1.19.2008--MARION, NC                                                                                                                The RT 226 construction from I-40 is still in progress. This improvement will help alleviate the traffic congestion between I-40 and the Marion By-Pass which starts at the 226 & 221 intersection. The roadway will only be widened by one lane, but this will give that section of road a much needed turn lane and this should make traffic flow much better.

1.29.2008--Dateline Spruce Pine, NC  Fred and Gail Vaccaro are now members of both the Yancey-Mitchell Real Estate Board/MLS and the McDowell Real Estate Board/MLS. We have joined the McDowell Board due to the fact that we are dealing with the property at the Haven Heights Subdivision which is located just outside of Marion, NC. Plus we have three lots that the present owners are listing with us. All three lots have some pretty nice views at the rear lot lines--looking at distant mountains.                                                                                                  

1.15.2009 The RT 226 construction is just about finished. The road work is done and they are finishing up on the landscaping. No more traffic delays due to construction and that’s great news for everyone!

1.31.2009 Whitnel Properties Inc. has completed all of the road work in Phase V. This is the area that has the great pond and park that is common land for all property owners to enjoy.

4.13.2010--WOW!!! What a winter season we had this year!!!! We are really glad that the cold weather and snow are behind us. Now we can plant the garden and clean up the winter mess!!

2.4.2012 Well, this winter has been mild so far and we are glad. Gail and I still belong to two separate MLS Boards--Yancey-Mitchell and McDowell counties. They both send all of our listings out to other websites like Zillow.com-Trulia.com-Yahoorealestate.com so we are getting much more coverage and exposure. This should really help all of our members to increase their business. We are looking forward to better times ahead in 2012.

Horses in our front yard belong to the Springmaid Resort which is across the Toe River. Every once in awhile they escape to our side because they think that the grass is greener on the other side--actually it is!!! It is kinda nice to see they here sometimes. Just as long as they stay out of Gail’s garden!