Getting Ready for Mental Health Awareness Month in May May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For a long time in our country, mental health was considered a private matter that wasn’t discussed. In many cases, things have shifted in our collective consciousness for the better. The pandemic forced many of us to be more introspective…
Your Guide to Purchasing a Vacation Home Have you considered buying a second home or a vacation home? Whether you’re looking in Western North Carolina or elsewhere, it’s helpful to understand some of the considerations you’ll need to make in the process. Getting a mortgage for a second home isn’t the same process as…
Do you think an FHA loan is right for you? Before getting pre-approved for an FHA loan to buy a home, what do you need to know? It’s vital that you have all the details in place and know what to expect when you get started. Here are the basics of FHA Loans, who qualifies,…
Join the Gig Economy –How to Make Extra Money and Save for the Future The concept of the “gig economy” has been around for a long time, but the term only became popular in the last few years. The gig economy is driven by self-employed people, independent contractors, temporary workers, and those who work jobs,…
Every year we revisit the “spring equinox” as a time of finding balance. The equinox happens twice each year, in the Spring and Fall. During these times we’re at transitional points between seasons as the length of day and night are equal. The spring equinox marks when the days will start getting longer through the…
There are many reasons to love Western North Carolina. At the top of some of these lists are easy to access to nature, a considerable number of breweries, and an incredibly rich history. However, people often forget another lucrative aspect of our area: ample access to higher education. Asheville and the surrounding areas are…
It’s hard to know what is going to happen in 2023. There’s been a lot of uncertainty in the last two years, spurred on by the pandemic and economic considerations moving forward. Is a recession coming down the pike? Economists have a lot of theories, so how can you plan when uncertainty is on…
In Honor of National Love Your Pet Day – February 20th Are you planning a move to Asheville? While many consider our town Beer City USA, we know it’s Dog City USA. And don’t forget cats – Asheville has fantastic resources for our feline friends you can’t find anywhere else. What makes Asheville so pet-friendly?…
I believe that our health, mind, body, and spirit affect all aspects of our lives. I think that when we have those in alignment we will feel better about other informed choices, like our financial health. Now that we’re into 2023, I wanted to share with my Asheville Area Wellness Guide picks for healthy activities,…
Tax Day is quickly approaching! Many employers have already released their 2022 tax forms therefore allowing employees to get a head start on filing. There are many online services that guide you through your taxes (some are even free!), so it’s a great idea to get started as soon as you can and not put…