Bill & Sandy Witt

"Carol Mathews, formerly of Signature Properties and now with Meadows Mountain Realty, exemplifies all of the wonderful qualities anyone could wish for in a real estate professional. After she helped us find our beautiful vacation home in Highlands, we understand completely why our friends Bruce and Peggy Laval recommended her so highly.

We were impressed by Carol?s knowledge of area real estate, her resourcefulness, and her availability to address any questions or concerns that we might have. She is an optimistic, kind and giving person who has become a dear friend who we meet whenever we go to Highlands.

Carol showed us numerous properties, helped us determine which type of property would best suit our particular needs as our second home, assisted in negotiations with the seller, located an appraiser, inspector, and an attorney to handle the closing. She continues to provide helpful information about people in Highlands who can provide needed services (painting, window replacement, repairs, etc.)

We are incredibly pleased with the services that Carol provided ? and continues to provide ? to us and our family members when we visit Highlands.

And we are delighted with our new mountain home.

Sandy and Bill Witt
Gainesville, Florida
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Carol Orr

"One of our best friends in Cashiers is Pam Stutzman. We met Pam about three years ago (even before we had bought in Trillium) and we became fast and good friends. Anytime we had a question, Pam would be the one we could call and she would either give us the answer or find out for us if she didn?t know. We could always rely on Pam.

Then in the late summer of 2005 we bought our "dream cabin". Pam could not have been more helpful! She has given me great decorating tips, as well as giving Stan advice on the right person to take care of maintenance, etc. We even had to call her in late December (when we were back in Florida) to ask her to go turn the heat down for us. We had left it too high and the bill was showing it! There is nothing that Pam will not do for her friend, her customers. The best part is that she always does so with a smile.

I am proud to call Pam my friend. I know you will find her to be your friend, as well.

Carol Orr

Cashiers, North Carolina & Tampa, Florida

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Bucky & Melanie Meredith

"I have been a Commercial Realtor for over twenty years and I know the service a good Realtor provides.
My family and I came to Highlands for Christmas with the possibility of considering relocation and a career change. We met Bill Bowen on Christmas Eve morning and told him what we desired. He met with us the day after Christmas and viewed property that met our criteria.
I can confirm that after being in the business for such a long time, I know what is expected of a Realtor and Bill Bowen certainly met my needs and criteria. I recommend him to anyone who is interested in any purchase of Real Estate in
Highlands, NC and the surrounding area.
Also, we have a great friend in Bill Bowen, who has helped us settle into our new community and a wonderful lifestyle.

Bucky & Melanie
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Cy and DanCook

"Dear Bill, thank you so much for all of your help with finding our perfect vacation home. We had come to North Carolina to see a property that turned out not to be all it was cracked up to be. We did love the area, and asked some Realtors to show us some other places. No one would show us anything in our price range; they would just ignore this part of our request. At the end of three days, on our way out of town at 8:00 AM, my husband decided to check your office. I said "Nobody is at work at this hour",
but there you were.
With a willing smile you showed us three properties in our price range on the water within an hour. We had found our vacation home in Highlands and by the next day we had our deal on the table and accepted. We were blown away!
Since then you have helped us so much with everything from handymen to contractors and places to eat. If you are any reflection of the people in Highlands, I?m sure we will be happy for many years to come.

Cy and Dan Cook
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Lisa and Alan Hand

"Hi Bill, Alan and I would like to thank you for helping us find the perfect home in Highlands for our family needs. You have a true gift for listening and taking care
of those details that many real estate agents we have worked with in the past failed to do.
And having you as our neighbor and friend in Highlands is an added blessing! With much appreciation,

Lisa and Alan Hand
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Junie and Anne Pierce,

"Dear Bill, Working with you this past year to find a home in or near Highlands, was an answer to prayer. Anne and I knew nothing about the real estate market and really didn?t know where to start. Your guidance and advice was invaluable! No pressure; just helpful information. We probably would have bought the first house we asked you to show us, but thankfully, you advised against that purchase and shortly after that you found our present home that has been a dream come true for our whole family. This home will probably be our home forever in Highlands but if we ever decide to move again we would never think of calling anyone but you! Thanks for your patience, your guidance, and even more important, your genuine friendship along the way. Sincerely,

Junie and Anne Pierce, and Family
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Ruthie and George Hubbard

"My husband and I purchased a home in Highlands with Bill as our agent - who was highly recommended by my twin sister who also purchased a home in Highlands using Bill as her agent!! He was great, encouraging us to look at just one more house - which proved to be the one! He was an invaluable asset to us then and even now long after the sale! His contacts have helped us set up housekeeping in Highlands from start to finish. Thank you, Bill and Carol for becoming new friends.

Ruthie and George Hubbard
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John and Luba Barnhardt

"We bought our home in Highlands through Bill, who was very accommodating and insightful about the entire area, its people and mountain real estate in general. Bill extended himself both before and after the purchase to see that everything was done properly and that all details were covered. You will not find a better realtor in Highlands.

John and Luba Barnhardt
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Barbara Blumentritt and Sally Dawson

"We purchased real estate through Bill Bowen. He was so helpful we made an overnight decision. Not only was he patient, kind, and informative, we felt he became our very close friend. We hope he feels the same way about us.

Barbara Blumentritt and Sally Dawson
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Fred & Madeline Knox

"Pam has a unique ability to listen to people and a knack of placing people to properties. She made spending all that money seem like so much fun! From the time of signing the contract to the closing and the moving in, Pam totally took care of every singe detail. She made the whole experience a total joy! Pam makes dreams come true.

Fred and Madeline Knox

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John Cloud

"Pamela has done a wonderful job for us on both our home and development project. I am cynical by nature, but am most comfortable with the insights and contributions that Pam has made for us. Every time she makes suggestions, they work out to be so great. I may not understand Feng Sui, but after she makes suggestions, I can always see how perfect they are. I will continue to use her and recommend her to others.

John Cloud
Developer
Firefly, Lake Lure, NC

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R.L. & Sis Maxwell

"Pam is a delight and has a keen sense of person and placement. We treasure our experience with her as a person and a professional.
Sis and R.L. Maxwell

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Curtis & Vangie Rich

"Dear Michelle,

We cannot begin to thank you enough for all you've done for us in making our relocation to Highlands pure joy. From the first day you took us "house shopping" we knew we would have a pleasant relationship with you. When we found the house we thought we wanted, you had no hesitation in accommodating our wishes to re-visit the house as many times as we desired, pointing out features as well as possible problem areas. After we had made our decision to make an offer on the house we fell in love with, you handled the negotiations between the Martins and us with utmost professionalism. As a result ,the Martins are happy and we feel that we have made new lifetime friends with them and with you.

Our closing went so smoothly, without a single hitch, due to your having all bases covered prior to the closing day. Since that day, you have gone out of your way to assist us with locating people to do several jobs for us in preparing the house for our furniture, as well as checking to be sure the jobs were done satisfactorily in our absence. You have relieved us of a ton of worry!

Moving anytime is stressful, but at our "advanced ages", and moving from such a long distance after having lived in Florida for over fifty years, we know now that we could not have done it and maintained our sanity and good health without our Guardian Angel, Michelle Muraco of Meadows Mountain Realty. Thank you, our wonderful new friend. Not only do we respect your professional expertise and your finesse in dealing with people, we adore you as a person. You are tops in our book!

Yours sincerely,
Vangie and Curtis Rich

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Dick & Diana Heinrich

"We are writing this letter to give our highest possible recommendation for Carol Mathews. We first became acquainted with Carol as a Realtor in North Carolina. We met Carol about 12 years ago during our first visit to Highlands. During our initial meeting, Carol outlined how we would work together. She asked good intelligent questions about our current needs and long range goals. She then went to her data base and found many potential listings. She carefully evaluated each listing and how it might meet with our goals and price range and then presented them to us. She did this independently and was fully prepared for every meeting. We were quite impressed with her professionalism, honesty, and her enthusiasm for her job. Over the years, we continued to visit the Highlands, and look at properties with Carol. During this time, Carol never tried to push us into purchasing a property that we did not want. After many years of searching and thinking that the prices would surely come down, and they never did, we finally purchased a beautiful piece of land from Carol about four years ago. We are so happy that we finally made our first investment in the Highlands. We held on to the land for about three years and then we sold it and made enough of a profit to purchase our fist home in Highlands. We both feel so fortunate that Carol Matthews was our real estate agent for both of these transactions. Carol patiently guided us though the Real Estate process and helped us achieve our dream of owning property in the Highlands. Over the years of working with Carol in a Realtor/Client relationship, we also became friends and visit with her often.

Carol Matthews sets herself apart from the average realtor in her dedication to her profession, her desire to help her clients achieve their dreams, and her integrity. It is without reservation that we would work with Carol when we are ready to sell or purchase another property. It is also without reservation that we would recommend Carol to anyone else that might be considering investing in real estate in North Carolina. Please feel free to contact us personally at 770-395-9080 if you should care to ask questions about this recommendation or about our experience with Carol Matthews."

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Sue Aery

"I met Carol through a mutual friend when I was looking to move to the Cashiers/Highlands area. As soon as I made contact I found out how knowledgeable and professional she really is. She made my transition to the mountains so easy, finding me a home that perfectly suited me and making the transaction as easy as possible while I was still living in New York. Her advice was attentive to my needs not only in the type of home that I was looking for but also in the area that was most conducive to my professional situation. Once I moved to the mountains and spent some time in her office I found out how respected she is by her fellow realtors and what a wonderful reputation that she has throughout the area. I highly recommend Carol Mathews not just as a realtor but as a wonderful source of information in this beautiful area where she has made her home for 21 years. She will enjoy finding your real estate as much as you will enjoy working with her for hours on end until the deal is done. She will not leave a stone unturned once you put your requests in her hands."

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Kathy Evans

"Carol Mathews is a long time resident of Highlands North Caroline. Her knowledge of the area proved to be quite valuable. I was a difficult client. I had a vision of what I thought would be the perfect mountain home. I kept changing that idea. It took one day a week for eighteen months in a four-wheel-drive vehicle to find it. Carol was not only extremely patient she actually listened. She didn't write me off and she didn't waste my time. She was determined to find just the right place. Not only did she find the perfect home, she helped with all the little details that made my transition to the mountains painless. Carol is an honest, ethical compassionate professional that I feel privileged to now call "friend."

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Julie Edgerton

"Dear Judy and Michelle,
I want to thank you SO MUCH for being my realtors at Signature Properties. What a fine job you two did selling my home and at the price I was very happy with. Judy, I'm very pleased we held at that price and didn't go down one bit. You made it very easy for me. I sure appreciate that. Now I can really enjoy my new home and I love it.
Thank you both again for all your help. "

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Wally and Bev Seinsheimer

"Dear Judy and Michelle,

You two are the best! With both of us being in the real estate industry for longer than we will admit to, we have worked with literally hundreds of real estate professionals in hundreds of transactions; and you two are as good as it gets...calm under fire, resourceful, professional at all times, organized, positive, always available, and truly pleasant.

Thanks for your help; we are thrilled with our new mountain home."

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Andy and Janet Walker

"When Janet, my wife, and I first decided to buy a home in Highlands, we had no idea how lucky we were when we chose Judy and Michelle.

They not only are great friends, but have become our personal real estate advisors.

Both have shown us over 20 properties, helped us determine which was best as a second home/investment, assisted in negotiations, found our lawyer, appraiser, surveyor and inspector, then put us in touch with a contractor,landscaper,and other remodeling specialists.

They advised us renovation tips that maximized the value and resale opportunities. They even supervised some activities when we could not be in town. Then, when it was time to sell, they demanded maximum price for the place---and got it! They arranged for the closing, holding the buyers hands through the entire process (not an easy task).

Now they have found us another house. And the whole experience is even better than last time.

They should rename the company "Turn-key Real Estate Advisors" We turn dreams into realties."

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Charley Juengling

"I can sum up my feelings about Judy and Michelle in a few words...They are great to work with!!

I have been invloved in all aspects of real estate investments and development for the past 20 years. During the past 5 years I have completed 15 transactions where Judy and Michelle represented me. I can honestly say they have been the best Realtors I have ever worked with.

I would summarize their strengths to be-
1.Very Hard Working
2.Honest
3.Intelligent
4.They put their clients interests before their own"

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