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…
When Ted and Flori Pate moved to Asheville in 2013, they didn’t have a grand plan to get involved in the community and change lives. It just happened that way. When they each lost their remote corporate marketing jobs, they decided to remain in their newly adopted hometown to raise their family. In a fortunate…
National Association of Realtors Settlement – What it Means Before you’re ready to buy a home, you’d be wise to learn about the landmark court settlement concerning the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In particular, find out how it may affect you and your homebuying process, which is already a complex task. When dealing with…
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…
OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling, a non-profit organization that provides financial literacy training to individuals throughout the region, is holding a fundraiser they call Toast & Boast. A celebration of its clients’ successes, this event incorporates engaging opportunities to explore and support the various programs offered for free by the organization. Come to the Toast & Boast…
If you’re considering moving to Asheville, NC, we can tell you why Asheville so often appears on lists of the best places to live in the United States. It’s a location with many big city amenities, yet it maintains its small town appeal. And Asheville’s surrounded by natural beauty. For example, the Blue Ridge…
When you apply for a mortgage loan, lenders typically like some sort of down payment, which is the cash you pay up front when financing the remaining amount. The amount you need varies among lenders and loan programs, but depending on the type of loan, a down payment typically ranges from ZERO to 20 percent…
What is a Down Payment? A down payment is the cash you provide upfront when you buy a home. It helps secure your loan, since few people can afford to pay cash for an entire property. There are some types of loans, such as VA loans, that don’t require any down payment, but in general,…
When you’re considering applying for a mortgage, one mortgage approval tip is to pay down your credit cards as much as you can beforehand. The amount of credit card debt you have affects your ability to get approved for a mortgage. You can still get a mortgage even if you have credit card debt, but…
If you’re in HR or own a business, you’re familiar with the hiring process. Finding a valuable real estate agent is very much the same. If you haven’t had the pleasure of putting people under a microscope to find out if they’re the best fit for you, then you’re in for an adventure. But whether…