Neighborhood Focus: Asheville Montford When you’re looking for a new house in Asheville, you can choose from several interesting neighborhoods, each with a distinct personality. The historic Montford neighborhood contains a surprising variety of housing, from multi-family duplexes to large historic houses to tight-knit blocks of two-story dwellings. If you’re drawn to the Montford neighborhood,…
At GoPrime Mortgage West Asheville, we believe in not just providing you with the keys to your dream home but also in helping you make the most of the vibrant community you’ve become a part of. Asheville often makes lists of top tourist destinations for summer fun and fall colors. Now that leaf season is…
Tax Refunds and Buying Your Next Home Tax season is here! This means potential tax refunds are right around the corner which can be helpful if you have been thinking about purchasing a home. So can you use your tax refunds to help you buy your next home in Asheville? Here are some things to…
A buyer’s market in real estate occurs when the number of homes for sale outweighs the number of people looking to buy. 2023 was no picnic for homebuyers in Asheville and elsewhere in the US. Interest rates on 30-year fixed home mortgages climbed to a high of 7.79 percent in October. Over the next two…
Mortgage interest rates skyrocketed in 2023 to rates this country hasn’t seen since the 1990s. The sharp increase happened quickly, starting from a historic record low of 2.6 percent in January 2021 and soaring to 7.79 percent in October 2023. But while the jump raised eyebrows around the country, that high wasn’t far from historical…
Very often, there’s a good reason why a myth or wives’ tale takes off and gets passed on from generation to generation. Take the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” A United Kingdom study found that if everyone over the age of 50 ate one apple every day, there would be about…
To list the best local restaurants in Asheville, you have to review the top dining spots both downtown and in the surrounding neighborhoods. Asheville’s such a foodie town that new home-grown eateries pop up with every change of season. In both 2020 and 2022, Asheville nabbed the No. 1 spot on Yelp’s list of top…
Frozen: Best Waterfalls to Visit in the Winter Hike to Western North Carolina Waterfalls this Winter – For a truly magical experience, check out WNC’s most beautiful waterfalls in the winter when they’re frozen. Be sure to stay safe with our tips. Western North Carolina is known for its fantastic waterfall hikes. Throughout the counties…
When you’re buying or selling property, navigating the process can be difficult and confusing. Having a reliable mortgage broker and a valuable real estate agent on your side is essential to making the process as painless as possible. But finding the right ones can be a daunting task. There may be as many real estate…
Get a Head Start on Your Holiday Shopping It’s hard to believe that December is just a few days away. With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, now is an excellent time to start planning for the winter holidays. Regardless of what you celebrate, gift-giving is a big part of the season. At GoPrime Mortgage in…