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Over $1 billion in real estate sales reported in 2023
HIGH COUNTRY — During December, the High Country MLS reported 160 residential sales closed in the High Country counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga, which is slightly up from this same time a year ago. The combined closing total was $100.8 million in sales, up from a year ago when the combined total was $78.8 million. The median sales price for December sales was $471,500, up 23.3% compared to the median sales price in December of 2022. The median days on the market for...
HCAR announces realtor awards at annual holiday membership luncheon
HIGH COUNTRY — The High Country Association of Realtors hosted the Annual Holiday Membership Luncheon and Board Installation in December, where multiple realtors were recognized for their community support. Previous President Emily Bish was happy to recognize Realtor Heroes, and the association was pleased to contribute to their charitable projects. This project began in 2022 by recognizing Realtor Irene Sawyer, founder of the High Country Breast Foundation; Realtor Stephen McDaniel, a supporter of Quiet Givers; Realtor Jeff Simpson, a supporter of NC Make-A-Wish Foundation; and...
HCAR: $86.75 million in residential properties sold in region in November
HIGH COUNTRY — The National Association of REALTORS® highlighted from a recent profile of home buyers and sellers report, that FSBOs (For Sale By Owners) regret not using a Real Estate Professional. Nationally FSBOs typically sell for less than the selling price of other homes; FSBO homes nationally sold at a median of $310,000 last year, significantly lower than the median of agent-assisted homes at $405,000. High-Country Realtors® were busy in November. There were 161 closed sales of residential properties in our area for a...
Residential sales reach $11.85 million in Ashe County during November
HIGH COUNTRY — High Country Realtors were busy in November with 161 closed sales of residential properties in the area for a combined sold price totaling $86.75 million. The combined median sales price for the month was $441,000, according to the High Country Association of Realtors November report. Inventory: During the month of November in the High Country four counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga the High Country MLS reports 621 active residential properties with 201 of those being new listings coming onto the...
Real Estate Report: Ashe sees $17.1 million in sales during September
HIGH COUNTRY — The High Country Real Estate Market was busy in September, which is typical for this time of the year, according to the High Country Association of Realtors. The High Country market had 229 closed sales on residential properties during the month, totaling more than $133 million in sales for Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties combined. The combined median sales price came in at $467,500. The median days on the market for these properties combined was 57 days. ...
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