My new house in the NC mountains (almost)

[DemoTex]

We are so close to closing that the image I link to will soon come down. This house is much smaller than it looks (2200 sq ft log cabin). It is 8"-log with double insulated roof. We will add passive solar as we can afford it.

The Dallas house goes back on the market in a few weeks at a much reduced price. My wife is sick of Dallas, finally. I've been sick of Dallas for the seven years we have been here.

The NC mountain house cost half what the Dallas house did, and the taxes and insurance - even given its remote location way up on Round Mountain - are 1/14th of my Dallas taxes and insurance.

I will be in the Nantahayla National Forest and 4000 yards from the Gorges State Park in NC. A community green park with a small trout lake and picnic area is within 1/4 mile of the house. DU meeting grounds? You bet!