In this episode of the series, Luke checks in with Jay “the Viking” for a market update from western North Carolina. They discuss how the region—from Maggie Valley and Waynesville to Bryson City—is bouncing back after last year’s hurricane, why unique, well-designed cabins outperform cookie-cutter builds, and what today’s buyer’s market means for investors. Jay breaks down pricing trends, revenue expectations, and how negotiable sellers have become as inventory climbs to roughly six months.

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• (00:00:02) - Jay the Viking on the Smoky Mountains
• (00:01:53) - How to Buy in Maggie Valley
• (00:05:02) - Where to Buy a Million-Dollar Home?
• (00:07:06) - Maggile Valley Country Club House for Sale
• (00:12:38) - The $600,000 Tree House House
• (00:13:47) - This unique house has a third story!
• (00:16:28) - How to Book a Cabin in North Carolina
• (00:18:38) - High Country Cabin Prices in Bryson City
• (00:21:33) - Chris Voss on Negotiating a Home Deal
• (00:27:15) - Short Term Market Talk