Year-End Tax Tips for Senior Citizens

1. Take a Senior Citizen Deduction

The IRS allows those age 65 and over to take an additional deduction worth $1,350 for single filers or $2,100 for a married couple. This also applies to individuals who do not itemize their deductions because it is added to their standard deduction.

2. Claim Stock Losses Now

Those seniors with stock losses should consider taking them before year-end. Losses are used to offset any stock gains, including gain distributions from mutual funds. In addition to offsetting gains, seniors can claim up to $3,000 in losses per year to effectively reduce taxable income for 2008. Any losses in excess of that amount are carried forward to future returns.

3. Seniors Seeking Cash Should Consider a Reverse Mortgage

Income earned from a reverse mortgage is tax free, meaning that seniors in need of cash can unlock the equity in their homes as a lump sum payment in 2008 with no tax implications. A reverse mortgage remains a viable financial tool for those 62 and older because it does not take into account credit history or a borrower’s current financial situation.

4. Pay Outstanding Medical Bills Now

An individual with either a low taxable income or large medical expenses should consider paying all outstanding medical bills before the end of the year as an additional deduction. This would include supplemental health insurance, doctor bills, hospital bills and prescription drugs. Eligible deductions also include medical mileage, the number of miles traveled to and from the doctor, pharmacy, or hospital.

5. Be Aware of Social Security Income Threshold

Those senior citizens who continue to work while drawing social security should be aware of mandated income thresholds. If income exceeds $25,000 for one person or $32,000 for a married couple, then social security begins to be counted as taxable income. This can be a large burden on senior citizens. If a senior is close to these income limits, they should consider pushing some income into next year to protect all of their social security from income taxes.

6. Understand IRS Rules for IRAs

The IRS requires taxpayers to begin withdrawing funds from their IRA’s in the year after the year they turn 70 and one half. In most cases, seniors should begin withdrawals in the year they turn 70 and one half. By waiting until the following year, seniors would be required to make two withdrawals, potentially entering them into a higher tax bracket.

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PURPLE IRIS

There comes a point in your life when you realize:
Who matters,
Who never did,
Who won't anymore...
And who always will..
So, don't worry about people from your past,
there's a reason why they didn't make it to your future..
Give these flowers to everyone you don't want to lose in 2009,
Including me, if that's what is in your heart

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HOW DID THIS ONE GET BY ME?

I found this gallery at news.aol.com

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GET A GRIP ON CREDIT CARD DEBT

While consumers are being urged to spend this holiday season to help bolster the economy, those who do may face big credit card bills in January.

Me, Cary Feldman right here from Waynesville/Maggie Valley I am urging consumers to make “getting out of debt” their New Year’s resolution.

In tough economic times such as these, I expect even more people to resolve to work on lowering their debt in 2009.

Statistics showing that 61% of Americans carry revolving credit card debt, with an average $10,678 balance. Atop that, the average consumer is expected to spend $832.36 on holiday merchandise.

That cost, along with previously racked up debt, and an unstable economy creates the incentive to take active steps to address the problem as soon as possible.

Here is what all reputable credit counselors encourage consumers in debt to do:

1. Stop Charging. Adding to your existing debt will only make the problem worse and counteract any other steps you take to pay down your balance.

2. Transfer Balances. Call your credit card issuers and try to transfer all of your balances to the card with the lowest interest rate. If this isn’t possible, make minimum payments on the cards with the lowest rates and pay as much as possible on the highest interest cards until they are paid off. Once you get down to one card, continue paying as much as you did to the highest interest rate card.

3. Asses Your Total Debt. Once you determine the total, use an online debt repayment calculator to experiment with different payment amounts to see what type of realistic monthly payment you’ll need to make to pay off the cards. Try the free calculator at: www.bankrate.com/brm/calc/creditcardpay.asp.

4. Increase Your Income. When you don’t have enough income to have funds remaining after expenses, the only alternative is to increase your income. Use as much of that extra income as possible to make additional credit card payments. Some income options include working overtime, seeking temporary part-time work and selling stuff on Amazon, eBay, Craigslist or through newspaper classified ads.

5. Focus. This plan will work if you maintain focus. Paying off your debt must become a priority for the duration of your plan.

There will always be temptations to charge a vacation, buy a new car or do home-improvement projects. Being conscious of every spending decision will help you meet your goals.


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YOU MAY NEVER SEE PRICES THIS LOW AGAIN IN WESTERN NC

As a buyer, you have a number of factors on your side at this moment. 1. The general market. Sellers have dropped their prices and they are often ready to make deals so that they can move on with their plans. 2. At this time of year in this area, many sellers are facing the 'slow' winter months, so are thinking about their home not selling until the spring. Once we move to the New Year, they are less likely to deal as the warmer months seem closer on the horizon. Therefore, at the beginning of this season, great deals can be negotiated.
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CHRISTMAS DAY IN WAYNESVILLE

Ok, it's Christmas morning and I'm working at the coffee shop.

Readers: Cary, what happened to disconnecting over the holidays?
Cary: Well, it's a process. I'm leaving as soon as I'm done writing this email - I promise! :)

My tip this week comes in the form of two videos that I think are very inspirational and offer great messages.

The first reminds us that love knows no color, no religion, and, in this case, no species. Love simply is, and always will be, the greatest gift of life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sukkpkZLB6U

The second video literally sends chills down my spine each time I watch it. Each and every one of us has some amazing talents deep down inside of us. Don't be afraid to let it out! This guy finally did and amazed the whole world! check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k08yxu57NA&feature=related

With that, I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year! Big things to come in 2009!!

All the best,

Cary

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TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN WAYNESVILLE

THOUGHT I WOULD DO SOMETHING FUN TODAY, SINCE THINGS ARE A LITTLE QUIET BEING THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS. ENJOY THE FOLLOWING:

THIS IS INTERESTING

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ANOTHER REASON TO BE ANGRY AT CORPORATE AMERICA

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE,

IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS AND EVERYONE IS DOING THERE BEST TO GET INTO THE HOLIDAY MOOD, ESPECIALLY CORPORATE AMERICA. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF

http://www.moneymorning.com/2008/12/23/executive-compensation-at-banks/



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SPECIAL SANTA REPORT FROM THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS

REPORTING LIVE FROM WAYNESVILLE/MAGGIE VALLEY I THOUGHT I WOULD BRING YOU A SPECIAL SANTA REPORT. HERE IT IS LIVE FROM N.Y. - CLICK ON LINK BELOW

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/12/20/fashion/20081220-street-feature/index.html

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GREAT COMMENTARY ON THE MARKETS

SEASONS GREATINGS FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. I TOOK A DRIVE THROUGH WAYNESVILLE YESTERDAY AND WENT BY ONE OF THE LOCAL CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS. BUSY AS A BEE. PEOPLE GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
I CAME ACROSS A GREAT ARTICLE AND THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE IT WITH YOU.

Is Anybody Happy?
Published on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 1:09 PM Last Update: 23 hour(s) ago by Paul Pastore
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Just the other day I received a call from a seller who wanted to cancel his listing because he, “Wasn’t happy”.

What in the world makes people feel entitled to happiness just because they listed their home for sale? Listing a home for sale should make a seller feel ‘on the market’, not happy!

In the past month this seller had lost his job, was diagnosed with cancer, separated from his spouse, and his 401k lost half it’s value. I shared books, tapes, and time with him. He had breakfast with my Toastmaster group.

His property is receiving a steady stream of buyers, but no offers. He was told he needs to be patient and periodically yet aggressively reduce his price. But in addition to a sold sign, he wants to be happy.

In my opinion, it is imperative for Realtors to ask clients what they are looking for in an agent. In these turbulent times few people are happy. Many people smile, but few are elated. Agents need strong selling skills, bedside manner, compassion, and patience now more than ever before.

Agents are retained to secure a buyer in a reasonable time. They must be careful in wearing ‘too many hats’. I studied psychology in college, but I’m not a psychologist. Nor am I a priest, marriage therapist, grief counselor, or bosom buddy. I can’t sing, play a musical instrument, or make a seller happy.

Abe Lincoln said, “People are as happy as they make up their mind be”. Mr. Lincoln said that during the Civil War. Half the nation hated him. Southern Confederate soldiers wanted to do him harm. His wife was bipolar. He had a child die.

This is a wonderful time to count your blessings. Albert Einstein said, “Things that count, can’t be counted. And, things that can be counted, don’t count”. There is a reason for every season. Realtors sell houses, not happiness.

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Smell Like A Whopper, Burger King Launches Body Spray

Smell Like A Whopper, Burger King Launches Body Spray

I know, this has nothing to do with real estate but i just could not resist. Click on the link below for the story about the newest fragrance to hit the market.


Smell Like A Whopper, Burger King Launches Body Spray

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PARADES TO BE HELD IN HAYWOOD COUNTY THIS WEEKEND

MAGGIE VALLEY-WAYNESVILLE NORTH CAROLINA
The Maggie Valley Christmas Parade will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday. The parade will travel from the Ghost Town parking lot to the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. There will be free hayrides 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the festival fair grounds.
Waynesville's annual Christmas parade starts at 6 p.m. Monday at the corner of Walnut and Main streets, rolls by First Presbyterian Church and ends just past Bogart's Restaurant. The annual Christmas parade is sponsored by Kiwanis, the Downtown Waynesville Association and the town of Waynesville.
I will try my best to snag a few good photo's for you!!!!!! Ahhh, mountain living at its best.

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STAGING TIPS FOR OUTDOORS

Low Cost Solutions for Landscaping
A Sellers Guide for Creating Outdoor Living Environments

Are you one of the many who are trying to sell a home in a down economy? To stand out in a competitive market, there are cost effective ways to spruce up the outdoor living environments, making your home one step closer to finding the perfect buyer.

Mulch – A clean, dark, double or triple ground layer of hardwood mulch hides beds that have been neglected or have become weedy. Kill the weeds prior to mulching by spraying them with Round Up a week before laying mulch. Buncombe County and Haywood County have wonderful mulch yards. For top quality, both Carolina
Mulch and Asheville Mulch Yard have delivery service and an excellent double ground hardwood. For large areas not needing a finely ground mulch, the Riverside Stump Dump offers a low cost solution with their single ground hardwood mulch for $10 per yard.

Add seasonal color - Choose an area that highlights one of the home’s best features and use seasonal flowers to draw the buyer’s eye to that area. Some designers like to use this focal point method at the end of a walkway or near the entrance. The colors of the flowers can be matched to the colors of the house
for a more unified look.

Add a bench – We’ve all heard the theory for baking cookies prior to showing a home to create an inviting atmosphere. It is a feast to the senses and creates a mood that this home is owned by happy people who
love eating warm, sweet cookies. The garden bench is this feast for the buyer who loves the outdoors. To know that someone enjoyed sitting in the garden creates the “cookie moment” that home sellers want to capture. A simple wooden bench is an inexpensive piece of outdoor furniture.

Overgrown Plants: If existing plants have become overgrown, the home can look outdated. Many landscapers still believe in creating green meatballs out of our native shrubs. These can make the home look out of style with what most homeowners are looking for which is a low maintenance, more natural landscape. If possible, remove these and start fresh with a few plants. The following plants are proven
winners.

Cherry Laurel ‘Otto Luyken’ – Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’ – This is a wonderful, evergreen plant with deep, dark green leaves. It brings out great color and texture against stone and light colored homes. Plant
these at least five feet apart.

Ornamental Grasses – These are inexpensive, drought tolerant workhorses of the landscape industry. They like lots of sun and their blades and stalks can be left through winter, providing more texture in the garden. The only maintenance for these plants is to cut them back in about February so the new growth in spring
will show better. Pink Muhly stays relatively short (about 2-3’) and remains tidy, creating a purple mist as the fall seed heads develop. These grasses work well with boulders to create a natural feel.

Find a home for Clutter: Remove old hoses and unwanted pots from the yard. The IWANNA and Craig’s list will advertise free items wishing to be donated to those who will pick them up. This can be a win/win for all. A clutter free outdoor area creates the look of simplicity and a well loved yard.

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THE TIME IS GETTING CLOSER TO MOVE TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

O.K. ENOUGH OF THE NEGATIVE NEWS. READ THIS REPORT AND FOLLOW THE LINK FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS REGARDING THE UPTURN IN THE HOUSING MARKET IN CERTAIN AREAS.


Look on the Bright Side: Sales Jump in Ailing Markets
According to the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS®, sales in some of the hardest-hit local markets are really starting to take off- proving once again that there are tangible indications that the housing cycle is beginning to come around.
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http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20081202_realestateoutlook.htm

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WELCOME TO WAL-MART

A FRIEND OF MINE FOWARDED SOME FACTS AND FIGURES REGARDING WALMART- I DO NOT KNOW WHERE THE STATS CAME FROM BUT THIS SHOULD JUST MAKE YOU GO WOWWWWW


Before anyone who is gifted in math actually does the multiplication, etc., on this and wants to e-mail me that such and such figures aren't really right, I didn't look them up and didn't try to prove or disprove them. I suspect it all comes darned close to being the true figures. :-)


How Big Is Wal-Mart


This should boggle your mind!! And scare you as well!


1 . At Wal-Mart,Americans spend $36,000,000 every hour of
every day.

2 . This works out to $20,928 profit every minute! (I didn't check the math)

3. Wal-Mart will sell more from January 1 to St.
Patrick's Day (March 17th) than Target sells all year.

4. Wal-Mart is bigger than Home Depot + Kroger + Target +
Sears + Costco & K-Mart combined.

5. Wal-Mart employs 1.6 million people and is the largest
private employer. And many can't speak English or speak broken English.

6. Wal-Mart is the largest company in the history of the World.

7. Wal-Mart now sells more food than Kroger & Safeway
combined, and keep in mind they did this in only 15 years.

8. During this same period, 31 Supermarket chains sought
bankruptcy (including Winn-Dixie).

9. Wal-Mart now sells more food than any other store in the
world.

10. Wal-Mart has approx 3,900 stores in the USA of which
1,906 are SuperCenters; this is 1,000 more than it had 5 years ago.

11. This year, 72 billion different purchasing experiences
will occur at a Wal-Mart store. (Earth's population is approximately
6.5 billion.)

12. 90% of all Americans live within 15 miles of a Wal-Mart.

13. Let Wal Mart bail out Wall Street!!!

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RIGHT HERE IN WAYNESVILLES OWN BACKYARD!!!

I though everyone might find this article printed in the Mountaineer News on Friday (Nov. 28) about Haywood Counties- The Swag as being a top 100 destination!!!!!

Readers of Condé Nast Traveler, one of the premier travel magazines in the world, have selected a Haywood County destination as one of the 100 best hotels in America.
In its 21st annual Readers’ Choice Awards (November issue) The Swag Country Inn, owned by Deener Matthews, was voted as of one of the 100 best hotels in America.

Located on the boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Swag is located on 250 acres atop a 5,000-foot ridge off Hemphill Road in Waynesville.

The inn is a stone’s throw from the entrance into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Its rustic, yet sophisticated, setting offers guests a mountain meadow retreat, award-winning restaurant, world-class hiking trails, warm hospitality and five-star comfort.

The Swag offers 15 luxurious and distinctive accommodations, furnished with early American rustic antiques; most rooms have wood burning fireplaces, steam showers, balconies and private saunas.

The cabins and main lodge are built of 17th and 18th century old hand hewn logs and local field stone. It is the perfect retreat for guests who love nature and expect the finest amenities.

The Swag is literally in the backyard of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park, which will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2009.

“We are honored to receive such a prestigious award and it makes it so much more valuable that it came directly from the readers of Condé Nast Traveler,” said Deener Matthews, The Swag innkeeper. “Considering we are a relatively small inn, this speaks volumes about the loyalty of our guests and how much they love The Swag.”

“The 21st annual Readers’ Choice Awards is not only an award for the destinations, lodgings, and modes of transportation that exceed expectations; it is also a credit to the worldly expertise of Condé Nast Traveler readers,” the magazine article stated in announcing the awards.

Every year since 1988, a select sample of Condé Nast Traveler readers have taken the Readers’ Choice Survey. In 2008, the questionnaire was available to all readers through a secure Web site. The final tabulations of 32,633 responses were done by Mediamark Research, Inc., of New York City.

Questionnaires contained lists of candidates (individual cities, hotels, etc.), and write-ins were allowed. Only candidates that received a required minimum number of responses were deemed eligible for an award.

Each candidate was rated, criterion by criterion, on a five-point scale: excellent, very good, good, fair, poor.

Hotels and resorts were rated on the following:
food/dining, location, overall design, rooms and service.

Founded as a country inn by innkeeper and owner Deener Matthews in 1982, The Swag originally was built as a family home in 1971 by Deener and her husband, Dan, an Episcopal clergyman, who is rector emeritus of Trinity Church, Wall Street, in New York City. Today, Deener manages the day-to-day operations at The Swag during the in-season from late April through November.

The 28th season of The Swag will run from April 19, 2009, to Nov. 29, 2009. For more information and reservations call: 800-789-7672, e-mail: theswag@earthlink.net or go to www.theswag.com

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NEW LISTING HERE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE WITH YOU SOME PICTURES OF THIS AMAZING NEW HOME I JUST LISTED. CLICK ON THE LINK TO MY WEBSITE FOR A FULL VIRTUAL TOUR OF THIS TRULY UNIQUE HOME ON 11 ACRES OF WHICH APP. 8 ACRES ARE ROLLING FENCED IN PASTURE LAND WITH A 3 STALL BARN, RV HOOKUPS, IN LAW SUITE (PRIVATE ENTRANCE) P.S THE HOME IS 7672 SQ.FT NOT INCLUDING THE ADD. 753 SQ.FT BONUS ROOM OVER GARAGE. YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT VIEWS- CHECK THIS OUT!!!



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WEATHER REPORT FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

AND JUST THINK, IT'S ONLY MID NOVEMBER, BUT I'LL BET YOU THE SKIERS UP AT CATALOOCHIE ARE NOT COMPLAING!. WE MUST HAVE GOTTEN ABOUT 2" AS OF 8:00 AM HERE IN WAYNESVILLE, NC



Waynesville, NC Partly Cloudy 24ºF
Currently

24ºF Today

30º / 14º

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BUYING OR SELLING?

REPORTING LIVE FROM WAYNESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA-
THE CONFUSION BROUGHT ON BY AN UNCERTAIN ECONOMY AND FLUCTUATIONS IN THE HOUSING MARKET HAS CAUSED A LOT OF CONCERN IN THE PAST MONTHS, AND THE QUESTIONS OF WHEN TO BUY PLAGUES A LOT OF WOULD-BE HOME BUYERS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE PROVERBIAL TREES TO GET A CLEAR LOOK AT THE FOREST. WHEN THEY BACK UP A BIT AND GAIN A BETTER VIEW, THE ANSWER IS OBVIOUS. THE BEST TIME TO BUY IS NOW. AS THEY HAVE FOR MANY YEARS THE ALLURE OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REMAINS EXTREMELY FAVORABLE. IN FACT RATES FOR 30-YEAR, FIXED RATE MORTGAGES ARE NEAR 30 YEAR LOWS. AND, WHILE NO ONE CAN PREDICT THE EXACT MOMENT WHEN INTEREST RATES WILL BOTTOM OUT, GAMBLING ON THAT CAN END UP BEING A COSTLY MISTAKE. ADD TO THAT THE FACT THAT HOME PRICES DON'T NECESSARILY MOVE IN UNISON WITH INTEREST RATES AND YOU INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF LOSING MONEY BY WAITING. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU DECIDE TO TAKE A CHANCE AND WAIT TO PURCHASE A HOME, AND THE PRICE FELL BY $10,000, YOU COULD STILL LOSE MONEY. HOW? IF INTEREST RATES WERE TO MOVE UP BY ONLY HALF A POINT WHILE YOU WERE WAITING, THE SAVINGS ON THE REDUCED PRICE WOULD BE MORE THAN OFFSET BY THE TOTAL LOAN AMOUNT. AND, IF YOU'RE RELUCTANT TO BUY NOW BECAUSE YOU'RE CONCERNED THAT YOU MAY HAVE TROUBLE SELLING YOUR CURRENT HOME, OR THAT YOU MAY NOT GET THE BEST PRICE FOR IT, YOU'LL BE HAPPY TO KNOW THAT THE AVERAGE TIME A HOME STAYS ON THE MARKER IN THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AREA IS ONLY A FEW WEEKS LONGER THAN IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A YEAR AGO- AND APPRECIATION RATES ARE CONTINUING TO RISE. THE BOTTOM LINE IS- RIGHT NOW IS THE SMARTEST AND SAFEST TIME TO BUY. DON'T GAMBLE WITH YOUR FUTURE. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TODAY'S LOW INTEREST RATES AND COMPETITIVE HOME PRICES- THEY WON'T BE AROUND LONG.
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UPDATE ON THE ECONOMY

GOOD DAY EVERYONE FROM GETTING COLD DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. THERE TALKING "SNOW" TODAY HERE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THAT BEING SAID, THOUGHT I WOULD GIVE YOU AN UPDATE ON THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY.

Circuit City stores... most recent (? how many)

Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide are to be shuttered

Lane Bryant,, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine's to close 150 store nationwide

Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January

Cache will close all stores

Talbots closing down all stores

J. Jill closing all stores

GAP closing 85 stores

Footlocker closing 140 stores more to close after January

Wickes Furniture closing down

Levitz closing down remaining stores

Bombay closing remaining stores

Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January.

Whitehall closing all stores

Piercing Pagoda closing all stores

Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January.

Home Depot closing 15 stores 1 in NJ (New Brunswick)

Macys to close 9 stores after January

Linens and Things closing all stores

Pacific Sunware closing stores

Pep Boys Closing 33 stores

Sprint/ Nextel closing 133 stores

JC Penney closing a number of stores after January

Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores.

Wilson Leather closing down all stores

Sharper Image closing down all stores

K B Toys closing 356 stores

Lowe's to close down some stores

Dillard's to close some stores.

Starbucks


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I PROMISED SOME FALL PICTURES FROM WAYNESVILLE

WELL EVERYONE, IT WAS AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOU CAN IMAGINE!!! THE DRIVE ALONG THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, WHETER YOU HEADED INTO ASHVILLE OR GATLINBURG WAS AMAZING. YOU HAD TO STOP AT EVERY SCENIC OVERLOOK AND JUST STARE AT NATURE IN AWE.

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TALKING "GREEN"

PROGRAMABLE THERMOSTAT
A programbalbe thermostat is designed to program different temperature settings for different times of the day for your heating and or cooling equipment. Especially with the extreme temperature changes here in the mountains, it can end up saving you a bundle!! Programable thermostats can be electronic or mechanical. Here is a sample schedule programmed for both heating and cooling.

HEATING COOLING
TIME TEMERATURE TEMPERATURE
WAKE UP 6:00AM-9:00AM 72F 75F
LEAVE 9:00AN-5:30OM 50F 80F
EVENINGS 5:30PM-11:00PM 68F 75F
SLEEP 11:00PM-6:00AM 50F OR OFF 78F OR OFF
http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/about.html

ENERGY STAR PROGRAMS
Now this is amazing-
According to Energy Star's Web site, the use of Energy Star appliances saved as much energy in 2006 as the equivalent gas emissions of 25 million cars. If Americans bought only Energy Star appliances for the coming year, the effect on greenhouse gases would equal the removal of 17 million cars from the roads!!!!
www.energystar.gov
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EARLY SNOW IN WAYNESVILLE

O.K. I KNOW I PROMISED YOU PICTURES OF THE APPLE FESTIVAL HELD HERE IN WAYNESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA LAST WEEK. I WILL BE POSTING THEM TOMORROW. BUT GUYS, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT, WE HAD 2" OF SNOW LAST NIGHT!!! I HEARD MAGGIE VALLEY HAD 3. THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE A GLIMPS OF OCTOBER SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

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THE APPLE FESTIVAL IN WAYNESVILLE, NC

HI GUYS!!! I PROMISED YOU AN UPDATE ON THE UPCOMING APPLE FESTIVAL HELD IN DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE. IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY AND THEY HAD AN AMAZING TURNOUT. CLOGGERS CLOGGING, FIDDLERS FIDDLEING, APPLES, FOOD, MUSIC, GREAT ARTS AND CRAFTS. A GOOD TIME HAD BY ALL. CHECK OUT SOME OF THE PICTURES-

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STATE OF THE ECONOMY

ITS BEEN A FEW DAYS SINCE I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GIVE YOU ALL LOCAL UPDATES FROM DOWN HERE IN WAYNESVILLE. I USUALY KEEP IT TO THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BUT THOUGHT I WOULD JUST GIVE YOU A LITTLE UPDATE ON SOME INTERESTING THINGS THAT ARE HAPPENING TO OUR ECONOMY.
WITHIN THE NEXT DAY OR TWO I WILL BE POSTING PICTURES OF THE GREAT WEEKEND AT THE APPLE FESTIVAL HERE. HOPE YOU STAY TUNED

"I thought I would pass this along in case anyone has gift cards for these
stores. You may want to use them soon if this is all true.
Snopes adds Kirklands and Pier 1 to the list.

STORE CLOSINGS AND LAYOFFS

If you have gift cards, hurry up and use them!!

Just passing this along - FYI

Ann Taylor closing 117 stores nationwide A company spokeswoman said
the company hasn't revealed which stores will be shuttered. It will
let the stores that will close this fiscal year know over the next
month

Eddie Bauer to close more stores
Eddie Bauer has already closed 27 shops in the first quarter and plans
to close up to two more outlet stores by the end of the year.

Cache closing stores
Women's retailer Cache announced that it is closing 20 to 23 stores this
year.


Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines closing 150 stores nationwide The
owner of retailers Lane Bryant , Fashion Bug , Catherines Plus Sizes
will close about 150 underperforming stores this year.
The company hasn't provided a list of specific store closures and
can't say when it will offer that info, spokeswoman Brooke Perry said
today.

Talbots , J. Jill closing stores
About a month ago, Talbots announced that it will be shuttering all 78
of its kids and men's stores. Now the company says it will close
another 22 underperforming stores.. The 22 stores will be a mix of
Talbots women's and J. Jill , another chain it owns. The closures will
occur this fiscal year, according to a company press release.

Gap Inc. closing 85 stores
In addition to its namesake chain, Gap also owns Old Navy and Banana
Republic . The company said the closures - all planned for fiscal 2008
- will be weighted toward the Gap brand.

Foot Locker to close 140 stores
In the company press release and during its conference call with
analysts today, it did not specify where the future store closures -
all planned in fiscal 2008 - will be. The company could not be
immediately reached for comment

Wickes is going out of business
Wickes Furniture is going out of business and closing all of its
stores, Wickes, a 37-year-old retailer that targets middle-income
customers, filed for bankruptcy protection last month.

Goodbye Levitz / BOMBAY - closed already
The furniture retailer, which is going out of business. Levitz first
announced it was going out of business and closing all 76 of its
stores in December. The retailer dates back to 1910 when Richard
Levitz opened his first furniture store in Lebanon , PA. In the 1960s,
the warehouse/showroom concept brought Levitz to the forefront of the
furniture industry. The local Levitz closures will follow the shutdown
of Bombay .

Zales, Piercing Pagoda closing stores
The owner of Zales and Piercing Pagoda previously said it plans to
close 82 stores by July 31. Today, it announced that it is closing
another 23 underperforming stores. The company said it's not providing
a list of specific store closures. Of the 105 locations planned
for closure, 50 are kiosks and 55 are stores.

Disney Store owner has the right to close 98 stores The Walt Disney
Company announced it acquired about 220 Disney Stores from
subsidiaries of The Children's Place Retail Stores. The exact number
of stores acquired will depend on negotiations with landlords. Those
subsidiaries of Children's Place filed for bankruptcy protection in
late March. Walt Disney in the news release said it has also obtained
the
right to close about 98 Disney Stores in the U.S. The press release
didn't list those stores.

Home Depot store closings (E. Brunswick, Rt 18 just put up their closing
sign)
ATLANTA - Nearly 7 months after its chief executive said there were
no plans to cut the number of its core retail stores, The Home Depot
Inc. announced Thursday that it is shuttering 15 of them amid a
slumping U.S. economy and housing market. The move will affect 1,300
employees. It is the first time the world's largest home improvement
store chain has ever closed a flagship store for performance reasons.
Its shares rose almost 5 percent. The Atlanta-based company said the
underperforming U.S.stores being closed represent less than 1 percent
of its existing stores. They will be shuttered within the next two
months.

CompUSA (CLOSED) clarifies details on store closings Any extended
warranties purchased for products through CompUSA will be honored by a
third-party provider, Assurant Solutions. Gift cards, rain checks, and
rebates purchased prior to December 12 can be redeemed at any time
during the final sale. For those who have a gadget currently in for
service with CompUSA, the repair will be completed and the gadget will
be returned to owners.
http://www.news.com/8301-10

784_3-9834177-7html



Macy 's - 9 stores

Movie Gallery - 160 stores as part of reorganization plan to exit
bankruptcyThe video rental company plans to close 400 of 3,500 Movie

Gallery

and Hollywood Video stores in addition to the 520 locations the video

rental

chain closed last fall.

Pacific Sunwear - 153 Demo stores

Pep Boys - 33 stores

Sprint Nextel - 125 retail locations New Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse
appears to have inherited a company bleeding subscribers by the
thousands, and will now officially be dropping the ax on
4,000 employees and 125 retail locations. Amid the loss of 639,000
postpaid customers in the fourth quarter, Sprint will be cutting a
total of 6.7% of its work force (following the 5,000 layoffs last
year) and 8% of company-owned brick-and-mortar stores, while remaining
mute on other rumors that it will consolidate its headquarters in
Kansas . Sprint Nextel shares are down $2.89, or nearly 25%, at the
time of this writing.

J. C. Penney, Lowe's and Office Depot are scaling back

Ethan Allen Interiors: The company announced plans to close 12 of 300
stores in an effort to cut costs.

Wilsons the Leather Experts - 158 stores

Pacific Sunwear will close its 154 Demo stores after a review of
strategic alternatives for the urban-apparel brand. Seventy-four
underperforming Demo stores closed last May.

Sharper Image: The company recently filed for bankruptcy protection
and announced that 90 of its 184 stores are closing. The retailer will
still operate 94 stores to pay off debts, but 90 of these stores have
performed poorly and also may close.

Bombay Company: (Freehold Mall store closed) The company unveiled
plans to close all 384 U.S.-based Bombay Company stores. The company's
online storefront has discontinued operations.

KB Toys posted a list of 356 stores that it is closing around the
United States as part of its bankruptcy reorganization. To see the
list of store closings, go to the KB Toys Information web site, and
click on Press Information


Dillard's to Close More Stores
Dillard's Inc. said it will continue to focus on closing
underperforming stores, reducing expenses and improving its
merchandise in 2008. At the company's annual shareholder meeting, CEO
William Dillard II said the company will close another six
underperforming stores this year."

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WAYNESVILLE APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL

Apple Harvest Festival set for this weekend
by Staff Reports
published October 16, 2008 12:15 am

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WAYNESVILLE – The 20th annual Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday in historic downtown Waynesville.

The annual festival, which celebrates the beauty of the harvest season in Haywood County, features handmade arts and crafts, locally-grown apples and apple products for sale.

The festival also includes food vendors of all types, educational and information booths, authentic mountain music and dance groups and a children's fun area.

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Scheduled performers for this year's festival include Hominy Valley Boys, Gypsy Bandwagon, Simple Folk and Balsam Range. There will be adult and youth cloggers throughout the day providing entertainment. With more than 25,000 people attending last year's festival, Haywood County looks forward to a great vendor turnout and a great day for our visitors, local merchants and local residents.

The Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival is presented by the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Waynesville Association, the Haywood County Extension Service and the Haywood County Apple Growers.

For more information, contact the Greater Haywood County Chamber of Commerce at 456-3021.

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WELCOME TO THE VISTAS AT BUCKRIDGE

The ultimate goal when developing property in the mountains is to insure that the balance of nature is not diminished by the pure greed of "level and build". With that in mind my latest venture is finally finished. It is a beautiful gated community located here in Western North Carolina just minutes from Waynesville and Maggie Valley. The views of rolling pastures and mountain ranges will take your breath away. Unsolicited, we received a card from the the local community development club (which I never knew even existed) giving us high praises, welcoming us to the community and for the outstanding work we have done with our careful development plan at The Vistas at Buckridge. If you ever make it to Western North Carolina make sure you call me for the grand tour!!!!! Please click on the link below to view the thank you letter we received.


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GHOST TOWN- THE MOVE

GHOST TOWN THE MOVIE SPOTLIGHTS MAGGIE VALLEY,NC
October 8, 2008 - One Response

“GHOST TOWN THE MOVIE “
OPENS OCT. 28
Ghost Town the Movie, by Lionsgate Entertainment Studio begins October 28 in theatres everywhere! Ghost Town the Movie , a tribute to Robert Teaster, is a story of love, murder and moonshine. Directed by Jeff Kennedy and Dean West, Ghost Town promises to entertain… “Some say in Deadwood, you may lose your life, in Ghost Town it may be your soul! “
Lionsgate has set the stage for Western films to make a comeback and laid a platform on which images of Western North Carolina, will showcase throughout the country and ultimately all over the world. Regardless of viewers’ opinions of the film itself, Maggie Valley and Ghost Town in the Sky will earn global acclaim during a time when the local economy can certainly use the boost. “Ghost Town the Movie” will bring free publicity from the global market drawing attention to Haywood County as a whole similar to the attention drawn to Cold Mountain also located Haywood County. “Cold Mountain” was a major motion picture depicting the civil war era in the south and starring Nicole Kidman

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OUT OF TOWNERS TAKE ON WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

It's comforting to know that other people have the same passion as I do for this beautiful area. Waynesville and Maggie Valley are a special place!!!!!!




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LOOK OUT, FALL IS COMING

Hi, this is me again (Cary Feldman) with another preview into the up coming fall season quickly approaching the mountains here in Waynesville and Maggie Valley North Carolina. Just click on the following link and enjoy!!


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FALL COMING TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA/SMOKY MOUNTAINS

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTOR, CARY FELDMAN
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PRE-FALL UPADATE


When they say the most beautiful part about WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (especially WAYNESVILLE & MAGGIE VALLEY) is that you can set your watch to the transformation of one season into the next, they are absolutely correct. It is as though someone snapped their fingers and we are now experiencing the most beautiful fall weather. The days in the mountains rarely get higher than high 60’s and already we are already experiencing some low 40’s at night. The fall season here in the SMOKEY MOUNTAINS is going to be spectacular this year (although possibly short because of the lack of rainfall this summer). WAYNESVILLE is gearing up for their annual Apple Festival and MAGGIE VALLEY just hosted Rally in the Valley. Thousands of die hard motor cycle enthusiast from all over to take advantage of some of the most beautiful mountain roads, especially those along the BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY.

I will update you in a few weeks as the The Fall really starts to set in. I can already smell the logs burning in all those MOUNTAIN CABINS!!!!!!!!!!!

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CARY FELDMAN ENJOYS SELLING THE MOST BEATIFUL VIEWS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTOR, CARY FELDMAN, ENJOYS SELLING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VIEWS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Waynesville, NC - Cary Feldman’s new construction homes and gated communities in Waynesville, North Carolina are helping snowbirds from Michigan and “half-backs” from Florida find their dream homes in the mountains!
(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 23, 2008 ) Waynesville, NC - Feldman’s new construction homes and gated communities in Waynesville, North Carolina are helping snowbirds from Michigan and “half-backs” from Florida find their dream homes in the mountains!Feldman spent most of his career in the sunny climate of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He spent nine years searching for the perfect town in North Carolina where he would build his dream vacation home. When he arrived in Waynesville (also known as Haywood County), he knew his search was over. Historic downtown Waynesville was just thirty miles from Asheville and in the heart of the Smokey Mountains, one of the most breathtaking chains of mountains he had ever seen. Since arriving in Waynesville, North Carolina, Feldman has begun building and selling new construction homes in deeded gated communities near downtown as well as river settings nestled in the mountains. “You can be close to a wonderful quaint downtown or up in the mountains where the views are breathless”, says Feldman.The mountains of Western North Carolina have a multitude of things to do for both residents and tourists. Within minutes, you can enjoy winding your way through the mountains on the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike through numerous National forests, snow ski in Cataloochee, or trout fishing in the abundant rivers and streams. You can also take a ride over to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge or try your luck at Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee. Visit the historic Biltmore Estates or put the top down and take a Sunday drive through the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Whether you enjoy antiquing, apple picking, craft shows or fairs there is something going on almost every weekend to enjoy."I love North Carolina and I love what Waynesville offers me and my family," says Feldman. "I’m just lucky enough to be in a position where I can help others (no matter what their budget), fulfill their dream of creating a home and a lifestyle in the mountains."To see a listing of homes or lots for sale, go to
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Welcome to my blog!

I wanted to start a blog to share with you the secret that I've been living in for the past five years. Waynesville, North Carolina has been our home since we left Fort Lauderdale, Florida a few years ago. We've never looked back. The weather, the people, the beauty - it really doesn't get any better than this. I will share some of my favorite spots, the best places to eat and pictures, pictures and more pictures! I hope you enjoy!

I ESCAPED AND SO CAN YOU!!!!!!!!

Cary
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