Western North Carolina (WNC) offers many benefits to retirees. With vibrant cities, majestic waterfalls and first-rate parks, WNC is packed with everything you want when it’s time to ditch the daily grind. GoPrime Mortgage also makes the list of top reasons to move to WNC. These licensed, independent loan officers make homeownership a reality. The…
Are Short-Term Rentals Driving Up Real Estate Prices? Several factors have driven the real estate price increase in Western North Carolina (WNC). Since 2022, a limited availability of long-term rental (LTR) properties has added to price hikes. One reason for the decreased inventory is investors buying homes to convert into short-term rentals (STR). Add in…
How to Get a Lower Interest Rate for Your Mortgage If your budget is stretched to the breaking point, you’re not alone. Interest rates and home prices seem to rise constantly, leaving many homebuyers searching for ways to cut costs. To stretch your hard-earned funds, take steps to get a lower mortgage interest rate, which…
Brilliant mountain peaks and deep blue skies — you won’t find a better place to chase the changing colors of autumn than Western North Carolina (WNC). Whether you have an hour or plan a long weekend getaway, the panorama setting on your camera is sure to get a workout. A tantalizing array of options await,…
Back in 2020, we declared that one of our motivators was to “make mortgages sexy.” We wrote this article and stand by what we said. Buying a house, with all the excitement of touring, imagining your life there, and negotiating the purchase price, can all be sexy. It’s part of building your future. There is…
It’s OK to start your home search online, but don’t finish it there. Buying a new home can be a daunting task — and it can take a lot of your time too. It has several steps, from the initial decision to buy to the final closing day. While online house shopping can simplify the…
Even independent mortgage lenders may need to deny your loan because of these common mistakes. One of the smartest things you can do when you’re looking to buy a new home is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Both banks and independent mortgage lenders issue pre-approvals. Zachery Adam with GoPrime Mortgage in West Asheville strongly encourages…
In Good Company: WNC’s Famous Residents Past and Present Asheville has always been a popular spot for celebrities, and for good reason. Famous people have been spotted in our city for everything from concerts to filming movies nearby. Aside from exciting visitors, did you know Asheville has a long history as home to several well-known…
6 Ways We Can Protect Our Mountains Did you know that the Appalachian Mountain chain is one of the oldest mountain formations on the planet? It is part of the same geological structure that also makes up some of the mountains in Ireland and the UK, including the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland and the Southern…
Today is International Self-Care Day. So what exactly is self-care, and how do you ensure that you’re making your health and well-being a priority? There are many things that are not self-care, so it’s crucial to determine what works for you. Here are some things to think about when determining the best self-care solutions for…