Highlands NC
A mere two hour drive from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia; Asheville, North Carolina; and Greenville, South Carolina is the idyllic mountain town known as Highlands, North Carolina. At a pristine elevation of over 4,000 feet, this quiet rustic mountain community is located at the southern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is surrounded by National Forest. It straddles the Eastern Continental Divide and still seems to the first time visitor like just a few steps from Heaven’s door.
This picture perfect mountain oasis, so reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting, had its humble beginning back in 1875, when as legend has it, two Kansas developers drew intersecting lines on a map from New York to New Orleans and from Chicago to Savannah. They theorized that the point where these lines met would one day be a great trade center and the hub of commerce. Fortunately, they missed their calculations by approximately 120 miles (Atlanta Georgia) and this rich and fertile mountain village was able to develop as a health and summer resort town on the highest plateau of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in Western North Carolina. The year round population of the Highlands area is about 4,500, but the summertime temperatures draw visitors from around the southeast who come to enjoy the cool days and brisk mountain evenings.
Unlike most resort towns, the majority of our summer visitors are also homeowners and the town has created a community of concerned citizens and cultural organizations with many diverse activities. This community atmosphere makes for an ideal relocation to Highlands. Within the four blocks of Main Street and adjacent streets that make up the center of town, Highlands is a delightful blend of country and city cultures. Rarely is it possible for such a small town to offer the array of services found in Highlands. Medical needs are met with a full-service hospital and a staff of general practitioners and specialists.
The cultural amenities include professional theatre, chamber music concerts, cabarets, art exhibits, galleries, a fine art center and other special events. A variety of educational classes and informative seminars are also available. Highlands gives you a range of choices and somehow manages to nurture your spirit at the same time.
For those who possess a more adventuresome spirit, nature is always calling and beckons you to spend time away from the harried cares of your world. Take a long walk or an invigorating hike to a nearby waterfall; go mountain biking or stroll the sidewalks of Main Street. There is championship golf, tennis, swimming, fly-fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, and even whitewater rafting in the rivers nearby. Spring, summer, fall and winter each of the seasons offers its own unique set of outdoor adventures that attract residents and visitors alike to revel in the magnificent splendors of the mountains.
Testimonials
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Working with Cristina Vives was nothing short of incredible. Since we were out of state, we expected the process to be stressful—but Cristina handled absolutely everything for us, making it the most seamless real estate transaction we’ve ever experienced. She was always available, kept us informed every step of the way, and went above and beyond to make sure we felt confident and cared for. Not only did we find an amazing realtor, but also a new friend in the area. Everything about Cristina and Berkshire Hathaway was truly top tier—we always knew we were in the best hands. Highly recommend Cristina to anyone looking for a dedicated, trustworthy, and genuinely kind realtor!
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- Jourdana Webber
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Joy did fantastic work in representing us in the purchase of our home. She was thoughtful and measured in her guidance and extremely effective as a communicator in all regards. If given the chance, we would be delighted to use her again without hesitation.
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- Benjamin Probasco
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Judy always professional and takes pride in her work from listing to final closing. Great REAL Estate agent for me.
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- Joyce Franklin
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We cannot heap enough praise on the work that Louise did for us in finding our new home in Cashiers! Being long distance buyers, we needed someone who could help us navigate the different options that were available to us. She spent countless hours looking at different places, sending us videos and pictures and giving us her expert opinion on each one. Once we found the perfect spot, Louise guided us every step of the way from making an offer to closing on our new home. Louise was so easy to communicate with and her knowledge of the area and real estate market was impressive. She went above and beyond for us. We could not have been in better hands! We give Louise Booth the highest recommendation.
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- Melanie LaHurd
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Louise Booth has been wonderful!
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- Penelope Jones
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Betty is stellar ! She went out of her way to ensure that all of the permitting and nuances of a new lot purchase were completed on time and 100% correct. She is a seasoned expert who guided us through the the entire process.
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- Christopher Glander
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We so appreciate the relationship with Joy and the proactive and professional manner with which she made this purchase possible. She knew exactly the type property we were looking for and gave great advice
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- Cottage Wizards, LLC
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Joy was of the most knowledgeable and professional agents we’ve ever worked with. My husband and I have multiple properties and we seem to always find small mistakes in our contracts with other agents but not with Joy! She sold our house quickly after listing it, with some of the most beautiful real estate pictures we've ever seen, found us a new property and worked with the buyers of the new house and sellers of the property we purchased to insure the closing lined up for a 1031 exchange. There were so many moving parts and Joy was able get them closed without any issues. We recommend Joy for all of your real estate needs!
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- Rana and Brian Sass
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Working with Cristina was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Right from our first conversation, she made us feel supported and comfortable during what can be a very emotional process. She’s warm and genuine, always checking in, offering reassurance, and truly caring about both the practical and personal sides of selling my home. Cristina is a great communicator—always quick to respond, clear, and proactive. She kept us updated at every stage, identified potential challenges in advance, and handled them smoothly. Whether she was coordinating showings, handling details with inspectors, or following up to resolve issues, she was always ahead of the game. What really stands out is her positive attitude and optimism. Even when things got stressful, she stayed calm, encouraging, and focused on solutions—which made a huge difference. She made us feel confident that my home was being taken care of by someone we could trust. Cristina truly goes above and beyond for her clients, and it shows. I’m so grateful for her dedication, patience, and kindness throughout this journey. I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.
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Super efficient and results oriented.
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- Kevin Kern, Manager
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We have bought and sold over 10 houses together…and in all of our years, in 5 different states, not one realtor was as professional & diligent as Cristina. On every level of this new home purchase she made things completely seamless for us. Call her!!
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- Jennifer Streitman
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She gets things done. Her professionalism, demeanor and intelligence are tops.
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- Richard Kennedy
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Jeff Weller went above and beyond helping with all aspects of pre and post purchase details.
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- Kristina Dimicelli
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Very friendly and eager to help. Always quick with answers with our SO MANY questions. Thanks!
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- Karen Cook
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Judy Michaud is the best realtor ever! She sticks with it, has great advice, and gets the job done. I highly recommend her.
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- Leah McGriff
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Cristina made selling my home easy and comfortable with her warm, genuine support. She communicated clearly, anticipated challenges, and always stayed positive and solution-focused. I highly recommend her for her dedication, kindness, and ability to go above and beyond.
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- Monika Pol
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Betty Holt was our realtor and she could not have been more accessible and helpful! A true professional with the personal touch needed to find just the right property.
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- Michael V. Kiddon/ Susan Baker
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We thought Betty did an excellent job of setting up appointments for 7 home visits late October and was very thoughtful of our mindset and kept an open mind asking us questions about properties to help us figure out what kind of property/home would suit our needs. Although nothing spoke to us on that initial visit, we kept getting listings and found another that she helped us with an offer that was quite a bit lower than asking price, but I think through her knowledge of listing, she knew it would be considered and it was accepted. She worked well with us on closing situations, and got it done, albeit with a delay in sellers paperwork. The office in Highlands was convenient. Betty knows the area so well and that was evident and appreciated.
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- Dan Stowers
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This Berkshire Hathaway was an excellent choice. Judy was on top of everything. She kept us informed, took care of all our needs, represented us professionally, was very thorough in determining and convincing in determining value of our home. She exceeded expectations and I would definitely opt for her again.
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- James Allgood, Jr
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Judy Michaud and the entire Berkshire Hathaway group went above and beyond the call of duty in the sale of our house. We could not be more grateful.
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- Kimberly Coward
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Cristina helped us with our recent land purchase and it was a flawless transaction. This is our second time working with her and we hope to build our real estate portfolio with her by our side. She is an expert Realtor—she is exceptional at communication, market knowledge, negotiation, and attention to detail. Cristina made the entire buying process seamless and stress-free, always keeping us informed and confident every step of the way. If you’re looking for a trusted real estate agent for land, investment properties, or your next home purchase, we highly recommend her.
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- Jourdana Webber
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Working with Betty Holt was a fantastic experience for my mother and me. She listened to our wishes and arranged a sale that met our needs.
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- Vangie Rich Revocable Trust
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Our experience with Judy at BHMMR was exceptional in every way! From her patience with us while we looked at numerous properties without pressuring us to settle to her prompt response to all our inquiries, it was a true pleasure to work with her. Even after closing she continues to help us with little things such as getting repairs done and recommending vendors. We have bought and sold multiple properties over the years, and we could not have been happier with our experience - Judy and her office are true professionals.
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- Mary Ryan
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Louise was awesome! She never pressured for a sale, was kind, professional and had a wealth of useful information for us.
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- Kristen Brunke
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We had a great experience working with Louise and the team at BH! The process in selling our land was smooth from listing to the closing table. Great work, Louise and Thank you!
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- Jeff Pucciano
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Judy has been very kind , attentive and helpful all through the buying process. We have had many twists and turns through our transaction and she has remained unflappable throughout in seeing things to a succesful conclusion. Other realtors could learn a lot by studying The way Judy handles her clients and properties.
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- Rosella Rogers
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Betty was responsive and helpful throughout the process. We appreciate her!
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- John Russell
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Louise did a wonderful job for us.
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- David Jones
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My agent, Louise Booth, was wonderful- beyond any criticism. She was honest and straightforward and a pleasure to deal with as the seller.
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- John Gelly
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Consistent professional interactions and updates were emblematic of the service that Louise provided. I would recommend her without reservation.
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- Helen Gelly
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Berkshire Hathaway Meadows Mountain Realty In Highlands NC did a great job from listing to closing. My agent, Cathy Adams, was fantastic.
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- Richard Adams
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Great folks to guide you
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- Mike Retzer or assigns
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Betty was diligent in her search to find a buyer for my Highlands lot. Her persistence led to a successful sale with no glitches.
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- Kenneth Harris
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Very helpful throughout the whole process
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- Gregory McClimans
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The experience was efficiently and professionally handled from beginning to end. Issues were timely addressed and all to our complete satisfaction. Judy, Mitzi and their entire team were a pleasure to work with and I believe that all did their best to support complete interests of both buyer and seller. We were 100% satisfied!
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- Key Compton
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Louise is a world class agent….authentic, great listener, trustworthy and thoughtful in her approach. A true partner…this is the 2nd property that we have purchased with her help!
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- Parsons Development Co LLC (David Michael Parson
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Louise is the absolute best! Multiple transactions with her and she stays on top of her game! She listens to her clients to ensure time isn't wasted and the right property is not overlooked! Highly recommend her!
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- Tonya Miller
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Very professional
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- Willilam Daughtrey
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Great service and very knowledgeable about the area.
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- Anthony Dimicelli
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Working with Cristina Vives was nothing short of incredible. Since we were out of state, we expected the process to be stressful—but Cristina handled absolutely everything for us, making it the most seamless real estate transaction we’ve ever experienced. She was always available, kept us informed every step of the way, and went above and beyond to make sure we felt confident and cared for. Not only did we find an amazing realtor, but also a new friend in the area. Everything about Cristina and Berkshire Hathaway was truly top tier—we always knew we were in the best hands. Highly recommend Cristina to anyone looking for a dedicated, trustworthy, and genuinely kind realtor!
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- jmpwebber
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Judy Michaud of Berkshire Hathaway represented us on the sale of our home professionally and expeditiously. She was always available to talk when needed and well versed in what it takes to sell a home in the current market. We highly recommend Judy. She goes the extra mile!
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- Tami Dawson
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Joy has been an absolute saint for patiently helping us navigate finding our Highlands home. She set up so many vendors (we had no clue where to start) without even asking while we were preoccupied in Atlanta with work and two small children. She advocated so well for us and we are so excited to finally have a house in the Highlands after YEARS of searching. We are so grateful for Joy and would recommend her to anyone!
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- Sheila Gross
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Joy is amazing. She helped us every step of the way, always prompt to answer questions, and kept us fully informed. An absolute pleasure and true professional. Thanks Joy!
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- Daniel Gross
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Judy exceeded my expectations. She was very thorough and convincing in setting the value of our house, she went out of her way in meeting our needs, and she represented us responsibly and professionally to potential buyers. I will definitely use Judy in the future when I need a realtor. She is the best!
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- James Allgood
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Best experience ever with a realtor. In no way could it have easier, totally seamless
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- JWR Limited Partnership
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Judy knows Highlands like no one else. She’s knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with.
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- Chip Abernathy
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Excellent communication and input with very timely updates.
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- Helen Gelly
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Joy was very helpful, she knew the area of Highlands, Cashiers and the surrounding area, very prompt and accommodating. Very pleasant to work with and a joy to be around. We enjoyed working with Joy.
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- cpricepvb
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Judy knows Highlands like no one else. She’s knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with.
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- James Abernathy, Jr.
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Judy is the BEST! She was with us, going over and beyond every step of the way, during the sale of our home. Her dedication, attention to detail, and professionalism are unmatched.
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- Dan & Angela Hall
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