Best Decision

Sherry Holt

For Highlands Rotarian Sherry Holt, serving her community has always been part of her DNA.

Sherry Holt, a Rotarian since May 2015, is a partner with Highlands CPA firm Stephen Lucas and an alumni of Highlands High School.

A Scaly Mountain native, Holt said, “I have always been involved in the community to a certain extent.”

While her son was young, she volunteered as Highlands School PTO treasurer, chaired the Fall Festival, and more. Then she became active in the Rotary Club of Highlands, including entering the three-year leadership commitment as president-elect, president, and past-president.

“I am in my last year of the commitment, but I will always be involved in our Rotary projects. Prior to being president I was Service Event Director, and I am currently in my first term on the Historical Society Board,” said Holt.

She joined the Rotary Club of Highlands because of its laser focus on community.

“We strive to make our community a better place for everyone. It’s hard to say we have one main benefit because we are involved in so many, but for me personally I think our work with the school is beneficial. We give scholarships for higher education, money to help teachers with room supplies, sponsor children on the Fifth Grade Charleston Trip, sponsor the Interact Club each year…We also sponsor exchange students periodically and RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards).”

Holt has been especially impressed with feedback from young adults involved in Rotary Exchange. Inevitably, individuals

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involved convey the experience’s positive effects: “How much it meant to them to be able to have this experience, how it changed their life for the better,” she said. “I think if you can give one child, who otherwise would not get this experience, a chance to change their life … that is the best feeling in the world.”

Although she thought she would not be able to work Rotary Club involvement into her busy schedule, she decided to take the plunge after “Derek Taylor stopped by my office and asked me to join.”

Holt admitted: “It was one of the best decisions I have ever made.” by Deena Bouknight

welcome 2021

Carpe Diem Farms takes a moment (just a moment!) to reflect upon 29 years of brightening the lives of horses and the people who love them.

January 27 marks the 29th year of the anniversary of receiving our 501(c)(3) for the educational foundation, Carpe Diem Farms Inc.

And five years later, we opened Carpe Diem Farms, the place where the experiential educational programs creating magic and miracles with horses and humans began.

It honestly feels at times like it was only yesterday and yet nearly 4,000 participants, both children and adults, have experienced a wide array of life-altering programs. In addition to the horses, there has been dog training, red-tailed hawk flying, authors teaching their craft, animal communicators, feng shui teachers, dousing workshops, labyrinth building and walking, bird counting, horse training, tai chi, book studies, to name a few of the vast array of programs.

Additionally, the unlimited volunteer opportunities have all woven the fabric of the quilt which is Carpe Diem Farms.

In January of 2014, (having received our first patent 9/3/2013) Easy’s Slipper by Advanced Equine Comfort LLC was launched at the International Hoof Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. This was a company founded and headquartered at CDF, which began with an idea, and built from the love for two Morgan horses, to help horses around the globe suffering from conditions of the hoof.

Today, with 13 patents and three more recently applied for, the horses of Carpe Diem are making a significant mark on the world. We ship around the globe and have suppliers, veterinarians, farriers and owners in the UK, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, Canada and across the US!

What we’ve learned over the years from the 24 horses who have lived at CDF (eight presently, ages 12-31) who have presented a wide variety of hoof and lameness issues is that Easy’s Slippers can provide horses with a second chance in life.

Who would have ever thought that the efforts of a small non-profit educational foundation in Highlands, North Carolina, could, by its existence and persistence, become a driving force to provide horses with comfort and help them lead happier, healthier lives?

Visit carpediemfarms.org and advancedequinecomfort.com to learn more.

surge of membership

Mountaintop Rotary’s surge in membership mirrors a burgeoning passion for service to the community and to the world.

Since the start of the new Rotary year in July, Mountaintop Rotary in Highlands has had a surge of membership with a 30 percent increase to a total of 40 members.

Mountaintop Rotary has a diverse and active membership and meets on Mondays at 5:30 P.M. via Zoom.

Club President Kirk Dornbush is excited about the club growth and the infusion of new leadership potential and energy to the club.

“Covid-19 has presented unique challenges for our club, but also new opportunities,” he says. “Using Zoom as our technology platform, we never missed a meeting.”

New members include: Rev. John Martin, retired Presbyterian minister and business leader; Jennifer Martin, retired public relations executive and minister’s wife; Clark Plexico, former state senator for North Carolina and leader in international consulting in the fields of international affairs, global leadership development and democracy and governance; Rick Hildbold, retired insurance senior executive; Rebecca Baker, nurse practitioner in Highlands; Jennifer Cambrook, specialty tax consultant; Jeannie MacLeod, retired medical office administrator; Leslie Logan, retired special education teacher; Michael Lanzilotta, former CDC pandemic team leader during the Bird Flu scare and founder of Georgia Medical Plan (now Cigna Healthplan) and the National Cardiovascular Network; and Dr. Michael Crowe, retired OB/GYN from Atlanta.

Rotary members promote peace, business ethics, and abide by the mantra”Service Above Self.” Anyone on the Plateau interested in making a difference in their community, their region, and their world through Rotary membership should contact Mountaintop membership chair Jeffrey Owens by email at jowensavltd@icloud. com, or talk to any Rotary member about your interest. For more info on the club, see the Rotary Club of Highlands Mountaintop Facebook page.

CHIP grant recipients

Nantahala Health Foundation has awarded nearly $420,000 to local organizations and agencies improving health and alleviating poverty.

Nantahala Health Foundation granted nearly $420,000 to Western North Carolina nonprofits and public service organizations seeking to achieve better health and wellness outcomes for regional residents.

The success of each awarded proposal depends on the applying organization teaming up with at least one collaborating partner. Likewise, each winning proposal will seek to apply a unique approach to eliminating root-cause barriers to health and wellness, according to Nantahala Health Foundation Executive Director Lori Bailey.

Additionally, grant funds were awarded in support of programs designed to address NHF’s funding priorities, which include access to healthcare, education, transportation, alleviation of poverty, and quality of housing. These and many other social determinants of health are known to directly impact up to 50 percent of an individual’s health outcomes over their lifetime. Additionally, Covid-19 was added as a special interest priority area to help nonprofits expand or sustain services impacted by the pandemic.

“An ever-growing body of research has proven that where and how a person lives, learns, works and plays far exceeds cumulative clinical visits when it comes to determining health outcomes,” said Jane Kimsey, NHF’s board chair and lifelong Macon County resident. “That’s why Nantahala Health Foundation has chosen to work with organizations specifically addressing social determinants of health as a way of improving wellness for all in Western North Carolina.”

NHF’s 2020 Collaborative Health Innovation Program, during which awards were capped at $50,000 each, marks the organization’s third completed grant cycle with a collective community investment to date of nearly $2.2 million in support of social determinants of health.

For more information about Nantahala Health Foundation’s mission, visit nantahalahealthfoundation.org or connect with them on Facebook and Instagram.

by Lisa Duff, Nantahala Health Foundation

Chris Duffy Rick Jackson

new faces at Silver Creek

Recognizing that a deep local knowledge is critical to maintaining its status as a leader in the exploding real estate market, Silver Creek Real Estate Group has added a pair of brokers embedded in the life of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

Apair of savvy agents have joined the Silver Creek Real Estate Group as the local market heats up.

Chris Duffy is no stranger to local residents and even to those just up to the Plateau for a quick getaway. That’s because Chris was the voice of the Plateau for a number of years as the morning show host on WHLC FM 104.5.

He moved to Highlands in 2017 to take the job at WHLC. “I moved to the mountains to become the voice of Highlands, little did I know how much the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau would speak to me,” he says.

An avid cook, Chris attended Le Cordon Bleu receiving a Certificat de Traiteur and loves sampling all the culinary delights the Highlands-Cashiers area has to offer. Chris quickly fell in love with the HighlandsCashiers Plateau and decided he wanted to help other people enjoy our beautiful nature and live in our truly unique and amazing community.

For Rick Jackson, the Lake Toxaway, Cashiers, and Sapphire Valley areas have always been a huge draw for Rick and his family. Since the mid-90s, Rick and his family knew that one day they would like to own a second home where they could escape the heat and bustle of Atlanta. In 2008, they purchased a home on Lake Glenville, where Rick, his wife, and three children along with countless friends have enjoyed the cool summers, beautiful fall colors, and the occasional snow during the holidays.

When Rick is not busy selling real estate, he can be found outdoors playing golf, boating on Lake Glenville, or enjoying a motorcycle ride. He’s active on several boards both in North Carolina and Atlanta.

Locally, that means that Rick and his wife Lisa are tireless supporters of Camp Merrie-Woode, Friends of Lake Glenville, and Cashiers-Glenville Volunteer Fire Department.

To learn more about these brokers and their unique skills and knowledge of the local real estate market, visit Silver Creek Real Estate Group’s Cashiers office at Suite 102, 341 Highway 64 West; or the Lake Glenville Office at 4312 Highway 107 N in Cashiers; call (828) 743-1999, or email info@ncliving.com.

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LIZ HARRIS, GUILD™ | OWNER / BROKER C 828.342.3194 | LIZ@CASHIERS.COM

LIZ HARRIS

Co-Owner / Broker

ANN MCKEE AUSTIN Co-Owner / Broker

COLEEN GOTTLOEB Broker-In-Charge

SANDY BARROW Broker Associate

JOHN BARROW

Broker Associate / Rental Coordinator

WAYNE MONDAY Broker Associate

PHILIP BRADLEY Broker Associate

MAGGIE ELMER Broker Associate

JOANNE BRYSON Broker Associate

CLAY CANTLER Broker Associate

LOGAN CROCKER Broker Associate

KARA ADDY

Marketing Director

LYNDA HODGE

Creative Director

KARALINE SHOMAKER Marketing Coordinator

205 ACRES — Cashiers/Highlands finest estate opportunity minutes from both Mountaintop Golf Club, Old Edwards Club and Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina. Centrally located between Cashiers and Highlands in beautiful western North Carolina, Yellow Mountain Preserve boasts the highest elevation on the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau at 5,100 ft and is a true legacy property. The 205.04 acre estate has roads and utilities in place for a low density estate development or can be enjoyed as a single family or shared family estate. Elevation reaches 5,127 feet at its highest point, offering unique high-elevation vegetation and the finest, grandest views in the area. The estate adjoins 12,000 acres of the Nantahala National Forest offering unlimited trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horse-back riding. A 26-acre gentleman’s farm site sits at 4,600 feet and provides a peaceful 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains. At the summit, the Yellow Mountain fire tower rests near the boundary of the National Forest. The 360 degree stunning panoramic views from there include Cashiers Valley, Whiteside Mountain, Lake Glenville, and Sapphire Valley. Mountain laurel, blueberries and other heaths grow on the open bald of the summit making it a truly special place. All the views and natural surroundings combined with electronic access through a stoned entry, a paved road, high speed internet access and full cell phone coverage makes Yellow Mountain Preserve an exceptional and unique piece of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Yellow Mountain Preserve is beautiful...by nature. MLS 95168

619 HWY 107 S | CASHIERS, NC 28717 828.743.3411 | MCKEEPROPERTIES.COM

4 BR / 4.5 BA — This beautiful home in Mountaintop Golf and Lake club is nestled on nearly FOUR PRIVATE ACRES near the clubhouse! It offers golf course and short-range mountain views with approved trimming. Discover soaring ceilings in a spacious great room, an open living room and kitchen floor plan, and a window wall of folding doors that joins the great room and large outdoor covered porch, creating the perfect entertaining spaces. A large master suite is on the main level, and three guest suites on the upper and lower levels offer luxurious accommodations for family and friends. Beautiful indoor and outdoor dining spaces make entertaining a pleasure and the beautiful, private park-like setting with a fire pit provides endless hours of outdoor fun and peaceful relaxation. The large family room downstairs, second sitting area with a wet bar on the main level, and the office upstairs provide a variety of additional living spaces. This is a rare beauty in Mountaintop! MLS 94953

PRICE REDUCED

LIZ HARRIS, GUILD™

400 ACRES — Located 25 minutes from Asheville, Milima’s 400 acres of pristine land are surrounded by the Smoky Mountains and Pisgah Forest. An eight-mile network of trails beckons for hiking and riding and traverse the land, ascending from 3,200-4,200 ft. and offering a nature lover’s paradise with mountain streams, rare plants and a diverse wildlife population. A well-built road system, underground power and water are ready on 272 acres running to a selection of estate home sites, perfect for future sale, should the owner wish to do so. Separate horse riding trails on the gently contoured terrain of the Eastern cove await. Moonshine Cabin is a lovely 3 BR/3.5 BA log home, perfectly nestled in a cove by the creek and looking out over the valley towards ranges of beautiful mountains. It features much charm and many luxuries, from the gourmet kitchen to the sleeping porch overlooking a mountain stream. The great room features old barn wood, hewn wood beams and poplar bark. There are also several outbuildings, including a barn, an equipment storage building and camping platforms overlooking the most peaceful views. Another cabin located on the property is also available for purchase separately. This property is truly breathtaking! MLS 94352

UNDER CONTRACT

LIZ HARRIS, GUILD™

LOT

N/A

E-158

104

4

B-6

LT-7 ACRES

7.00

1.30

0.78

7.83

0.51

2.86

MOUNTAINTOP GOLF AND LAKE CLUB / MLS 89860

LOTS & LAND

DESCRIPTION

Commercial development land in center of town

One of the best view lots in Mountaintop

Gentle estate lot with mountain views possible

Near level lot with a meadow and stream

Flat lot, walking distance to clubhouse

Small stream running through lot

MLS

93464

89860

90107

93092

93159

93091 SUBDIVISION

CASHIERS

MOUNTAINTOP GOLF AND LAKE CLUB

MOUNTAINTOP GOLF AND LAKE CLUB

CROSS CREEK PRESERVE

CHATTOOGA CLUB

CROSS CREEK PRESERVE PRICE

$1,050,000

$ 615,000

$ 475,000

$ 339,000

$ 325,000

$ 175,000

CROSS CREEK PRESERVE / MLS 93092

LIZ HARRIS, GUILD™

CROSS CREEK PRESERVE / MLS 93091

4 BR / 3 BA — This is a rare chance to own a classic High Hampton mountain home purchased from the original owner. The magic of this home is only matched by the memories made by the family that has loved this home for so long. Entering the home, the backside of the fireplace separates the entry way from the living space. The real stone used to build the fireplace is visible on all sides. The family hand salvaged old barn wood to create a warm living space that exudes mountain charm. A master bedroom on the main level has a beautiful view and privacy from the rest of the home. The living space offers an abundance of natural light through the many windows on the backside of the home. A dining area separates the open living space from the kitchen. On the lower lever, you will find three guest bedrooms and another den area with a fireplace. This home has plenty of deck space for outdoor entertaining and grilling with friends and family. A view of the 7th fairway of the newly-designed Tom Fazio golf course at High Hampton is visible through the trees. A mountain view is in the distance and possibly could be improved. The driveway is a beautiful entry to the property, with attention to blending beautiful native plants and trees to offer maximum privacy from the community road. MLS 94727

619 HWY 107 S | CASHIERS, NC 28717 828.743.3411 | MCKEEPROPERTIES.COM

3 BR / 3.5 BA — This home is located on the top knoll of Buck Knob Island in the middle of Lake Glenville! This property conveys the feeling of secluded living, while remaining completely accessible and convenient to the mainland of the nearby town of Cashiers. The five-minute boat ride is what makes this community unlike any neighborhood or club in the mountains. No cars, no traffic, just neighbors and ATVs roam the roads of Buck Knob. The home was custom designed by the seller for mountain lake life. Making things even easier for property owners is the full-time caretaker to assist in transportation and maintenance. The Buck Knob HOA also offers all of the homeowners access to a cargo barge and boat transportation to and from the mainland. The mainland boat dock offers each owner a covered parking area in a gated community commons area. This home has the most wonderful wood work and details in its craftsmanship. The woodpaneled walls and ceiling look as if they have aged beautifully for decades. The spacious, open layout allows for easy flow between indoor and outdoor living. The primary bedroom, on the main level, has a large, walk-in closet and spacious bathroom. Two guest ensuite bedrooms upstairs offer guests privacy and plenty of room to enjoy their mountain experience. MLS 95225

PHILIP BRADLEY

3 BR / 3.5 BA — Don’t miss the opportunity to see this beautiful mountain home! The view is spectacular and looks into the beautiful Blue Valley all the way to Georgia. The owners made a major addition in 2012, so much of the house is only a few years old and the rest has been updated. With three bedrooms and three and one-half baths, this home has a magnificent stone fireplace (with a gas starter) in the great room as you enter and a fireplace on the porch (also with a gas starter) to enjoy a wood-burning fire on cool evenings. A third fireplace is in the dining room. The kitchen is truly a chef’s kitchen--Subzero refrigerator, gas-top range with an electric oven, dishwasher and disposal, and lovely counter-tops. A large pantry holds the ice maker and wine cooler and is loaded with shelves to hold the chef’s condiments and cooking items. There’s even storage in the pantry for pots and pans! A bar area is just outside the kitchen, with a lovely countertop, lighting, and a bar sink. Two bedrooms are on the main floor, both with ensuite baths. In the master, there is a jacuzzi tub with a separate shower, lavatories, and separate closets. The master bedroom looks onto the beautiful view. All the floors and doors in this house are beautiful! The stairs going down to the lower floor are wide and filled with light as you descend. The large room downstairs serves as both den and office, a beautiful addition to the home. There are wood floors here also. The third bedroom and bath are downstairs, with a very spacious closet for extra-storage. MLS 95327

SANDY BARROW & JOHN BARROW

6.9 ACRES — Everyone is looking for that “special place” in the mountains. Well, this is it. This property in Highlands, NC has a long-range view of the mountains and the Nantahala National Forest. The entire Southern border of this property is adjacent to the National Forest. Located five minutes from downtown, these three lots give you an abundance of privacy to build your dream mountain getaway or room to grow your own compound for family and friends. The mostly-level building lot has been cleared, and septic for a five bedroom home is installed. MLS 93557

BRIGHT MOUNTAIN

$375,000

4 BR / 5 BA — Bright Mountain home with a long range lake view. A great home in its prime and is now in need of some TLC. The lake view and privacy gives this home great mountain charm. The cathedral ceiling in the great room is the highlight inside this open living space that is filled with a lot of natural light. MLS 94481

HIGH HEMLOCK

$215,000

3.76 ACRES — An absolute beautiful home site that is a hidden mountain gem! This lot has a mountain view of Double Knob mountain and shares a small pond with adjacent property owner. The lush wooded landscape of large hardwoods and mountain laurel is the perfect backdrop for someone to build their dream mountain home. MLS 94059

PHILIP BRADLEY

a sunny outlook

IS NOW THE TIME TO SELL?

A CONVERSATION WITH SILVER CREEK OWNER/PRESIDENT, JOCHEN LUCKE by Kristin Bowen

Q&A

The global pandemic has brought people from all over the country to Western North Carolina. Many Americans are adopting major lifestyle changes, including embracing mountainous areas like ours to find a simpler way of living for themselves and their families. It is easy to freely move about, relax and play here when surrounded by a natural world filled with treasured National Forests, layered blue mountains, clean oxygen to breathe, clear skies, and small-town charm. The secret is out that we have all of this and so much more, and the boom in real estate on the Plateau is a prime indication of this. Last spring and just one month into the pandemic, I had the pleasure of a socially-distanced interview with Jochen Lucke, the president of Silver Creek Real Estate Group and publisher of NC Living Magazine. We discussed the outlook of real estate then, published in our Spring 2020 issue, and just this past November we reconvened on the topic once again. KB: Thank you, Jochen, for taking a few minutes at an unprecedented busy time to share your expertise on where we are now with local real estate and what we might expect going forward. Buyers and sellers look to you and your team of seasoned brokers for answers, and now more than ever, they have questions. First of all, can you give your perspective as to what has happened with the local real estate market since the start of the global pandemic? JL: In 2020, Highlands-Cashiers real estate sales are up 85% from 2019. The continued desirability of the Plateau for those seeking seasonal and full-time residences accelerated at a rapid pace. I do not recall a period when we have spent so much time at home. This past year, with extended family returning home in some cases, the desire to escape to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina and enjoy the cool summer temperatures, the great outdoors, as well as escape dense city life, fueled our record sales volume. Our team has completed more transactions than any

Aerial real estate photography is a necessity for selling a mountain home so potential buyers can get a feel for how the property is situated.

other firm on the Plateau thanks to our remarkable agents and their loyal clients.

KB: Seeing the trend to buy in the local area with 2020 real estate sales more than doubling and in some places tripling across the Plateau versus 2019, can you project what this same market may look like in 2021? JL: We have so many clients that are still seeking to purchase homes on the Plateau, I see 2021 sales only limited by the supply of inventory.

KB: So you are saying now is a good time to sell a home? JL: Yes, to be clear, the demand is greater than the supply. Our inventory of homes is incredibly low. The Silver Creek team has been very proactive and engaged with many potential sellers already and we are looking forward to offering new homes to the market over these winter and spring months. Our comprehensive marketing program has been recognized by both our clients and national industry groups as exceptional, and it delivers results! While we saw national franchises and local competitors reduce marketing expenditures during the pandemic, Silver Creek increased our spending which has proven to be beneficial for our sellers and brokers. Extraordinary marketing continues to be crucial in selling properties for the highest and best price. Don’t settle for average marketing when you can receive exceptional marketing with Silver Creek. If a homeowner has even the slightest notion of selling in the next few years, now is the time to seriously consider it. Our team is available to assist in every step of the process.

KB: Due to the pandemic, ”Zoom Towns" are

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popping up all over the country, a term used to refer to refuge-seekers who wish to live and work remotely in more rural areas. Do you believe the Plateau has transitioned from a secondary homeowners market to a primary one? Who wouldn’t want to live out their dream of residing full time in our Blue Ridge Mountains? JL: We have definitely seen an increase in those working and studying remotely. I predict this trend will continue as companies across many industries permanently change their work culture to allow their team members to work remotely. Connectivity will continue to be a major factor for many buyers. Those communities that have taken steps to “connect” their community to high-speed internet will be much more desirable in the future to buyers.

KB: Last we spoke, as a technologically advanced company, you cited there was a 34% increase in your website traffic February thru April. What is that increase now? JL: At the time of this interview (November 2020), our website traffic increased over 105% through the end of October 2020. Our digital marketing team continues to deliver engaging content that is delivered to a targeted audience for maximum exposure of our clients’ properties.

The Lake Glenville Discovery Center offers room for Silver Creek’s ever-growing team and a place for visitors and clients to learn more about the Lake Glenville area and all that it offers.

KB: As a market leader consistently topping performance charts and winning awards, I understand the company landed another award this past year. Can you tell us about it? JL: Yes, NCLiving.com has been recognized in 5 categories this year by Real Trends, which ranks real estate websites across the country. Our website design has evolved over the years, but it has always stayed true to our brand, providing value to those who use us as their #1 source for all things Plateau.

KB: You've announced the addition of your second office location, situated on pristine Lake Glenville. How does this bolster your already dominant presence in the lake market?⁠ JL: Just as we carefully consider before adding any brokers to our top-producing team, we thoughtfully deliberated before adding to our footprint. I believe this new space on Highway 107 North will help us better serve our clients and be a timely addition to our thriving firm. The branch, dubbed the “Lake Glenville Discovery Center,” offers room for Silver Creek’s ever-growing team and a place for visitors and clients to learn more about the Lake Glenville area and all that it offers. In addition to two new staff members, Melissa Haggar-Jordan and Darlene Ott, we have welcomed four brokers to our team: Rick Jackson, Kevin Koach, Chris Duffy, and Rob Whitney.

The Library Kitchen & Bar staff enjoying NC Living Magazine, a Silver Creek Real Estate Group publication which is celebrating its fifth year of publication.

KB: It appears that this particular market is breaking all real estate sales records. With interest rates continuing to remain low and sales expected to continue, why should someone choose Silver Creek Real Estate Group to assist them in buying or selling a home? JL: The last two years have seen a record level of sales on the Plateau. Our team continues to utilize the latest in technology, as well as work to improve and expand our marketing programs to assist homebuyers and sellers. While national franchises are hampered by decisions made in faraway cities and not necessarily focused on our local market, Silver Creek is locally owned and operated. We strive to focus on what is best for our clients and the market, which delivers exceptional results. Our continued success is built on mutually beneficial, long-term relationships. We live and breathe our motto, “Building Relationships and Delivering Dreams”.

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