Baby boomers …. Chin up! Do you remember seeing that quote in a bumper sticker? I do, I ran across it a few times. In today’s economy it is easy to be surrounded by negative comments and people that just want to dwell in the toxic side of things. I say “Enough.” Well meaning family [...]
Continue Reading...You remember seeing the towns, the people, and the scenes in a Norman Rockwell painting depicting a quieter, gentler way of life. Maggie Valley and Waynesville are a lot like one of those towns in a Norman Rockwell painting. Five shopping days until Christmas and “not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse”, a [...]
Continue Reading...New Year’s is just around the corner. Many people are thinking about career changes and perhaps furthering their education. Did you know there are currently 208 ACCREDITED schools that offer on line courses? This works for most working adults because you go to class when it works into your busy schedule. The trick is to [...]
Continue Reading...Online shopping is so convenient but how do you know who to trust? Some tips for you: Look for a filter that warns you of suspicious websites. For Instant: Internet Explorer offers you a Smart Screen Filter. Check to see what your favorite browser offers. Keep your web browser updated – For instance: Internet Explorer’s [...]
Continue Reading...Prices are down, values are exceptional, and if you have been thinking about investing in rental home(s) there are questions you should ask yourself. The most frequently asked questions about this market can be found at Home Away. This is a good source of information for you. Here in Maggie Valley there are many vacation [...]
Continue Reading...Save time; get your mortgage preapproved. If you don’t you may lose out on the home you choose. Remember; foreclosures are sold as is. There may be repairs needed and you need to be preparing for the cash outlay for those repairs. “AS IS” means you are responsible once it is yours. Look for an [...]
Continue Reading...Even in a downed economy real estate remains one of the best investments across the country. While prices are down this is the time to look for that investment that will yield long term for you. One of the best articles I have read is on money.cnn; I want to share the link with you. [...]
Continue Reading...Awww! That’s what you will say when you take your pet in for a Holiday Photo Shoot on Saturday, November 12th (10 am – 4pm) at the Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery. You will feel good that the $5 sitting fee is a donation to benefit Sarge’s and animals that need us. Make a note of [...]
Continue Reading...The “Down Payment Resource” on this site is a working logo and available for you. If you did not notice it before you can click on the logo in this blog to check it out. This tool keeps up with Federal, state, and local government programs that may assist buyers with down payments to become [...]
Continue Reading...So many readers have asked me for more information since I posted the blog “Maggie Valley Tweety over Bird Sanctuary”. Thank you for reading and commenting. I would like to give you a couple of links for more information. I hope you find them useful. The first one is on the Smokies Audubon chapter here: [...]
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