There are places in the North Carolina mountains where the trees still outnumber the rooftops, the mountain views stretch toward the horizon, and the sounds of nature provide a better soundtrack than anything you’ll find on the radio. Welcome to Pisgah Preserve at Lake James. Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge foothills near Lake James,…
Author: Bryan Jones
“Is Lake James a good place to live?” by Bryan Jones and Fletcher Edens | The Lake James Team | Keller Williams Unified If we had a dollar for every time somebody asked us that question, we’d probably have enough money to buy another boat. Of course, knowing us, we’d spend half of it on…
One of the most common conversations we have with sellers goes something like this: “We understand what you think the house is worth, but why don’t we start a little higher? We can always come down.” I understand the thinking behind it. On the surface, it sounds reasonable. But after selling real estate around Lake…
People occasionally ask us what makes Lake James different from other lake communities. The obvious answer is the water. But that is only part of it. Lake James sits in a remarkable corner of Western North Carolina where the lake gives way to mountains, forests, public lands, trails, trout streams, working farms and towns such…
After more than twenty years selling real estate on Lake James, I’ve learned there is one question that almost every waterfront buyer asks before they ask about schools, taxes, or even the house itself. Can I build a boat dock? It is a fair question. In many cases, the answer has a tremendous impact on…
One of the best parts of selling real estate for more than 20 years is watching businesses earn their reputation over time. Some companies come and go. Others build a reputation one satisfied customer at a time. Lake James Custom Homes falls into the second category. I’ve known this company since the days when Gary…