Prior to becoming a real estate professional, Cathy Garren worked in the Banking industry as a Mortgage Loan Officer and Trust and Estate Officer with First Union National Bank for ten years. In the latter position, she managed the acquisitions and sales of her clients' real estate and stock portfolios. For the past nineteen years, Cathy has been extremely active in the Highlands/Cashiers real estate market listing and selling homes and land. Additionally, she has devoted a considerable portion of her time to working with the Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS, including President of the Board and Chairman of the Ethics Committee.
Cathy specializes in fine homes and estate properties, conservation easement acquisition and placement, short sales and foreclosures, large land properties, and investment properties. She has served as a consultant for the Jackson County Clerk of Court on several property dispute cases. Her accreditations include e-Pro, Short-Sale, and Foreclosure Specialist, Certified Residential Broker, Resort and Second Home Property Specialist, Senior Marketing Consultant and Interior Staging and Decorating Designation.
Cathy is a native of Western North Carolina and truly loves calling Highlands her home. She and her husband, Gary, a successful local banker, have a twenty-year-old daughter and a twelve-year-old double chocolate dapple Dachshund. Her hobbies include horseback riding, reading, hiking and fishing. Cathy is delighted to now be with Highlands Sotheby's International Realty. She recognizes the incredible marketing advantages that this international brand gives to her clients.
This gorgeous custom home in Wade Hampton is sited on 8 acres. The home is positioned to enjoy the panoramic mountain views from the whole house, decks and fire pit! The home was built by Ben...
3.59 Acres located off of Bowery Road. 2 lots included. Vacant lot is part of Highlands Falls Country Club. Included is a golf cart garage and cart path into Highlands Falls on Falcon Ridge....
Bank owned home in the gated community of Spring Forest sited on 2.04 acres with a mountain view. Some of the many features includes Viking appliances, 6 fireplaces, hardwood floors, granite...
Shangri-La has been found! This property is a luxurious mountain paradise sited on 41.71 private acres with panoramic long range, layered views and a roaring waterfall. The house was...
Ultra-chic and modern designed fully remodeled in town home with 1.01 acres. You won't believe the finishes in this spa like modern home in the city limits of Highlands. The builder went above and...
Old English Farmhouse cottage located in the old historic Satulah neighborhood on a dead-end street. This charming cottage has been lovingly updated and restored with all new appliances, new...
Adorable cottage close to town with a mountain view! 2 bedrooms and 3 baths plus an office/bonus room. This cabin is sold partially furnished and ready to go. Some of the features include hardwood...
Bank owned home with awesome Lake Glenville views. With a little cosmetic TLC, this could be awesome. The main floor has the kitchen, a large dining area which opens to the living room with a...
This adorable cottage is close to downtown Highlands and has been lovingly maintained and all on one level. Some of the many features include hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, open floor plan,...
Great laying lots with winter views of Shortoff Mountain. Could be improved with tree trimming on your own property. Beautiful old hardwoods with rhodos and mountain laurel. This property is just...
2 nice in town lots in the very desirable Big Bear Pen area. Sewer and city water available. These lots will also give the owner use of fishing at Laurel Lake. Easy access to Highlands Land Trust...
This large 16.54 acre parcel can also be subdivided into 5 lots. There is an old logging road which runs up through the property. There is also a nice stream on this property, beautiful hardwoods...
