Kirk Gollwitzer - New View Realty

03/17/2026

12/09/2024

Hi everyone,

I’m excited to announce my return to writing for the Tryon Daily Bulletin! My new column, The Real Deal, will appear monthly and provide informative tips on real estate and equestrian farm management. I hope you enjoy reading it!

By Kirk Gollwitzer   As a local real estate broker, I recently had the unique opportunity to work on a challenging transaction involving a construction loan for a modular home paired with the purchase of a vacant lot. Sign up for our daily email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox For...

07/24/2024

Challenging times for many, but exciting for others.

Sales of newly built homes fell 0.6% to 617,000 annual pace in June, according to government data released Wednesday.

07/06/2024

The lawsuit frenzy continues to harm the real estate industry during one of the worst national market conditions in history. It's a good time to be an attorney.

The commercial real estate data provider CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) is being sued by Move Inc., the News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA) subsidiary that operates Realtor.com, for hiring a Realtor.com employee who allegedly brought along his former employer’s trade secrets. According to a Reuters report, the la...

07/04/2024

Think outside the box when it comes to design ideas. Capture inspiration from the framing and color coordination of commercial buildings you pass by daily. Don't limit your ideas to the homes you see in magazines.

07/03/2024

If your chosen topography is generally level, don’t be deterred by land that might initially seem unsuitable. You’re not an expert in clearing and grading, but professionals can remove trees and vegetation quickly. Keep in mind that cutting down trees involves either hauling them away at a significant cost or relocating them within your property. Often, moving earth around is necessary. Uncovering a hidden wonderland can be both exciting and surprising!

06/30/2024

Before buying or prepping land, learn as mush as you can about the cost of running power to your home site. Utility companies and counties often have their own set of costs and regulations. For instance, in 2023 there were legal rules changes surrounding buried power cables, specifically underneath creek-beds and other water bodies.

06/28/2024

Before you build, be sure that you are fully capitalized and that you have a GREAT builder. Building prices in our area can range between $225 and $550 a square ft. Find a builder who does most of the work themselves. The more subs, the more problems. You'll know when you have a good builder--- when you are having a great time through the entire process.

06/26/2024

Find house plans that match your vision online and adjust from there. There is really no reason to burn your revenue on an architect, when you can get excellent plans online at a fraction of the costs. Plus, those companies can also make general modifications fast, accurately and again --- at a fraction of the costs.

06/25/2024

Start out simple, with your basic concept. Consider how you want to position your home with the sun and the moon. Remember, that you don't have to wake up the sun shining directly into your home. Have you house look away from the sun.

11/21/2022

Discover your forever home on 10+ acres with a pond in Campobello. The main floor has 2 bedrooms with hardwood maple flooring, a tiled primary bath with soak...

06/27/2022

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