January 2015

Your Local Real Estate Guide

A Special Supplement to The McDowell News | Friday, December 26, 2014

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January 2015

The McDowell News

Homender
Index of Advertisers:
Realty Group 1..................................................................................... 2, 3
Allison, Silver & Edge............................................................................. 4
The Marion Agency ................................................................................. 4
Whitson Realty......................................................................................... 5
Joanne Howle Realty ....................................................................... 6, 7, 8

95 Broad Street $187,500

Charlene Blevins Real Estate................................................................... 8

This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath brick ranch home is in a Great Neighborhood.

Interior and exterior have been well kept. Nice Kitchen, Dining room,
Living room, Florida Room, Large Den with wood burning stove in
Fireplace. Laundry Room, Storage Room, drop down stairs to attic. All on
one level with easy access. Yards
Y
have been well kept and landscaped.
Two car detached carport and nice detached storage/work shop building.
Must see to appreciate!

Clark Realty ........................................................................................... 12

Alpha Realty .......................................................................................... 12

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www.realtygroup1.com

125 South Main Street Marion 652-3797

125 W. HENDERSON ST.

FORMER LAUGHRIDGE FURNITURE MAIN STORE BULDING.

7,512 SF BUILDING WITH GOOD PARKING

P
IN A HIGH

TRAFFIC COUNT LOCATION

A
. EXCELLENT RETAIL
T POTENTIAL. MORE BUILDINGS AVAILABLE
V
! CALL FOR INFORMATION
A
.

$259,900

COMMERCIAL
FOR LEASE
95 WEST HENDERSON ST $1,500/mo
44 SOUTH GARDEN STREET $550/mo
74 S MAIN ST $800/mo
T $800/mo
82 S. MAIN ST.

COMMERCIAL

Clark
Realty

330 Fleming Avenue Marion, NC

REALTORS
NANCY HOLLIFIELD:
LEE SISK:
TAMMY DOOLEY:
FRANK DEAN:
KATHY RABB:
MIKE RABB:
CRYSTAL BAKER:
STACY MCKINNEY:
SHARON TUCKER:
KEN HOLLIFIELD:
MARY JANE BOYD:

724-3728
652-8492
527-2107
442-1896
442-6503
442-6502
442-0306
442-0966
738-4002
724-3728
460-8044

FOR RENT
4BR/2.5BA, 2 Bonus Rooms
in Glenwood...........................$1,000/month

522 W. HENDERSON

4BR/2.5BA, 2 Car Garage with

Bonus Room in Glenwood......$1,000/month

1.36 +- AC CLEARED

2BR/1BA, In Town/1 Car Garage .. $600/month

$495,000

44 S. GARDEN ST
$79,900

A. Everette Clark
Broker, GRI
CALL: 652-6077
CELL: 442-7078
AFTER HOURS: 652-2469
EMAIL: eclarkrealty@gmail.com
www.mcdowellmls.com

COMMERCIAL
RUTHERFORD ROAD COMMERCIAL SITE 3.5+/- ACRES ...........................................$599,900
GRAND OAKS SUBDIVISION LOTS 1-14 GATED,
A
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, GRAVEL
A
ROAD
..................................................................................................................... REDUCED TO $229,000
80 S. MAIN ST ........................................................................................................ $499,900
31 MEDICAL COURT/ DUPLEX MEDICAL OFFICE.... .............................REDUCED TO $250,000

LAND
BUCK CREEK S/D BROWNS CROSSING LOTS 1-5 ...$20,000 EA. LOT 6 ...$50,000
COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL WILDLIFE ROAD NEBO MOSTLY
L CLEARED. 11.5 ACRES
.......................................................................................................................................... $299,900
OLD WILDLIFE CLUB LOT 46 W/BOAT
A SLIP LAKE JAMES ...................................$159,900
FOREST LAKE HEIGHTS / LAKE JAMES LOT 3 .856 LAKE FRONT LOT IN MORGANS COVE
.......................................................................................................................................... $145,000
GRANDVIEW PEAKS LOT 184 2.75 ACRES. VERY GENTLY
L SLOPING. EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS
............................................................................................................................................ $89,900
1969 AIRPORT ROAD 3.04 ACRES GENTLY
L SLOPING BUILDING SITE FOR SINGLE RESIDENCE
W/RESTRICTIONS - EXCELLENT LOCATION!.................................................
A
REDUCED TO $39,900
MARION LAKE CLUB, LOT C GOLF-VIEW, CREEK ............................................................. $35,900
MARION LAKE CLUB LAST 4 LOTS IN LAKE CLUB HEIGHTS GOLF COURSE ACCESS... $30,000 EACH
163 KENWOOD COURT FOREST HTS SD GENTLY
L SLOPING 2.61 ACRES. GOOD BUILDING LOT
IN RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................... $26,500
RESIDENTIAL LOTS OFF PATTON
A
VALLEY DRIVE .75 - 1.5 ACRES ........... $13,000 TO $25,000
OAKWOOD FOREST LOT 6-E 1.19 +/- ACRE ............................................................... $21,900

2 BR/1.5 Townhouse................ $550/month

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

CALL TAMMY 828-527-2107

RIDGEVIEW DR LOT 9 0.7+/-ACRE W/ WELL & SEPTIC .............................................. $15,000

RIDGEVIEW DR LOT 8 0.67+/-ACRE W/ WELL & SEPTIC............................................. $15,000
DEER RIDGE TRAIL 1.01 AC LOT IN OCONEE FALLS W/RESTRICTIONS ......................$9,700

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January 2015

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

1020 PINNACLE CHURCH ROAD

125 South Main Street Marion 652-3797

realtygroup1.com
NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

60 ZION HILL ROAD

Extra nice brick home w/ many restorations! 3 BR;2.5

BA; LR w/ FP; Eat in Kitchen, w/ granite counters;
Bsmt Rec Rm; 2 care garage; screened porch; deck;
level yard

44 GOLDEN LEAF DRIVE

Awesome 5 BR;3 BA home; LR; Formal DR; Lg Kitchen
A
w/ breakfast nook; Den; Study; Sun Room; 1 car garage
on +- 1 acre ; outdoor storage unit and workshop

$229,900

$182,500

4 BR; 4 BA Beautiful lop home w/ Great Rm w/FP; Fantastic Kitchen w/ maple

cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances; Finished Bsmt; Detached
garages/carports; Workshop; 8.36 Acres

$539,900

$309,900

53 HIGH MEADOWS DRIVE

Beautiful brick & stucco home on 2 lots; LR;DR & foyer w/15ft.
ceilings; family rm w/gas logs & built in shelves; fantastic
kitchen w/stainless appl; main level Mst BR w/tray ceilings &
BA w/whirlpool; also, ofce, laundry & BA upstairs w/ BR &
BA; downstairs w BR & BA & storage; 2 car garage

$449,900

40 SOMERSET PLACE
2 Story Brick home in great location! Formal LR & DR; Den; 3 BR; Laundry; 2.5 BA; upstairs
Bonus Rm; Full Bsmt w/ family Rm, storage! 2 car attached garage; large level yard.

446 FLEMING AVENUE

Lovely brick 3 BR/2 BA home. LR w/gas FP; kitchen/
breakfast w/slate tile; large master BR & BA w/Jacuzzi
tub; attached & detached garages; replacement
windows; oored attic; patio; new roof. Great location!

$245,000

REDUCED

138 BEAR CLIFF VILLAGE DRIVE

4 BR/3.5 BA townhome located at beautiful Lake James.
Open Great Room w/FP & red oak HW oors; kitchen w/
granite counters & stainless appliances; Screened-in
porch, deck & patio; concrete siding; single car garage

$222,500

REDUCED

1503 AIRPORT ROAD

15 6TH STREET EM

Well maintained 3BR, 2.5 BA one level home w/ large

kitchen w/ granite counters & breakfast bar; Den w/
FP; open Living& Dining w/ good natural lighting; HW
oors; Bsmt w/ Family room, garage & workshop;
screened porch & deck; carport

Beautiful Brick 5BR; 2.5 BA; Great Rm w/ FP; dining;

Kitchen w/ island; LR w/ FP; ofce; HW oors; HP &
gas furnace; replacement windows; 2 car garage; 2
screened porches; deck; large yard

$205,000

$219,900

57 GENEVA
V DRIVE
Creekside 2 BR/1BA cabin w/metal roof; 2 outside storage
buildings; 4.75 acres w/creek adjoining Pisgah National Forest;
nice location for craftsmen or artisans to make & sell wares

149 WEST POPLAR ROAD

3 BR, 1 BA home with vinyl siding in good location in PG,
LR, DR, Kitchen, Screened Porch, Covered Front Porch,
Storage Building,1 acre

$112,500

$120,000

37 WHISPERING RIDGE DRIVE

Low-maintenance exterior townhome on tone level w/2
BR / 2 BA, HW oors, LR w/gas log FP,
P screened porch;
2-car garage, basement storage, good location!

$174,900

303 SMITH HILL ROAD

53 GENEVA
V DRIVE

3 BR/1 BA w/replacement windows on 22.5 acres; conveniently

located; unrestricted; mostly wooded; some land currently
suitable for farming, horses or additional building sites

2 BR mountain cabin w/large LR; kitchen w/pecan

cabinets; spacious sleeping loft; covered front porch
overlooks trout pond; frontage on Big Buck Creek;
adjoining access to Pisgah National Forest; 2.75+/- acres

$144,900

251 REID STREET

Move-in ready! 3 BR / 1.5 BA tri-level on .63 acre lot;
LR & kitchen w/HW ooring; appliances; newer siding,
roof & HP; new metal outbuilding

$111,500

158 WHISPERING PINES DR

2 BR/2BA townhome in good location. Open oor plan;
kitchen with appliances; HP; high crawl space; covered
front porch; deck with awning; large lot

$89,900

$139,900

244 MACEDONIA CHURCH LOOP

Brick remodeled 3 BR/1BA home incl kitchen w/appliances; LR w/
FP; replacement windows; HP; newer roof; full bsmt; mobile home
hook up; 1.56 acres

$89,900

COMMERCIAL
2245 RUTHERFORD RD
89A WESTWOOD CHATEAU
A

181 GROVE STREET

2 BR/1.5 BA upstairs unit townhome w/open living &

dining; covered front porch; common area w/laundry
facilities

Close to town! 2 BR/1 BA; Eat in Kitchen; LR; Enclosed

back porch/laundry; partial Bsmt; Covered porch;
partially fenced yard; storage bldg

Older 3BR home in need of TLC; Also, mobile home

in poor condition; 5 acres mostly wooded; located
outside city limits; Cash Buyers only

$54,900

$32,500

$58,900

159 WEST HENDERSON ST

High trafc count location. 5 ofce
spaces w/parking.
g

$69,900
,

Also offered is adjoining 3240+/warehouse space w/covered loading

dock.

$79,900

both for

$149,900

30 WOODY STREET

Highly visivble commercial site with

excellent parking. Approx. 1962+/-SF
w/handicap facilities in place. Very
close to 221/226 Bypass. Great retail or
ofce potential

$194,900

44 DEPOT STREET

45 DEPOT STREET

18,485+/-SF of showroom/warehouse
space in historic district of downtown
Marion. Many potential commercial/retail
possibilities.

22,717+/-SF of showroom/warehouse space in

downtown historic district. Newer roof & replacement
windows. Freight elevator.r Many potential uses.

$199,900

$259,900

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January 2015

The McDowell News

ALLISON
ALL
ALLISO
N & SIL
SILVER
LVER
r ea l es ta te g r o u p
A LLI S O N & S I LV E R
real estate group

65 LAURELWOOD

29B W Henderson St, Suite 1 Contact:

Marion, NC 28752
Rhonda Silver, Realtor/Broker
rhondarealestate@yahoo.com 828-442-8585

See www.rhondasilver1.point2agent.com for more listings.

192 PINNACLE HEIGHTS

107 GILBERT STREET

Great Price! 3 BR/2 BA. Nice

views. Gas log FP in LR w/laminate ooring. Tile tub in master
BA. Storage building. Eat-in
KIT, covered back porch.

2 BR/2 BA. Convenient to Marion

bypass & hospital. Wormy
chestnut walls in LR & stairwell.
Built-ins surround FP.
P Massive,
large LR & DR. Basement. Drivein garage.

$95,000 MLS 15025

$53,900 MLS 15545

$150,000 MLS 15554

714 ARROWHEAD

187 MACEY DRIVE

SOLD &
PENDING

REDUCED!

REDUCED

R11364
MLS R11541
MLS R13366
MLS R14187
MLS R14316
MLS R15545
MLS R14557
MLS R15025

NEW LISTING!

3 BR/3 BA. Conveniently located in Pleasant Gardens Community. HW

& tile oors, 2014 new architectural 35-year shingles, large sunroom
leads to back deck & patio w/re pit, den w/rock gas-burning FP,
P granite
countertops, new paint in LR, LIT & BAs, new cabinets w/xtures in
BAs. Includes private master balcony & both Den& Master BR offer 3/4
cherry wood walls. Owner/Broker. $242,900 MLS 15731

133 SUNNY ACRES

$112,000

MLS

15408

414 MUDDY CREEK

REDUCED

Brick ranch. 1769 SQ FT. KIT

& BA partially remodeled.
Garage converted into large
LR. Partially nished basement
& ue FP.
P

$119,900

MLS

15243

Nice level lot. Numerous

upgrades & improvements.
Large Walk In-Closets, Jacuzzi
Tub, Gas Log FP,
P Large Laundry Room & Study. Storage
Building.

SOLD

$124,900

MLS

14814

NEED
LISTINGS!!!
CALL
RHONDA
TODAY!

Traditional brick ranch. 4 BR/

2 BA. Original HW oor. Nice
neighborhood. Pool/patio area.
Den w/wood heat source. New
roof within last 3 years.

$99,900

MLS13927

8 Hick
83
Hickory Hills Mario
arion

6125 Sugar Hill Road

ad

7 Acr
A es Old Hwy
wy 10
0 Nebo

3 BR/2
R/2 BA, App
Appliances Include
cluded.

$15 ,000
$150,000

Beautifull Home
Ho wit
with 4,117 SQ FT, Heated
ated
Pool
ool, Hot Tub, 2.81
2.8 acres
res (up to 25 acres
acre
available). $499,000

No restriction
ctions. Minute
inutes from Lake JJames
ame . No val
alue
given to old homepla
giv
meplace, septic system/spring-fe
ring-fed
$69,900
well. Adjo
Adjoins Mt Nebo MH Park
rk. $6

UNDER CONTRACT!

REDUCED!

146 EPLEY

MLS

Back yard w/patio area. Eat-in

KIT, LR w/HW oors, master
BR w/1/2 BA. Updates include
paint, carpet & xtures. Partial
nished basement w/bonus
area & laundry room

828-442-0034
28-442-0034
cindyledbetter@gmail.com
dyledbetter@gmail.com

Rhonda Silver

NEW
LISTING

BR/1 BA. 2-story brick townhouse. Nice landscaping. Low

maintenance. HOA includes
common area maintenance, water, sewer, trash pickup & POOL
upkeep. Central living close to
downtown Marion.

MARION
AGENCY

Brok
Br
o er/R
er/Realtor
Proper
perty Managemen
nag ment

812 HIDDEN VIEW LOOP

SALE
PENDING

SOLD

Cindy
indy J.
J Ledbetter
Ledbette

THE

Open DR & LR area. Large

master suite w/garden tub,
double sinks & separate shower.
Walk-in closets. French doors
in living Area. 20x40 deck.
Garden or pasture Area.

$99,900

71 Wa
Warren
n Hollar
H
Drive
ive Old Fort 605
05 Ned
N d Mc
McGimsey R
Road
oa Nebo
10 acres, no
no restricti
rictions, open floor
floo plan,
an,
stainless appliance
stai
ances. Recen
ecently reduced!
ed!

8.35 acre
cres w/stre
w/stream & complet
mpletely
remodeled 1995
199 2 BR/
BR/2 BA SW.
W

$264,900
4,900

$89,000
,000

118
18 Sweet
weet Briar Road
ad S Lak
Lake Lure

6 31 Hw
6831
Hwy 221 South
Sou h Marion

Locat
ocated off Veterans Driv
Drive.
e

Comi So
Coming
Soon!
Call office for detail
Ca
etails!

MLS14557

REDUCED!

LAND
BLACK FOREST - MCDOWELL COUNTY 3.8 ACRES

MLS 10007............ $99,900

BUILDING LOT CROSS CREEK SUBDIVISION <1 ACRE

MLS 12507............ $35,000

OAKWOOD FOREST <1 ACRE

MLS 12555............ $15,000

OAKS PARK
P
ROAD 2 ACRES

MLS 14335............ $24,200

FOREST LAKE HEIGHTS <1 ACRE

MLS 15471..........$119,900

Annual
Holiday
Celebration!

1 Sun
187
Sunset Drivee Mari
Marion

3 BR/2BA
2BA log hom
home in Bills Creek
Cree Area
rea.
Gated Community
mm uni . HOA. 2.09 acres.
es.
$199,900
Fenced
ed ya
yard & largee dec
d k. $1

Brick
ric k home
me in Glenwood,
d 8.6
8 acres
res,,
no restri
estrictions
ns, full basement,
nt
$239,000
3 BR/1-1/2
/2 BA
BA. $239

STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE

Old Hwy10, Nebo, Close to Lake James. 7.30

acres & potential to add more sites. $84,900
Additional 7 acres adjoining property available.

Climate controlled
tro d un
units,
v rious
va
ious sizes & prices
price .
Call 828-4
28-442-00
2-0034 for deta
etails!

Mt Nebo Mobile Home Park

REDUCED!

REDUCED!

94 Alab
Alabama Avenu
nue Marion
Newly
ly updated
u ated. 3 BR/1 BA
BA. Intown.
wn.
Hardwood floors
floo . Exc
xcellent condition
ition.
$70,900
Motivated Selle
eller! $70,9

2 Bedroom
m Rental
ntal Available No
Now!
FFORR SA
SALE: Lots & Acreag
Acre e at
a Hidden
Lake
ke, The
T Mea
Meadows & Hav
Haven Heig
Heights
Let us manage your rental property!

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NEW LISTING!

J. WHITSON

South of I-40 at 3800 Sugar Hill Road

738-3540
1-800-731-3540

www.WhitsonRealty.com

108 CROSSINGS DRIVE SOUTH

montFoRd coVe aRea
Large custom oak log cabin. 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA. Built
to be energy efficient. Floor plan allows for main
level living if desired with master BR & BA, great
room, laundry & kitchen on main floor, cherry floors,
whole-house generator, large deck, screened-in gazebo.
1.66+/- acre lot w/flowing creek. 25 x 40 garage

432 LANDIS ROAD

3 BA, 2 BA brick home on .90+/- acres. The home has
full basement that buyer can use for storage or finish
to suit their needs. The home has a newer roof, t-pane
$99,900

January 2015
NEW LISTING!

GREAT
A COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL commercial potential in this 17.669 +/- acre tract of land
that joins the I-40 Eastbound on ramp & Ashworth
Road This property lays well, is very visible from I-40
$795,000

REDUCED!

364 SHADOW DRIVE

GLENWOOD AREA
Short Sale Lovely 2-story log cabin w/full basement
on 4.93+/- acres. Great opportunity to own your own
mini-farm. 5 BR, 3-1/2 BA w/open wood beam
ceilings, large KIT, separate DR, LR w/FP,
P covered
front porch, large back deck, nicely landscaped
yard & play area. Full basement, large 2-car garage,
large barn w/concrete floors, water & electricity,

$329,000

926 nanneYtoWn Road UNION MILLS

Spectacular views surround this unique 38.9+/- acre tract. This farm has a
large 2 BR, 2 BA house w/sunroom that could be used as a 3RD BR, partial
basement. Also on the property is detached 2-car garage, detached storage building w/kitchen for additional living space & 1-car carport, 2 more
detached carports, an adorable 12 x 12 playhouse. Property has large barn
$595,000

502 EAST GLENVIEW STREET

Awesome mountain views add to this custom-built 3
BR, 2-1/2 BA home on Mt Ida. Privacy is added by the
end-of-road location & 12.35+/- acres yet within walking distance of downtown Marion. Home features over
3,000 SQ FT of living space including large KIT w/custom
cabinets, HW floors, GR, LR, formal DR, sunroom, finished rec room, workshop in basement & 2-car garage.

710 VETERANS DRIVE

DESIRABLE WEST MARION AREA
3 BR, 1 BA brick home w/full basement, carport, nice
$74,000

$299,900
WildFloWeR WaY
a
GLENWOOD AREA
THE VIEWS AT WOODLAND HILLS
Gated. Custom-built log cabin w/mountain views featuring 4 BR, 3 BA,full basement, wrap-aroundcovered
$319,900

2000 SUGAR HILL ROAD

Great Commercial possibilities w/2+/- acre site w/road
frontage on Sugar Hill Road. Tract has approx 160 ft road
frontage & is near I-40, Wal-Mart, new medical facility,
YMCA, by-pass & Marion ..............$295,000
Available additional Sugar Hill Road frontage w/3+/acres can be purchased for $395,000. Acreage ranging

5042 OLD GREENLEE ROAD

PleaSant GaRden / old FoRt aRea
2 BR, 1 BA home w/updates including wiring,
paint, well pump, great covered front porch & more
$56,500

631 EAST COURT STREET

High visibility on major traffic corridor leading to &
from Marion. Building currently consists of 4 units,
each having BA facilities allowing for separate use as
desired. Main level: unit 1 - 640 sf, unit 2 - 320 sf,
unit 3 - 2610 sf. Upstairs apartment - 1020 sf w/2
$249,900

$329,900

180 HIDDEN VIEW LOOP

PLEASANT GARDENS COMMUNITY
Beautiful mountain view surround this 4 BR, 3 BA home
on 1.17+/- acres. For your outdoor enjoyment there is
an in-ground pool along w/full BA, storage & covered
area. To add to the appeal, there is a 2-car detached

16 WEST LAUREL RIDGE DRIVE

Gated Cascade Highlands in the Nebo area. 3 BR, 4 BA,
vinyl siding, cedar shake stone home.Main level has 2
BR, 2 BA, KIT/DR/LR, utility room. 2ND story has BR, BA,
loft study. Basement currently used as 4TH BR, BA, den,

dunn tRail dYSaRtSVille

Gated Grandview Peaks. If you are looking for the
perfect Western North Carolina home, this is a must
see! Beautiful 2 BR, 2 BA home is excellent move-in
condition. Open living/dining/kitchen area, BR on main
level, 2ND level has loft w/den/office/play area & master
BR & BA w/Jacuzzi tub & separate shower. Kitchen w/
stainless steel appliances, hardwood/carpeted/ceramic
$179,900

$199,500

259 dennY Bean Road old FoRt

20+/- acre tract w/privacy, long range mountain views,
ridge top w/360 views, creek, convenient to I-40. Cabin
on property considered to have minimum contributing

25 HIDDEN VIEW LOOP

PLEASANT GARDENS AREA
3 BR, 2 BA. 2.54+/- acres. NEW ROOF. Privacy, convenient location, nice front/side yard w/fenced area,

$129,900

$128,500

150 SIXTH STREET

4 BR, 1 BA home has updates including windows,
electric, HP & more. Nice covered front porch for you to
84,900

160 Bethlehem Road old FoRt

Mountain views from this 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on a
.63+/- acre lot.Vaulted ceiling, kitchen w/island, newer
pump-pressure tank, outbuilding. Convenient to Old
$79,900

$219,500

1048 DEACON DRIVE

NEBO/MARION AREA
One-level living in this 3 BR, 2 BA brick/aluminum
home on 1.14+/- acres. LR, den, FP,
P newer roof, 2

190 DOGWOOD ACRES

3 BR, 1 & 1/2 BA tri-level home conveniently located
close to Marion. Recent updates include refinished
HWs, new thermopane windows, heat pump, roof

446 HIDDEN SPRINGS DRIVE

NORTH COVE AREA
Abundant wildlife & year-round views surround this
2 BR, 1 BA home on 1.76+/- acres close to Blue
Ridge Parkway. Offers skiing & all the other activities that Western North Carolina while being convenient to Marion & Lake James. Upstairs has KIT,

$89,900

$99,900

$99,900

STROUD STREET .87 +/- acre lot............ $12,900

SOLD
629 Wildflower Way... SOLD
336 Paradise Circle ...SOLD
BEAVER
A
CREEK ROAD
GLENWOOD AREA
ShortSaleCountrysettingw/creek/branch.4BR,2BAon
$120,000

408 California Avenue ............

UNDER CONTRACT
130 Barnes Road ....... SOLD
187 Dogwood Lane ...SOLD
SOLD

Lot 13 tyLer Woods Hankins ROad - 1 +/- acre lot

......................................................................... $19,900
Lots 1-6 tyLer Woods Hankins ROad - 8.26+/total acres....................................................... $100,000
Harmony estates
a
Lots available for doublewides,
modulars or site-built homes. Community water/sewer. Owner/
$19,900

PLEASANT GARDENS AREA

1+/-acretracthascommercialand/orresidentialpotentialw/public
water & sewer. Located directly across from Pleasant Gardens
Elementary. Owner/Broker..................... $79,900
AUTUMN VIEW ESTA
TATES
DYSARTSVILLE AREA
Great views! Restricted to site-built off-frame modular.
Level lots ranging from 2.88+/- acres to 3.37+/- acres, Owner/
Broker.
$30,000 - $39,900

lot 39 .68+/- acRe

Wooded lot at the end of road location. Water rights. Available
below tax value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,500
lot 31 .95+/- acRe
Lot w/road frontage on Pheasant Trail & Pleasant View Drive
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500
lot 10 .76+/- acRe
Graded corner lot w/great views. Owner/Broker
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,500
$24,900

Carla Tompkins
803-4125

Mike Cinquanto
442-2537

Wayne Wicker
442-4303

Patti Wood
925-1441

Diane McKinney
442-6474

Bryan Wilson
442-3807

Joanne Howle
442-6943

Ken Gaddis
803-3346

Joan McGuire
442-3481

Teresa Sigmon
442-5094

January 2015

Thank You
for Voting us
Best of McDowell!

Steve Jones,
Owner
442-7204

301 North Main Street

Marion

Drop By Our Ofce For

Personalized Service

828-652-6455

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info@JoanneHowleRealty

56 EAST GLENVIEW ST
2517 PINE COVE ROAD

$325,000

963 NATHAN
A
MCDANIEL PKWY

342 DEEPWOODS DRIVE

$309,900

$284,900

6,200+/- sq ft brick home on 37+/- acres,

7 BR/5.5 BA, full
f
basement, 3 garages,
double kitchens, creek, bottom land, small
waterfall.
f

TOP-OF-THE-WORLD
3 BR, 2.5 BA custom log home in the
North Cove area with dramatic views,
basement, detached workshop.

CUSTOM & LIKE NEW LOG HOME

3 BR, 3.5 BA log home living on 3 levels,
approx 2,675 sq ft of living space plus
shop/garage, wrap deck w/outdoor FP.
P

IMPRESSIVE TRADITIONAL HOME

4 Br, 2.5 Ba, 3000+/- SF,
F hardwood floors,
tile, fresh paint, privacy, pool & outdoor
retreat area

2980 MCCLELLAN DRIVE

146 COBBLESTONE DRIVE

20 BROCK DRIVE

1450 AIRPORT ROAD

ESTAT
T E WITH RIVER FRONTAGE
T
4 BR, 3 BA, 2,900+/- sq ft, built 2006,
pasture + barn + river frontage on 15
acres.

PICTURE PERFECT & 1.7 ACRES

3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2.600+/- heated sq ft,
brick, modern remodel, basement.

POST & BEAM CABIN

3.58+/- acres, hardwood, tile, barn, 3 outbuildings, fenced

$265,000

$239,500

$239,000

$269,900

LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN

T
VIEWS
3 BR, 2 BA, 1.5 story home w/full
basement, detached carport & storage,
pool, 5+/- acres.

93 HEMLOCK DRIVE

85 TRELLIS DRIVE

DEEPWOODS HOME
4 BR, 2.5 BA, contemporary two-story w/
unfinished
f
basement.

CUSTOM BUILT
L LOG HOME
2 Br, 2 Ba home in private setting, full
basement, double garage.

$238,000

BRICK HOME ESTAT

T E
4 BR, 3 BA, 2,600+/- sq ft, basement.
Online at www.1450airportroad.com

379 HUSKINS BRANCH RD

PRIVAT
V E ESTAT
T E ON 13+/- ACRES
5 BR, 2+ BA contemporary floor plan w/
views toward Marion in the valley, set on
a very private 13+/- acres just outside the
city.
Online at www.56EastGlenvie
n wStreet.com

$229,900

$269,900

HOMEFINDER

$1,400,000

270 NORTH FOREST DR

$229,900

REDUCED

406 GLENHAVEN
A
DRIVE

53 DOBSONS KNOB

LIKE NEW BUILT

L 2002
3 BR, 2 BA ranch, great room, huge den,
deck w/mountain views.

NC MOUNTAIN
T
YEAR ROUND LIVING
4 BR, 3 BA, 2,500+/- sq ft, built 2008,
on beautiful 1 acre lot with tremendous
mountain views & privacy.
y

$224,500

$219,900

93 HEMLOCK HILLS
ESTAT
T ES DRIVE

$219,000

PLEASANT GARDENS RANCH

3 BR, 2 BA ranch, full basement, large
lot.

350 MOUNTAIN POINT DR

$184,900

12121 MONTFORD COVE RD

RANCH IN PLEASANT GARDENS

3 BR, 2 BA, 1.9+/- acres, beautiful views,
attached garage & detached garage/shop.

QUIET COUNTRY LIVING ON 4 ACRES

3 BR, 2 BA, 2,285+/- sq ft, brick!

$217,000

$216,500

REDUCED

33 LAUREL LANE

$179,900

135 MACKEY FARM DRIVE

$179,900

1515 AIRPORT ROAD

$209,900

CLASSIC CHARM & INVITING

3 BR, 2 BA, 1.5 story farm style home
w/2600+/- sq ft plus detached garage, on
2+/- acres.
Online at www.1515AirportRoad.com

REDUCED

342 JACK CORPENING RD

1244 OLD HWY 10E

$179,900

$179,000

584 RUTHERFORD ROAD

175,482

LOVELY
L CABIN
2 BR, 2.5 BA. Built 1997. Also comes
with separate camping cabin. Close to
Lake James!

PRIVAT
V E LOG HOME WITH VIEWS
2 Br, 1.5 Ba, approx 2200 SF

ROOM-TO-ROAM
Very updated, 2-story, 3 BR, 2.5 BA,
formal & informal areas, excellent rear
deck/patio with views.

EXCELLENT ESTAT
T E
Much space in this 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-story
with many recent additions, basement,
2,500+/- sq ft, extra large & private
acreage.

843 MUD CUT LOOP

2762 HWY 226 SOUTH

314 FOREST HILL DRIVE

138 LOCUST COVE ROAD

25 CLAREMONT AVENUE

5976 HWY 226

LOCATED
A
IN GLENWOOD
3 BR, 2 BA, 1,500+/- sq ft, built
2007, oversized 2-car garage, excellent
condition.

RESIDENTIAL OR
COMMERCIAL POSSIBILITIES
3 BR, 1 BA, 2.04+/- acres w/500 foot road
frontage.

PLEASANT GARDENS RANCH HOME

3 BR, great room w/FP,
P full basement,
private location.

MOUNTAIN
T
CHALET
3 BR, 1.5 BA, approx 1,600 sq ft, 13+/acres.

IN-TOWN CURB APPEAL

4 BR, 2 BA, 1-1/2-story brick w/basement,
detached garage/shop, huge grassed lot.
Online at www.25ClaremontAve
A nue.com

BRICK RANCH WITH BASEMENT

3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2,000 sq ft, 2 acres,
outbuildings.

$169,000

$149,900

$148,500

$139,900

BRICK RANCH WITH BASEMENT

3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1,600+/- sq ft plus
unfinished
f
basement, 2.68+/- acres.

$139,000

3041 PAW
A PAWS
A
PORCH DR
MORGANTON

$119,900

NORTH COVE LOCATION

A
Brick Ranch, 3 BR, 2 BA, basement.

ELEGANT, YET COMFORTABLE

4 BR, 2 BA, open floor plan w/ADA
accessible ramp.

110 WILLET

699 STAT
T E STREET

626 LUKES LOOP

313 HICKS CHAPEL LOOP

3 BEDROOM LOW MAINTENANCE

3 BR, 2 BA, approx 1,728 sq ft.

IN TOWN LOCATION
A
3 BR, 1 BA, 1,450+/- sq ft, basement,
corner lot.

VERY NICE DOUBLEWIDE

4 BR, 2 BA, approx 2052 SF,
F recent price
reduction

THREE BEDROOMS
3 BR, 2 BA, 1,400+/- sq ft in Woodlawn/
Sevier area.

$117,000

$114,900

$116,000

$109,900

NEW
LISTING

156 GREENWOOD DRIVE

125 MAUNEY AVENUE

89 LEACH STREET

511 EAST COURT STREET

44 MORRIS AVE

292 HARMONY DRIVE

BRICK RANCH WITH BASEMENT

3 BR, 1.5 BA, hardwood floors, large
picture window, dead end street.

NICE BRICK RANCH IN OLD FORT

3 BR, 2 BA, 1-story brick ranch close to
I-40.

CHARMING, MOVE-IN READY HOME

3 BR, 1 BA, basement, heat pump, many
updates.

3 BR 2 BA
3 Br, 2 Ba, convenient in town location,
many upgrades

3 BR, 1.5 BA ranch, brick siding, nice

landscaping, covered back deck, storage
shed.

MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE

A
3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Carport, well
maintained manufactured
f
home

$109,000

$89,900

$89,000

$82,500

$78,000

NEW
LISTING

101 VIRGINIA AVENUE

$70,000

$74,900

NEW
LISTING

84 SOUTH MADISON

71 WEST HIGH STREET

497 EAST COURT STREET

310 PINNACLE HEIGHTS

1535 BOSTIC STREET

3 BR 2 BA
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1.5 story with basement and detached garage

EXCELLENT & CONVENIENT LOCATION!

A
2 BR, 1 BA but lots of sq ft plus
basement. Convenient location adjacent
to YMCA greenway!

BRICK FIXER UPPER

3 BR 1 BA, good floor plan

DYSARTSVILLE LOCATION
A
3 BR, 2 BA, +/- 1344 SF

NICE IN TOWN LOCATION

A
2 BR, 1 BA, +/- 828 SF

$69,900

$69,900

$68,500

$59,900

$59,000

AGENT SPOTLIGHT
Mike Cinquanto
Broker

828-442-2537

BUSINESS:......828-652-6455
FAX:

..............828-652-6042

mcinquanto@yahoo.com
www.joannehowlerealty.com
301 North Main Street
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Marion, NC 28752

Teresa Sigmon
Realtor/Broker

REALTOR

301 North Main Street

Marion, NC 28752
steve@SteveJonesSellsHomes.com

828 . 442 . 7204

LAND LISTINGS
#86 Black Lark Drive 2.05 Acres .......... $13,500
Vacant Land Drucilla Road 2.44 acres......... $19,900
46 Goodrum Drive 3 Acres.......................... $30,000

BUSINESS........828-652-6455

Vacant Land Fairfield Lane 5 acres ............ $35,000

FAX
A ................828-652-6042
Lot #25 Cascade Highlands 3 Acres ........... $37,500

Joan McGuire
Realtor/Broker

828-442-3481
joan_mcguire22@yahoo.com
r
www.joannehowlerealty
r
y.com

January 2015

828-442-5094

Steve Jones

HOMEFINDER

2 HOMES
Main house is a brick 2 bedroom, second
house is a smaller 1 bedroom, convenient
in town location

NEW
LISTING

The McDowell News

$130,000

$132,000

NEW
LISTING

REDUCED

8199 HWY 221 NORTH

IN-TOWN BRICK
4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2,138+/- sq ft, basement.

The McDowell News

NEW
LISTING

43 HEMLOCK HILLS EST DR

Lot #32 Grants Mountain 3.7 Acres ............ $41,900

HOMEFINDER

January 2015

The McDowell News

HOWTO PREVENT WINTER SOIL EROSION

Acres upon acres of landscape may be under siege
this winter, and not by foraging animals looking for
food. Soil erosion is a signicant problem when the
temperatures dip, as snowstorms and wind can blow
unprotected soil away. Whats more, when warmer
weather returns, even more soil may erode from
spring melt and runoff.
f
Unprotected soil that is exposed to wet and windy
weather can quickly deteriorate. Especially harsh
winter weather can cause soil to break down, subjecting the soil to erosive forces. Soil loss is wasteful
and can compromise landscapes, leaving
a
lawns
a
and
gardens susceptible to further damage. To combat
poorly performing gardens, landscapers may have
a to
rely more heavily
a
on chemical fertilizers and supplements, neither of which is an especially eco-friendly
alternative.
Rather than reacting to the problem of soil erosion,
homeowners can take proactive steps to protect soil
before winter weather has a chance to wreak havoc.
Composting can protect and improve soil conditions
throughout the winter season.
Some people see gardening as a spring and summer
activity. However, by making gardening a year-round
effor
f t and choosing plants for all seasons homeowners can protect landscapes and provide hardy
habitats for wildlife.
Speak with
t a landscaping professional about which
plants are hardy enough to survive through the fall
f
and winter seasons. Certain ornamental bushes
and shrubs can thrive in colder temperatures. Root
vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes, are viable in

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the winter months. Many people plant ower bulbs

in early winter to protect the soil and to enjoy vibrant
color upon the arrival of spring.
If your goal is to plant a placeholder for spring crops
or plants, cover plants, such as rye, are an ideal winter
protection crop. Rye will remain rooted into spring
and then can be mulched into a soil amendment.
Another solution is to use leave
a s and other compost
matter to cover naked soil until planting resumes. The
compost will be heavy
a enough to stay in place and
will add healthy soil nutrients, including potassium,
phosphorous and nitrogen, as it decomposes. Place a
breathable soil fabric
f
on the compost to help slow decomposition. Soil fabric
f
also can be used elsewhere to
protect soil and plants where thick layers of compost
may not be practical.
Some home landscapers and gardeners may
overlook the
importance of
preventing soil
erosion during
the winter. But
preventing such
erosion can
protect resources
and guarantee a
landscape that is
ready to thrive
when spring
planting season
returns.

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Marion

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Homes & Land in the NC

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Charlene Blevins,
GRI, SFR, Broker/Owner

828-527-2307

From my house to yours:

Happy
ppy New Year!
support in 2014. Heres wishing you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2015.
I sold most of
o my home listings in 2014 - let me help you sell yours in 2015!
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Land

121.4 acres in Crooked Creek

adjoining 700+ac. of Nature
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frontage. $349,900
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GREAT OPPORTUNITY! 8.5+ 3 acres with 300+ft Muddy Creek
frontage, views, privacy, $38,500.
acres on Fairview Rd. No restric303 Knollwood Dr. - Hankins tions. Residential or commercial. Grants Mountain Lot 12 - 12+
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Marion

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January 2015

Recolor Your Kitchen And Make It More Efcient

A lot goes on in the kitchen: preparing food, sharing

meals, spending time with a friend over a cup of
coffee, helping children with homework, baking for
holidays -- and much more. If your kitchen could use
an update to become an easier-to-use
r
, more pleasant
room, Woodcraft has some ideas and products to help
you get started.
Its amazing the difference you can make with just a
few functional and decorative changes to your homes
kitchen area. Most of these projects can be completed
in a weekend. If you live close to a Woodcraft store,
the staff will be happy to help you match products to
any home improvement job you plan to do -- and offer
knowledgeable how-to advice for using the products,
Darin Lawrence, Woodcraft director of product devel-

opment, said. For more project

ideas, check out Woodcraft on
Pinterest www.pinterest.com/
woodcraftsupply.
y Woodcraft also
offers how-to video, articles and
instructions at www.woodcraft.
com/search2/learn.aspx.

tive Adhesive (PSA) that is pre-sanded and ready to

nish to match the cabinet doors. For cutting, use
a Quad Pro Trimmer
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with tungsten carbide doubleedge cutters that trim veneer in either direction. For
easy application of this veneer product, the FastCap
Speed Roller Pro ensures consistent pressure for good
results.

Cabinets
If you are not ready to replace
kitchen cabinets, consider
changing the color and hardware. Since the current trend
is for darker cabinets, select
an easy-to-use dark General
Finishes Gel Stain, such as the
popular java or antique walnut.
If you choose to remove some
doors for an open-shelf look, consider using a General
Finishes Milk Paint shade for the interior to complement the exterior color.r

To add or replace decorative molding for your cabinets

and/or walls, cut perfectly mitered corner joints with
the EZ Pro Crown King Crown Molding Jig. The handy
SharkGrip 8 Bar/Nail Puller can pry in a tight spot
with little damage to molding and has curved blade
that lifts molding easily.
y To help with molding installation, use the 3rd Hands articulating foot to support
crown molding at an angle.

For easier door opening and closing, choose a Salice

Hinge in a darker titanium nish that will complement the darker cabinets. Add Hickory Hardware
Door Knobs or Pulls that come in several styles and
nishes. For kitchen drawers, upgrade the slides,
changing from side mounts to undermount slides with
Blum Tandem
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Plus Blumotion Concealed Drawer
Runners.
Reface the face frames and cabinet ends with Sauers
& Co. Wood Veneer backed with 3M Pressure Sensi-

Your

Say goodbye to constant searches for items in cabinets with a DIY 22-24 Pullout Shelf Kit. The shelves
are easy to measure, cut, assemble and install. Or
custom build your own pullout shelves using the
Pre-cut Prenished Drawer Side and Drawer Bottom
material with the easy-to-use KREG Micro Pocket Drill
Guide.
Countertop
For cluttered countertops that are home to too many
small appliances and other items, consider storing
ones used only occasionally elsewhere, perhaps in
cabinets.
To protect your valuable kitchen knives and save
counter space, follow Woodcraft product development

Sales Team

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manager Ben Bices example and build a knife block

to mount underneath the kitchen cabinet. Bice designed the block to hold his high quality ZHEN knives.
See Woodcraft Magazine Issue 60 (Aug/Sept 14) for
Bens step-by-step directions to make your own knife
block -- and knives, if you are interested.
Furniture
General Finishes Gel and Milk Paint are also good
choices to recolor your wood furniture in shades that
match or complement the new cabinet look. Milk
Paint offers an opportunity to add a splash of color on
a small piece of furniture, shelving or a plant stand to
brighten the look but not overpower the kitchen.
If your wood cabinets and/or furniture only need
a cover-up
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for nicks, scratches and other damage,
T
Touch-Up
Pens, Fill Sticks and Burn-in Sticks from
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Touch-Up
Solutions may be the answer.r They come in
10 colors, ranging from light oak to black.
Lighting
Add subtle lighting with Haefele 12-Volt Loox LED
Strip Lights in cool or warm white. Ideal for background lighting, use under or around cabinets, around
doorframes, and pretty much anywhere you want.
Strips are exible, easy to install and can be cut to
size. LED lighting generates very little heat, uses less
energy,
y and has a long service life.
For more information about Woodcraft products,
contact the store nearest you, visit www.woodcraft.
com or call (800) 535-4482.

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ASK-A-REALTOR
Q: I would like to inquire about 5 bedroom rent to own homes in the Marion/McDowell
County area. Full Basement. I would like to know how to go about getting a rent to own
home.

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who
A: REALTORS
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rarely have access to rent-to-own properties, but nd a REALTOR
will check the MLS for you, and they can keep an eye out for you should one be listed. A
better process would be to check with rental agents in the area.
Q: Ive been approved for a VVA loan and want to buy a foreclosure in the area. How do I go
about nding the right home?
A: Congratulations on your loan approval! Youve
Y
taken the right rst step to home
ownership and VA loans are excellent loans to help you buy a home with not a lot of up-front
expense. Unfortunately, buying a foreclosure with a VVA loan is a difcult, if not impossible
task, since most foreclosure properties need a good bit of work, and banks, who own those
properties, rarely will make any repairs. VA loans require properties to be in livable condition
and wont allow buyers to make any substantial repairs. The good news is that there are a
number of well-priced homes in our area that will qualify for a VVA loan, so nd yourself a
trusted local REALTOR
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and they can guide you through the process. Good luck!

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taminate soil and wate

water,
r, and farmers use of
pesticides and chemical herbicides to produc
producee
moree crops
mor
crops is a source of
considerable chemical pollution. But accord
according to www
www.greenbuzz.com,
w.greenbuzz.com, homeo
homeowners
wners use
10 times more chemicals per acre than the av
averag
eragee ffarmer
armer. These
include the deterg
detergents,
ents, cleaning products, automoti
automotive
ive substances,
and other chemicals that are often stored in gara
garage
gess and beneath
sinks. Indi
Individuals
viduals willing to mak
makee small chang
changes
es in regard to the
use of such products could mak
makee a profound
profound impact on the en
envinvironment. Concerned consumers should be conscious of which
products they purchase and use around the home, selecting ones
that ha
have
ave minimal en
environmental
nvironmental impact. Additionall
Additionally,
ly, man
many
ny natural substances, such as vinegar
vinegar,
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safer to use than man
many
ny chemicall
chemically
ly-based household products.

to www.mcdowellnews.com to submit a real estate question.

How to Avoid Distractions When Working From Home

Telecommuting has made great strides over the
last decade. U.S. Census Bureau statistics have
identied key telecommuting trends, noting that
45 percent of the American workforce holds a job
that is compatible with at least part-time work
from home. Based on current trends, with no
growth acceleration, regular telecommuters will
total 4.9 million by 2016, a 69 percent increase
from the current level. As more people work
from home, more people need to nd ways to be
productive outside of the ofce environment. That
productivity may hinge on avoiding distractions.
Many people telecommute in an attempt to make
their lives easier and more affordable. Working
from home carries with it a number of benets,
but also quite a few challenges. Some people who
work from home nd it more difcult to separate
work life from home life, and distractions in the
latter can sabotage the former. Recognizing your
biggest distractions and remedying them can lead
to more productivity and better job performance.
One of the more popular reasons employees work
from home is to be more available for child care.
Telecommuting gives working parents a schedule
that is exible enough to meet work deadlines
while also being able to pick the kids up from
school or to attend school-related functions and
extracurricular activities. Telecommuting also
allows new mothers to nurse longer or stay home
with infants for a longer period of time.

However, the same reasons people work from

home also can prove to be the biggest distractions.
Imagine being several paragraphs into a report
when the baby wakes up from a nap and demands
to be fed. Conference calls can be disrupted by
a child who needs homework help or a toddler
who needs the channel changed on the television.
Some trial and error may be required to develop a
system in which you can work effectively and be
able to pull away to handle child-related issues.
Social media connects people to the world around
them. Smartphones and tablets enable people to
check their email, update their status and tweet
messages at a moments notice. Working from
home affords unrestricted access to social media
sites and other forms of communication that
may not be so readily accessible in a traditional
working environment. It can be tempting for you
to constantly click over to Instagram or LinkedIn
during the day. However, telecommuters should
set specic times of the day when they use social
media and restrict usage to only these times. This
way they can more fully immerse themselves
in work. This may involve shutting off instant
messaging services or logging off personal email
until the workday is through.
Friends and family members may not understand
that telecommuting is the same as working. Phone
calls or texts answered at all hours of the day

can be distracting. Working from home does not

give friends or family unlimited access to you,
so discourage unexpected visits or phone calls.
Others should understand that they must respect
your work hours, whether those hours are being
spent at home or in an ofce.
It can be difcult to take telecommuting seriously
if your work area is a folding table and a laptop
stuck in the corner of the living room. Others in the
household may infringe on your workspace, and
daily life can produce many distractions. It is best
to have an area specically dedicated to work, and
this area should be closed off to others who wont
need you during the day (children should be able
to reach you in case of emergency). Your work
desk shouldnt be a place that the children do their
homework.
Try to set up your desk in an area that doesnt get
much foot trafc or inspire you to daydream. If you
are close to a television or facing an open window,
you may spend too many hours gazing aimlessly
instead of focused on the tasks at hand. Very
often you can be your own worst enemy when it
comes to distractions. Buckling down and paying
attention requires effort.
Taking breaks from time to time can quell
boredom and refresh your level of concentration.
Periodically step away from your desk to grab a
snack or drink, just like you would at the ofce.

Go outdoors for a few minutes and breathe some

fresh air. These tactics can keep your head clear.
Attempt to handle any concerns or tasks related
to your personal life before you start your work
for the day. Otherwise, you may be focused on
tackling one problem when your mind should be
on something else. While home and work issues
will inevitably cross paths, do not use work hours
to pay bills, schedule medical appointments or run
house errands.
Reducing distractions is a key to telecommuting
successfully. As more companies recognize the
benets of allowing employees to work from
home, workers should step up to the challenge
with dedication and focus.

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HOMEFINDER

January 2015

The McDowell News

A. Everette Clark
Broker, GRI
CALL: 652-6077
CELL: 442-7078
AFTER HOURS: 652-2469
EMAIL: eclarkrealty@gmail.com
www.mcdowellmls.com

Clark
Realty

330 Fleming Avenue Marion, NC

The McDowell County Board

off Realtors and The McDowell
News stafff wish everyone
n a safe ,
happy, and
d prosperous 2015!

REDUCED!

REDUCED!

95 BROAD STREET
Brick Ranch home with 3 BR., 2.5 BA, Nice Kitchen, Dining
Room, Living Room, Florida Room, Large den w/wood
burning stove in replace, laundry room, storage room, drop
down stairs to attic. All on one level with easy access. Two
car detached carport, detached storage building/work shop.
Must see to appreciate. MLS 15456 $187,500

HIGHWAY
W
226-A MARION
75 acres, mostly wooded w/some cleared. Paved
road frontage, designated trout stream. Unrestricted
property borders Pisgah National Forest, wildlife,
spring-fed creek, nice building sites w/privacy &

LAND / LOT
WISTERIA DRIVE (OFF YANCEY
Y
ROAD)
1-1/4 acres, wooded lot, nice location.
MLS 14811

$100,000!

7306 OLD LINVILLE ROAD

NORTH COVE
This is a very cute 3 BR, 2 BA home with a
nished basement & a two-car garage. It is
located only four miles from Baxters & has
a 1.5 acre lot. It is in good condition & a very
large deck overlooking the mountains.

$112,500!

41 EAST TATE
A STREET
Cute bungalow type home. Eat-in kitchen, cleared
lot, off-street parking. Close to amenities.
Basement has concrete nished oor & lots of
shelving. Enclosed rear porch is being used as
laundry room. Concrete driveway w/room for 3
cars. Hardwood & vinyl ooring. Great for rst
time buyers, empty-nesters or for rental. Stove
& refrigerator, gutters. A great bargain!
i
DIRECTIONS : From Baldwin Street turn on State
Street, 1ST street is East Tate.
reduced $50,000!

$225,000

NIX CREEK ROAD

Approx 6 acres, wooded land.
Call for location & details.
MLS 15252

25,000

42 PLEASANT HILL
MARION
Close to Hwy 40, close to amenities, close to
town! This hidden gem of 9.7 UNRESTRICTED
acres has a single wide waiting for you to live in
OR live in it while you build that dream house!
It offers some cleared land to build and
live on and some treed areas.
You alrea
r dy have your well and septic so dont
pass up this grea
r t deal!

good views. MLS 14313

30,000

964 WAITES HOLLIFIELD

LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Looking for that private mountain getaway?
Great potential for this log cabin style home
with large deck, single car garage, 3 BR, gas
replace, oak cabinets in kitchen.
Mountain views.
reduced $89,500!

Alpha
Realty
150 North Madison
Marion, NC
WEB : www.callalpha.com

LOTS FOR SALE:

CROSS CREEK
SUBDIVISION
.74 acres

from Alpha Realty

126 NORTH GARDEN ST

Dont miss this beauty! 4 BR, plus a bonus room.
4BA, 3 w/whirlpool tubs. 4 gas replaces. 2 heat
pumps, a gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops, room enough for a big table or eat at the
breakfast bar. Separate dining room & pantry.
Metal roof, covered front porch, two areas
for laundry. Fit ffor king & rready for a ffamily!
Motivated Seller!
reduced $215,000!

GLENWOOD
80 EPLEE
Not a foreclosure but it is listed at a
foreclosure price! Handyman speciall. 3 BR,
1 nished BA & one BA that needs to be
nished. Full basement on. 87 acre. New
septic for 5 BRs put in last year, central air &
fairly new roof-the basics are there. The rrest
is up to you.

$45,000!

ONLY $28,421!
FOREST HEIGHTS
1.74 ACRES

LINVILLE MTN
SUBDIVISION
5 ACRES

ONLY $60,000!

Joyce Halter

GRI, ABR, CREOS

828-659-2902
FAX : 828-652-3507
E-MAIL: jhalter1@frontier.com
OFFICE:

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Staging
Available!