Meet Our Real Estate Agents

Bill Eckstadt
Owner/Broker-In-Charge
nchorizons@juno.com

I was born and raised in New Jersey. In 1988, after 12 years of owning and operating B & C Landscaping, Inc., my wife Carolyn, our three children, and I packed up and moved to Asheville. I got my real estate license in 1989 and went to work with a local company. In January of 1998 Carolyn and I opened New Horizons Realty in Mars Hill, which is in Madison County.  I believe my real estate career began by the leading of the Lord. He's still leading and I'm still following!!

Carolyn Eckstadt
Owner/Broker
nchorizons@juno.com

I was born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey. At age 6, I enjoyed living in Seaside Park--only four houses from the bay and two blocks from the ocean until, in 1961, when the bay met the ocean and it was necessary to evacuate. After the storm we moved inland to Toms River. I attended Ocean County College and Taylor Business Institute in NJ; Mars Hill College, and Cumbies' School of Real Estate in NC. Bill's bio tells of our past several adventuresome years from business/life in NJ to business/life in NC with our three children. I enjoy working with such a wonderful, caring, considerate team of superfine, most excellent, real estate agents! Bill does get on our nerves from time to time but we just ignore him.

Larry Wheeler
Broker/Realtor
larry.wheeler@earthlink.net

I'm a native of Buncombe County, and have spent my life hunting, fishing, and hiking the mountains of Western North Carolina. I appreciate the beauty, majesty, and serenity of the mountains, and never get tired of looking at the ever-changing scenery. My wife and I live in Mars Hill.  Our oldest daughter is a graduate of UNC-Asheville and teaches kindergarten at Evergreen Charter School. Our youngest daughter just graduated from Mars Hill College and will teach third grade at Candler Elementary School. We have two grandaughters. The only ones left at home are our Westie and Scottie, Rascal and Bayleigh. I specialize in large tracks of land and subdivisions. Contact me and we will walk the land to find your dream home or home site. I can show you some absolutely incredible places in Western North Carolina that you can call your own. 

Lee Hoffman
Broker/Realtor
hoffman317@msn.com

I am a native of Madison County and except for a brief time spent in Washington, DC, I have lived here all of my years. A sense of "place" is very important, and my wife and I decided that our children should also be a part of this place. Madison County and the surrounding area is very unique. You can't drive far without encountering the past, whether it's the rugged mountains, the French Broad River, the old store or church, the courthouse, the college, or the old farm. The culture is alive and thankfully, there are those who learned and are passing on the songs, music, stories, and the ways of the people who settled this place. There are lots of folks who have moved here and have embraced this place as their own. I look forward to helping you, too!

Jeanne Hoffman, GRI
Broker/Realtor
rlhfound@madison.main.nc.us

I am a long time resident of Mars Hill, N.C.  with 25+ years experience in the real estate profession, with 16 years as owner of Hoffman & Associates Real Estate.  Former member Board of Directors of the Asheville Board of Realtors and service on several of its committees. I am very involved in local and regional and civic affairs. Currently serving 10th year as member of the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau of Asheville/WNC. Served as Board Chairperson in 2000. Active with the United Way, Friends of Mars Hill Public Library, Treasurer of the Richard L. Hoffman Foundation, Inc., and Chairperson of Finance, Mars Hill Baptist Church. I have 2 sons and 4 grandchildren with whom I spend as much time as possible. I would like very much to work with you finding a home or property. 

Dwight Jenkins
Broker/Realtor
dgjpjenks@aol.com

I am a native of Asheville, North Carolina. I attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville and have a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and sociology. I worked for 30 years in sales and marketing for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and Warner Lambert Companies. I have lived and traveled across the U.S. from NC to VA/MD/GA/ CA and back to NC. Through my travels I have bought and sold many homes and properties across the country and enjoy helping people shop for and buy homes and land. I currently reside in Wolf Laurel Resort, Mars Hill, NC. Wolf Laurel Resort is a wonderful casual mountain resort offering beautiful long range mountain views up to 5,400 feet elevation. Enjoy on site golf, skiing, tennis, swimming, Appalachian trail hiking, horseback riding and relaxing. I am the on-site Wolf Laurel specialist for this office and also specialize in mountain properties and resorts. Contact me to help you find your dream home in the mountains.

Lauren Long
Broker/Realtor
MeyerhoffWNC@aol.com

Working in Real Estate in Western North Carolina since 1998 has provided Lauren the opportinity to know her community well and she will be pleased to share her professional knowledge with you. Lauren is proficient in both land and residential sales transactions and enjoys working with Sellers or Buyers.Lauren is an active volunteer in several local organizations, is a board member of "The Center" Community Center in the Grapevine section of Madison County, and finds enjoyment in hiking with her dogs, choir singing, water color painting, and reading.

Stephanie Griffin
Broker/Realtor
rsgriffin2@aol.com

I have been a resident of Western North Carolina for most of my life. My husband and I have three children and we feel that the beautiful mountains and warm caring people make the perfect place to raise our family. I am a graduate of Mars Hill College with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I am very involved in my church, Locust Grove Missionary Baptist, where I serve on the youth committee. I have had the privilege to serve on several mission trips, to places close by and as far away as Brazil. I enjoy meeting new people and would love to help you find your dream home or the right property for that home.