Blowing Rock Investment Properties
Founded May 2004
Blowing Rock Investment Properties opened in May of 2004 with a vision of being the High Country's premier land acquisition and development company primarily dealing with tract of land 100 acres or more. Through Blowing Rock Investment Properties many investors purchased large tracts of land and then developed them into some of the areas finest high end communities, which the firm turned around and sold and even resold. The original philosophy was based upon creating a company culture where clients not only received services during the sale, but after the sale as well, in order to achieve their development goals.
While our firm still actively offers development services, we have evolved into a full service real estate firm catering not only to investors, but to the second and primary homeowners. With our investment background, we're able to give clients sound investment advice. We were among the first real estate companies in the area to understand and effectively implement the power of the internet. We have
many experienced brokers who all come to use with different areas of expertise in our market, from land planning to luxury home buying and selling. Any of our experienced Brokers will be delighted to assist you with all your real estate needs. We have an agent on duty seven days a week and are open 363 days a year, whether you are interested in buying or selling. We offer homes, condominiums, lots, acreage, commercial and investment opportunities. We make every effort to lead the business by vigilantly following the response and respected suggestions from our clients. Your feedback is not only welcomed, it is encouraged. We vow to do everything in our control to make certain you're pleased and we've surpassed your expectations.
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 Scott MacIntosh
President
Scott was born in Enfield, Connecticut and graduated from Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts with a degree in Physical Therapy. Scott's diverse interest led him after graduation to Miami to the Fontainebleau Hilton Spa as Director of Sports Medicine. Scott started designing spa/fitness centers for the hospitality industry, with projects that included the Edna Rock Spa in Miami, Sandal Royal Bahamia Spa in Nassau, Bahamas, and Royal St. Lucia Spa in St. Lucia, West Indies. While in Miami, Scott got his start in real estate by buying, renovating and selling real estate in the Miami market.
After several years as Vice President of Operations for Concession Services with Carnival Cruise Lines, overseeing 14 ships and four resorts throughout the Caribbean and Alaska, Scott decided while vacationing in the Blue Ridge Mountains to purchased a 10 acre tract in the High Country, as a retreat and vacation home site. This investment was intended for his retirement, but after returning from the High Country Scott made arrangements to relocate to the High Country and pursue a career in real estate full time.
Scott acquired Blowing Rock Investment Properties after working for the firm for a year. He is now the President and Broker-in-Charge. With Scott's first hand knowledge of looking for that peaceful retreat and enthusiasm we're sure he can relate to your real estate needs. He got his start working with developers on large tracts of land intended for planned communities. Since his start, he has expanded the firms agent base to include agents who have expertise in all areas of the real estate industry. This includes brokers who are erudite in buyer's agency, relocation, staging, land development and planning and referral program implementation.
Blowing Rock Investment Properties has become one of the top firms in the area since Scott has owned and operated the firm. His staff and brokers have grown, and continue to grow and prosper.
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 Chris Spangler
Broker/ Marketing
Chris
was born and raised in Washington DC. He attended
New River College in Blacksburg, VA, with a degree
in Marketing. He then relocated to Roanoke, VA where
he was the owner and operator of a successful small
business. Using cutting edge marketing ideas he
built a highly successful client base. He also
gained 15 years of industry experience in marketing
during his time in Roanoke. Chris moved to the High
Country in December of 2007 and brings to Blowing
Rock Investment Properties years of successful
experience in marketing and promotions. Not only
does Chris approach marketing from an outside the
box point of view, he also understands the market in
our area. Chris aligns Blowing Rock Investment
Properties with the tried and true traditional
methods, but with a twist. His ideas have already
assisted our firm in many successful new advertising
endeavors, and we're fortunate to have him as a part
of our firm. Chris has fallen in love with the area
and would embrace the opportunity to assist you in
your property search.
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 Patti McCollum
Broker
Patti
comes to the high country via Louisville Kentucky.
She is a native North Carolinian growing up in
Lincolnton, North Carolina a small town just over an
hour south of Blowing Rock. After attending
Limestone College, Patti settled down and started a
family in Gastonia, North Carolina, while pursuing
her business interests.
Patti was a partner and owner of McCollum and
Associates that prospered for over twenty years,
providing services for various successful blue chip
companies. Patti successfully negotiated multiple
contracts with Fortune 500 companies. She was
personally responsible for establishing and
developing a ground breaking engineering program for
the then up-and-coming cellular phone industry. This
program involved land acquisition and positioning of
the industry's vast cellular infrastructure.
Patti finds herself close to home and family in the
beautiful North Carolina Mountains that she has
loved her entire life. Patti has extensive knowledge
of the Blowing Rock area from the time she spent in
the area over the years. It is Patti's desire to use
her business and negotiating experience to help turn
your investment goals and personal dreams of owning
mountain property, into a reality.
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 Meris Gantt
Broker
“Home
is where the heart is.” And that is what led Meris
to move to the mountains five years ago. For a girl
who spent her first three years on Bald Head Island
where her parents were early caretakers of the
island, Meris has planted her roots in the opposite
corner of North Carolina. She fell in love with
these mountains at an early age, camping, hiking,
rafting with her family and spending time every
summer with her grandmother at small farm in nearby
Alleghany County.
Meris has found the community of Blowing Rock to be
warm and welcoming. Diverse in its offerings and in
the spirit of the locals, Blowing Rock is a lot like
her hometown of Southport. She attended Elon
University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree. Meris lives in Blowing Rock with
her husband Paul and son Harrison.
Meris is excited about meeting new people and
helping her clients find the perfect piece of
property that is also a sound investment. With the
real estate market becoming increasingly complex, it
is important to be represented by someone who has
extensive knowledge of the current industry in order
to protect your best interests. As a certified
EcoBroker Meris can help those who are looking to
build, re-model or find existing homes with "green"
aspects. There is nothing Meris enjoys more than
exploring this beautiful corner of the world with
like-minded people who have fallen in love with this
area of diverse offerings and abundant beauty. Her
goal is to provide honest service, be a good
listener, and work hard to help all of her clients
meet their real estate goals.
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 Margo Lenmark
Broker
margo@brips.com
Cell: 828-260-0873
Margo was born in northern Wisconsin, but she has journeyed far from her Midwestern roots to live an exciting and fulfilling life in the service of others. She has taught stress management to the executives of major U.S. corporations, including General Motors and McDonnell Douglas; she has taught meditation to individuals and groups as far away as Egypt, India, and the Philippines, and yoga to those seeking health and relaxation as close as our very own Boone. Margo was the top sales person for Books Are Fun for many years, as well as a top producer for Taylor Group, a recruiting firm originally out of Greensboro. Long before alternative health care became in vogue, Margo started and managed an alternative health center in Palm Beach FL. In 1996, Margo came to Blowing Rock to visit a friend. It was then that the magic and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains so seduced her that she decided to put down roots in this area. She became sales manager for a high-end resort in Boone, and then became owner/broker in charge of Lenmark Properties in 1997. She now brings the same passion and commitment to client-service, for which she has long been known, to Blowing Rock Investment Properties where she will introduce clients to the same beauty that captivated her. |
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 Ann Rasheed
Broker
annerasheed@brips.com
Cell: 828-964-1674
A native of Pawley's Island, South Carolina, Anne Rasheed graduated from Appalachian State University with a major in Real Estate. She currently resides in the Boone/Blowing Rock area where she is a broker with Blowing Rock Investment Properties. Anne was selected as the 2003 “Educator of the Year” by the North Carolina Real Estate Educators Association. She currently travels throughout Central and Western North Carolina teaching NC real estate education for Broker Pre-Licensing, Exam Prep Cram Courses, and Continuing Education Courses for the J.Y. Monk Real Estate School. Her students love her humorous classroom presentations using real life examples drawn from her real estate experience. She brings to BRIPS her years of experience and unsurpassed knowledge in our field. |
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 Phil Martin
Broker
phil@brips.com
Cell: 828-773-5684
Born
in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Phil lived for over 20
years on the Carolina coast in Morehead City where he owned a
promotional sales and marketing company. During much of this time,
Phil drove from the coast to the mountains to spend every available
weekend and holiday in Blowing Rock. After selling his company, Phil
became a full time High Country resident and REALTOR® and is able to
utilize his marketing expertise on web page design, search engines
and internet marketing to help maximize the exposure of his
properties for sale. As a buyer's agent, Phil listens to his
customers' needs and researches available listings to find exactly
what they are looking for and then helps negotiate the best price
and terms. Phil will help you make your new home or mountain land
more than just a dream!
Memberships
National Association of Realtors
North Carolina Association of Realtors
Watauga / Avery Board of Realtors
Watauga / Avery Multiple Listing Service
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce |
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 Heather Wasp
Office Manager
heather@brips.com
Heather
is originally from Tampa , FL where she obtained a B.S. degree in
Education from the University of South Florida. Remembering the
beauty of the High Country where she spent summer's as a child, she
relocated to Banner Elk, NC after spending 10 years managing a
construction company co-owned with her husband in Charlotte , NC .
Her extensive background in office administration and the real
estate industry is a perfect fit for BRIPS. |
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 Cindy Kovalcin,
GRI, ABR
Broker
ckovalcin@brips.com
Cell: 828-963-3800
Cindy
is a full time resident of the High Country and feels blessed to
live in such a beautiful part of the country. Originally from
Pennsylvania and Florida, she moved to this area 12 years ago with
her family, from a busy cosmopolitan lifestyle, to a slower pace
lifestyle and improved quality of life. Although not a native of
North Carolina, she spent many summers growing up and raising her
children in the Asheville area on a farm that supported horses,
cattle and tabacco. Having owned their own real estate companies in
Florida and North Carolina, she and her husband, Larry, have worked
together as a team for the past 35 years, managing their business
and selling real estate. She realizes that finding your new home is
a process, and experience goes a long way. With prior marketing and
sales experience proving to be invaluable, Cindy pledges commitment,
knowledge and personalized service to each client, and she puts
forth that extra effort. As a recent client commented, "The honesty
and sincerity of Cindy made our experience a true joy."
Whether you are interested in buying or selling--no one will work
harder or look out more for your best interest. Contact Cindy today
to guide you through this experience.
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 Larry Kovalcin, CCIM,
GRI
Broker
larrykovalcin@brips.com
Cell: 828-963-0044
Larry
has been a real estate broker for the past 26 years specializing in
residential, commerical and real estate development. A 12 year
resident of the High Country, he was born in Pennsylvania, grew up
in Ohio, and spent time raising his family in Florida. He offers the
client a broad range of experience, and has assisted hundreds of
buyers and sellers in the buying and selling process. As a select
few Realtors in the country, he has obtained his CCIM designation,
adding additional knowledge that can assit the commercial client.
Having owned his own real estate companies in Florida and North
Carolina in the previous years, he has the management skills and
expertise that can sort through the real estate process, evaluating
and critiquing on a strategic level.
Call Larry today for expert assistance in the buying or selling
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 Scott Mayes
Broker
scottmayes@brips.com
Cell: 828-773-4643
Scott
Mayes is originally from Asheville, NC and has lived in the Blowing
Rock, Boone area since 1996. A Graduate of Fine Arts from Winthrop
University and married 27 years with 1 Daughter attending Blowing
Rock Elementary. Scott spent 20 years as a National Sales Manager
and Manufactures Representative for the Casual Furniture Industry.
Three years ago Scott decided to trade traveling nationally and
internationally for the serene mountains of the Blue Ridge. “I
welcome the opportunity to help anyone find their dreams in the
Mountains.” |
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 Sandy Windelspecht
Broker
sandy@brips.com
Cell: 828-406-1335
Sandy
Windelspecht is originally from North Branch, Michigan. She
graduated from Michigan State University in 1991, with a degree in
Literature and Creative Writing. She went on to earn graduate
degrees from both the University of South Florida and Appalachian
State University in Instructional Technology. Sandy moved to Blowing
Rock in 2001 with her husband and two children. Her husband is a
faculty member at Appalachian State University, and both her
children attend school at Blowing Rock Elementary.
Sandy taught web design and business productivity courses at
Appalachian State University for three years before starting her own
business in web and graphic design. Her work has been featured on
local and national websites and within multiple college textbooks.
As a local businessperson, Sandy is ready to put her eight years of
online design and web marketing experience to work for you. |
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 Jenny
Miller
Broker
jenny@brips.com
Cell: 828-719-8256
Jenny
was raised in College Park, Maryland, "a great place to begin
growing up," and moved to North Carolina thirty years ago "a great
place to finish growing up!" She attended the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill and after graduating worked for the
Department of Defense in Europe for three years. Upon returning home
she began a career in what was to become a multi faceted career in
real estate.
Her career in real estate began as a sales associate with Pulte
Homes where she was a consistent top seller. Always having a desire
to return to North Carolina, she relocated to the Raleigh area where
she directed all sales for Anderson Homes, a privately owned multi
site developer. After marriage she and her husband relocated to
Charlotte where Jenny specialized in the older, historic, and
downtown neighborhoods. During the next 15 years Jenny was
considered one of the top realtors in her area of expertise. She was
a founding member of the Real Estate Round Table and regularly
quoted in the Charlotte Observer.
In 1996 Jenny and her substantially larger family, four young kids
came into the picture, moved to Blowing Rock. The next 15 years were
devoted to raising (or attempting to raise) our 4 children,
volunteering for numerous charitable organizations, co-founding High
Country Women's Fund and serving as Executive Director of the High
Country United Way.
Jenny is pleased to announce that her real estate career will
continue its journey at Blowing Rock Investment Properties. |
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 McKiever Hunter
Broker
mckieverhunter@brips.com
Cell:
828-963-0237
McKiever grew up in Hartsville, S.C. and graduated from N.C. State
University. As a college student, he visited the High County from
time to time and developed a strong attraction to the area. After
graduating and working in industry as an engineer and in management,
he decided to make the High Country his home. McKiever's interest in
the real estate industry led him to receive his N.C. real estate
broker's license in 1975.
After a few years employed as an engineer, he focused on pursuing a
career in real estate. He has used his engineering skills as a land
developer and home builder. McKiever developed River Ridge, a unique
development fronting more than a mile along the New River.
He is a licensed N.C. general contractor, was the area Lindal Cedar
Home distributor for nineteen years and he has owned and managed
other businesses. In addition to his real estate and building
pursuits, McKiever has been a Christmas tree grower and retailer for
almost thirty years. His broad knowledge of the area and its unique
requirements will help you locate the perfect property, whether it
be a home, building site, or a larger tract of land. Or, his
knowledge will be useful if you are selling your property.
McKiever looks forward to working with your property purchase or
sales requirements. |
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 Megg Henry
Broker
mhenry@brips.com
Cell: 828-773-2279
Megg
is originally from Bristol, VA just over the mountain and a few
miles down the road from Boone. Her career path has taken her from
Virginia to Florida to Texas before she decided to plant her roots
back in the High Country and settling in the Boone/Blowing Rock area
four years ago.
Megg's life has always been about Customer Service, from her
management years in Retail to owning her own Medical Imaging
business, Megg says, "I am truly in the people business."
Megg loves living in the Mountains and the small town community feel
of the area. She resides in the Blowing Rock with her husband Ted.
She is an active small group leader with the Youth at her church,
loves reading, skiing and baking cupcakes!
As a full-time Real Estate Broker Megg's experience is extensive,
from coordinating and managing listings and sales for an entire
development to working one on one with her clients. She is fully
dedicated to serving her clients, in finding the perfect primary
home, vacation home or real estate investment in Blowing Rock,
Boone, Foscoe, Banner Elk, Beech or Sugar Mountains. |
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 Denice Marchese
Broker
denice@brips.com
Cell: 828-773-0946
Denice
was born in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Penn State University
with a degree in Fine Arts and Architecture and a minor in
Marketing. After years of working in Philadelphia, PA as a
supervisor in marketing for a National Insurance Co,. she relocated
to Coral Springs, FL where she met and married her husband Steve. In
1995 they moved and firmly planted their roots in the beautiful
mountains of Blowing Rock, NC where they own and operate a very
successful construction company. Laurel Ridge Builders, Inc. has
gained a solid reputation in quality craftsmanship of custom
mountain homes, timber frame homes, renovations, additions, and
beautifully crafted luxury homes in the tri-county area for the last
15 years. Denice has acquired invaluable experience in the field
including home design, floor plan design, staging, interior design,
knowledge of residential building codes, reading blue prints, and
office administration. She would love to share her passion for real
estate with you in helping you find your ultimate dream mountain
home in the High Country. |
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 Kivi Sherman
Broker
kivi@brips.com
Cell: 828-773-6145
A
convert from the beaches of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to
the beautiful North Carolina Mountains, Kivi has had a home in
Blowing Rock for the past 11 years and been a full time resident for
the past 5 years. The beauty of the area and the changing seasons
make it an ever-interesting place to live and work.
A former national sales account manager with Xerox Corporation, Kivi
then pursued a career in real estate and has been a licensed real
estate broker in Texas, Pennsylvania and California doing both
commercial and residential transactions. Since becoming licensed in
North Carolina she has also earned her GRI designation and is a
member of the Council of Residential Specialists and continues to
take classes that keep her on top of the many changes that are
occurring in real estate today.
Blowing Rock Investment Properties is an exciting place to be a
broker, offering an aggressive and diversified approach to marketing
which provides a platform for delivering the most professional and
results oriented service to its clients.
Mission Statement: To provide exceptional, professional and
personal service to my clients, treating them as I wish to be
treated and making every transaction a success. |
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 Kathleen Austin
Broker
kathleen@brips.com
Home: 828-295-4309
It
is said that if you are lucky enough to live in the High Country you
are lucky enough! Kathleen fell in love with the unique life style
of Blowing Rock and the High Country back in the 1970’s. She and her
husband Jack have raised three children “on the mountain” and live
out in the country near Blowing Rock, with all of the animals their
children left behind.
Kathleen loves to hike, knit, work out and spend time exploring back
roads that always end in a great new find. Her newest joy is a
granddaughter “Dixie Rose” who can do no wrong! Now in her 7th year
as a Broker, Kathleen readily tells everyone that she loves the real
estate business and enjoys helping clients find their own piece of
the High Country.
Finding your “perfect mountain retreat” always takes time and
attention. With Kathleen as your guide it is bound to be successful
and fun. |
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 Brian Rogers
Broker
brian@brips.com
Cell: (828) 260-1381
I am a graduate of Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Real Estate and Urban Analysis. I came to Boone from South Boston, VA in 1997 to attend ASU. I have always been interested in Real Estate and I continue to pursue that passion today. While attending ASU’s Walker College of Business, I became an active part of Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) the only co-ed, professional fraternal organization in sales, marketing, and management. In my three years with PSE, I was nominated and elected as the Vice President of Human Resources, and later I was chosen as President of the organization. I was also a member of the Walker College of Business Dean’s Council.
My Real Estate career started by working with vacation rentals and property management. After five years of property management experience I decided it was time to move to full-time sales. So, I worked for a company that had both property management and Real Estate sales. This was a great opportunity to put my education into action. Three years later, I had a total of eight years of field experience and I was ready to start my career as a full-time Real Estate professional. After working for a firm in Boone for two years I decided to move to a Blowing Rock Office and that is what brought me to Blowing Rock Investment Properties.
I take pride in my career and I take advantage of every opportunity to improve my professionalism. I also believe that one can never have enough education. In my real estate career I have earned many designations to broaden my expertise. I have earned my GRI-Graduate Realtor Institution (GRI), GREEN designation, e-PRO, and SFR-Short Sale and Foreclosure designation.
I have dedicated over fifteen years of my life to Real Estate education and practice. As your agent, I put these experience and education to work for you. Whether you want to purchase a home in the area or sell your current home, I can help you. Take care, and please visit my website for more information www.NcMtnHouses.com. |
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 Allan & Judy WagnerYou make us who we are! The greatest honors we receive are when our satisfied clients refer their friends & families to us, knowing we shall care for them with the same genuine care and consideration we show all our clientele." We Promise You Our Best....We Keep Our Promises!
"We value our clients, and we respect YOUR time! We respond to questions and emails with expediency!
Read more About Us here: http://www.home2mtn.com/about.php
Allan & JUdy have been together as a TEAM for 40 years, and now they look forward to serving you. Their dedication is to assist BUYERS & SELLERS in the High Country to realize their dreams!
Allan is a lifelong resident of Watauga County who knows the High Country both "in-town" and out. Allan's background is in construction, having built both local homes & a shopping mall, as well as more than 10 years in the Log Home industry. He recently achieved The Executive Sales Award, and Judy & Allan were the #1 AGENTS for 2009 in their division. This diverse mix gives Allan a unique perspective and true insight into the needs of the mountain home client. Allan goes the extra mile and is a true gentleman.
Judy works hard at her business, treating all her clients with respect and integrity. Honored that her clients place their trust in her, she will work tirelessly to assist YOU to realize your dreams. Growing up in Miami, Judy moved to Boone in 1971, back when Blowing Rock Road was just a two lane highway. Judy has worked tirelessly as a community volunteer and raised two daughters in Boone prior to joining her husband in real estate. Judy has now channeled all her energies into helping her clients achieve their dreams and find the home that will allow them the same wonderful life she has enjoyed in the High Country.
Extremely interested in Sustainable Building, Solar Energy & Wind Power, Judy was the first Realtor in the High Country to achieve the National Association of Realtors GREEN Designation, and is a member of the High Country Home Builders Association Green Building Committee, community everGREEN Committee.
Judy is always available to her clients, and is just a phone call or email away. |
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 Susan Freshcorn
Broker
peachy@brips.com
Cell: (704) 989-0690
Susan wasn’t born in North Carolina but she got here as quick as she could! Originally from Pennsylvania, she moved to NC with her family and was raised primarily in Charlotte. A long-time frequent visitor to the high country, Susan relocated to Blowing Rock in 2005.
Her liberal arts education at UNC-Charlotte and career in hospitality sales and marketing have provided a solid background for Susan’s work in real estate sales. She has developed a strong work ethic and a unique ability to build client relationships that convert into sales. Customers from the Charlotte region will certainly appreciate her loyalty and knowledge of both markets as they consider a move or investment property purchase in the high country.
A full-time broker licensed in North and South Carolina, Susan is thrilled to be associated with Blowing Rock Investment Properties, the trend setting and top producing firm in our area. The firm and Susan vow to do everything in our control to make certain you're pleased and we've surpassed your expectations.
Testimonial:
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She is personable, efficient, organized, goal oriented, and not afraid to “ask for the sale”. In other words, she is well liked by those with whom she works, she listens, she is fair, but she is not an easy push-over. Most important, she has a great sense of integrity, a quality I rank very highly." ` Mikie Wall |
If you have any
questions or would like more information, please contact us
866.795.7337, 828.295.7337,
email us, or use our online request form. |
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