On September 27, 2024, Asheville found itself in the path of Tropical Storm Helene, a once-in-a-century storm that destroyed buildings, roadways, and bridges. Livelihoods and lives were lost. The flood waters and subsequent devastation stranded surviving residents without power, communications, and running water. The storm damage was completely unexpected, as Western North Carolina isn’t typically…
How Can You Give Back this Holiday Season? At GoPrime Mortgage, Inc. ., we take pride in our community involvement. And while we believe that philanthropy and oblation should be practiced throughout the year, we understand that this is the time where acts of kindness are at the top of mind for many in Asheville.…
There are many reasons to love Western North Carolina (WNC), including its natural beauty, its independent history and its community-oriented culture. After the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Helene, it’s easy to find instances of where neighbors helped neighbors. That spirit helped everyone through the dark days following the storm. Despite destroyed homes, uprooted infrastructure…
10 Ways We Want to Show Our Gratitude This Thanksgiving One of our core values at GoPrime Mortgage, Inc. . is gratitude. We believe the adage that says “it isn’t happy people who are thankful, it’s thankful people who are happy.” While this is the time of year where gratitude is at the top of…
Fall is a great time to see why Asheville is often listed as one of the most beautiful, family-friendly places to live in the United States. Breathe in the crisp mountain air, view stunning fall colors and spend time with your family and friends at fall festivals. There are more than 15 autumn events happening…
Asheville is known for many things — culture, cuisine and music, among others — so entrepreneurs like to try their hands at opening new businesses in this growing area. Asheville in general and the neighborhood of West Asheville in specific are incredibly diverse. The newest businesses in 2024 reflect that diversity. What makes Asheville unique…
In 2024, mortgage interest rates have been higher than they’ve been for more than a decade. If you’re a first-time homebuyer hoping to find a starter home, you may wonder whether to buy a home now or wait until the interest rates come down. Many potential homebuyers are also waiting for rates to drop, so…
Suppose you no longer had to pay a landlord to live in your house or apartment. You could be investing those monthly payments into your own home. Then imagine yourself in that home years from now — or selling it for a profit and moving into an even better house. When you take steps to…
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…
Suppose you no longer had to pay a landlord to live in your house or apartment. You could be investing those monthly payments into your own home. Then imagine yourself in that home years from now — or selling it for a profit and moving into an even better house. When you take steps to…