King, NC

I listed a 30 acre property last week and there was no established trail down to the creek... the folks are older and it had grown up. So i took off with my GPS unit and got some great pics of the creek, then headed back through the woods to the house. I saw a deer run off just on the next ridge, but i thought it was just me startling her from a nap. I slid down a ridge and looked left and the first thought (not a rational one mind you) was why someone would bring a baby deer statue and put it up in the woods.... Well it wasn't a statue, but it was perfectly still - i got behind a tree and fumbled with my phone to get a pic. Then i noticed the baby brother or sister lying just on the other side. The babies didn't move the whole time... I didn't get a perfect shot - i thought the mother might come back so i wanted to get out of there. But what an experience - to be that close!

Lately, I've had a lot of calls from folks wanting to make a move to our beautiful state of North Carolina... from Maine, from New Jersey and from New York. Most are looking for acreage first, 30 + acres and then a home if possible - at least while they build. Our listings of premier properties has also taken off - so I am enthused about the state of real estate today! When shopping for land, try to work with someone who sells land, ask about easements, underground storage tanks, cemeterys, etc and walk every inch of it... get a current survey - yes it costs money - but it is the best money you'll ever spend - it's like buying a house and getting a home inspection. The surveyor can plot buildings, creeks, power lines, etc - discuss what the survey will show in detail.