Steve Leach, Realtor

04/05/2021

North Carolina's top 10 'Best Places to Live'.
The coolest corner to North Carolina (Ashe County) is still one of the best kept secrets of our beautiful state!

You'll get the most bang for your buck in these charming cities and towns!

12/22/2020

Good news!

12/11/2020

With all of the uncertainty we're faced with, here's some good news for housing in 2021:
https://www.builderonline.com/data-analysis/2021-is-expected-to-be-another-good-year-for-housing_o?utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=Article&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BP_121020&

A new round of uncertainty has hit the economy as COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time highs, but the new shutdowns reinforce one thing: the importance of home.

11/13/2020

Here's a quick update on the housing market (in general), from my friends at Alcova Mortgage.

Enjoy this quick update on what's going on in the housing and financial markets.

11/11/2020

Whose up for a nocturnal walk? More hidden secrets of western North Carolina's Appalachian Mtn's.

Did you know there are types of fungi that glow in the dark deep in the recesses of North Carolina's forests? Check out why this happens!

10/30/2020

Although not necessarily news from the High Country, there are some pretty good parallels and take-away's making this article worth your time to read! As more and more people are working remotely, it opens up a whole new level of possibilities - live a life worth living here in the High Country and work from your cabin!
https://www.builderonline.com/data-analysis/existing-home-sales-rose-9-4-month-over-month-to-6-54-million-in-september_o?utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=Article&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BP_103020&

The median existing home price was $311,800, up almost 15% year over year, and more than 70% of homes sold in September were on the market for less than a month.

10/23/2020

Fall home sales surging nationally, and here in the High Country too! To find what you're looking for, you must be ready to purchase immediately. Be pre-approved, be ready to make an offer sight unseen if need be, and move quickly to close. I can provide ways to help you find what you've been looking for more quickly, and help you navigate the world of inspections, all the way to closing. Please call, text or email today!

Speedy home sales continue in all regions of the country, with the median home price up nearly 15% from a year ago, NAR reports.

10/21/2020

Here's a few tips from Realtor.com on managing the fall creepy-crawlies that invade your home!
https://consumer.realtor.com/pub/sf/ResponseForm?_ri_=X0Gzc2X%3DAQpglLjHJlTQGsKDTcYhbW3qN9nc50MzbrfhqMFvAK5P5IzcP2cuqCHm3zb3zdOusGeUgFCsaMPjtAPrVXMtX%3DAQpglLjHJlTQGn6Jpis4PqPDzgrIdAyGfd3G2FXWSSjazeJlk4dRKXyzfukzgJzfIaabnciunOza1grl3m&_ei_=Em3z4BhC_EE6qPxsMXKGzadJDlNkxwWINDzmqac6Q1KC7qhIH4so&_di_=jrja22panjs103egg2jsmembtkonbblov4b670j29jtq7nim6m20

10/19/2020

Little known facts about one of the oldest rivers in the world...

Have you explored this ancient river?

10/12/2020

Hey y'all! It's Fall! C'mon up and enjoy some of the most beautiful countryside in these United States! Check this out...then come see me for all your mountain real estate needs. Call, text or email, what ever suits you best and I'm happy to help!

Dazzle your sense of adventure this autumn with an enticing look at 12 of the best places to experience fall in North Carolina.

10/04/2020

Among the more frequent questions I am asked by prospective buyers often starts out with "I have never owned a home with a septic system and know nothing about them, what's involved in care and maintenance of these systems"? Let's start with a basic education on how private waste water systems work, take a look at this link.

Septic systems use a combination of nature and proven technology to treat wastewater from household plumbing produced by bathrooms, kitchen drains, and laundry.

09/27/2020

Here are some tips from Realtor.com on preparing your home for sale, take a look as some of these are new and contemporary with and to the Covid-19 era...
https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/improvements-upgrades-to-help-sell-your-home-during-pandemic/?identityID=5d2f756d953e251f0c007ef9&MID=2020_0925_WeeklyNL&RID=5607857602&cid=eml_promo_Marketing_NonPRSL_WeeklyNL_cons.11948862_2020_0925_WeeklyNL-blog1homeimprovements-blogs_sell

Buyer demands have changed during the pandemic. Before you list your home, consider making these improvements that will hit the right note with buyers.