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Blair Farm: A Historic Farm in Boone, NC
Mid 19th Century Revival architectural style refers to the resurgence of architectural designs that drew inspiration from earlier historical styles during the mid-19th century. This movement emerged as a reaction to the industrialization and mass production of the time, emphasizing craftsmanship, uniqueness, and a return to traditional aesthetics. There is a farm in the town of Boone, North Carolina in Watagua County that contains this particular architectural style known as Blair Farm.
County working with realtor in sale of former CARES building
NEWLAND — After many months of discussions that included the county officials, interested parties, historical groups and citizens, the fate of the current Avery CARES building at 636 Cranberry Street has been decided, as it is scheduled to be sold with the help of a realtor once the papers have been signed in the next few days. Built in 1944 by the Works Progress Administration, the site has been involved in many transformations over the decades. Throughout years of a varied history, the building has...
Local realtor Bill Aceto sworn in as NC Real Estate Commissioner
HIGH COUNTRY — William “Bill” Aceto was sworn in as a Commissioner of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission on Sept. 13. Aceto was appointed to the Commission and approved by the NC House and Senate in August and will serve a term of nearly three years ending July 31, 2026. The NC Real Estate Commission’s primary function is to license and regulate real estate agents throughout the state of...
Avery features 61 residential property closings in August, $391K median sales price
HIGH COUNTRY — August in the High Country was a time of vacationing before heading back to school, especially with continued summer-like temperatures. Fall is in the air and our High Country REALTORS® are preparing for the busy fall season of real estate. During August, our realtors brought 223 Residential Sales to the closing table for a combined total of more than $125 million in sales. The combined median sales price in our four-county area of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties was $460,000 and...
Boone realtor named finalist for NAR Good Neighbor Award
BOONE — The National Association of Realtors announced the 10 finalists for its 2023 Good Neighbor Awards, which honor NAR members who make an extraordinary difference in their communities through volunteer work. Now in its 24th year, the Good Neighbor Awards recognize volunteers who donate time, money and passion to enrich the lives of people in their communities. “Each year, the Good Neighbor Awards serve as a poignant reminder of the heart and soul of our real estate community,” said NAR President Tracy Kasper. “It’s...
Bill Aceto sworn in as NC Real Estate Commissioner
BOONE — William “Bill” Aceto was sworn in as a Commissioner of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission on Sept. 13. Aceto was appointed to the Commission and approved by the NC House and Senate in August and will serve a term of nearly three years ending July 31, 2026. The NC Real Estate Commission’s primary function is to license and regulate real estate agents throughout the state of North Carolina. They ensure the highest standards of practice in the real estate industry and protect...
Over 180 High Country residential properties sold in July
HIGH COUNTRY — During July, High Country Realtors have been busy. There were 187 closed sales on residential properties for a combined worth of just over $103 million in the four-county High Country Association of Realtors area of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties. The median sales price was $425,000. Those properties’ median days on market were 50 days. Inventory: The month of inventory looked like July for the past few years. A lower inventory than pre-covid years but still holding its own. During July,...
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