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FReeper input: Thinking of retiring to western North Carolina
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Posted on 08/19/2016 8:30:58 AM PDT by nuconvert

Thinking of retiring to western N.C. I'd love a log cabin in the mountains with modern amenities, but don't want to be too far from Dr's, grocery shopping, hospitals, etc., so a good mtn view would suffice. I've been looking north, west & east of Asheville and also in the Lenoir area and further south of Lenoir.

I'm watching the weather, and reading N.C newspapers and it seems like flooding can be a real problem.

Any suggestions/warnings from North Carolinians, especially regarding areas to avoid, would be helpful.

Thanks


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To: NoCmpromiz

No, I live in south central North Carolina, a very pleasant place, but not in the mountains or even close. Since we moved here in ‘03, I’ve been to the mountains only when I took Tom to visit Appalachian State University a few years ago, and then in June when I drove him to his summer camp job, which was really in the foothills.


121 posted on 08/20/2016 3:04:23 AM PDT by Tax-chick ("From the cradle to the grave, man is unteachable." ~ Winston Churchill)
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To: contrarian

Hi. Looks like there’s a lot for sale there. Does the area have any flooding issues? Any parts to avoid due to water or crime? How’s the weather, specifically in the summer? Do I need to try to be a bit in the mountains to avoid the worst of the heat?


122 posted on 08/20/2016 5:08:10 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: Mister Da

Thanks. Where I live now, the power lines are all underground, and we rarely have outages. I have noticed that most of the areas I’m interested in have the old above ground lines. I’ll keep that and the vacation rentals in mind.


123 posted on 08/20/2016 5:13:58 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: DAVEY CROCKETT

Thanks. I haven’t investigated the Murphy area at all.


124 posted on 08/20/2016 5:16:32 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: nuconvert

Almost all power lines in the mountains are above ground, vulnerable to snow laden limbs/trees falling on them.

Water & sewer lines are limited to low lying areas. Mountain homes almost all have a well & septic tank. Well water varies from tasty to foul over time. Filter systems are almost always required & need periodic servicing. Replacing a well can cost plenty. They don’t last forever. Water levels vary over time. A drought can dry up your well. Drilling in rock is expensive.


125 posted on 08/20/2016 5:37:57 AM PDT by Mister Da (The mark of a wise man is not what he knows, but what he knows he doesn't know!)
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To: Mister Da

Thanks. I’ve seen some mountain communities that have HOA’s (a small HOA would be ok) that look attractive for some of the very issues you mention.
Lots to think about.


126 posted on 08/20/2016 5:52:01 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: Chickensoup

Pretty place

Aloof peeps

I have a Maine story involves

My then girlfriend

Deep forests

Parking

Marijuana

B52...not the band


127 posted on 08/20/2016 6:40:33 AM PDT by wardaddy (black lives kill....and kill....and kill.....like no other race today senselessly)
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To: nuconvert

I know a couple people who have retired in Brevard about 45 min south of Asheville. Small quaint college town. University puts on some events and a the town has couple festivals in the summer. Also close to Hendersonville. Not that pricey.
Boone is nice but higher elevation and a lot more snow.
Read an article a few years back about best places to retire and it mentioned Johnson City, TN. Beautiful area!
Lake Lure seems a little too quiet for my taste


128 posted on 08/20/2016 1:05:54 PM PDT by lizma2 (')
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To: lizma2

Thanks


129 posted on 08/20/2016 2:57:10 PM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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