June is National Camping Month, and here in Western North Carolina there are many wonderful camping options to choose from. There’s something for everyone near the Southern Appalachian Mountains – from the fancy “glamping” experience to the rustic and rugged way. If you want to enjoy camping this summer, here is our guide for where…
Do you have your eye on living in San Francisco, but don’t have a car? That’s okay! There are many genuinely viable alternatives to driving throughout the Bay Area, but it’s helpful to understand what they are and how to stay safe. If you’re interested in living without a car in the area, here are…
Spring has officially sprung! That means it’s finally time to shed those extra layers and get outside where the sun is shining. What is there to do in the springtime around the Bay Area? With such a fantastic ecosystem stretching from the ocean to the mountains, here are a few springtime activity recommendations for you…
Did you know that 15%-20% of adults procrastinate? Are you one of them? Chronic procrastination is the secret enemy of buying a home. While you can certainly poke fun at the “celebration” of checking something off the list, here are some real-life ideas to change your procrastination habits. What is Productive Procrastination? Sometimes we fool…
Tips for Buying a Home in the Hot North Carolina Market We know that many people outside the Asheville area are currently looking for homes in North Carolina Market. We are excited about the opportunities for more people to buy here and become a part of the community. But the market is hot right…
Homelessness in Cold Weather: Resources and Ways to Help After the holidays, some of us seem to let charitable work wane until the next holiday season. But the circumstances around the homelessness crisis don’t stop just because we get back to our regularly scheduled year. The temperatures dip even here in Asheville in January, and…
National Hobby Month: Meet-Ups and Enthusiast Groups for Hobbies in WNC Welcome to the New Year! It’s common when we turn the calendar to think of all the resolutions we will make, including improving our finances, finding a new job, or getting healthier. Well, one excellent New Years’ resolution to consider this year is finding…
Gratitude and Looking Forward to 2022 Starting with Thanksgiving and lasting through the holidays, gratitude is talked about a lot as we get closer to turning the calendar page. Of course, at GoPrime Mortgage in West Asheville, we don’t think that gratitude should only be reserved for the holiday season. That’s why we encourage you…
Movie Night: Celebrating the Holidays with the Whole Family This holiday season, staying in and enjoying family time at home will be a big part of many celebrations. And what better way to celebrate the holidays than gathering around the television to watch movies about the seasonal festivities. Regardless of what holiday you choose…
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday in 2021 As the seasons are turning, we find ourselves in a familiar place. Confidence is up regarding safety and health, but that doesn’t mean it’s 100% risk-free to let things go back to the way they were before. And especially for vulnerable people such as older adults,…