Musings from the Mountains

We are getting some new home developments in Haywood County.  There is a development under construction on Jonathan Creek Road (Hwy 276 North).  The development is in the valley, between the highway and Jonathan Creek.  According to the earlier press release, there will be a row of town homes, and the remainder will be single family detached homes.   No homes have been built yet, as they are still doing grading, adding sewer & water lines, and other infrastructure work.  There are also two more developments in the planning stages off Jonathan Creek Road.

Waynesville, and Clyde also have developments in the works.  As reported in the Waynesville Mountaineer, the developments in Waynesville may be placed on hold.  It seems the sewer system for Waynesville is at maximum capacity currently.   I don’t know what the outcome of the sewer situation will be.  I suppose we will have to see if Waynesville can find a way to increase capacity or expand their sewer plant.

The new homes would be a boon for the county, as there is still a shortage of homes on the market.  Also, there is a need for more rental homes in the area.  Rental rates have gone up considerably.  Case in point, a home for rent near me is on the market for $2950.00 per month.  This home is a modular home with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and about 1520 square feet of heated area.  In my opinion, a most of Haywood County residents could not afford a $2950.00 rent payment each month.

Obviously, our real estate market is a challenging one currently.  If you are looking to purchase a home, or looking to place your home on the market, please contact us.  We can help you navigate the challenges.