Spring Has Come and Gone- Winter Again

The above is a picture of the woods behind my house yesterday afternoon.  We have had 60 and 70 degree weather almost every week the entire Winter, but now, snow and 13 degrees at the house this morning.  Have no fear though; the weatherman says it will be back to 60 degrees this Friday and Saturday.

After a challenging year, Cataloochee Ski Area is open again to the top of the mountain with a 20 to 34 inch base.  They have had an additional 7 inches of snow in the last 3 days combined, and are open for day skiing from 8:30AM until 4:30PM.  Cataloochee plans on staying open through March 26th if the weather cooperates.

The weather has been crazy this year, but that’s what makes living in the mountains so interesting.  The weather here is anything but boring.

The Fed is meeting again soon, and the consensus is rates will again rise.  30 year fixed rate mortgages are still available in the high 3’s (3.93% APR) with good credit, and 15 year fixed rates can be had in the low 3’s (3.2% APR).  These rates are not going to last.  All indications are the economy is still improving.  If you are considering a second home in the mountains, or moving to the mountains to avoid those hot summers, now is the time to act.

Home inventories are at lower levels than they have been for years.  Shop early for the best choices.  Also, if you are considering selling your home here, let us know.  We need your listing.

Come on up.  The weather here is like “a box of chocolates”.