George Real Estate Group Radio Broadcast

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The George Real Estate Group Radio Broadcast has been a beacon of reliable and positive news about the local and national real estate market since 2011, with over 1600 live radio shows to their credit. Listeners can tune in each week to learn about the most important facts and information they need to make sound decisions about their real estate goals. With a proven track record of selling over 1,600 properties and serving over 1,600 families throughout Western North Carolina, the George Real Estate Group has the expertise and experience to help buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Based in Flat Rock, North Carolina, near Hendersonville in Henderson County, they are ideally situated to serve clients across the region. Interested parties can find out more about the George Real Estate Group by visiting their website at www.RealEstateByGreg.com . Alternatively, they can call the team at (828) 393-0134 or visit their office at 2720 Greenville Hwy Flat Rock North Carolina to speak to a real estate professional in person. Listeners can tune in to the George Real Estate Group's live radio shows each week to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the real estate market. The show airs every Monday at 9:05 AM on WTZQ 95.3FM since 2015, or stream online at www.WTZQ.com . Additionally, the show airs every Thursday at 10:05 AM on WHKP 107.7FM since 2011, or stream online at www.WHKP.com . Furthermore, the George Real Estate Group proudly sponsors the WHKP Hometown Hero series every Friday morning at 8:45 AM since 2018, highlighting local heroes and community members who make a difference in the lives of those around them. For those who cannot tune in live, podcasts of each weekly radio broadcast are available at www.GeorgeRealEstateGroupRadio.com . The podcasts offer a convenient way for busy individuals to stay informed about the latest trends and insights in the real estate market at a time and place that suits them best. Overall, the George Real Estate Group is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate in Western North Carolina. With their wealth of experience and commitment to providing the highest quality service to their clients, they are a valuable asset to the community.

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June 15, 202634 min

Barbara Hughes Shows How Narnia Studios Builds Community

A real community tradition doesn’t start with a committee. It starts with a sidewalk, a few kids with chalk, and one adult willing to say “yes” and then do the hard work of making it safe, fair, and welcoming.We open with a practical real estate market update for Henderson County and the greater Western North Carolina area. Home sales are still happening, prices are holding relatively steady, and inventory stays tight, but the rhythm has changed: days on market are longer and the path from listing to closing takes more patience. We talk through what those numbers mean for buyers, sellers, and anyone thinking about timing a move when interest rates feel stubborn.Then we bring on our friend and neighbor Barbara Hughes, owner of Narnia Studios in downtown Hendersonville and the heart behind Chalk It Up, now marking 30 years. Barbara shares how a simple scene outside her shop turned into one of Main Street’s most beloved family-friendly events, why she’s determined to keep it free, and how the rules (no words, no symbols, no signing, no dogs, and no “helping” in the little-kid category) protect the spirit of the day. We also cover the event logistics: categories by age, a professional division, volunteer judges, a participation cap of 150, and how to register through narniastudios.com by printing and delivering or mailing the form. Plus, there’s a special patriotic theme incentive supported by a local partnership with Asheville Regional Airport.If you love downtown Hendersonville, local art, and the kind of traditions that get people off screens and back into community, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reason to come downtown, and leave us a review with the tradition you hope never changes.

June 12, 202617 min

Maureen Graham Explains The Low-Cost Medical Equipment Loan Program

A flood can erase a building in hours, but it can’t erase a community that refuses to quit. We sit down with Maureen Graham to hear the story behind Hendersonville’s Medical Loan Closet on Seventh Avenue, a place that feels like a lending library for durable medical equipment. When you suddenly need a walker, knee scooter, wheelchair, shower chair, or even a hospital bed, the price tag and the scramble can hit at the same time. Maureen explains how their low-cost loan program helps neighbors get what they need fast, with care, cleanliness, and high standards guiding every piece of equipment that goes out the door.We also zoom out to what’s happening across the Western North Carolina real estate market. People are still moving to the mountains for quality of life, family, and those first memories that stick, summer camps, downtown Hendersonville trips, and local festivals that make a place feel like home. We talk current sales pace, pricing stability, and why “life happens, therefore real estate happens” even when interest rates and the economy feel noisy. For listeners thinking beyond a single transaction, we touch on 1031 exchanges and why tax strategy and estate planning can be part of a smart real estate conversation.Then the spotlight returns to the real heart of the hour: volunteers, generosity, and resilience after Helene flooding left the Medical Loan Closet underwater and starting from zero. You’ll hear how they rebuilt, how donations are evaluated, why some items are turned away, and how the team stays focused on what patients and caregivers actually need right now. If you love Hendersonville, care about practical community resources, or want proof that small systems can create big dignity, you’ll want to hear this one. Subscribe for more local stories, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the help and hope our hometown keeps showing.

June 11, 202634 min

How A Divorce Sparked A Spiritual Road Novel

The market can be “doom and gloom” on the news while your neighborhood stays busy, so we open with real numbers from Henderson County: roughly 135 single-family homes selling each month, prices holding steady, and days on market stretching out. That combination changes strategy, not opportunity, and we share how we think about timing decisions like selling before buying, buying before selling, and what to watch if you are relocating in Western North Carolina or Upstate South Carolina.From there, the show turns into something deeper than real estate. We’re joined in the studio by local author B Dozer Singletary, whose new novel Life After Fall landed on a Barnes and Noble shortlist of best new authors. He tells the honest story of how he started writing during separation and divorce, not with a lifelong dream of publishing, but as a way to heal when pain had nowhere else to go. The book follows a character named Eli on a motorcycle trip to Alaska and a climb up Denali in search of God, only to discover that the real answers show up in people, small moments, and hard-earned self-awareness.We also talk craft and culture: why the book is spiritual but not written as a “Christian novel,” how grief has to be acknowledged to heal, why fear gets loud right before something important, and what hybrid publishing means in an era when readers wonder if a book is AI-written. We wrap with where to find the book, plus a quick plug for our Hometown Hero Series highlighting the Medical Loan Closet of Hendersonville.Subscribe for more local real estate insight and community stories, share this with a friend who needs a hopeful read, and leave a review so more listeners can find us.

June 8, 202631 min

Real Estate Numbers And A Fourth Of July Giving Push In Hendersonville

The real story of a local market is never the national headline. If you live in Hendersonville, Flat Rock, or anywhere in Western North Carolina, you’ve probably heard somebody say real estate is “dead” or “the sky is falling.” We pull the conversation back to the ground with current Henderson County real estate numbers and what they mean for real people making real moves, from downsizing to investing to figuring out what to do with inherited family property. We talk inventory and demand, why days on market are longer, and why sellers still have to price with discipline if they want results. We also share how we approach no-pressure consultations, including strategy conversations around 1031 exchanges, estate planning considerations tied to real estate, and the constant tension between time and money when you’re trying to net the best outcome. If you want a clearer read on the Henderson County housing market, this gives you a practical snapshot and a calmer way to think about it. Then we bring in Lynn Staggs, founder and executive director of The Storehouse of Henderson County, for one of the most important reminders you can hear: a county can have beautiful homes and still have hungry neighbors. Lynn shares the 12-year story of the Fourth of July matching fund campaign, the move to a new nearly 12,000 square foot facility at 2313 Spartanburg Highway, and how quickly need can outpace even huge wins like a 38,000-pound food drive. We also cover ways to donate, why volunteers matter, and the bigger vision for cooking and budgeting classes that help families stretch resources with dignity. If this conversation helps you, share it with a neighbor, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review so more local listeners can find it.

June 8, 202617 min

How Patchworks Supports Foster Kids In Henderson County

A foster placement can happen with one phone call, sometimes in the middle of the night, and the child showing up may have nothing but the clothes they are wearing. That reality is why we chose to honor Tara Knox and Patchworks as our Hometown Hero. Tara shares how Patchworks Foster Care Ministry started in Henderson County after she and her husband spent years fostering, and how it grew into a community lifeline for families who need essentials immediately.We talk through what Patchworks actually does, not in vague feel-good terms, but in the day-to-day details that matter: diapers, wipes, beds, cribs, car seats, shoes, and clothing that is new or next-to-new because every child deserves dignity. Tara explains how they coordinate donations, how porch drop-off and pickup keeps help simple, and how referrals flow through Henderson County DSS, school social workers, and local first responders. The scale is stunning: more than 5,800 families helped in Henderson County.Alongside the hero spotlight, we also bring listeners up to speed on the Hendersonville real estate market. National headlines can feel loud, but local data shows homes still selling, a calmer pace with longer days on market, and very few distressed properties thanks to homeowner equity. We also share how to find our latest listings and an upcoming open house for anyone planning a move in Western North Carolina or the Upstate of South Carolina.If this story hits you, do something with it: listen, share it with a friend, and subscribe so you never miss a Hometown Hero. After you listen, leave a review and tell us, what item would you donate first to help a foster child feel at home?

June 4, 202631 min

What Happens When A Tough Economy Meets A Generous Community

Mortgage headlines can make it feel like you’re supposed to freeze and wait, but the local story in Henderson County is more nuanced and more hopeful. We share what we’re seeing across Hendersonville and Western North Carolina: the market is still moving, sales activity locally has stayed surprisingly resilient, and prices in many areas are holding. Real estate is intensely local, so we talk about why neighborhood, price point, and timing matter more than the national noise, and how to make decisions based on your life instead of fear.Then we dig into the “why” behind today’s mortgage rate frustration. We break down inflation using the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index and explain how the Federal Reserve’s federal funds rate can influence borrowing costs. If inflation keeps trending the wrong direction, “higher for longer” rates remain on the table and that changes the math for buyers and sellers. We walk through practical affordability tools we’re discussing with clients right now, including seller concessions, rate buy-downs, adjustable-rate mortgages, and programs that can help first-time buyers and households who need a reset.We also bring in a guest we’re always grateful to host: Lynn Staggs from the Storehouse of Henderson County. The Storehouse just moved into its own building at 2313 Spartanburg Highway, unlocking more space for food and hygiene distribution, volunteer support, cooking and budgeting classes, and even a future garden that can feed the pantry. Lynn explains the Fourth of July matching fund campaign running June 1 through July 31 with a $125,000 goal, and why local giving directly impacts families and seniors right here in our community.If this conversation helps you, subscribe to the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more neighbors can find it.

June 1, 202630 min

Henderson County Real Estate Market Update For June

The market is not “broken,” it’s just different and the local data proves it. We kick off June with a clear-eyed real estate update for Hendersonville, Flat Rock, and the wider Henderson County housing market, using real numbers instead of scary headlines. Over the past 12 months, Henderson County sees more than 1,600 single-family homes sold, a modest rise year over year, and an average price hovering around the mid-$500Ks. With roughly 604 active listings, we explain what a 4.4 month supply actually means and why the story changes fast when you zoom into specific price points like $700K to $800K.From there, we get into the question we hear every day: “Should we wait?” Higher mortgage rates and bigger monthly payments are real, and days on market are longer than they were a few years ago. But we talk through why waiting for the “perfect” interest rate might not solve the reason you want to move, especially when your home no longer fits your life. We share research from the National Association of Realtors and insights from Redfin on buyers who move because life forces a decision, not because the market feels ideal.We also bring in a fast-rising factor in housing affordability: homeowners insurance. With hurricane season, extreme weather, and new insurer risk models, premiums and claim outcomes are changing across the country. We close with practical questions we use in our consultations, from equity and pricing to sell-first versus buy-first, so you can make a plan that fits your timing. If this helped, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more local homeowners can find it.

May 29, 202616 min

A North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Award Honors A Lifetime Of Showing Up

A strong community rarely looks flashy up close. Most of the time, it looks like someone showing up early, moving rocks out of stubborn ground, and planting anyway. We start with a clear-eyed Western North Carolina real estate update for Henderson County and the Hendersonville area: the market is still moving, prices are holding, and demand is up compared to the prior year, but days on market are longer, so strategy and patience matter more than hype. If you’ve been wondering what your home might be worth or how to time a move, we share the kind of on-the-ground context that helps you make a calmer decision. Then we pivot to why this is called the Hometown Hero Series. Jeannie and Milton Stewart join us to celebrate Milton receiving the North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, one of only 24 given statewide and the only one awarded in Henderson County. Milton traces his drive to serve back to childhood summers working on his grandfather’s garden, then brings that same grit to Laurel Park, where “Milton’s Garden” behind the First Congregational Church becomes a living source of hope, fed by compost, community effort, and even a spring-fed irrigation setup. The numbers tell a powerful story: more than 22,000 pounds of fresh produce donated over the years, with crops like tomatoes, squash, greens, beans, potatoes, and onions delivered to Interfaith Assistance Ministry and other local food partners. We also talk about setbacks, including flooding and storm damage, and what it takes to rebuild and keep going, especially when the work is about neighbors who need food right now. If you value local stories, practical wisdom, and real examples of service in Western North Carolina, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one small way you’ve seen volunteering change a community?

May 25, 202630 min

Memorial Day Reminds Us Why Home Matters

Memorial Day can blur into a long weekend until you stop and remember what it’s really for: honoring the men and women who served and did not come home. We take a few minutes to slow down, speak a name, and tell a story that’s close to our community in Flat Rock and Henderson County: PFC James Fleet McClamrock. His life, faith, and sacrifice remind us that freedom is never free and that gratitude is meant to be specific, not abstract.From that place of remembrance, we connect the conversation to real life in Western North Carolina, because life transitions are what drive real estate decisions. Buying and selling isn’t just about bedrooms and square footage. It’s about families growing, downsizing, moving closer to grandkids, starting over, or finally making the move you’ve been postponing. Community matters too, from local small businesses to the summer camp culture that brings generations back to the mountains.We also dig into one of the most important housing tools available to veterans and eligible service members: the VA home loan. We talk through the biggest myths we hear, why VA loans are not “second-class” financing, and how benefits like no down payment and no private mortgage insurance can change affordability. We share practical next steps like asking about eligibility, requesting a Certificate of Eligibility, and working with lenders and agents who truly understand VA requirements and timelines.If you know a veteran, serve yourself, or just want a clearer view of the Hendersonville-area housing market, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a quick review to help more locals find the show.

May 22, 202617 min

Champion Comfort Experts Keep Western North Carolina Homes Running

Your home never picks a convenient time to lose air conditioning or heat, and that’s why this Hometown Hero conversation hits close to home. We’re celebrating Champion Comfort Experts of Flat Rock as a community-minded business that not only sponsors local events like the Henderson County Schools retirement dinner, but also helps Western North Carolina homeowners stay safe and comfortable when the weather turns.We talk with Operations Manager Andrew Hein about what “one call” home service really means, from residential HVAC repair and replacement to plumbing, electrical support, and whole-home generator projects. Andrew breaks down how same-day service works when temperatures climb, why you often don’t notice a problem until you truly need the system, and what homeowners should consider when deciding between repairing an aging unit or replacing it. We also cover service across a wide mountain footprint, plus working on all brands while commonly installing Trane systems.Then we get into the upgrades people ask about right now: mini splits for older homes without ductwork, sunrooms that overheat, garages, sheds, and backyard offices, along with indoor air quality options like filtration, UV bulbs, air purification, and humidity control. Andrew also shares a simple maintenance benchmark: a checkup about every six months, timed before peak heating and cooling seasons, and explains their 24/7 phone support and no after-hours or holiday fee approach.If you found this helpful, subscribe for more local stories and practical homeowner insights, share the episode with a neighbor, and leave a review so more people in Hendersonville and beyond can find the show.