Friday, May 29, 2009

John Becker - Bald Head * Exit Smokey Mountain Realty, Franklin NC 28734

John Becker - Bald Head * Exit Smokey Mountain Realty, Franklin NC 28734

I am a real estate professional in Franklin NC and associated with Exit Smokey Mountain Realty. Since 2005 I have been the lead listing and selling agent at Exit Realty with an annual sales volume of over $3.5 million dollars. People who entrust their largest financial decision (buying or selling a home) into my hands, humbles me to say the least. I intend to give them the very best and professional care in the World! My professional sales career spans 45 years and includes indepth experience in retail sales, marketing and manufacturing of musical instruments and accessories. During that time my dedication to helping people get what they need & want became my passion and life's chief goal. I moved to Franklin, NC in 1993 from Fort Lauderdale, Fl.


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John Becker / Bald Head - your gateway to Paradise in the Smokey Mountains of Franklin, NC. John Becker / Bald Head, provides a superior level of informed, professional real estate service to Buyers and Sellers of real estate in Franklin NC, Macon County, and the Great Smoky Mountains. You can find every bit of information you require for your Franklin, NC real estate endeavor with John Becker / Bald Head Exit Smokey Mountain Realty.
Call 828-506-3719.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off a Fury of Activity for Franklin NC Real Estate Agents

Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off a Fury of Activity for Franklin NC Real Estate Agents.

Real estate activity in Franklin NC is normally slow to non-existent in the winter months. But this past winter showed some positive signs that seemed destined to change that pattern. Good agents found themselves somewhat busy during this time which birthed a great hope for the Spring and Summer selling season here in Franklin NC. People from all over the continental US appeared in town looking for bargain homes and land for sale and Franklin was able to deliver. There are roughly 700 homes on the market at present, plenty to choose from of all shapes, sizes, and price range! The past three weeks Franklin NC has seen an influx of out of state license plates.. always a welcome site for real estate agents who are eager to help these visitors find the perfect vacation, or retirement home here in the mountains.... But this Memorial Day weekend... this is a sort of "Flood Gate Opening" for aspiring land and home owners coming into this area... Every agent I've spoken to in the last few days is booked up with clients and "showings" over the whole weekend.. Myself included! Franklin-ites look forward to having all these visitors in town. Franklin appreciates their positive impact on the local economy and welcomes them into our friendly community!

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John Becker / Bald Head - your gateway to Paradise in the Smokey Mountains of Franklin, NC. John Becker / Bald Head, provides a superior level of informed, professional real estate service to Buyers and Sellers of real estate in Franklin NC, Macon County, and the Great Smoky Mountains. You can find every bit of information you require for your Franklin, NC real estate endeavor with John Becker / Bald Head Exit Smokey Mountain Realty. Call 828-506-3719

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Franklin NC Real Estate Benefits from Lean Macon County Budget * No Tax Hike Seen

Franklin NC Real Estate Benefits from Lean Macon County Budget * No Tax Hike Seen

Residents of Franklin, NC, and Macon County have to be pleased with the efforts of County Manager Jack Horton who presented a lean proposal to county commissioners on May 11th. In his budget proposal to the commissioners, Mr. Horton introduced the recommended balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010, which is 10.17% below the previous years budget! The good news for Macon County Homeowners is that the new budget does not propose a tax increase, and the tax rate will stay at 26.4 cents per $100 of assessed value, currently the third LOWEST rate in the state of NC. Mr. Horton went on to say that despite the trim budget, Macon County, NC remains in an enviable financial position compared to many other NC counties. Mr. Horton said he expects less than a 1% growth in the tax base this year.. read the full story from the Franklin Press here. This is good news to local residents and those who are considering moving to Franklin NC, and Macon County. Being a resident in Macon County, one will find that small town government is more practical and workable than in the sprawling metropolis. It's great to know that I can run into Jack Horton and any of the county commissioners at my local grocery store. Franklin, yes, this is certainly one of the best places in America to live!


Franklin NC Real Estate - Macon County NC- Otto,NCJohn Becker / Bald Head - your gateway to Paradise in the Smokey Mountains of Franklin, NC. John Becker / Bald Head, provides a superior level of informed, professional real estate service to Buyers and Sellers of real estate in Franklin NC, Macon County, and the Great Smoky Mountains. You can find every bit of information you require for your Franklin, NC real estate endeavor with John Becker / Bald Head Exit Smokey Mountain Realty. Call 828-506-3719..

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Franklin NC Real Estate * Housing Affordability Surges to Highest Level in 18 Years!

You'd have believe this to see it! People who are saturating their minds with the negative news feeds of the worlds media will miss the biggest housing opportunity in decades. In Franklin NC, had you asked me 2 years ago for a quality home in the $125K-$150K range, I would have told you it was non-existent.. But one thing you can count on, and that is "Real Estate is certainly.. uncertain". Today, in Franklin there exists a multitude of quality homes in that price range and these are not JUNKERS either. Sure, there are some "fixer-uppers", but honestly we have some spectacular bargains on this Franklin NC real estate market. With the $8000 tax credit being offered to first time home buyers... and them being able to use the tax credit for a down payment, one could see why we are seeing a firestorm of activity here in the Franklin NC mountains! Housing affordability in Franklin NC and the nation is at it's highest level in almost two decades. Folks, this is opportunity time! There were many people in the "Great Depression" who saw opportunity, and many who saw despair and for the most part they got what they were looking for.... Did you know that housing interest rates are the lowest they've ever been? I've seen some 30 year mortgages offered in the 4.5% range.. OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING... WILL YOU ANSWER? Here is a link to the article "Housing Affordability Surges to Highest Level in 18 Years.

Franklin NC Real Estate - Macon County NC- Otto,NCJohn Becker / Bald Head - your gateway to Paradise in the Smokey Mountains of Franklin, NC. John Becker / Bald Head, provides a superior level of informed, professional real estate service to Buyers and Sellers of real estate in Franklin NC, Macon County, and the Great Smoky Mountains. You can find every bit of information you require for your Franklin, NC real estate endeavor with John Becker / Bald Head Exit Smokey Mountain Realty. Call 828-506-3719..

Friday, May 15, 2009

Franklin NC, The Gem Capital of the World and County Seat of Macon County NC

Franklin NC, The Gem Capital of the World and County Seat of Macon County NC
Franklin is located in Macon County within the Nantahala National Forest, between Almond and Highlands North Carolina. This quaint town sits along Highway 28 on the banks of the Little Tennessee River near Cullasaja River Gorge, Otto, and the Scaly Mountain Ski Area. Franklin is best known for its gem mines, history and heritage, and for the natural beauty of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Franklin NC, is the County Seat of Macon County, and is one of the best kept secret destinations in the North Carolina Mountains. The year-round population in Macon County is close 35,000, but that number doubles during the summer months.
Located at approximately 2,300 feet in elevation, in the heart of the Little Tennessee River Valley, Franklin NC is protected to the east and west by the Cowee and Nantahala ranges of the Appalachians. Because Franklin NC is surrounded by US Forest Service land, it will never be able to "grow" into a sprawling area such as Asheville. Visitors to the Franklin area are surprised to find out that more varieties of gems come out of the Franklin area than anywhere else in the world! Franklin is a great town, yes small, but that is part of the reason the "magic" is here.. People are friendly, wave to one another in their cars and say hello to each other in passing! The weather in Franklin is never severe and we have 4 distinct seasons. Franklin NC receives a minimal amount of snowfall and the average temperatures in January are in the 40's. Summers are mild with average temperature in August in the 70's.

Franklin is a vacation, second home, relocation and retirement destination. The town is centrally located within an easy drive to a number larger city centers. Just two-hours away are Atlanta, GA, Knoxville, TN and Greenville, SC. Franklin is only an hour away from Gatlinburg, TN and Asheville, NC, and less than an hour away from the casinos in Cherokee NC.
Beacuse a high percentage of Macon County is national forest there are numerous outdoor recreational activities that take place year round. Some of the more popular activities include whitewater rafting, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, water skiing, snow skiing, horseback riding, hiking, exploring the area's many waterfalls, bicycling, motor biking, camping, RVing, gem mining, to name a few.

There is something for EVERYONE in FRANKLIN.. Make it a point to visit and and enjoy life the good ole' fashioned way!
John Becker / Bald Head, provides a superior level of informed, professional real estate service to Buyers and Sellers of real estate in Franklin NC, Macon County, and the Great Smoky Mountains. You can find every bit of information you require for your Franklin, NC real estate endeavor with John Becker / Bald Head Exit Smokey Mountain Realty. Call 828-506-3719..

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Franklin NC Real Estate.. This is the place to look!



Franklin NC Real Estate.. This is the place to look!












If you haven't been to Franklin, NC, or Otto, NC then you are missing a great time and a wonderful place! Franklin is located in Macon County within the Nantahala National Forest, between Almond and Highlands North Carolina. Franklin sits along Highway 28 on the banks of the Little Tennessee River near Cullasaja River Gorge, Otto, and the Scaly Mountain Ski Area. Franklin is best known for its gem mines, history and heritage, and for the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains.
Franklin is home to approximately 3,300 permanent citizens, but the population nearly doubles during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons due to its temperate climate and beautiful scenery. Franklin's geographical position ensures it has cool summer nights and mild winters




We'd love to have you come and visit Franklin, and we're sure you'll love it here as much as we do!


Franklin NC Real Estate - Macon County NC- Otto,NCJohn Becker / Bald Head - your gateway to Paradise in the Smokey Mountains of Franklin, NC. John Becker / Bald Head, provides a superior level of informed, professional real estate service to Buyers and Sellers of real estate in Franklin NC, Macon County, and the Great Smoky Mountains. You can find every bit of information you require for your Franklin, NC real estate endeavor with John Becker / Bald Head Exit Smokey Mountain Realty. Call 828-506-3719..