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We have a bathroom attendant 11 months a year!

Mountain Dreams Realty of WNC is the only real estate office in the area that can boast that it has a bathroom attendant eleven months of the year.   Why eleven?  In October he stands out in front of the office with candy in his tray and speaks to people if they get close enough to trip his sensor.

Waterfalls of Haywood County

There is nothing like discovering a waterfall. The Smoky Mountains and Haywood County are background to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Come discover, Bridal Veil Falls, Cullasaja Falls, Dry Falls, Graveyard Fields, Looking Glass Falls, Moore Cove Falls, Sliding Rock, Soco Falls, Toxaway Falls, Waterfalls Ridge, and Whitewater Falls… AND these are just in our little part of beautiful North Carolina. Please click here for detailed information about each of the falls. Enjoy.

Bring your camera. It is going to be a picture perfect summer!!!

Hikers lace up your boots because we are going to share some of our favorite hiking trails in next month’s blog!

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Fishing Sportsmen Take Notice

Mountain trout fishing is a wonderful sport. What if you could try it, or take the kids on their first fishing experience without all the cost normally involved…. to see if you like it, would you?

Let’s get you started by contacting North Carolina Wildlife at www.ncwildlife.org. Ask them about fishing Mountain Heritage Trout Water for 3 days for a nominal fee of $5. They also include a free tackle box with 3 lures and a fly or spinner rod. Pack a picnic, let’s go fishing! PS: Maggie Valley Chamber can provide you with the information as well.

Picture this. You spend a day fishing for the most sought after trout in the land. You have your prize and you head home. You prepare the fish and the smell permeates the air. Just as you sit down to your meal, the sun sets on the Smoky Mountains, a peace comes over you and you know you are HOME. Ok, enough of that.

Best darn trout you have ever tasted!!!

For those already hooked!!!! NC residents, fishing license are only $20 annually. Nonresidents $30 or you can purchase a 10 day license for only $10…. Folks, that’s only $1 a day to catch some of the most mouth watering fish from a beautiful rushing mountain stream.

If you are on the Cherokee Indian Reservation there is no fishing license required. Be aware that there is a $7 per day tribal permit.

Now you know we had to say it: *Prices subject to change, the prices quoted are current. Please check with the NC Wildlife office before you make your trip.

Click HERE for a glimpse into Haywood County.. We hope you enjoy.

Bragging Rights

From history to the great outdoors, there is something to do in Maggie Valley, North Carolina year round.

Make 2014 your year to visit this mountain treasure we call home.

Some of our suggestions:

Spend a quiet day on a Maggie Valley deck or porch and let the beauty of the surroundings relax you.

Seeking outdoor adventure? Hike, fish in a mountain stream, go horseback riding through the mountains, discover one of our many waterfalls, go on a picnic, photograph the abundant nature, play bingo in our outdoor pavilion, bring a chair and enjoy an outdoor concert under the stars.  See the historic grave sites of Haywood County.

Indoors: Visit the Wheels Through Time Museum, the Maggie Valley Opry House, the famous Stompin’ Ground for world class clogging, or dance the night away at the Diamond K.

Winter: Ski, tube, and snowboarding. Sumner: Visit the famous Ghost Town in the Sky Amusement Park.

Does it sound like we’re bragging? We guess we are! The list can go on and on, but you get the idea, there is plenty to do in Maggie Valley and we look forward to seeing you anytime.

Report-click on:  Market Overview by Price- SFR-Cond-TH- Haywood County as of March 31, 2014

Our Mountain Heritage

There are many colorful tales that flow out of the Appalachian heritage. Marvin Sutton was one of those tales. Marvin was originally from Maggie Valley, NC. He became recognized as “Popcorn” Sutton. He was a moonshiner, bootlegger if you will. He was born on October 5 1946. He met his demise, by his own hand, on March 16, 2009. Sadly, he committed suicide to avoid a prison sentence.

Popcorn Sutton disagreed with the federal regime. He was able to “outrun” law enforcement most of the time. He told folks he felt it was his mountain heritage that gave him the right to do what he did.

He wrote a self-published autobiographical guide to moonshine production. He even produced a home made movie. His story was featured in a documentary that won a Regional Emmy Award.

If you want to know more about Popcorn Sutton’s legacy, you can find it all over the web.

What we remember most, is Popcorn’s honesty, (odd as that may sound), his public appearances, and his theatrical role that originated with his legend over the years. It was sad the way his story ended. He is gone, but he did make “dang sure, ” he was not forgotten.

Here’s the recipe we promised you:

Grandma Bessie’s no nonsense pound cake

 First, a little background, if you please. Grandma Bessie said “in the day you used what you had on hand, they did not have the convenience of running to a grocery at a whim.”

Ingredients: Flour, Sugar, Milk, Eggs, Butter

1 stick of buttler – 1 cup of sugar – 1 cup of flour – 1/4 cup of milk – 2 eggs (or 1 if you don’t have two) -( sometimes the hen is fussy)

Butter room temperature, mix it all together, 350 oven and bake until brown on top. Knife should come out clean.  It’s Done! (Don’t forget to grease and flour your pan)

Y’all don’t tell Grandma, but we added 1/2 tsp vanilla and grated orange peel (yum!)

And last but not least here’s your Haywood County Market Overview for February 2014 Market Overview by Price- SFR-Cond-TH- Haywood County as of February 28, 2014

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A Little Maggie Valley History

What do  you think of when you think of the Smoky Mountains? Waterfalls, mountain peaks, incredible views, winter sports, hiking,  the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? You would be so right. These and so much more are waiting to be explored right here.

Maggie Valley is considered to be one of Western North Carolina’s most sought after resort towns. In the late 1800’s it was an isolated settlement forged in the wilderness. The residents were sturdy and thought of as true mountain people. To live here you had to forge off the land, neighbors depended on one another. At times mountain life could be challenging. The beauty of the area was always a drawn to many. That is still true for today. But, unlike in the 1800’s, we have all the conveniences of modern living. The town still has that rustic appeal and the magnificent homes that dot the mountains offer those lucky enough to live here views that cannot be replicated anywhere else.

From rushing Jonathan Creek running the valley to Cataloochee Ski Area you would be amazed at the sights and sounds year round. It is no wonder Maggie Valley is a sought after place to live and vacation in. Maggie Valley has been able to combine history and modernity in a very appealing way.

We could go on and on but there has already been a lot written about the region. May we suggest starting out with http://maggievalley.org/history.php there you can read how Jack Setzer was able to set up the Maggie Valley post office in the 1900’s; it is a story of determination of one man to make a difference for himself and his neighbors. It is sure to bring a smile to your face.

We hope you have enjoyed this little tidbit about Maggie Valley. We appreciate you reading our blog and/or subscribing to our newsletter.

Mountain Dreams Realty of WNC, Inc. “Dream Team”

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For inquiring minds, we have included for your viewing the Market Overview and the Quarterly Market Overview for Haywood County:

Quarterly Market Overview Land & Homesites Haywood Co 4th Quarter 2013 FOR BLOG

Market Overview by Price- SFR-Cond-TH- Haywood County as of December 31, 2013

Maggie Valley in the Winter

 January 2014

There is something so majestic about the Blue Ridge Mountains and the view from Maggie Valley, North Carolina.

No matter if you grew up here, or the mountains called to you, the four seasons come alive in the area. This winter we welcome the snow, Cataloochee Ski Area is in full swing and outdoor lovers finding that there is something to do around every corner. 

We hope you enjoy our new blog. We will link it to our newsletters once a month. We will showcase facts and pictures of the area. 

As premier realtors in the valley we are privileged to capture moments that are worth sharing. Get to know us and Western North Carolina. If the mountains call you home; stop in. We are waiting to help you make your Mountain Dreams come true.

Paul Heathman, John Illingworth, Shirley Cole, Danny Pugh, Jess Osborn, and Lyndia Massey…. The Mountain Dreams Realty of WNC, Inc… Dream Team