FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Banner Elk, NC –January 14, 2026
Foscoe Realty & Development is proud to announce that all five of its real estate professionals have been recognized in the prestigious High Country Top 50 Realtors list for 2024, as honored by Movement Mortgage at their seventh annual awards event.
The distinguished honorees from Foscoe Realty & Development include:
- Emily Bish
- Trey Boggs
- Leah Grove
- Jay Harrill
- Jen Quattlebaum
This remarkable achievement marks 100% of the Foscoe Realty team earning recognition among the top producers in the High Country Association of Realtors, which serves Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Counties in Northwestern North Carolina.
“I couldn’t be prouder of our team. We prove that you don’t need to be the biggest to be the best. We work hard, we collaborate, and most importantly, we have fun while delivering exceptional results for our clients. This recognition reflects the strength of our entire team,” said Jay Harrill, Developer of Foscoe Companies and licensed agent.
Founded in 1987 by Mark Harrill, Foscoe Realty & Development has built a multi-generational legacy of excellence in High Country real estate. Now under the leadership of Jay Harrill, the boutique firm continues the family tradition of listening to what High Country buyers want and exceeding their expectations. The team serves as the onsite sales professionals for Echota, including the highly successful new construction phases—The Summit at Echota and Legacy Ridge at Echota. The firm also represents The Bluffs at Blowing Rock, specializing in luxury, maintenance-free condominiums featuring incredible mountain views and high-end finishes.
The annual High Country Top 50 event, held at Fire Rock Station in Vilas, celebrates excellence in the region’s real estate industry while supporting the Children’s Council of Watauga. Event proceeds from casino chips and additional food and drink sales benefit various resources for local children, parents, caregivers, and the early education community.
For more information about Foscoe Realty & Development, general real estate services, or to explore luxury properties at Echota and The Bluffs at Blowing Rock, visit Foscoe.com or call (828) 963-7600.
About Foscoe Companies
Founded in 1987, Foscoe Companies is built on a legacy rooted deeply in the High Country, creating communities designed for family and for the way people want to live today. Under the leadership of President Missy Harrill and CEO Jay Harrill, the company continues to develop and steward thoughtfully designed residential communities, including Legacy Ridge at Echota.