Find Farms for sale in Franklin NC and the surrounding areas of Western North Carolina.This special 67 acre horse farm with pasture and barn in Franklin North Carolina is within a two hour commute of Tryon International Equestrian Center home to the 2018 World Equestrian Games.  Truly, an equestrian estate of distinction meticulously designed from the ground up for the serious equestrian and their horses. Everywhere you look you’ll see attention is given to the things that matter most to those of us who love and keep horses. The farm is fenced and cross fenced with 4-rail wood fencing.  All gates are round-pole-metal providing logical access to all the paddocks for ease of herd management.  The designers gave extra attention to mud control with the installation of an extensive network o... 07/21/2018

Come visit Nantahala “Nantahala” is a Cherokee word meaning “land of the noon day sun,”Here are a few reasons why we think you should visit Nantahala!   Reason # 1 - Lake Nantahala Lake Nantahala is a lake located in Macon County, NC and is considered one of the most pristine pure lakes in the southeast. Built in 1942, Nantahala lake has over 30 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 100 ft. Lake Nantahala has an elevation of over 3000 ft and an average temperature in July of only 86 degrees. The cool water provides excellent conditions for fish that include trout, bass, catfish, walleye crappie, sunfish, and even freshwater salmon! Lake Nantahala is the only lake in North Carolina to have Kokanee Salmon. Lake Nantahala is a perfect spot for those who want seclusion without having ... 06/03/2017

 Selling Real Estate with Emotionally Attached SellersWe all know homeowners can be emotionally & overly attached to their homes and as a result, over price their home.  Sometimes they will fight the sale right to the bitter end.   I do have empathy for those who made memories where they lived for a long time.  It was where your kids took their first steps, it was your first home, or your grandfather built it with his own hands. Each room has memories such as you daughter getting dressed for her wedding.If we can sit our clients down and educate them on how this process works it will help.  It is a hard job to tell them that just the right family that will fall in love with the home is not out there  that is willing to pay more for it because you loved it and your memories are there.  H... 07/12/2016

408 Turkey Chase Lane Franklin, NC 28734 home for saleThis is a 2005 custom built home in the beautiful mountains of Franklin, NC.Sitting on 66.67 unrestricted acres nestled in the Nantahala Forest adjoining the USFS lands.  The home features over 5100 sq. foot of living space but not to worry it has a Elevator to reach all 3 floors. Three car garage with overhead room for your desires and plenty of outside parking for guests. Open Kitchen, Dinning, Living & Family Room all with radiate heated tile flooring.  Lots of floor to ceiling windows to let in the natural light.  The master suite has its own fireplace and a true Turret.  You will pamper yourself in the bath with heated floors even in the over-sized shower for two. Whirlpool Tub to take you away from day to day stresses. On the L... 04/05/2016

Congratulations Re/Max Elite Realty | Franklin, NC Re/Max Elite Realty would like to say THANK YOU for a very productive Real Estate year in Franklin North Carolina and making us the #1 Agency in the Carolina Smokies Mountain Association of Realtors in Franklin, NC.Click here for our websiteYOU the clients have made this happen by putting your trust and faith in us at Re/Max Elite Realty.  We SOLD $53,614,437  million dollars!  WHOAAA  With 366 transactions and we had 14.48% of the market share in 2015!There are 71 offices in our MLS and we realize just how blessed we are and would like to let you all know how much we appreciate each and every one of you.Thank you for being our valued clients. We are grateful for the pleasure of serving you and meeting your Real Estate needs. We also wo... 01/13/2016

Happy Thanksgiving from Franklin, NC I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from Franklin, NC Mountains.  This time of the year families gather to give thanks and count their blessing for what they have.  It's the perfect time of the year to spend with family and friends to make lots of new memories.  A Time share stories with the little ones.  Eat, drink and be merry. It's also the perfect time of the year to cozy up to a fire, read a book, take a nap or go for a hike with the kids. What ever your family is doing please be safe and have a Blessed Thanksgiving!  11/25/2015

  6985 Highlands Road Franklin, NC 28734 Just reduce 50K click here for more info.This beautiful 1 acre Water front property can be commercial, residential, multi family retreat, vacation rental investment, possible bed and breakfast, corporate retreat or year round home. Very unique, Cullasaja river front home. Main home has 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 3 half baths, cottage on the property is 1 bd/1ba, right on the river.A previous owner was a Antique Dealer in Highlands, NC and didn't like paying the High rent prices, so he bought this home and had his business here and lived in the basement.   According to the locals he had a very successful business.  You can always rent out the little cottage too for more income.  Full of character and personality this home has been completely rem... 11/25/2015

Winter Wonderland in Franklin, NCThe town of Franklin North Carolina presents.....Winter Wonderland! Saturdays November 28th and December 5th - 5:00pm to 8:00pm Every year downtown Franklin, NC hold this wonderful event for the holidays. The stores have live window displays with character's that will make the children and adults get into the the Christmas Season.  Stores serve refreshments, Hot Cider, hear the sounds of the season from the downtown Franklin Gazebo, take a wagon or pony ride.  November 28th edition of Winter Wonderland coincides with Small Business Saturday founded by American Express®. Plus, that night we hold our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Square!December 5th edition you are sure to continue to find some great bargains at all the stores, interact with the wan... 11/23/2015

Living in Franklin North CarolinaFranklin, NC is a small little township in Macon County.  It is located in the very Southwest corner of North Carolina within the Nantahala National Forest. Population in the town is  3,898 (2013) and in Macon County it is 33,857 (2013). We have over double the population since 1970.  Our secret is out!Living in Franklin, NC is a great place to live and raise a family.  We have a abundance of second home residence who stay here in the Spring, Summer and Fall.  We are best know as being the Gem Capitol of the World and still have active gem mines that thousands of visitor's come to see if they find the biggest gem each year.The most amazing and great thing about Franklin, NC is our breath taking views of The Great Smoky Mountains and the Water Falls.  End... 11/17/2015

2015 Fall in Franklin, NC 28734 Fall is a beautiful time of the year in the Great Smoky Mountains to come an visit.  This is my 22nd year living in Franklin North Carolina and I am still loving it.  I grew up in Up State NY and never appreciated/noticed the Fall colors but as I grow older there are many things I realize I took for granted as a kid.I thought I would share some of the pictures I took this Fall in Franklin, NC 2015 for those of you who do not get the pleasure of visiting the Mountains this year.  This is one of the times of the year that Franklin, NC is crazy busy with tourist hoping to get a glimpse of Nature's beauty of the changing of seasons.  Fall of 2015 is spectacular this year.  The last few years it was pretty but not as colorful.  I hope you enjoy them and get to... 10/26/2015

 Septic Tank Lines & Bedroom liesJust because you think you have a 3 bedroom home don't make it so. If you had a smart buyers Agent they more than likely found out about this important information before you bought the home.To request a search on your own home go here --->> Macon County NC SepticThe septic tank will determine the number of bedrooms that is in your home. It is a material fact that needs to be disclosed to buyers by the agents and seller.  Please don't tell bedroom lies and have it bite you in the butt later.  If you do not know, find out and not guess.Especially back before 2010 homeowners & agents were misleading the public by advertising more bedrooms than the septic was designed for and then putting in the agent remarks the real number of bedrooms. The problem with th... 10/21/2015

Wondering where to eat in little Franklin, NC?The Bowery is newest restaurant that opened up in downtown Franklin North Carolina, February 4th, 2015.  It has brought life back after 5pm on Main St.  There are a number of other good places to eat but nothing like this and its refreshing to have here in our little town.   Click here to see their Menu It started with a builder (Brett Murphy - Arrowood Construction) and a restaurateur (Charlie Hyland) seeing a need to revive downtown Main Street and to open a restaurant that was as extraordinary as the ones found in larger cities. They took inspiration from the Bowery district in New York and blended it with local Appalachian characteristics and southern style cuisine. Ideas, goals and a passion were in place but the building had long been ... 08/23/2015

Its best to anticipate any issues that may arise before you list a home for sale. Educate the Home Seller why its in their best intrest to take care of issues now. If you know ahead you can get estimates on the cost of the repairs.  If they have no funds to fix repairs, come up with the a plan with the Seller by listing the cost of repairs into the selling price so you have that money to negotiate with or  The best thing is to fix it so its never a issue.Don't get caught in the end with a  the home inspection and now with a huge mess.  The seller mad at you and the buyer about to walk.All homes have something that needs attention, even newer homes.  Most home owners know of something they been meaning to do but been living with it and it has not bothered them until now.   04/19/2015

Spring is in the air and so are the Wood Bee's Wood Bee's are already here!  This is the damage a wood pecker will do if the bee's lay their eggs. (also known as the carpenter bee) It does not matter what kind of wood it is but if you don't keep you home treated this could happen to you. This is the second home already this year where the home owner was not home to plug the perfectly round holes and treat.  When Mr. Wood Pecker finds it, Game Over.  So do yourself a favor and the next time to stain or paint the wood add some protection.    Preventing Carpenter Bee’s: Spare yourself the stress and the bees; use a preventative!  1. Citronella-based  additives like NBS 30 for exterior finishes. This stain additive will repel Carpenter Bees as well as Lady Bugs. You can use NBS 30 in many w... 03/27/2015

We are not selling Real Estate we  are selling our knowledge Franklin, NC Area It is common to think that Real Estate Agents  buy and sell Real Estate however, we are actually selling our knowledge from experience. We sell a service to clients by being knowledgeable about Real Estate in our local area and our experience shows when we are successful. We keep up with data of Real Estate Sales and the properties listed for sale.  We then covey it to our clients so they can make an informed decision when buying or selling Real Estate.  We also guide them through the process of knowing the right people who will be vital to a smooth transaction.  This is also done by knowledge & experience of working with the right people such as Loan Officers, Home Inspectors, Appraisers, Closing Attorney's.... 02/22/2015

180 Pinecrest Drive FRANKLIN, NC 28734 | Home FOR SALE Click here to see Visual Tour and More Info! This is a beautiful home here in the mountains of Franklin, NC I have for sale! This home is in Heritage Hills Subdivision that is well established with paved roads and shared community well water.  All for $400 per year! Just off of Hwy. 64 West in the township of  Cartoogechaye it offers year round views of Wayah Bald and magnificent Sunsets.  The master suite consists of master bedroom, sitting area and master bath with a walk in closet.Large upgraded kitchen with breakfast room, fireplace and island, formal dining room and cozy living room with a fireplace. There is over 400 sq. ft. of sun porch/living space with large windows to let in the natural light, to admire the mountain views ... 11/25/2014

Shop Small Business in Franklin, NC National Small Business Saturday is on November 29th this year! Are you planning to #shopsmall this holiday season?  Your invited to Shop Small Business in Franklin, NC next weekend Saturday Nov. 29th. Some of the Business that will be joining this event are: Whistle Stop Mall has big plans for Small Business Saturday! "Whistle Stop Furniture is planning some special savings for Small Business Saturday -- besides discounts throughout the store, we'll also have snacks, hot chocolate, and a paint-your-own ornament station. We have lots of SBS goodies to give away too." Macon Rental Co. is joining in on the ‪#‎shopsmall‬  a huge sale on Blowers, weedeaters, chainsaws, and mowers!!! Buy one get one half off on Chainsaw chain. Mention Small Business Saturd... 11/19/2014

    Foreclosure Just Sold in Cashiers, NC  Sold for $300K listed with June Tassillo at Re/Max Elite Realty in Franklin, NC  Spacious 3 bd/3ba Condo in beautiful Trillium Links and Village Subdivision. Custom interior with soaring T&G cathedral ceiling in the living room, stacked stone fireplace and hardwood floors.  Separate formal dining room, large kitchen with granite counter tops, plenty of quality cabinets, center island for cooking and breakfast bar.  Split floor plan, master suite with soaking tub, tiled shower, tile floors, granite and walk in closet.  Bonus room over the single car garage could easily be another bedroom, den or studio. Expansive decks with a outdoor patio fireplace for entertaining & Amazing ENDLESS VIEWS! 10/14/2014

Just Sold Franklin, NC Real EstateThis home is located in Gibson Cove Estates in Franklin, NC was just sold by June Tassillo at Re/Max Elite Realty. Incredible deal on this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Cartoogechaye. Perfect for a family or your second home in the mountains. Click here for more info on the Cartoogechaye Community in Franklin, NC. Very nice size lot at 1.5 acre for kids to play or for you to tinker. Long range mountain views, year round. Large master bedroom with attached bath and his and hers walk in closets. Master bath has a walk in shower and a jettedtub. Open living room and dining room with pretty hardwood floors. Off the living room is a large family/sun room, very light and bright, great for sitting and reading. Don't miss out on another sale, give us a call to get ... 10/14/2014

Whats happening in Franklin, NC | Macon County Heritage Center When: Saturday, September 20th, 2014 Hours: 7 PM until?Where: Macon County Heritage Center at the Historic Cowee School Tickets: $10Who to contact:  CoweeSchool.org or the Franklin Chamber of Commerce or at the school on the day of the concert.  For additional information: Call 828-349-1945 The Macon County Heritage Center at the Historic Cowee School Present's Buncombe Turnpike this Saturday Night September 20th, 2014.  The bluegrass quintet Buncombe Turnpike plays a variety of tune ranging from traditional and com temporary bluegrass to gospel and hand-crafted original's. A Little about the Band:  It takes its name from the historic thoroughfare that ran through the mountains of western North Carolina from Greeneville, TN ... 09/18/2014