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…
Western North Carolina (WNC) offers many benefits to retirees. With vibrant cities, majestic waterfalls and first-rate parks, WNC is packed with everything you want when it’s time to ditch the daily grind. GoPrime Mortgage also makes the list of top reasons to move to WNC. These licensed, independent loan officers make homeownership a reality. The…
Are Short-Term Rentals Driving Up Real Estate Prices? Several factors have driven the real estate price increase in Western North Carolina (WNC). Since 2022, a limited availability of long-term rental (LTR) properties has added to price hikes. One reason for the decreased inventory is investors buying homes to convert into short-term rentals (STR). Add in…
Brilliant mountain peaks and deep blue skies — you won’t find a better place to chase the changing colors of autumn than Western North Carolina (WNC). Whether you have an hour or plan a long weekend getaway, the panorama setting on your camera is sure to get a workout. A tantalizing array of options await,…
Back in 2020, we declared that one of our motivators was to “make mortgages sexy.” We wrote this article and stand by what we said. Buying a house, with all the excitement of touring, imagining your life there, and negotiating the purchase price, can all be sexy. It’s part of building your future. There is…
It’s OK to start your home search online, but don’t finish it there. Buying a new home can be a daunting task — and it can take a lot of your time too. It has several steps, from the initial decision to buy to the final closing day. While online house shopping can simplify the…
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…