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…
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…