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Crazy Shit In Real Estate

Boone may look like a cozy college town, but James Milner, CCIM reveals the real pressures behind its housing crisis and stalled commercial growth. From post-disaster market insights to high-stakes development challenges, James shares the factors reshaping what is possible in Western North Carolina real estate. Plus, don’t miss the things that drive James absolutely insane in today’s housing market!

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Anti-development policies and outdated infrastructure in Boone, and what that means for attracting new business
  • How Hurricane Helene affected Boone’s tourism season and local businesses
  • Why existing restaurant spaces are hot commodities in a high-cost, low-inventory market
  • Factors that influence James’ client-first approach to real estate
  • The overlooked crisis keeping new industries out of Boone

Resources mentioned in this episode

About James Milner, CCIM
James is a commercial real estate broker, appraiser, and CCIM designee based in Boone, NC. A graduate of Appalachian State University, he founded Appalachian Commercial Real Estate in 2014 and has worked in the industry since 2000. James holds licenses in brokerage and appraisal and is the only full-time CCIM in his region.

He’s served in leadership roles with the CCIM Institute and on local boards, including the Boone Board of Adjustment and Western Youth Network. James lives in Boone with his wife, Catharine, and their two sons.

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