March 2020 Newsletter - Faye Wurm, Broker

MARCH 2020 | VOL. 1

THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING Monthly newsletter from Faye Wurm, Broker Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty Highlands, Cashiers, Glenville, Sapphire and Lake Toxaway NC

LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF Faye Wurm, Broker Well HELLO! Welcome to my new monthly newsletter series. I wanted to start off by introducing myself to you. More than likely, our paths have already crossed or I have worked with you as your Vacation Rental Manager when you booked a home with us at Berkshire Hathaway in the Highlands and Cashiers

Cover Photo: Whiteside Mountain Iconic Area Landmark

areas of Western NC. While it is with great sadness yet extreme excitement, we have recently ended our vacation rental program and I am transitioning into being a FULL TIME broker! I have had great success over the past 2+ years as an agent and the

Summer Vacation Homes and Why You Need One - Pg 2

majority of my clients have come from our rentals. Most come back to the area time and time again and making the transition to home ownership just made sense.

I am excited to begin this new venture with you. Even if you are not in the market for a home here on the plateau, I hope you enjoy the newsletter!

MARCH 2020 | VOL. 9

Article Photos: 160 Sparkling Lakes $749,000 3bd / 3.25 ba Private Lake w/ Dock Listed by Faye Wurm

SUMMER VACATION HOMES AND WHY YOU NEED ONE Text and photos by Faye Wurm There are many advantages of having a

Seriously though, the advantages for

summer vacation home. Our area here

having a vacation home are plentiful.

in Western NC offers a few more than

One of the first advantages is for your

others, but maybe I am just biased.

long term investment opportunity.

Whether you are looking to rent out the

Let me start by setting the scene... You

home when you are not here, or you

live in Florida, Georgia, Alabama or even want to hold a diverse portfolio and one of our newer feeder markets of

capitalize on appreciation and equity in

Tennessee. You are full swing in the

your home... a second home can help

height of summer, temperatures are on

you achieve and heighten your

the rise, the air is thick and humid, the

retirement goals.

outdoors seem less and less appealing.

Well, I hear this story unfold way to

Tax breaks can also hold high value for

often.

some and help offset some of the operating costs that come with second

Now imagine you are on the golf course,

home ownership. Consulting your

hiking one of our famous area trails, or

trusted tax professional is always the first

enjoying a cold glass of Chardonnay at

step if this advantage speaks to you.

one of the bistro style restaurants on Main Street, Highlands. Temperature is

Create a second home-base and simplify

a perfect 75 degrees, slight breeze

your vacations. A second home-base also

wafting in the air. YES! This is life here

creates the perfect place for family

on the mountain... this is life at Elev. 4118

vacations, get-togethers and new holiday

and it is grand.

traditions.

The above could be classified as more of a want I suppose, not really a need. But it did sound good didn't it?

These gorgeous summer vacation houses are great not only for the hot months, but also all year round.