🏡 Welcome to Cleats & House Keys — Where Real Life Meets the Smoky Mountains

If we haven’t met yet — hey there, I’m Juli! I’m a local real estate agent, sports mom, and lifelong Western North Carolinian who’s made it my mission to celebrate the beauty, people, and places that make this corner of the mountains feel like home.

Cleats & House Keys was born from the two worlds I live in most — the real estate hustle and the sidelines of a ballfield. Somewhere between showing homes and cheering on my boys, I realized that both of those spaces share something special: community, connection, and the stories that make this area one-of-a-kind.

Here, you won’t just find listings or market talk (though I love that too!). You’ll find snapshots of real life — the weekend festivals, the hidden coffee spots, the trails worth getting muddy for, and the people who give this region its heartbeat. Whether you’re a local, a soon-to-be neighbor, or just daydreaming about mountain life, I want this space to feel like a friendly front porch — where conversation flows, laughter’s easy, and you leave feeling inspired to plant roots a little deeper.

So grab your favorite mug, pull up a chair, and make yourself at home. I can’t wait to share stories, home tips, and mountain moments with you — from cleats to house keys, and everything in between.

See you around the mountains,
— Juli