Rough Ridge Realty

10/03/2026

2026 Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival in Boone, NC — Horn in the West Outdoor Drama and Hickory Ridge History Museum | Boone, NC

Join us for the 2026 Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival at Hickory Ridge History Museum in Boone, NC on October 3 from 2-6 PM. This free, family-friendly fall festival features apple butter making, pumpkin painting, local makers and craft vendors, The Ham Shoppe food truck, Appalachian st

08/18/2026

Thinking of buying or selling? Call Chris Houck at Rough Ridge today for trusted service and local expertise 828.273.4519.

08/15/2026

July 2026 Real Estate Trends in Watauga County, NC. Closings are up +17% and median sales price is up +7%, year over year.

07/18/2026

Home sales in June decreased by 5.4% month over month.

Pending home sales fell 5.4% in June 2026 and were down 0.3% from a year ago, as elevated mortgage rates and record-high home prices continued to challenge buyers. Contract signings declined across all four U.S. regions month over month, though the Northeast and Midwest posted modest annual gains.

07/04/2026

"Freedom is an open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity." _ Herbert Hoover

06/30/2026

Before listing your home for sale, call Rough Ridge for a complimentary home valuation. This will give you a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), which provides an accurate localized, valuation - so you don't underprice or overprice your home when listing. Call 828.273.4519 today to schedule yours.

06/24/2026

Did you know that a minor kitchen remodel, like repainting cabinets, upgrading hardware, and adding a new backsplash - offers the highest return on investment for interior spaces, recouping 75 to over 110% of your costs.

05/05/2026

May the 4th be with you!

04/25/2026

As of early 2026, the median sale price for a 3-bedroom home in the Asheville area was approximately $570,000, in Weaverville ($459,263), and in Fairview ($512,227). Prices in Asheville are up roughly 11.1% compared to the previous year.

Searching for a new home in Buncombe County? Give Chris Houck a call today to start your new home search 828.273.4519.

04/21/2026

I specialize in working with investors and second-home buyers and understand the details that make or break these real estate transactions, so my clients can buy with confidence.

**Market insight + local expertise in Boone, Blowing Rock & Asheville**