Caleb Goforth, Real Estate Broker

Caleb Goforth, Real Estate Broker 🔑| WNC & Catawba Valley
➝ North Carolina
Trusted by - Sellers🏡Builders🏡Buyers

08/11/2026

What if this were your backyard? 🌲🛶

Welcome to 1754 Lake Tahoma Road in Marion, NC. A fully furnished creek front mountain home where you can bring your suitcase and start enjoying it from day one.
Situated on approximately 2.6 acres, this four-bedroom, two-bath home offers:

🏡 A warm, inviting mountain atmosphere
🌊 A rushing creek steps from the house
☕ Four distinct outdoor deck areas
🛋️ Furnishings included
🔑 An established short-term rental history
🚗 A detached garage for parking, storage, or workspace.

Make it your full time residence, a private mountain getaway, or put its short-term rental potential back to work. With the home already furnished and previously operated as a vacation rental, a new owner could potentially begin accepting bookings within weeks, subject to buyer verification.
Imagine starting your morning with coffee on the covered deck, spending the afternoon beside the creek, and ending the evening surrounded by the sights and sounds of the mountains.

OFFERED AT $699,000.
Custom Website Website:
https://listings.fourhorsemenmedia.com/-qZwa
Caleb Goforth| Carolina Mountain Sales
828.460.2030
Your home deserves more than a listing. It deserves the spotlight.

07/12/2026

Every now and then, a place comes along that just feels like it's been waiting for its next chapter. 🤍
I'm honored to represent 129 Old River Rd in Marion, NC.

📍 Marion, NC
🛏 3 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
🌳 Two separate deeded parcels offering additional space and future flexibility
💵 Offered at $400,000

This is one of those homes you truly can't judge from the road. Once you experience the setting and walk through the home, it all comes together.

We put together a full video tour and photo gallery so you can explore every room before you visit:

🔗 https://tyler-fraser-real-estate-photography.aryeo.com/sites/129-old-river-rd-marion-nc-28752-26344136/branded

If you'd like more information or would like to schedule a private showing, I'd love to help. And if someone comes to mind who may be looking for a property like this, I'd appreciate you sharing this post.

📲 Call or text: (828) 460-2030

Caleb Goforth
NC Real Estate Broker #315473
Carolina Mountain Sales
An ERA Live Moore Company

04/30/2026

The perfect location doesn’t just happen.. it’s found.

Whether you’re buying your first home, selling something you’ve outgrown, or just trying to figure out your next move.. I can help you navigate it.

Every situation is different. The key is having the right plan.

🔑Western North Carolina

Message me MOVE and I’ll help you figure out the next step.

⏳ Once competition comes back, this opportunity disappearsBuyers today:✅ Negotiate✅ Ask for concessions✅ Take their time...
01/16/2026

⏳ Once competition comes back, this opportunity disappears

Buyers today:
✅ Negotiate
✅ Ask for concessions
✅ Take their time

Buyers later:
❌ Compete
❌ Waive protections
❌ Pay more

Same market. Different outcomes.

The best deals don’t happen when everyone agrees it’s a good time.

If you’re thinking about buying in McDowell County, this is the window before demand fully kicks back in.

👉 DM me “BUY” and I’ll show you what makes sense now not guesses, real numbers.

🧠 Why lower interest rates don’t help buyers for longWhen rates drop below key thresholds (like 6%), here’s what happens...
01/14/2026

🧠 Why lower interest rates don’t help buyers for long

When rates drop below key thresholds (like 6%), here’s what happens:

✔️ Monthly payments drop
✔️ Buyers who were waiting jump back in
✔️ Demand rises fast

But inventory doesn’t increase overnight.

That gap rising demand + limited supply is what pushes prices up.

Right now,
• Buyers still have negotiating power
• Homes are sitting longer
• Seller concessions are still on the table

That overlap doesn’t last.

👉 Message me “TIMING” and I’ll explain where we are in the cycle no pressure, just clarity.

⚠️ This is how buyers miss the best part of the market—every single cycle.Interest rates just dropped below 6%.Here’s wh...
01/13/2026

⚠️ This is how buyers miss the best part of the market—every single cycle.

Interest rates just dropped below 6%.

Here’s what most people don’t realize:
• Prices are still off recent highs
• Inventory is still giving buyers options and leverage
• Sellers are still negotiating

But lower rates always bring more buyers back.

More buyers = more demand
More demand = more competition
More competition = higher prices

The people who win aren’t the ones who time the bottom.
They’re the ones who move before the crowd comes back.

👉 Comment “INFO” and I’ll show you what this market looks like right now for your budget.

⚠️ This is how buyers miss the best part of the market every single cycle.Interest rates just dropped below 6%.Here’s wh...
01/13/2026

⚠️ This is how buyers miss the best part of the market every single cycle.

Interest rates just dropped below 6%.

Here’s what most people don’t realize:
• Prices are still off recent highs
• Inventory is still giving buyers options and leverage
• Sellers are still negotiating

But lower rates always bring more buyers back.

More buyers = more demand
More demand = more competition
More competition = higher prices

The people who win aren’t the ones who time the bottom.
They’re the ones who move before the crowd comes back.

👉 Comment “INFO” and I’ll show you what this market looks like right now for your budget.

12/05/2025

Burke County: Where Your Money Still Means Something

YOUR $265K-$450K BUYS:
🏔️ Expansive mountain views (not glimpses between buildings)
🏡 2,000-3,500 sq ft custom homes (not cramped quarters)
🌲 Half-acre to multi-acre lots (actual privacy)
⛳ Lake James waterfront access (your own mountain lake)
🎯 Turn-key luxury finishes (hardwoods, granite, custom details)
This isn't "affordable housing." This is strategic wealth building.

THE LIFESTYLE ADVANTAGE:
🍷 Downtown Morganton's revival (craft breweries, farm-to-table dining)
🏔️ Pisgah National Forest: 20 minutes (trailhead to yourself)
⛳ Private golf courses & country clubs
🎭 Historic theatre, arts scene, cultural events
🏥 Excellent healthcare (Mission & CVMC systems)
💼 Professional community (doctors, executives, business owners)
Quality of life isn't just about where you live. It's about how you live.

THE INTELLIGENT INVESTMENT:
Burke County delivers something rare in today's market:
✅ Efficiency - Homes sell in 48 days (highest demand = best liquidity)
✅ Stability - Steady 1.9% appreciation (sustainable growth)
✅ Value retention - Properties at 93.3% of list price (strong pricing power)
✅ Market health - Active but not oversaturated (263 quality listings)
Translation: Your investment performs. Period.

ERA Live Moore
📞828-460-2030
License #315473
Where your money buys a LIFE, not just a house.

12/04/2025

🏔️ McDOWELL COUNTY: WNC's Best-Kept Secret is OUT 🏔️
The Q3 market data just confirmed what we've been saying: McDowell County is having a MOMENT!
Why Everyone's Talking About McDowell:
📈 Strongest sales growth in Western NC (up 25%!)
💰 Value ($271K median vs $489K in Asheville)
🏔️ Authentic mountain living (without the tourist crowds)
🌲 Outdoor paradise (Pisgah, Linville Gorge, Lake James)
🏘️ Real communities (Marion's downtown, Old Fort's charm)

120 homes sold in Q3 (up from 96 last year!)
Median holding steady at $271,500
Average price up to $397K
Inventory up 37% (more choices for buyers!)
Still selling reasonably quickly (59 days average)

Old Fort Leading the Way:
The I-40 mountain gateway community is crushing it with median prices up 11% to $401K. Mountain views + Asheville access = WINNING! 🎯
Local Knowledge = Better Outcomes
Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious about values, reach out! I KNOW this market inside and out.

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Marion, NC
28752

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