Have you ever thought about moving to the Asheville area? Our mountain region in the Southern Appalachians is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the country. With leaf season already beginning, more people are visiting our town, and this leads many to considering relocating. Perhaps you already live in Asheville and are thinking…
Today is National Food Service Employee Day. Here in West Asheville, we recognize that food service is an essential cornerstone of our tourist-based economy. Yet, like any other city, we struggle with equitable pay and affordable living for our food service workers. Below we have outlined some things we can do as a community to…
On Thursday, September 22nd, at 9:00pm, the northern hemisphere will experience the autumnal equinox. This is when day and night are the same length and begins to lead us toward the winter solstice, or the longest night of the year. The autumn equinox represents a turning point and a time to pause and reflect on…
The mortgage industry has been hard to keep track of over the last couple of years, with various economic factors at play, including the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation. There are different considerations for different types of buyers in any market; do you want to know about fixed and adjustable mortgages…
Happy National Conservation Week! When thinking about conservation, some of today’s most important topics include protecting our natural resources and lowering our carbon footprint. Wondering what ways you can practice conservation methods in your home, neighborhood, and the broader Asheville community? Here are some ideas to improve your carbon footprint, one step at a time. …
It’s almost Labor Day weekend! For many this means a long weekend off work marking the end of summer. However, this holiday stands for much more – read on to learn about the real meaning behind Labor Day, and some fun ideas to celebrate it here in Western North Carolina. The Meaning and History of…
Today is National Senior Citizens Day, not just a day for seniors but also for those of us who have a beloved senior in our lives. This day was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 with the purpose of letting your senior family members and friends know how much you care about them and…
Today we recognize our furry, scaly, hairy, and shell-bearing friends during International Homeless Animals Day. Asheville and the greater WNC area have so many wonderful, local organizations dedicated to pet rescue with the goal of no homeless animals. Getting involved volunteering with one of WNC’s many groups, adopting a pet from a local shelter, and…
We understand that sometimes the road to homeownership can be challenging. That is why my team and I work hard to try to find solutions for every one of our clients to be able to buy the home they want at a price that works for their financial picture. When the down payment is the…
Western North Carolina (WNC) is one of the most unique areas of the country, and that’s saying a lot in a state where you can travel from the mountains to the ocean in only five hours. WNC is home to the southern Appalachian Mountains, specifically the Blue Ridge and the Smoky Mountains. Nestled within the…