Lynn Kimball – Your Source for Highlands NC Real Estate
For over 30 years, Lynn Kimball has specialized in signature properties in the Highlands and Cashiers areas of Western North Carolina. The real estate choices here are endless; whether you are looking for a rustic mountain retreat, luxury estate home, golf and country club property, quaint cottage, or maintenance-free condo, Lynn can find the perfect signature property for you. As a broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Meadows Mountain Realty, let Lynn use her expertise and dedication to help you discover the unique mountain charm that is Highlands and Cashiers.
Take a tour of Highlands and Cashiers!
Steeped in history, Highlands and Cashiers offer a rare combination of scenic beauty, ideal climate, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities, all with a charming blend of cultural amenities, fine dining, specialty shops, and choice accommodations. Perhaps the greatest natural asset found in the area is the warm and welcoming spirit of its people.
Explore the Mountains of Western NC!
The Highlands-Cashiers area has much to offer. There are panoramic mountain views, waterfalls, lakes and streams, rolling hills, pasture land, or simply the beauty of a wooded forest. The many outdoor activities include golf and country clubs, tennis, nature tours, hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, repelling and snow skiing.
Visit our Recreation and Outdoor Activities section for more detailed information!
Visit Downtown Highlands
Within the five blocks of Main Street that make up the center of town, Highlands is a charming blend of city and country cultures. You will find antique and art galleries, specialty boutiques, fine jewelry, and local handicrafts. There are over twenty restaurants, and a wide array of accommodations including suite hotels, historic inns, rustic cabins and genteel bed and breakfasts. Cultural amenities abound including professional theatre, visual arts and much more. Click here for more...
Lake and Mountain Properties
The Highlands-Cashiers area offers a wide variety of real estate possibilities to meet the needs of any lifestyle. Whether you prefer to live in town, in a private getaway or a gated golf and country club community, we offer cottages, cabins, elegant mountain homes, large estates, condominiums, or the perfect home site for building a special mountain retreat
Contact us today to receive a buyers guide, or simply start your MLS property search here.
Golf and Country Club Properties
For golfers and tennis buffs, there are five private country clubs within close proximity of Downtown Highlands and several more near Cashiers and Sapphire. These communities feature lush mountain golf courses, clubhouses for social activities, private dining, tennis, and fitness centers. If you choose to live in the beauty and privacy a club community without indulging in the activities, most do not require club membership. Others offer membership even if you live elsewhere. Click here for more information.
Lynn's Blog
Highlands NC Real Estate, Vacation Home Sales Remain Hot There is no doubt that Highlands NC real estate is fueled by second-home sales and right now vacation sales remain hot around the nation and right here in our mountain community. Throughout the pandemic, vacation home ownership has boomed because of the fact that people can work remotely. As a result, working from paradise holds far more allure than working from an urban area. Individuals and families have been able to enjoy a sought-after quality of life while getting work completed at the same time. The primary market is cooling There is evidence that primary markets are cooling down. However, the vacation home market is expected to remain hot. In addition to being occupied by owners, vacation home rentals are a sought-after commodity. As a result, buyers of vacation homes can recoup some costs by renting when not in use. Mountain […]
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Selling Highlands NC Real Estate, Keep Anxiety At Bay Keep anxiety at bay when selling Highlands NC real estate. It’s easy to get anxious. Whether during negotiating, in the midst of the due diligence period, or preparing to move, buying a home is full of anxiety-inducing opportunities. Information and knowledge can certainly help as knowing what to expect can alleviate some frustration. An experienced Highlands NC REALTOR will offer a wealth of information to prepare for the selling process. Tips to help avoid anxiety There are many things that can help alleviate stress and anxiety throughout the selling process. Firstly, being prepared is the best defense and can help the selling process run more smoothly. Start with organizing and packing up unnecessary personal items. Follow this up with a thorough cleaning. When a Highlands NC home for sale starts off in exceptional shape it is easier to keep in show-ready […]
Read More...Highlands NC Homes, Fall Chores On Horizon Fall chores are on the horizon for Highlands NC homes. It is hard to believe that September is in full swing, a wonderful time of year here in our mountain community. This is a time when we are outside enjoying crisp mornings and warm days. It is also the time of year when we start planning for the change of seasons. There are many things involved with preparing for winter, most of which involve putting summer to bed. Taking care of a Highlands NC home is an important part of homeownership. What are fall chores for a Highlands NC home? Fall chores incorporate both the inside and outside of a home as well as the property itself. This includes preparing systems for winter, like the HVAC and irrigation systems for starters. Other chores will include clearing the gutters of debris, having the chimney […]
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