Does it seem to you that new homes are generally bigger than older ones? If so, your observation is correct. The average new home today is nearly 500 square feet (or 25%) larger than the average house built 20 years ago, and 12% larger than those built in the late 1990s. However, mere square footage is not the primary reason …
The Media Room
The concept of a “media room,” as a space specifically devoted to home theater and audio systems, is more popular than ever. New home designers and builders, responding to the demand of their buyers, have incorporated media rooms into the floor plans of many new homes, all along the price spectrum. Such rooms are designed for comfortable television and …
Useful Calculation Tools in Deciding which Home is Right for you in Highlands/Cashiers NC
Some great resources are available to you directly from the Meadows Mountain Realty website, including Calculators that will help you find the home that’s right for you. Here you can figure out mortgage payments and a payment schedule as well as see what the recommendations are for how much home you can afford based on your current income. Also available …
Beautiful Highlands NC Home, New Construction with Great Mountain Views
This new construction home is a gorgeous option for mountaintop living in Highlands NC. This home was specifically designed so the homeowner could observe the long range mountain view from most rooms of this 4 bedroom, 4.5 baths home. Have the best of both worlds with a convenient location near town and shopping while also being able to fully enjoy …
When Custom Building your Cashiers or Highlands NC home, Consider the Mountain-Style
When building your custom home in Western North Carolina, including Cashiers and Highlands, keep in mind the beauty of the ‘mountain motif’ architecture which has stunned and delighted home owners for years. In this mountain living style, steep pitched roofs, native stonework, and timber frame gables are all part of the area’s most used aesthetic preferences, as well as earthy …
Green Building tips for your Custom Dream home in Highlands/Cashiers NC
Building “Green” in Highlands or Cashiers NC is a rewarding experience. Green building refers to the practice of increasing the efficiency of resources within buildings including energy, water, and building materials. Because the Highlands/ Cashiers NC area shines with natural beauty, reducing the impact of building is a primary concern when choosing custom features on your new home. Here are …
Fun Festivals Coming Up in June in the Jackson County NC area
Several Festivals are in store for Jackson County NC in the coming week. This Saturday, May 30 is The Cherokee Strawberry Festival from 9am to 2 pm which will feature story-telling, a talent show, dancing and singing, as well as various homemade products with Strawberries as the key ingredient; admission is free of charge at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. …