Updated: January 14, 2023. Buying a second home — especially where you like to vacation or where you plan to retire — remains popular in the US. In fact, baby boomers preparing for retirement own about 57 percent of all second homes in the country, according to the National Association of Realtors. In addition to…
Thanksgiving is a beautiful celebration of gratefulness, filled with food and family. However not everyone is able to travel this year, and some friends or neighbors don’t have Thanksgiving plans at all. Friendsgiving is a fabulous way to celebrate our “chosen family”. Here are a few reasons we think a Friendsgiving could be a great…
Throughout the buying and selling process, you will hear the terms inspection and appraisal. You may find yourself wondering exactly what they are and what the difference is between them. To better understand inspections and appraisals and how they’re different, here is a quick 101 lesson. The Difference Between Inspections and Appraisals In short, a…
Buying a house and securing a mortgage is a complex transaction involving several moving parts – that’s why it helps to have a team of great people on your side, including your independent mortgage lender and real estate agent. Navigating your road home is more than just deciding what amount you are able to spend…
When you are looking to buy or sell a home, you probably consider the pros and cons of For Sale by Owner or working with a real estate agent. Everyone has different needs and comes from different situations, but it’s important to consider some of the positive factors involved in working with an agent. So,…
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. …