Recent News
Record surge in home sales continues
September 15, 2020, 8:16am
July was by far the busiest month for local homes sales in more than 15 years. August almost surpassed it. REALTORS® continued to sell homes at a record pace last month ...
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Real estate activity hits record highs in July
August 10, 2020, 2:05pm
Local REALTORS® sold more than 360 homes in July, a 72 percent increase over July 2019, and recorded a 15-year high for listings sold within a month by members of the ...
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Area home sales strong in June
July 13, 2020, 10:45am
The High Country real estate market recorded its busiest month since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in June as pent up demand powered local home sales throughout the four-county area. ...
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Regional real estate activity steady in May
June 10, 2020, 9:20am
Regional homes sales were down almost 40 percent in May compared to a year ago, but were higher than in April as High Country REALTORS™ continued adapting to serving their clients ...
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REALTORS applaud Watauga Commissioners, NC Governor
May 21, 2020, 7:22am
The High Country Association of REALTORS® endorsed Wednesday the recent unanimous decision by the Watauga County Board of Commissioners to align with N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper’s proposed plan on easing COVID-19 ...
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HCAR statement to the Boone Town Council
May 13, 2020, 9:02am
The High Country Association of REALTORS® released a statement May 12 addressed to the Boone Town Council. It encouraged Council members to vote against the proposed indefinite extension of a mandatory 14-day ...
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Economic impact of a typical home sale in NC
North Carolina
May 13, 2020, 7:56am
The real estate industry accounted for $90.5 billion or 15.4% of the gross state product in 2019. The total economic impact, per home sold, was $75,312. This is according to economic ...
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Home sales slow during month of stay-at-home rules
May 12, 2020, 12:24pm
Regional home sales declined in April, as both buyers and sellers coped with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. REALTORS® remained at work throughout the month albeit under extraordinary conditions, according to the ...
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Guidance for Fair Housing Compliance during COVID-19 Pandemic
May 8, 2020, 1:08pm
During the COVID-19 pandemic, REALTORS® continue to play an important role in assisting people to find homes. On March 4, NAR published Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTORS®, which is continually updated ...
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Update on Phase One opening in Watauga County
May 6, 2020, 12:46pm
Clarity was offered Wednesday for Watauga County businesses and residents as both North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and the Watauga County Board of Commissioners took steps to define how Phase One ...
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