Often here at Derbyshire, we encounter families who are making a decision between purchasing in a master planned community, like ours, or not purchasing in a planned community. There are several things to consider when making that decision, with pros and cons on each side of the coin to look at. As ones who strive […]
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Best Resource for Equestrian Needs in Western North Carolina
We understand that it can be a daunting task to move both yourself and your horse to a new area. Luckily, Western North Carolina really has many great resources for equestrians. One of the most important ones for those who are new to the area is the Foothills Equine Directory. For those of you who […]
Posted in: Equestrian
Best Place for Farm Fresh Food in Polk County, NC
One of the best parts about living in a more rural area in Western North Carolina is the fact that locally grown produce is easy to find. The people of Polk County have made it even easier to access homegrown foods by opening up the Mill Spring Farm Store at the Polk County Agricultural Center. […]
Posted in: Polk County
Review of Giardini: Best Local Italian Restaurant in Columbus, NC
We are so lucky to have quite a few great restaurants near the Derbyshire community. One of those is Giardini, a wonderful farm to table Italian restaurant location about twelve minutes from the Derbyshire main entrance. The owners, Joe and Mary, focus on using locally produced foods in their dishes, and many of those foods […]
Posted in: Local Resources
A Review of Where to Stay in North Carolina
When people start planning a trip to Western North Carolina, sometimes they can encounter a bit of trouble locating a hotel in the smaller towns. Luckily, despite the shortage of national chain hotels, this area certainly isn’t lacking in wonderful, locally owned bed and breakfast establishments. We always like to offer a little advice, since […]
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How to Structure a Lease Purchase in North Carolina
A Guide for Buyers and Sellers A few days ago a couple walked into our information center here at Derbyshire and asked if we had any homes that were available as a Lease Purchase. It was a great question and one that we have been getting more often over the past few years. In this […]
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A Review of the Five Best Gated Communities in Western North Carolina
Often when people reach out to us in the Derbyshire Sales Office, they will also mention additional gated communities in Western North Carolina to see how our community stacks up when compared to others in the area. We recognize that each person will need to select the community that best fits their wants and needs […]
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A Review of the Best Equestrian Real Estate Agents and Brokers for Western North Carolina Horse Owners
Brokers and Horses Over the years here at Derbyshire, we’ve worked with many different real estate agents to help their clients find the right place to call home. Here in North Carolina, the agent that you work with is actually called the broker, and then the agent over their entire office is the broker in […]
Posted in: Equestrian , General Real Estate Tips
Best Places to Live in North Carolina: Top 4 Small Cities in Western NC
Many of the people who come in to tour Derbyshire are still considering Western North Carolina in general as a place to live. Some people are concerned that, since they are looking at such rural area, there won’t be much to entertain them once they move here. There are so many great small cities in […]
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An Overview of Real Estate Financing: Owner Financing Versus Traditional Bank Financing
Ever since the real estate market downturn in 2007 we’ve been asked the same question by many of Derbyshire’s potential buyers: Do you offer owner financing? This is a very good question and one that we feel will continue to pop up given the time and complexity involved in obtaining a loan from a bank. This article will deal […]
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A Review of Master Planned Communities: Are they really worth it?
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Best Resource for Equestrian Needs in Western North Carolina
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Best Place for Farm Fresh Food in Polk County, NC
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Review of Giardini: Best Local Italian Restaurant in Columbus, NC
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A Review of Where to Stay in North Carolina
- Equestrian Cross-Country Course coming to Polk County
- Derbyshire Resident is Featured Artist in The Art of the Horse
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Top 5 Reasons to Live in the Tryon/Columbus Area of Western North Carolina
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North Carolina Horse Farms and Equestrian Property for Sale
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A Review of the Top Things to Consider When Purchasing Equestrian Land or a Horse Farm