State and local governments are cracking down on people for improperly claiming something called the homestead exemption. Take Representative Charles B. Rangel of New York, who was accused of doing just that on a home he owns in Washington, D.C.

But as the tax authorities look for cheats, they are finding that many people who are eligible for homestead exemptions fail to apply, even though the exemptions can provide valuable breaks on property taxes — the issue in Mr. Rangel’s case — as well as protection from creditors. (more…)

The Malone Bay community features 18 lots at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. Fourteen (14) are Lakefront and meet private dock requirements. All lots have access to public water, saving owners from $5,000 to $10,000 on drilling a well. These lots have public water and will save you the cost of drilling a well. The entire development also features underground utilities.

This is a gated community with lots ranging from 2.3+- acres to 6.8+- acres on the Hwy 421 side of the lake just off South Minton Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

W. Kerr Scott Lake is 1500 acres with 50 miles of shoreline and is controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It is clean water with good fishing and is excellent for boating, kayaking, skiing, and swimming. The property is surrounded by National Parks. Wilkesboro is a beautiful community and town with friendly people. It is located just 40 miles east of Boone and Blowing Rock, NC and one and a half hours northwest of Charlotte.

Lot #10

MLS Number: 54632
List Price: $450,000
Lot Size: 2.8 acres
WATERFRONT, PRIVATE DOCK PERMIT, GATED COMMUNITY, PUBLIC WATER, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Wilkes MLS Area 2
Suitable Use: Residential, Single Family
Topography: Rolling, Lake/Pond, Exceptional View
Utilities: Underground Utilities
Water/Sewer: Public Water, None-Sewer
Road Frontage: Private Road, Paved Road, Road Maintenance Agreement
Miscellaneous: 1-5 Acres, Hardwoods
Location: Malone Way

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DID Bertie Wooster mean to harm Barbara Geltosky in September 2008? The evidence against him is damning. For instance, the hole that Bertie, Ms. Geltosky’s 5-year-old Norwegian elkhound, dug in the garden was 12 inches across and 12 inches deep — the perfect size for a human foot.

“It was a hole I didn’t see,” said Ms. Geltosky, 59, a retired art teacher who lives with her husband in Malvern, Pa., some 20 miles west of Philadelphia. “I was getting compost when I went down. I twisted my knee badly enough to have rehab.” (more…)

EXTERIOR FEATURES: Patio/Deck, Wooded Lot, 1-5 Acres, Lakefront
GARAGE/CARPORT: None-Garage
ROAD MAINTENANCE/SURFACE: Public Maintained, Paved
LOCATION DESCRIPTION: Gravel Drive, Lake View, Other-See Remarks

Waterfront-Beautiful like new cedar lakefront home has exceptional quality in all aspects of construction & features. Great room has vaulted ceilings, a massive stacked stone fireplace & accents, loads of windows and is open to the kitchen w/glazed concrete counters, stainless appliances and island with breakfast bar. Large Master, lower level game room, catwalk & upper level bed & bath. Dock.

DIRECTIONS: Hwy 268 N. Left on Grace Drive. Sign on left.

EA Carter Real Estate (#:23)
Main: (336) 818-0482
Fax: (336) 464-2233

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Thinking about remodeling your kitchen? Consider going green, Homeowners embarking on a kitchen remodel typically must select the style, the quality of craftsmanship and the materials that meet their project goals. With the pressing need to increase energy efficiency and conserve resources, more people are opting these days to “go green” in their choices.

“Incorporating green elements into a kitchen remodel is no longer considered just a passing fad, but a way of life,” said Dick Titus, executive vice president of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA). “Homeowners feel a responsibility to choose products that are safe for the environment and for their families.” (more…)

The Malone Bay community features 18 lots at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. Fourteen (14) are Lakefront and meet private dock requirements. All lots have access to public water, saving owners from $5,000 to $10,000 on drilling a well. These lots have public water and will save you the cost of drilling a well. The entire development also features underground utilities.

This is a gated community with lots ranging from 2.3+- acres to 6.8+- acres on the Hwy 421 side of the lake just off South Minton Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

W. Kerr Scott Lake is 1500 acres with 50 miles of shoreline and is controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It is clean water with good fishing and is excellent for boating, kayaking, skiing, and swimming. The property is surrounded by National Parks. Wilkesboro is a beautiful community and town with friendly people. It is located just 40 miles east of Boone and Blowing Rock, NC and one and a half hours northwest of Charlotte.

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After a long day at work, Chuck Abare, 63, a computer designer, likes to sit on the porch of his two-story ranch house on the outskirts of Huntsville, Ala., drink a gin and tonic, and watch the antics of the purple martins winging around his backyard.

Glossy aerial acrobats with forked tails, purple martins are a type of swallow, and the only species of bird entirely dependent on humans for housing. Every spring, Mr. Abare said, they show up to nest in the bulbous chandelier-like birdhouses he made several years ago out of plywood and hollowed-out gourds, and mounted on 12-foot poles. (more…)

Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, this lovely Ashe County mountain home is in the desirable Twin Bridges Subdivision, known for its river and long range mountain views. Close to Boone, NC, Jefferson, NC and West Jefferson, North Carolina, your home will bring all the convenience of the perfect retirement residence. The Twin Bridges Subdivision features easy access to the New River with canoeing, rafting, kayaking, fishing, and hiking.

Besides all the cultural opportunities of Boone, NC, Ashe County is famous for it’s abundance of North Carolina Christmas Tree farms. Ashe County is a vacation and retirement paradise with motorcycle riding, hiking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, horseback riding, skiing, golf and much more.

With both the New River and Mt. Jefferson State Parks nearby, visitors to Ashe County come to experience cool summer breezes, spectacular mountain scenery and outdoor recreation.

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Shelved plans for that $50,000 kitchen remodeling until the economic recovery actually starts to feel like a recovery?

Make the waiting less painful by breaking out your toolbox. A few cheap fixes — painting cabinets, swapping out old knobs and pulls, and replacing your ceiling lights — can make a huge difference.

Consider tackling the following three projects too. They’re just a bit more difficult but bring big benefits to the look and feel of your kitchen — and cost less than $1,000 each.

It’s a quick way to dress up an old kitchen, not to mention protect your walls from stains and even fires. If you’re not eager to mess with mastic and grout, consider Aspect Tile’s new peel-and-stick metal tiles. (more…)

The Malone Bay community features 18 lots at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. Fourteen (14) are Lakefront and meet private dock requirements. All lots have access to public water, saving owners from $5,000 to $10,000 on drilling a well. These lots have public water and will save you the cost of drilling a well. The entire development also features underground utilities.

This is a gated community with lots ranging from 2.3+- acres to 6.8+- acres on the Hwy 421 side of the lake just off South Minton Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

W. Kerr Scott Lake is 1500 acres with 50 miles of shoreline and is controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It is clean water with good fishing and is excellent for boating, kayaking, skiing, and swimming. The property is surrounded by National Parks. Wilkesboro is a beautiful community and town with friendly people. It is located just 40 miles east of Boone and Blowing Rock, NC and one and a half hours northwest of Charlotte.

Lot #10

MLS Number: 54632
List Price: $450,000
Lot Size: 2.8 acres
WATERFRONT, PRIVATE DOCK PERMIT, GATED COMMUNITY, PUBLIC WATER, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Wilkes MLS Area 2
Suitable Use: Residential, Single Family
Topography: Rolling, Lake/Pond, Exceptional View
Utilities: Underground Utilities
Water/Sewer: Public Water, None-Sewer
Road Frontage: Private Road, Paved Road, Road Maintenance Agreement
Miscellaneous: 1-5 Acres, Hardwoods
Location: Malone Way

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