Another Mountain Living Team property SOLD in Murphy, NC! Just outside of downtown Murphy NC in a great location and the perfect wooded and private setting is this wonderful 3/2 Mountain Ranch home and great yard for the kids that we just Sold. The buyers are excited as they recently started a new career here and their family is looking forward to living in a smaller community and enjoying our milder four seasons and lifestyle in the Murphy, NC mountains of Cherokee County NC. For more information about buying and selling in Murphy, NC contact Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Teamwww.MountainLivingTeam.comServing Murphy and Hayesville NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA and Copperhill TN   09/28/2015

2015 Folk School Fall Festival October 3 & 4thWe just cant wait for the Folk School FALL FESTIVAL! Come see the best of what the Appalachian Mountains have to offer! Demonstrations, clogging, great food and amazing artist. This annual Festival is a weekend filled with fun for all ages!The world renounded John C. Campbell Folk School is just a few minutes from downtown Murphy NC in the beautiful Brasstown area.This treasured annual celebration of Appalachian culture, held on the Folk School's Brasstown, North Carolina campus, heralds its 42nd anniversary in October. This year's Fall Festival, set for Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will draw 12,000 to 14,000 regional attendees. Visitors from Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee can easily access Brasst... 09/25/2015

Murphy NC Casino Grand Opening September 28, 2015!  Grand Opening is September 28th at 2:00.  The new Murphy Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel is just a mile outside of the historic city limits of Murphy NC.  While it won't have all of the amenities that the Cherokee Casino has like the Spa, Conference Center or the Entertainment center, but the new $110 million Murphy Casino does have 50,000 square feet of gaming space with 1,050 slot machines and 70 traditional table games. They will also have a five-outlet food court and a 300-room, full-service hotel.  The new casino will provide about 900 jobs which will be a great boost to Cherokee County residents, local businesses and real estate!Contact Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort at 1-877-811-0777 for more Casino i=nfo!Contact ... 09/20/2015

Delayed Opening for Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino and Hotel in Murphy NC   Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino and Hotel in Murphy NC has been delayed for the much anticipated August  opening. While General Manager, Lumpy Lambert, has said they are progressing on the timeline for the project and the infrastructure and building is being is being completed, there are still final details to be worked out with Cherokee County for services.     We had been called and were told that it would be a November Opening and then there was also a rumor going around that the Casino was two months behind schedule. Now they are also stating that instead of the Casino opening first and then the Hotel to follow a month later, that now the Hotel and Gaming Floor will open at the same time.    The... 07/23/2015

Showing your Murphy, NC home and what to expect. When you receive the call from The Mountain Living Team for a showing, keep in mind that the showing agent could have many homes on their list and those homes can be spread out all over Cherokee County, NC and just over the GA state line too. It is sometimes difficult to set precise times for showings so please try to be flexible. Allowing for a window of an hour or so for arrival is a good rule of thumb. Sometimes buyers will take a little longer at some homes and others they may not take more than ten minutes.If you are going to be at home, sometimes we can call you when they are about 30 minutes away, but keep in mind that cell service in our beautiful mountains can be a little spotty in some areas. It is always best if you are going t... 07/22/2015

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino on track forAugust 2015 Opening in the Murphy NC mountains! Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino and Hotel are right on track and the Casino is set to open in late August of 2015.  We've had lots of inquiries on our MountainLivingTeam.com website asking when they will be open and its just around the corner now.The 300 room hotel is planned to open about 30 days after the Casino. Training and hiringof more than 130 employees is underway for dealers on the table games. We just sold a great cabin to a couple who were just in this first hiring group too. There are many other great opportunities for the hundreds of employment positions they will need to fill and you can apply online at CaesarsJobs.com Lee & Carol Barbour - Mountain Living Team828-361-97... 07/08/2015

Women's Empowerment Initiative Ladies in and around the Murphy, NC area.... Do you feel stuck in your current situation and want to make a change? If so, this one day program may be for you! March 13, 2015 from 9 AM - 4 PM at the Enloe Multi- Purpose Room at Tri- County Community College in Murphy, NC, you can network, sharpen your skills and learn to become financially independent!   ***** Pre-registration is required ***** Contact Kelly Hembree for more information at khembree@tricountycc.edu or 828-835-4291 http://www.ncmtnchamber.com/images/stories/pdfs/2015/mar13-tricountycc.pdf 03/10/2015

Help Tri-County Community College celebrate their 50 year history with the 50 Faces in 50 Years Campaign! Are you or is someone you know an alumni of TCCC? Share your story www.tricountycc.edu/50th   03/06/2015

  Spectacular 360 degree unobstructed long range mountain views of NC, GA and TN! Soaring Eagle Custom home and views from every room! Dream kitchen w/ custom cherry & hickory cabinets, granite counters, dining area, wood stove. Massive stone FP, Brazilian cherry wood floors, wrought iron chandelier & cathedral wood ceiling. Master Suite w/sitting room, gas FP, jetted tub & Slate walk-in shower. Screened covered porch. Laundry & half bath. Glassed in Spa Room. 2BRw/Romeo & Juliette balconies. Media room & bath. Oversized 3 car garage, Indoor Workshop, Outdoor kitchen, tons of decking & covered porches, Plenty of flat useable land, parking, 16x18 storage building. See Property Features List!   Search All Homes For Sale   Murphy, NC Homes for Sale Hayesville, NC Homes for Sale Hiawassee,... 02/13/2015

BEAUTIFUL 30.66 UNRESTRICTED ACRES, CREEK & VIEWS. When you're at this unique property it feels like you're way out of town down a long country road, but really you're just minutes from downtown Murphy NC and the desirable Wildcat Subdivision. Nice creek running through property, lots of pasture and more can be claimed. Rolling property just perfect for building and great views on the ridge. Create your own family farm or small development. Older 1930's Farm Home is given no value. JUST REDUCED to $137,000!  Don't miss this great property in Cherokee County NC mountains.       Contact Lee & Carol Barbour - Mountain Living Team828.361.2040   mountainlivingteam@gmail.com Serving Murphy and Hayesville, NC ; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge, GA and Copperhill, TN   11/30/2014

Our New FALL 2014 Brochure is Here! Coldwell Banker High Country Realty and the Mountain Living Team are pleased to send you this online link to our newest property brochure from our five offices serving the north GA, western NC and east TN mountains.   Just click on the photo of our new brochure below to preview!   Gorgeous homes, land and commercial opportunities. From riverfront homes to foreclosures you’re sure to find that perfect get-away. It’s not just the value you’ll find in the mountains – it’s also the lifestyle! 11/13/2014

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Murphy, NC Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale Hayesville, NC Homes for Sale Hiawassee, GA Homes for Sale Blairsville, GA Homes for Sale Blue Ridge, GA Homes for Sale   Mountain Living Team Coldwell Banker High Country 828-361-9713 Questions?Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 223509   Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 18 Lunar Trace Murphy, NC Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure       FANTASTIC VIEWS FROM BIG SKY! $ Click for current price FANTASTIC VIEWS FROM BIG SKY! Plenty of room to build your mountain home and have a garage on this level to gentle laying 1.07 acre view lot. Located in Big S... 10/22/2014

The Haunted Forest off of Hwy 294 at Jim Twiggs Auto in Murphy, NC returns again this year. The promoters encourage you to "Bring a Change of Underwear" and promise a 1/2 mile of "sheer terror". This year, admission is  $8 and kids 10 and under get in free. If you haven't been, it is so much fun! The Twiggs family does a fantastic job putting this event together. The Haunted Forest is October 24th & 25th, October 31st & Nov 1st, 2014 and opens at dark. Get there early because the line can get long!   10/20/2014

Want the perfect setting and affordable 3BR/2BA home in Murphy NC?  This easy maintenance Ranch home offers a great split floor plan, built on 2012, just over 1200 sq. ft., deck and covered porch. Over-sized solid poured basement crawlspace with electric and outside entrance has lots of possibilities. Adjoining lot is also available. Nice starter family home or rental investment. Great location just minutes to downtown Murphy NC, Casino and Folk School or head down to Blairsville on the GA side too.                   For more information about Buying and Selling in Murphy, NC contact Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team  www.MurphyMountainLiving.com Licensed and Serving the western NC, northeast GA and east TN Mountains   10/10/2014

Another Mountain Living Team property Listed & SOLD in the Tarheel area of Murphy, NC!   This is the perfect 2BR/2BA Mountain Cabin located just minutes from downtown Murphy NC in Tarheel West. Great fireplace, oak wood floors, lots of kitchen cabinets and storage with just the right amount of wood and drywall in this mountain cabin.  Very nice wooded setting and seasonal views. Covered porches, carport, workshop, storage shed and paved road access. Home is furnished and ready for you to move in! Located in theMurphy, NC mountains of Cherokee County.   For more information about buying and selling in Murphy, NC contactLee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Teamwww.MountainLivingTeam.com Serving Murphy and Hayesville NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA and Copperhill TN 09/29/2014

As the calendar marks the first day of Autumn in Murphy NC the cool air does too. We’re already starting to feel some cooler weather and just a slight leaf color change so here is your last reminder to start booking your dates - while great RENTAL CABINS are still available! So, have you booked that get-away Cabin in the Murphy, NC or north GA Mountains yet?   Whether you want to come for October and see all the Fall Colors, November celebrating Thanksgiving or December for the Christmas Parade and hang around for the Possum Drop on New Years – don’t delay in booking that perfect cabin rental here in the crisp cool mountains of Murphy, NC.   Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Teamwww.MurphyMountainLiving.com Licensed in the NC, GA and TN - serving the Murphy and Hayesville, NCand... 09/25/2014

You won’t believe the Fall Mountain Views from the Panther Top Fire Tower in Murphy, NC! This is the perfect time of the year and its now open to the public so make sure to take advantage of the great fall weather and spectacular views in Murphy NC. Panther Top Tower is located about 12 miles west from downtown Murphy, NC  and offers a great opportunity to climb the tower for some amazing 360 degree views!When we were there the USFS Ranger and a Volunteer pointed out where the other fire towers used to be, water towers, mountain ranges and where the Bald Eagles were nesting. Another interesting item inside the tower was the Osbourne Fire Finder that was used for triangulating where the fires were.The 30 ft. former live-in Panther Top lookout tower was constructed by the Civilian Conserv... 09/24/2014

Okay Murphy, it’s time to get ready for the 41st Fall Festival! One of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region. The John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival is a celebration of our rich and diverse Appalachian heritage.   This year's Fall Festival, set for Saturday October 4th and Sunday, October 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will draw 12,000 to 14,000 regional attendees. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for ages 12-17, and free for children under 12. Fine crafts, craft-making demonstrations, music and dance performances, kids' activities and pony rides, tasty food, and a visit to the John C. Campbell Folk School’s Craft Shop and History Center make the annual Fall Festival a great way to begin the autumn season. Check out this link to the 2014 Fall Festival Pr... 09/23/2014

Our local Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors August Luncheon guest speakers were Harrah’s Representatives Brooks Robinson, Senior VP/General Manager of Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee and Lumpy Lambert, General Manager of Harrah’s Casino in Murphy. They shared insight into the growth of the Cherokee site that was opened in 1997 in and comparisons with the Murphy location. With a total of 86 acres at the Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel site there will be multiple phases of development. This current Phase 1 of the Casino and seven story – 300 room Hotel project will inject 900 plus jobs and an estimated payroll of $32-39 million into the county/region. They have decided to not have a larger restaurant, but more of a “Food Market” with choices like Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, Panda Express an... 08/19/2014

Were you there for the last Art Walk of 2012 in downtown Murphy, NC? The streets, sidewalks and shops were filled with residents and visitors alike to enjoy this special Taste of Murphy Art Walk. After all, it was the last Art Walk of 2012.As you walk along downtown you can watch for the Yellow Flags outside businesses letting you know that they are participating in the event.  You’ll find artist demonstrations, musical performances, food, information and meet some of the most interesting people too.          We’re so glad we made it to this last Art Walk of 2012 and you can sure bet we’ll be ready for next years Art Walk to start.  The 2013 Art Walk will be May-Nov, First Friday of each month, 5-8 pm, in historic downtown Murphy, NC.    Lee & Carol Barbour  ~ The Mountain Living Teamww... 08/01/2014