College Towns: Still a Smart Investment
Property values in college towns are holding strong and can make a good investment whether you’re a parent, an investor, or just looking to relocate
Mortgage rates drop
Rates on 30-year mortgages dropped below 6 percent two weeks ago for the first time in more than a month, reflecting aggressive efforts by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to protect the economy from a serious recession.
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Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust plans for banner year
“Coman and other land conservationists believe the housing slump is creating a window of opportunity for land trusts as development slows down and people either desire tax breaks from donation easements or are willing to sell their land at a reduced rate in order to conserve it.”
Welcome to High Country Dirt!
For those of you visiting for the first time, here is a brief overview of dirt.
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Land Use Committee plans public forums
Ashe County Board of Commissioners Chairman Richard Blackburn pitched the Land Transfer Tax referendum at the monthly meeting of the Comprehensive Land Use Committee last week, but a statement from the committee stressed that the group’s work would focus on strategies for future land use planning in the county. What do you think? Leave a comment.
6 Home Renovations With Major Payoffs
Yahoo has an interesting article about ways to improve your homes value, here’s the list of the top 6
1. Replace Your Siding
2. Build a Deck
3. Spice Up the Kitchen
4. Install Energy-Efficient Windows
5. Give the Bathroom a Facelift
6. Crown Your Walls
New Blowing Rock Fire Department Nears Completion
The new Blowing Rock Emergency Management facility is on track to open in early May, said Kent Graham, Blowing Rock Emergency Management Services director.
Currently, Amber Contracting of Mount Airy is completing the final 10 percent of the $4.2 million job, including final interior and landscaping work and corrections to the roof, Graham said.
Get yours—before it’s gone!
A new study suggests that southwest North Carolina has lost more than 100 acres daily for the past 30 years to urban development.
