STREET
2245 RUTHERFORD ROAD
20 EAST HENDERSON
500 SQ FT of ofce space & 5,084 SQ FT of retail space; 18,485+/- SQ FT of showroom/warehouse space in Highly visivble commercial site w/excellent parking. Ap- Total of 5 retail shops located in town; some exte10 parking places; HP; City water & sewer; loading historic district of downtown Marion. Many potential prox. 1,962+/- SQ FT w/handicap facilities in place. Very rior store nish; Gas Heat & Central Air; HW ooring;
dock; signage.
close to 221/226 Bypass. Great retail or ofce potential! all on 1.03 acres.
commercial/retail possibilities.

249,900

199,900

174,900

125,000

58,850

Also offered is adjoining

3,240+/- SQ FT warehouse space
w/covered loading dock.

79,900

BOTH FOR

138,750

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MARION
AGENCY

Bro er/R
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Proper
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NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

NEW PRICE

67 LAKE CLUB LN
$445,000

107 STONE CREEEK

$174,900

161 FIFTH C ST
$107,900

NEW LISTING!

NEW PRICE

266 ALMA MORGAN

$299,900

812 HIDDEN VIEW LOOP

$239,900

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

cindyledbetter@gmail.com
dyledbetter@gmail.com
NEW LISTING

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3 Bed, 2.5 Bath MLS 16135

6125 Sugar
61
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H Roa
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74 Ellis St Marion
2 BR/1BA
$55,900

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7 SQ FT, Hea
Heated
75,000.
Pool, Hot Tu
Tub,
b, 2.81
81 acres. $475,000
Buy
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hase up to 40 acres at an
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94 Alaba
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$30,000
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Stream. Completely
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letely remo
emodeled (1995).
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$ 1,500
2 BR/
BR/2 BA SW.
W $51,500

Newly updated
upd ted.. 3 BR/1 BA.
A Into
In wn.
Hardwood floors
floor . Excel
xcellent condition.
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$70,000
Motivated Seller!
Mot
ler! $70,00

MUST SEE
5 Bed, 4 Bath MLS 14791

3 BR/2BA
2BA log hom
home in Bills Creek
Cree Area
rea.
Gated Community
mmuni . HOA. 2.09 acres.
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$199,900
Fenced
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yard & largee dec
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683 Hwy 221 South

outh Marion
Brickk home
ho inn Glenwood, 8.6
8 6 acress,
no restrictio
ictions, full basement,
$239,000
3 BR
BR/1-1/2 BA
BA. $239,0

STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Climate controlled units,
various sizes & prices.
Call 828-442-0034 for details!

NEW PRICE

I have renters ...need properties!

Call Cindy
to manage your rentals!!

10 acres Old #10 Nebo...

$80,000
47 REO lots Hidden Lakes...
$225,000
.814 acre Burma Rd E Nebo...
$8,900.00
1.74 acres Waycross Rd Marion
$18,000.00
1.82 acres 602 Haven Heights...
$32,000.00
Various lots in the MeadowsCall for Details!

61 NED MCGIMSEY
$69,900

W/ 4.87 ACRES
3 Bed, 3 Bath MLS 15731

FOR SALE:
118
18 Sweet
weet Briar Road
ad S Lak
Lake Lure

34 E. OAKWOOD
$299,900

GOLF COURSE LIVING

3 Bed, 3.5 Bath MLS 15935

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23 Wa
234
Way
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Rd. Mario
Marion

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home that need
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3 Bed, 1 Bath MLS 16068

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3 Bed, 2 Bath MLS 16115

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354 Mt Pleasant Church Rd

2BR / 2BTH.
$125,000.

NEW LISTING!

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50B BAY
A SHORE
$185,000

621 STATE STREET

$69,900

W/ BOATSLIP
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3 Bed, 2.5 Bath MLS 14833

IN TOWN
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3 Bed, 1 Bath MLS 16193

A LLI S O N & S I LV E R
real estate group

NEAR LAKE JAMES

2 Bed, 1 Bath MLS 16003

OLD NEAL ROAD

$195,000

GREAT
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3 Bed, 3.5 Bath MLS 15780

LAND

CALL TODAY
TO LIST YOUR
PROPERTY
HERE!

29B W Henderson St, Suite 1

Marion, NC 28752
rhondarealestate@yahoo.com

BLACK FOREST 3.8 ACRES

MLS 10007 $99,900
OAKWOOD FOREST <1 ACRE
MLS 12555 $15,000
OAKS PARK ROAD 2 ACRES
MLS 14335 $24,200
FOREST LAKE HEIGHTS
<1 ACRE MLS 15471 $99,900

Contact:
Rhonda Silver, REALTOR
L /BROKER
828-442-8585

See www.rhondasilver1.point2agent.com for more listings.

Rhonda Silver

for
land and homes @
charleneblevins.com
New to market

charlene blevins
Local & Regional

MLS coverage!

REAL ESTATE

828-527-2307
Charlene@charleneblevins.com

It's great to be in Western North Carolina

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BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY !

63 Hideaway Terrace, Hidden Lake: THIS

is the log home youve been looking for.
Exceptional quality, one level living on
main, downstairs finished to perfection for
f
, guests or spreading out. Soaring ceilings,
covered decks and patios, short walk to the
lake & pool. Gated community, low POA
dues. Best of the best! $325,500.

99 Oaks Park Nebo. This almost new home

is so beautifully designed and built, & offers
3000+/- SF of gracious space. 3/2.5, formal
DR, great kitchen, built-ins, family room plus
extra finished 3rd floor; 2-car garage, great
mostly level yard, and views, on 1.53 acres!
Fresh paint - move in ready. $330,000.

Clearwater Dr., Katy Creek - Back on

market! This great log home has almost
5 acres, creek frontage on Katy Creek, 5
bedrooms, 3 Baths, rock fireplace,
f
cathedral ceilings, tongue-in-groove walls,
master on main, downstairs MIL apartment, media room, (great man-cave),
wraparound deck, and so much more.
Motivated sellers! Now just $339,900.

Coming soon -

61 First St., Marion - This sweet

mill house was built in 1910 &
updated somewhere along the
way, once or twice, now awaits
your modern vision. 2/1, large
kitchen, huge back yard, enormous
attic, some replacement windows.
Offstreet parking for
f 2 cars. Listed
at tax value: only $35,000.

Exceptional property - 121.4 acres

in desirable Crooked Creek adjoining
700+ac. of Nature Conservancy
then National Forest. Natural paradise,
easy laying land. Several creeks, place
for a pond. Unrestricted. Perfect for
f
compound, farm,
f
hunt
horses, family
club. $607,000. Must see.

Katy
t Creek - a wonderful small gated
community - views, creeks, paved roads &
underground utilities; great neighbors
Lot 9: 4.37 rolling acres with spring,
internal stream & frontage on Muddy
Creek. $43,700; Lot 10: Building pad
ready, well and septic in!! PLUS, this one
has a gorgeous level play area down by
the creek. Must see. $56,000.Lot 11:
3-acre lot bordered by Muddy Creek on
one side & Katy
t Creek on another! Level by
creek,
k gentle rise to homesite. $43,000.
Lot 14 - Almost 3 acres with 300+ft on
Muddy Creek. Views too! $38,500.
8.5+ acres on Fairview Rd. No
restrictions!Under
Lays well.
435' road frontage,
contract
so many possibilities. Minutes from town,
15 minutes to lake. $76,500! Call for info.

- a mini-farm community!

Want to build your dream home on a few acres, gather your own fresh
eggs and milk? Pilot Ridge subdivision in Dysartsville is re-emerging
with all the protective covenants in place so it will remain beautiful, but
with some covenants for those who want to live a self-sustaining
lifestyle. Lot prices start at $19,900. Lots ffrom 2-5 acres, some creekfront
and view lots. Special introductory pricing. Call for
f more details.

11 Acres adjoining Pisgah

National Forest Hankins, near Fish
Hatchery. Small creek. Gentleman
farmer's dream, or developable
p
p
per
restrictions. Gorgeous! $199,000

Grants Mountain Lot 12 - 12+ acres killer view with clearing, $45k - a STEAL!
Lot 26 - $21000! Must see. Lot 67 - 6
acres, driveway in, house site graded &
level, perked. Nice - call for more info.

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NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

113 LOWDER DRIVE DYSARTSVILLE

Country living w/privacy! 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA. HW
floors, vaulted ceilings, 1-car garage + 1-car carport.
Basement has extra storage, 1-car garage, workshop &
1/2 BA. Large LR, enclosed Florida/sun room, artesian
well, 12.5+/- acres w/flowing creek surrounded by

180 MorGan street

Well-maintained colonial-style 2-story home. Master
BR, 2 BAs on lower level. 4/5 BAs (5TH room could be
BR, office etc), 1 BA on 2nd level. Large open foyer/
hallway, LR, den/office area, formal DR & eat-in KIT
w/custom cabinets. Older charm w/9 foot ceilings &
custom moldings. Modern updates: new thermopane
windows, remodeled KT & newer natural gas furnace
w/central air main level & newer HP upstairs
$199,900

430 ARROWHEAD TRAIL

4 BR, 2-1/2 BA brick home in West Marion area. LR,
den. Recent updates. .73+/- acre lot. Convenient to
$144,900

DENNIS J. WHITSON
South of I-40
at 3800 Sugar Hill Road

738-3540
1-800-731-3540

www.WhitsonRealty.com

June 2015

$284,900

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

396 SOUTH GARDEN

In-town living! 3 BR, 2 BA brick home. 1 BR & living
area on 1ST floor; 2 BR, 1 BA on 2ND. Replacement
windows & doors, metal roof, newer HP,
P circular drive,
$109,900

NEW LISTING!

EAST LAWING
A
DRIVE NEBO AREA
Convenient to I-40 & a short drive to beautiful Lake
James! 2 BR, 1 BA. 1.76+/- acres. New windows, hot
$69,900

GREAT COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL

17.669+/- acre tract of land joins I-40 Eastbound on

ramp & Ashworth Road. Property lays well, is very
$795,000

5010 US HWY 70 WEST

Desirable Pleasant Gardens area. Beautiful, larger
private home surrounded by privacy, wildlife & adjoining the Pisgah National Forest. Property is highly
usable 30.38+/- acres w/road frontage on Hwy 70 W,
private drive leading to custom-built home overlooking its own private 16 deep pond. Pond is stocked w/
Koi, crappie, catfish, blue gill & bass (trout could be
added if desired). Creek feeding pond originates on
government land. Family room w/high vaulted ceiling
& massive stone FP,
P large master suite, kitchen w/eatin dining, large den on main level, plus 2-car garage
& additional workshop/storage. 4TH BR is located
privately upstairs. The basement area is finished w/
additional family/BR (if desired), entertainment area
& a full BA. Convenient to Marion, I-40 & Lake James
$529,000

926 NANNEYTOWN ROAD

union Mills
Spectacular views surround this unique 38.9+/- acre
tract. Farm has a large 2 BR, 2 BA house w/sunroom
that could be used as a 3RD BR, partial basement.
Detached 2-car garage, detached storage building w/
KIT & 1-car carport, 2 more detached carports, 12 x
12 playhouse. Large barn w/loft area & covered storage
areas on each side. Rolling property has fenced pasture, 2 wells, creek & more.Property can be purchased
as a whole for..............................$454,550
or
The 2 BR, 2 BA house & 8+/- acres for
.................................................... $259,900
The barn tract w/barn 5.95+/- acres for
........................................................ $69,900

2891 betHleHeM roaD OLD FORT

1996 Pioneer DW. .96+/- acre lot. 4 BR, 2 BA, LR,
den, DR & KIT. Electric & monitor heat. Mostly level
property. Creek at the back of the property. Several
$59,900

2000 SUGAR HILL ROAD

Great Commercial possibilities w/2+/- acre site w/road
frontage on Sugar Hill Road. Tract has approx 160 ft road
frontage & is near I-40, Wal-Mart, new medical facility,
YMCA, by-pass & Marion ............ $295,000
Available additional Sugar Hill Road frontage w/3+/acres can be purchased for ............$395,000

$329,900

25 HIDDEN VIEW LOOP PLEASANT GARDENS AREA

3 BR, 2 BA. 2.54+/- acres. NEW ROOF. Privacy, convenient location, nice front/side yard w/fenced area,
$128,500

517 wilDflower way

a GlenwooD
THE VIEWS AT WOODLAND HILLS
Gated. Custom-built log cabin w/mountain views. 4
BR, 3 BA,full basement, wrap-around covered porch,
$319,900

259 Denny bean roaD olD fort

20+/- acre tract w/privacy, long range mountain views,
ridge top w/360 views, creek, convenient to I-40. Cabin
on property considered to have minimal contributing
$119,900

$329,000

$329,800

REDUCED!

502 east Glenview street Mt iDa

Custom-built. 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA. Awesome mountain
views, privacy, end-of-road location & 12.35+/- acres
within walking distance of downtown Marion. 3,000+
SQ FT of living space including large KIT w/custom
cabinets, HW floors, GR, LR, formal DR, sunroom,

108 CROSSINGS DRIVE SOUTH

MontforD Cove area
Large, custom oak log cabin. 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA. Built to
be energy efficient. Floor plan allows for main level living if desired with master BR & BA, GR, laundry & KIT
on main, cherry floors, whole-house generator, large
deck, screened-in gazebo. 1.66+/- acre lot w/flowing

1354 Worley road WeST MarIoN/SUGar HIll

Magnificent views. Main home is 3 BR, 2 BA w/new
roof, laminate & carpeted floors. Full basement w/
drive-in garage. Workshop w/double garage doors.
2 singlewide mobile homes: one is 3 BR, 2 BA
& one is 2 BR, 1 BA. 10 high 16 x 21 double

2196 RUTHERFORD ROAD

Great location near 221/226 Bypass & I-40. 3 BR, 2
BA brick home w/full unfinished basement & detached
double garage. Additional 816 sq ft building that has
been used as an office allowing for additional private
$229,900

$125,000

$295,000

156 Mountain
t
ivy HanKins
Lake James area. 3 BR, 2 BA house. 1+/- acres.
Nestled back off the road on quiet street. Large LR
w/vaulted ceilings, KIT/dining area, deck, patio &
yard to enjoy nature, carport, newer HP & more
$119,900

1037 newberry CreeK roaD

A rare find ajoining Pisgah National Forest & native trout
stream. Privacy along with abundant wildlife (including
deer, turkey, black bear). Perfect getaway, hunting cabin
or full-time residency for those looking for end-of-road
privacy. Stone home. 1 BR, 1 BA, stone FP in LR, Den w/
wood stove. 2-story garage w/bath in lower level & large
open area/sleeping loft upstairs. 4.25+/- acres w/rushing Newberry Creek & state maintained gravel road leading through the property. Last private residence before
end of road & entering game lands.... $99,900
Adjoining 20.25+/- acre wooded tract (ajoins govern-

446 HIddeN SprINGS drIve NorTH Cove area

Abundant wildlife & year-round views surround this 2
BR, 1 BA home on 1.76+/- acres close to Blue Ridge
Parkway. Offers skiing & all the other WNC activities
while being convenient to Marion & Lake James.

OLD GREENLEE ROAD

PLEASANT GARDEN / OLD FORT AREA
2 BR, 1 BA home w/updates including wiring,

$99,900

$56,500

414 Mt Pleasant Ch Rd.... UNDER CONTRACT

1610 Bethlehem Road...... UNDER CONTRACT
542 State Street ............... UNDER CONTRACT

or together. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,900 each

creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900

598 Thoma Farms Road... UNDER CONTRACT

Hidden View Loop - Pleasant Gardens area - 2.25+/- acre lot . . . $12,500

Honeycutt Road Land ...... UNDER CONTRACT

Chestnut Oak Forest - Lot 40 - graded .82+/- acre lot w-well & septic
installed, ready to go. Owner Financing possible. Owner/broker . . . $24,900

Guffey Drive - Dysartsville - 2.53+/- acre unrestricted tract of land

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,900

2120 Rutherford Road ..... UNDER CONTRACT

Stroud Street - .87 +/- acre lot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900

530 Locust Cove Road .... UNDER CONTRACT

Lot 12 Cobblestone Drive - Lake James area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900

Lot 13 - TTyler Woods - Hankins Road - 1 +/- acre lot . . . . . . . . . . $19,900

87 Demaree Drive............ UNDER CONTRACT

Grandview Peaks - Lot 88 Adirondack Trail - 4.18+/- acre lot just waiting for
your log cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,500

Harmony Estates Lots available for double wides, modulars or site-built

homes. Community water/sewer. Owner/Broker. Owner financing available.
$19,900

SOLD!
SOLD!

potential w/public water & sewer. Located directly across from Pleasant Gardens
Elementary. Owner/Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,900
Autumn View Estates - Dysartsville area - Great Views! Restricted to sitebuilt off-frame modular. Level lots ranging from 2.88+/- acres to 3.37+/- acres,
Owner/Broker.
Price range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 - $39,900
Pleasant View Estates - 3 lots ranging from .76+/- to 1.19+/- acres.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 - $29,500

Carla Tompkins
803-4125

Wayne Wicker
442-4303

Mike Cinquanto
442-2537

Patti Wood
925-1441

Diane McKinney
442-6474

Bryan Wilson
442-3807

Joanne Howle
442-6943

Ken Gaddis
803-3346

Joan McGuire
442-3481

Teresa Sigmon
442-5094

June 2015

Thank You
for Voting us
Best of McDowell!

Steve Jones,
Owner
442-7204

301 North Main Street

Marion

Drop By Our Ofce For

Personalized Service

828-652-6455

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w oanneHowleRealty.c
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info@JoanneHowleRealty
NEW
LISTING

300 WATERGL
A
LYN WAY
A

47 SANDCASTLE DRIVE

$469,900

$359,900

A PRIVAT
V E WORLD!
3 BR, 2 BA, detached shop, detached garage & apartment, all on wooded & private
35.66+/- acres.

NEW
LISTING

56 EAST GLENVIEW ST

$269,900

AMAZING ESTAT
T E PACKAGE!
5 BR, 2,800+/- sq ft home, in a private
world with 13 acres, overlooks downtown
Marion.

273 CROSS CREEK DRIVE

$349,900

CROSS CREEK EXCELLENCE!

4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3,270+/- sq ft, Built 2007.
Online at: www.273CrossCreekDriv
w
e.com

963 NATHAN
A
MCDANIEL PKWY

$299,900

CUSTOM & LIKE NEW LOG HOME !

3 BR, 3.5 BA log home living on 3 levels,
2,675+/- sq ft of living space plus shop/
garage, wrap deck w/outdoor FP.
P

5 WHITE PINE LANE

$289,900

GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY

3 BR, 3 BA, 3,000+ sq ft.
Online at: www.5WhitePineLane.com
w

342 DEEPWOODS DRIVE

$274,900

IMPRESSIVE TRADITIONAL HOME!

4 BR, 2.5 BA, 3,000+/- sq ft, hardwood
floors, tile, fresh paint, privacy, pool &
outdoor retreat area.

NEW
LISTING

817 CEMETERY ROAD

$239,900

Log AcreAge goLf course

3 BR, 1-1/2-story log home on 7+ acres,
borders stream & Marion Lake Club golf
course.

356 BURMA ROAD

$239,900

BRICK HOME & ACREAGE!

3 Br, 3 BA, partially finished full basement,
2,600+/- total heated sq ft, 4+ acres, very
close to I-40.

37 DEEPWOODS DRIVE
20 BROCK DRIVE

$239,000

POST & BEAM CABIN

3.58+/- acres, hardwood, tile, barn, 3 outbuildings, fenced.

$224,500

LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN

T
VIEWS !
Unique style in Deepwoods 3 BR, 2 full
f
BA, formal areas, pool, pool house/building.
Online at: www.37DeepwoodsDrive.com

HOMEFINDER

LAKE JAMES
3 BR, 3 BA, 3,000+/- sq ft on 2 levels,
great room, downstairs den w/separate
kitchen area, bonus room, easy steps down
to Lake James.

53 DOBSONS KNOB

$219,900

YEAR ROUND NC MOUNTAIN

T
LIVING !
4 BR, 3 BA, 2,500+/- sq ft, built 2008,
on beautiful 1 acre lot with tremendous
mountain views & privacy.
y

NEW
LISTING

1515 AIRPORT ROAD

4829 LANCASTER DRIVE

$219,000

PRIVAC
V Y!
4 BR, 3 BA, 2,500+/- sq ft, farmhouse
style.

12121 MONTFORD COVE RD

$216,500

QUIET COUNTRY LIVING ON 4 ACRES

3 BR, 2 BA, 2,285+/- sq ft, brick!

58 VALE STREET

$210,000

NEWLY
L BUILT!
L
3 BR, 3 BA, 2,000+ sq ft, built 2012.
Online at: www.58V
w ValeStreet.com

15 6TH STREET EM

438 NIX CREEK CHURCH RD

LOOK NO FURTHER!
Beautiful 1-1/2 story, 5 BR, 2-1/2 BA,
1 acre, convenient city limits, close to
schools and shopping

LIKE NEW!
3 BR, 2 BA, 2,200+/- sq ft, great room,
multi-level decking, pool, workshop.
Online at: www.438NixCreekChurchRoad.com

$209,900

CLASSIC CHARM & INVITING

3 BR, 2 BA, 1-1/2 story farm-style
a
home
w/2600+/- sq ft plus detached garage,
a
on
2+/- acres.
Online at www.1515AirportRoad.com
w

$204,900

$199,500

200 PLEASANT VIEW DR

$198,900

HOME LOOKING FOR A FAMILY

L
TO EAT
A CEREAL WITH!
3 BR, 2 BA, too many upgrades to list!

350 MOUNTAIN
T
POINT DR

$184,900

LOVELY
L CABIN
2 BR, 2.5 BA. Built 1997. Also comes
with separate camping cabin. Close to
Lake James!

33 LAUREL LANE

$179,900

PRIVAT
V E LOG HOME WITH VIEWS!
2 BR, 1.5 BA, approx 2,200 sq ft.

135 MACKEY FARM DRIVE

342 JACK CORPENING RD

51 BROOKFIELD LANE

ROOM-TO-ROAM!
Very updated, 2-story, 3 BR, 2.5 BA,
formal & informal areas, excellent rear
deck/patio with views.

EXCELLENT ESTAT
T E!
Much space in this 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-story with
many recent additions, basement, 2,500+/sq ft, extra large & private acreage.

3 BR, 2 BA, 1,600+/- sq ft ranch, nice

lot with gorgeous mountain views, located
between Marion & Old Fort,

$179,900

$179,500

NEW
LISTING

NEW
LISTING

126 SPRING STREET

321 WRIGHT ROAD

$169,500

LIKE NEW IN TOWN!

3 BR, 2.5BA, 2,010+/- sq ft, built 2002.
Online at : www.126SpringStreet.com
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$134,900

MOUNTAIN
T
CHALET
3 BR, 1.5 BA, 1,600+/- sq ft, 13+/- acres.
Below tax value!

COMFORTABLE LIVING!
3 BR, 2 BA, 1,600+/- sq ft.

62 ASHE BRIDGE FARMS N

$129,900

EXCELLENT VALUE IN ASHE BRIDGE!

2 BR, 2 BA, 1,080+/- sq ft, log home
style.

$162,900

BRICK RANCH WITH BASEMENT

3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1,600+/- sq ft plus
unfinished
f
basement, 2.68+/- acres.

130 DEER RUN #17

$129,500

LARGE TOWN-HOME IN DEER RUN

2 BR, 2 BA, double-garage, screened porch,
great room, utility room storage.

19 DUNN TRAIL

200 MARLOWE ROAD

21 TYLER HEIGHTS

CURB APPEAL & ENTERTAINMENT SPACES!

One-story, 1,200+/- sq ft, 3 BR.

WELCOME HOME!
4 BRs, 2 BA, LR, family room, sunroom,
full basement, creek, 1+/- acre.

REDUCED

REDUCED

$159,900

LIKE NEW LOG HOME!

2 BR, 2 BA, 1.5 story, wrap deck, gated
subdivision, 1,350+/- sq ft.
Online at: www.19DunnTrail.com
T

NEW
LISTING

$149,900

4554 HARMONY GROVE RD

8199 HWY 221 NORTH

$119,900

$125,000

BRICK RANCH ON ACREAGE

3 BR, 2 BA,1,700+/- sq ft plus basement,
close to I-40.

44 MORRIS AVE

292 HARMONY DRIVE

MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!
A
3 BR, 2 BA, 2-car carport, well maintained manufactured home!

NORTH COVE LOCATION

A
Brick ranch, 3 BR, 2 BA, basement.

$134,900

2762 HWY 226 SOUTH

$119,000

RESIDENTIAL OR
COMMERCIAL POSSIBILITIES
3 BR, 1 BA, 2.04+/- acres w/500 foot road
frontage.

REDUCED

699 STAT
T E STREET

626 LUKES LOOP

$109,900

$110,000

VERY NICE DOUBLEWIDE

4 BR, 2 BA, 2,052+/- sq ft.

511 EAST COURT STREET

$82,500

$78,000

IN TOWN LOCATION!
A
3 BR, 1 BA, 1,450+/- sq ft, basement,
corner lot.

3 BA, 2 BA, convenient in town location,

many upgrades!

3 BR, 1.5 BA ranch, brick siding, nice

landscaping, covered back deck, storage
shed.

84 SOUTH MADISON

497 EAST COURT STREET

89 KATHY
A
STREET

$74,900

71 WEST HIGH STREET

$69,900

$68,900

3 BR, 2 BA, 1-1/2 story w/basement &

detached garage.

$68,500

BRICK FIXER-UPPER
3 BR 1 BA, good floor plan.

$50,500

CLOSE TO TOWN!
3 BR, 1,000+/- sq ft, carport.

491 EAST COURT STREET

$45,500

IN-TOWN!
2 BR, 1 BA, 900+/- sq ft, vinyl siding,
convenient location!

101 VIRGINIA AVENUE

$70,000

2 HOMES!
Main house is a brick 2 BR, 2nd house
is a smaller 1 BR, convenient in-town
location!

447 MOREHEAD ROAD

$42,900

IN-TOWN COTTAG
T E!
2 BR, 1 BA, 700+/- sq ft.

AGENT SPOTLIGHT
Mike Cinquanto
Broker

828-442-2537

BUSINESS:......828-652-6455
FAX:

..............828-652-6042

mcinquanto@yahoo.com
www.joannehowlerealty.com

301 North Main Street

r
Marion, NC 28752

Steve Jones

HOMEFINDER

EXCELLENT & CONVENIENT LOCATION!

A
2 BR, 1 BA but lots of sq ft plus
basement. Convenient location adjacent
to YMCA greenway!

The McDowell News

138 LOCUST COVE ROAD

$164,900

1244 OLD HWY 10E

$174,900

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NEW
LISTING

REALTOR

301 North Main Street

Marion, NC 28752
steve@SteveJonesSellsHomes.com

828 . 442 . 7204

1510 OLD 221 SOUTH

Teresa Sigmon
Realtor/Broker

BUSINESS........828-652-6455
FAX
A

................828-652-6042

Joan McGuire
Realtor/Broker

828-442-3481
joan_mcguire22@yahoo.com
r
www.joannehowlerealty
r
y.com

June 2015

828-442-5094

$129,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Here is your opportunity to own a
real County Store(formerly known
as Lawings)! Property is located
in the center of the Glenwood
Community, it served as a local
gathering place while supplying
basic food, fuel & livestock items.
Imagine the stories that have
been told around the wood stove.
Located just across from Glenwood Elementary School & adjoining Glenwood Baptist
Church. 1,680 sq ft of retail space (1,050 sq ft was added for feed & other retail
items), 22x32 covered area that was used for gasoline pump area (pumps have been
removed), paved parking lot, heat pump for main structure, small kitchen area, wood
stove, shelves & additional storage. Public sewer is available.

HOMEFINDER

June 2015

The McDowell News

Marion, NC 28752
steve@SteveJonesSellsHomes.com

828.442.7204

www.JoanneHowleRealty.com

Make THE MOST Of Your Home Appraisal

HICKORY, NC When homeowners think
about renovating their properties, many
rst need to secure some funding to nance such projects. Some may tap into
the equity of their homes by renancing an
existing mortgage, while others may apply
for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including
an assessment of how much the home and
property is worth.
Home appraisals compare your home to
neighboring properties to determine your
homes current market value. Homeowners
can facilitate the process by having certain
information readily available for the appraiser. When preparing for appraisers, homeowners should consider and collect the
following information:
If your home was built on the largest
lot in the community.
If you have made significant upgrades
since it was last appraised, such as
installing a new roof or siding. Do
not overlook smaller renovations,
like extra insulation added or sealing
drafty windows, which can increase a

homes value.
Proof that you have used sustainable
resources or if you participated in any
energy-savings programs.
Naturally, any expansion projects, such
as adding another bedroom or extending
the footprint of the home, should be mentioned.
A real estate appraiser is a certied,
licensed professional who will do his or
her best to determine the value of your
home. The appraisal provides banks with
information that can tell loan ofcers if the
house is worth the loan amount. Expect to
pay a fee for the appraisal, which is generally included in your closing costs.
The appraiser gathers information for the
appraisal report from a number of sources,
but the process often begins with a physical inspection of the property, both inside
and out. He or she also will compare your
home against a few others in the neighborhood, which are known as comparables, or
comps. Appraisals will be based on recent
prices of comparable properties as well as

other factors.
Apart from the improvements done to
the home, there are other ways to get a
higher appraisal amount. The appraiser
may consider the overall maintenance of
the home and property. It is wise to consider curb appeal and ensure the home is
clean and maintained when the appraiser
arrives. Minor repairs or common maintenance can impress the appraiser. Removing
clutter and cleaning up the homes interior
can make the home appear larger, possibly
increasing its value as a result.
It may be worth it to invest some more
money into the property before having an
appraisal done. A study sponsored by the
National Association of Realtors says wood
oors, landscaping and an enclosed garage
can lead to a more favorable appraisal.
An appraiser will spend roughly 30
minutes in a home. Try to give that person
space to do his or her job. Following the
appraiser around during an inspection can
raise a red ag that something is wrong
with the house that you do not want to be
seen. Turn lights on throughout the house,

make sure the heating or cooling system is

functioning at full capacity and keep pets
locked away. Move items that can impede
access to basements or attics.
An accurate assessment of the value of
your home will give banks the information they need to determine loan amounts
for future renovation projects. Providing
background information on the home and
having a well-maintained property can improve the chances of a favorable appraisal.

HOMEFINDER

The McDowell News

June 2015

Is it Time to Add a Half-Bathroom?

When it comes to renovating a home,
homeowners expect to spend money. No home
renovation or home improvement project is free,
but some are less costly than others.
The addition of a half-bathroom is a
popular project among homeowners, and it
wont necessarily break the bank. If converting
existing oor space into
a half-bathroom, such a
renovation can cost as little
as a few thousand dollars,
making the addition of a
powder room one of the
few home improvement
projects where the value
added to the home exceeds
the cost of the renovation.
Before deciding to add a
half-bathroom, it helps to
consider some of the pros
and cons of the project.

Pros

Convenience: A halfbathroom is often added

on the homes main oor or in the basement or
attic. This makes it more convenient for guests
to use the restroom during a dinner party or
when coming over to watch the big game in a
basement home-theater area.
Problem-free: Half-bathrooms are smaller
because they dont have a shower or bathtub.
That means common bathroom problems like
mold and mildew are not as big a concern as
they are for full bathrooms.
More choices: Because mold and mildew
arent likely to present a problem in a half-

bathroom, homeowners have more options

at their disposal when choosing oors and
countertops.

Cons

Space: As their name implies, half-bathrooms

are much smaller than full bathrooms. As a
result, they tend to feel cramped.
Value:
V
Though an inexpensive
half-bathroom addition might
recoup its value and then some
at resale, the project wont add
as much resale value to a home
as a full bathroom addition
might.
Loss of storage: If storage
around the house is sparse,
homeowners might be better off
keeping the area designated for
the half-bathroom as a storage
closet instead of a bathroom.
Once the pros and
cons have been weighed,
homeowners who want to
go forward with the project
should then check with their local municipality
to ensure the codes and requirements
wont restrict their project. Size or window
restrictions might curtail the project or limit what
homeowners can do, which might change their
minds on the project altogether.
The addition of a half-bathroom often
makes practical and nancial sense. But before
making any addition, homeowners must weight
the pros and cons to make the best decision
possible.

retreat. Pool parties, dinners on the patio

or barbecues with neighbors become even
more memorable when outdoor lighting is
added or improved. But homeowners who
want to install or upgrade their outdoor
lighting should consider the following tips,
courtesy of ALA.

Tis the season for making changes

* Improve navigation. Lighting is typically

layered into a room or outdoor space in
three ways: overhead, task and ambient.
Even outdoors, where there are no typical
boundaries and borders, those three
layers are necessary. Outdoor overhead
lighting should improve visibility on steps,
paths and walking surfaces, especially
where theres a bend or an intersection.
T
Task
lighting can be used around cooking
or gardening areas. Ambient light will cast
a comforting glow around any outdoor
space.

According to the American Lighting

Association, with a few updates to outside
lighting, families can make even better use
of their homes at night. Adding outdoor
lighting is easier and less expensive than
many homeowners may know, allowing
them to transform an existing patio, deck
or pool area into an enjoyable nighttime

Q: I hear a lot about pre-qualifying for a home loan how do I even start that process? Also, Ive heard that one should shop around for
the best rate, but does that mean anything other than just calling banks/credit unions and asking what their home loan rates are?
A: Great question! The very rst thing you should do is assess your nancial situation. How much do you have saved for a
downpayment or do you need/want a 100% loan, what monthly payment are you comfortable with? Start reading about the different
kinds of loans available (VA,
V FHA, USDA, conventional, for instance). Each of these carry different requirements not only in your nancial
status, but also in the kind of home you can buy.
Once you have a handle on that, getting a pre-approval letter for a loan is the next step in your home buying process. Note here:
getting pre-qualied is merely a quick assessment by a mortgage banker or broker saying that based on what you have told them, they
think you can buy a home in this price range. But since the nancial crisis of 2008, lending standards have tightened up dramatically,
and most sellers wont consider an offer without a pre-approval letter.r This is given by a lender after verication of assets, credit, and
income. They will determine your debt-to-income ratio and approve you for a specied amount at a specied rate.
So, you will want to get that pre-approval letter rst. A good place to begin is with your bank. But you should also speak to a local
trusted Realtor who can give you more information about which lenders perform well, and which ones dont. That means, are they
attentive to the process? Do they offer the kind of loan that would be best for you? Do they close on time? And, yes, you should shop
for rates but be aware that published rates are usually for the best qualied customers and your rate will probably vary. So you really
wont know what your rate will be until you have actually been pre-approved by a lender.r We suggest you talk to three lenders, and
then pick one that appears to value your business, and has a good reputation in the Realtor community for good customer service.
Then you can start looking for your home!
One quick note: Once youve been pre-approved for a loan, dont do anything that will change your nancial situation. Even if you are
surprised that you are qualied for a home of a much higher price than you actually want to buy. Dont go buy furniture on time, dont
quit your job or even change jobs if you can help it and for goodness sake, dont go buy a new car! This will change your debt to
income ratio and you may not be able to get the loan.

to www.mcdowellnews.com to submit a real estate question.

Lighting Sets
The Stage For
Outdoor Fun
in and around the home. The arrival of
warmer weather renews homeowners
vigor for various home improvement
projects, and many have grand plans for
interior and exterior renovations as they
prep their living spaces for comfort, beauty
and entertaining opportunities. While
there are many worthy projects to pursue,
adding outdoor lighting to a home can help
increase its value and make the home
safer and more attractive in the evening
hours.

ASK-A-REALTOR

* Enhance security.
y To improve visibility
and security,
y combine a motion detector
with a sconce to illuminate dark corners
or entryways. Be sure to aim lights away
from the door to improve visibility.
y Lanterns
on either side of the door can give a home
a warm, welcoming appearance and
improve the safety of entryways.
* Create outdoor rooms. Outdoor lighting

at the borders of a space is a great

way to create barriers, both vertically
and horizontally.
y Lights in a tree create
something akin to a chandelier hung in the
middle of the sky,
y and even accent lights
in the general area of the edge of a patio,
deck or porch will shine across the space
and provide enough of a comfort level for
people to understand where things are.
* Reduce glare. Outdoor lighting that casts
a glare can be blinding, as can light thats
too bright. Lighting along paths should
be cast downward, with xtures that
are hooded. A variety of lighting options
will create layers, allowing you to add
or subtract as necessary. Exterior-safe
dimmers also can provide exible control
over the level of light, as can movable
xtures added to a patio or porch.
* Add decorative elements. Just as
arbors, pergolas, patios and other outdoor
elements help to enhance the style of
an outdoor space, so, too, can lighting
contribute to a well-designed landscape.
Lighting should play up decorative features
of a yard and add the ambience that
homeowners desire. Step lights make
passage safe while also highlighting
molding or trim details. An outdoor

chandelier can make for a wonderful

accent during dinnertime on the deck
or under a pergola. Patio lights provide
atmosphere as well as illumination for
cooking outside.
* Enhance views from inside. Outdoor
lighting can make the view from inside
pleasant and enjoyable. Use a variety of
lights, including spotlights on trees, lights
dotted along pathways and accent lights
on unique landscape features, to create
an idyllic landscape visible from inside the
home.
Outdoor lighting enhances functionality of
yards and landscapes while making such
areas safer for homeowners and their
guests once the sun has gone down.

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How T
To Choose A Builder
Whether the kids have all grown up and moved out
or if the kids are on the way and its time to expand a
living area, building a new home is an exciting, yet often
agonizing, experience. The reasons for building a new
home are many,
y but regardless of the reason, the process
of choosing a builder should remain the same.
Andrew Nadalin, president of Pace 2000 Inc. and a
fourth generation builder and craftsmen, offers the
following advice to prospective homeowners with their
eyes set on building a dream home to call their own.

on ensuring your home becomes the dream home you

envision it to be.
* Dont build on the cheap. Buyers who plan to build
their own home are in the unique position to ensure
their home is as safe and high-quality as possible. This
isnt always the case when buying a resale, so make the
most of your opportunity and use only top-of-the-line
construction materials and features and choose a builder
with experience in working with such materials and
features. Building on the cheap could prove disastrous
in the not too distant future, so dont sacrice on quality
when building a new home.

* Look for a builder with a solid reputation. A builders

reputation speaks volumes, but it doesnt have to speak
for istself. Thats because a builder who has spent years
providing personal service, innovative design and quality
workmanship will no doubt have a host of happy former
customers ready and willing to offer their input. If during
the interview process a builder appears reticent to share
his work or experiences with previous customers, this
should be a red ag. Reputable builders will be proud of
their work and more than willing to show it off.
* Find a builder who is exible. YYou will be paying to
build your home, not the builders home. A builder should
be exible and ready and willing to meet your needs, no
matter how unique they might be.
* Look for a builder who does more than build. A good
builder should do more than just build. A builder should
provide a network of qualied professionals to make
the process go more smoothly.
y This network should
include real estate and building consultants, interior
designers, architects and engineers. Such connections
can provide peace of mind and will also illustrate that a
builder is both respected in the community and is intent

More information on selecting the right builder is

available online at www.pace2000homes.com.

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Home additions: Up or out?

Homeowners hoping to expand their homes are faced with
a number of choices. One of the rst they will have to make
is which direction to take their expansion. Homeowners can
choose to expand horizontally, increasing the footprint of
their homes, or vertically.
Professionals urge prospective remodelers to consider
the pros and cons to each expansion option, including which
direction to build.
One of the rst considerations is land space. Building horizontally will cut into yard
space that you may have already earmarked for a pool, shed or another feature. Proximity
to neighbors and the dimensions of your property will also help to determine if expanding
horizontally is a good idea.
Building codes and neighborhood requirements also must be considered before making
any renovations. Some municipalities may have rules in place that govern renovations.
Add-ons may not be allowed to exceed certain height limits, nor may structures be built
within a certain number of feet of property lines.
Homeowners who choose to build upward will have to contend with work crews and
other staff being in their homes. Raising the roof may require vacating the premises
at a certain point. Also, extensive renovation work will be needed on the lower level of
the home, whether its to shore up the structure, clean up after the renovation or repair
ceilings, drywall and other components where levels meet.
It may seem easier to expand outward, but this requires laying additional foundation
for the new building structure. Bringing in digging equipment and masons can be costly.
When you build vertically, such foundation work may not be necessary if your home is
structurally sound and can bear the weight of the addition.
Building out typically involves the least disruption to your life and the existing space.
Homeowners should keep in mind that any renovation will require permits or variances. In
addition, if the project increases the value of the home, home insurance costs and property
taxes may rise. Only after all considerations have been weighed should a project begin.

How to Lessen a Pool's Impact on the Environment

Few things bring more relief than a swim on a hot day.
The cool water of a pool can revive tired muscles and
make a sticky
k body more comfortable. Spending time
poolside is one of the more popular warm-weather
recreational activities.
To maintain a safe swimming environment,
n
pool water
and equipment needs to be sanitary. This necessitates
the use of various chemicals to ensure the water is
free from bacteria, algae and other contaminants.
Pool chemicals and the natural environment
n
are not
always a good mix. However, there are ways to reduce
the chances a backyard
k
pool will have a signicant
negative effect
f
on the environment.
n

Maintain Proper Upkeep

Chlorine derivatives are the primary sanitizing agent
used to keep pool water sparkling clean. According
to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
chlorine is one of the most commonly manufactured
chemicals in the United States. Chlorine is used in
cleaning products to kill harmful bacteria as well as
in the sanitation for industrial waste and sewage. In
high amounts, chlorine can be poisonous. Burning
and irritation can occur when the skin is exposed to
liquid chlorine. According to the U.S. Environmental
n
Protection Agency, chlorine can be very harmful
to any living organism in the soil or water that is
contaminated by it. Chlorine in the atmosphere can
contribute to the destruction of the ozone layer.

The best way to keep chlorine use under control is

to carefully stay on top of pool maintenance. Algae
blooms or dirty water will require concentrated
treatment with chlorine. In contrast, pool water that
is maintained will necessitate only marginal levels of
chlorine to maintain cleanliness. Routinely test water
levels to ensure everything is in order. It can only take
a day or two for pool water condition to spiral out of
control.

Consider Newer Alternatives

Ozone and ultraviolet light are two other methods
recognized by the EPA
P for sanitizing water.
Homeowners considering the installation of a new
pool can look into these alternative ltration systems.
Another option is a saltwater ltration system. Salt
naturally contains chlorine, and through a chemical
process, salt in the lter will conv
n ert into chlorine,
eliminating the need to handle dangerous chemicals.

Reduce Evaporation
Depending on the size of a pool, it will require several
thousands of gallons of water to ll. Water
W
is an
expensive commodity and not one to be wasted. Yet,
Y
leaving a pool exposed to the sun will result in water
evaporation. A solar cover or pool blanket can help
keep water from evaporating. Some estimates say that
covering the pool can reduce evaporation by 90 to 95
percent. Not only will a cover keep water in, but it will

also slow down the degradation of chlorine and other

chemicals sanitizing the water. Chlorine breaks down
more quickly in sunlight.

Minimize Energy Costs

Running a pool requires increased energy
consumption. Filters and cleaning systems can drive
up electric bills. Plus, those who heat their pools often
nd that the venture is quite costly. Energy bills rise
dramatically to fuel electrical pool heating systems.
Pool lters should run a certain number of hours each
day, usually between 10 and 12 hours. They should
not be running constantly unless there is a serious
issue that needs cleaning or the system is designed for
constant ltration. Energy rates tend to decrease in the
evening, so this may be a smarter time to run the lter.
A solar cover does more than just prevent evaporation.
It is an inexpensive and environmentally
n
powered
method of heating pool water. The cover will intensify
the rays of the sun and transfer the added warmth to
the water. It will also help lock in the heat and may
prevent a certain measure of debris from entering the
water, thus cutting down on ltering needs.
Backyard
k
pools are popular and in high demand when
temperatures soar. Certain measures can make pool
operation safer for swimmers and the environment.
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