Morning, Bloggers and log-fanciers everywhere,

Take a look at this house - my newest listing is a sweetie pie of a place. It's a tight, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, energy-efficient log cabin on a state-of-the-art poured foundation and walk-out basement...built just a couple of years ago by the builder/owner. The highest electric bill he has ever had was $118.

Heat pump is new - one of those 98% efficient 2-zone ones - and the home's vaulted greatroom has an energy-efficient woodburning stove sunk in a stone fireplace. French doors to the deck in back look out at gently rolling hills and woods. To the left of the home is a lot that is being offered for sale with the house - and back when he bought it, it was tested and found to be buildable. The owner's idea is that someone like him would just like to have the extra land as a kind of privacy buffer. That's the side of the house where the deep porches are, so it has worked that way for him. There's a detached 2 1/2 car garage, too. The walkout basement is all plumbed and ready to be finished as a media or family room.

The home's location is moments from NC 16 in Denver NC - easy access to anywhere you need to go, and close to lake access points as well. The price is $289K.

I would love to make a showing appointment right from this blog!
Eloise@lknrealtygroup.com or onlakenorman@yahoo.com

Eloise

Blogger on the lake wishes you a Happy New Year

Last two days have been lovely and mild. The cold snap has broken, and we even had 70 degrees on one of the days. 60's in the AM. How fantastic is it to go out on your deck with coffee in early January? Well, okay, you don't stay there a long time, but still...pretty great.

I've set up a special yahoo email for those who don't want to just plunge in and join the blog (though I sure would like that, hint, hint) - and so far have gotten one comment. (BTW it's livingonlakenorman@yahoo.com ) The question was anonymous and that's fine - it was: how can you find land and then build when you don't already live in NC?

Quickest way I can answer that is to say that no matter where you are, as a licensed agent, I can set you up a personal web page that emails you your own private screening of properties that meet your requirements & desires. I am working with a couple of people this way now. One of them is in England. When you become serious about something, you probably want to visit NC to be sure of everything and arrange to close the deal. (And I don't bite, so come on down.)

As far as beginning the log building process goes, I can set you up with everyone you'll need to make your dream house happen.

If you're buying land, you don't need to relocate yet. Buy the land first, and begin planning. That's what we did.

Hey, Happy New Year. And remember that dreams CAN come true...

Eloise