Christmas on the Plateau is much more than a single day or a week. It seems to begin the moment one pushes away from the Thanksgiving table.
The kick-off event takes place the day after Thanksgiving, November 24, so that any guests in town for one holiday can immediately begin celebrating the next. The place to be is Cashiers' Village Green, [...]
In Scotland, whiskey is both an artform and a part of daily life. Distilleries can be found in every nook and cranny of the country. The tastes of this spirit vary with the style and distillation process, and favorite brands are unique to personal likes and dislikes. During a recent visit to the region of Speyside, Scotland, I fell in love [...]
For Justin Allman, there is a delicate dance graced in the presence of now and the whisper of unfulfilled dreams. His hands mold shapes and surfaces, while his mind breathes existence into his stories of [...]
Are you ready for an afternoon thrill? If you like your hands behind the wheel and want to take an engine to its limits with no fear of blue lights in the rear-view mirror? Make your way to the BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, South [...]
The sales of vacation homes skyrocketed last year. A recent study also revealed that 25% of those surveyed said theyd likely buy a second home, such as a vacation or beach house, to use during retirement. For many Baby Boomers, the idea of finally purchasing that vacation home (that they may eventually use in retirement) makes more and more sense as the economy improves and the housing market recovers.
If your family is thinking about purchasing that second home, now may be the perfect time. Prices are still great. If you decide to lease the property until youre ready to occupy it full time, the rental market in most areas is very strong. And you can still get a great mortgage interest rate.
If you are looking to escape the summer heat, call us today about finding your perfect mountain estate or cottage. We have a wonderful selection of vacation homes in the greater Highlands, Cashiers, Sapphire, Lake Glenville, and Lake Toxaway area. Call us today at 828-743-1999, or email us at info@ncliving.com.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Home Sales Report earlier this week. The report revealed that sales bounced back in September to their highest annual pace of the year. As the chart below shows, after a very slow start at the beginning of the year, residential home sales have been increasing nicely.
"I still think, from an individual perspective, the best deal investment you can make is to buy a primary residence that you're the owner-occupier of.
In the late 1800s, the North Carolina mountains were covered in old-growth hardwood forests, which included oaks, chestnuts, hickories,maples, and beech trees. Settlers took down trees in small numbers as needed for clearing land or obtaining [...]
In todays competitive real estate market, the person who buys your home is likely to come from a different town, city or even country. More than ever, success in marketing your home results from casting the widest net. Marketing a property outside of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau takes more than local expertise; it requires global [...]
Silver Creek Real Estate Group is a member of Luxury Portfolio International, the fastest growing luxury property network, with more than 200 affiliate companies around the world and more listings over $1 million than any other luxury real estate [...]
As a member of Luxury Portfolio International we are able to provide you the latest issue of LUXETRENDS a newsletter with articles on real estate trends, home furnishings, design concepts, luxury destinations and more. Please click on the link below for the latest issue! If you are buying or selling a luxury home in the Cashiers, Highlands, [...]
CHHS announces our first-ever PAWS-A-THON Pledge Drive for the Shelter Pets!This four-hour "telethon" takes place onSunday, December 29th from noon-4pm. We will be taking pledge donations over the phone by our volunteers and staff at the offices of our sponsor and host, Silver Creek Real Estate Group. Silver Creek is a great friend to the [...]
The Highlands Plateau offers abundant inspiration to local inhabitants, visitors, and artists of the area. The Bascom is pleased to announce the work of Kenn Kotara, of Asheville, NC, in this year's In These Mountains. His exhibition, This is My History, includes works that are contemporary, abstract, and [...]
Our horticulturists Kelder Monar and Ezra Gardiner need your help to manually remove the English ivy,Hedera helix, encroaching on our public garden.
Hedera helixgrows by spreading runners that climb over and smother anything and everything in their path. As a ground cover, the [...]
Living on the Highlands Cashiers Plateau is a privilege and cherished by most that call this area home, even if just for the summer season. The stunning mountain views, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls are just some of what mother nature has to offer. Most recently the [...]
The Village Green has postponed the Fireworks Extravaganza due to weather and standing water on the lawn at the Village Green Commons. The event will be rescheduled for later in the season. You can visit the Village Green's website for updates at www.villagegreencashiersnc.com.
Cashiers North Carolinais rich in history and tradition. One of the gems of the area is the High Hampton Inn located on 107 South, just a few minutes from the crossroads in Cashiers. The property features fine accomodations, dining, a public golf course, and many other amenities. Our friends and clients often ask us about the High Hampton [...]
