Ready to Relocate? House Hunting and Getting a Mortgage When You’re Moving Are you feeling ready to relocate? Whether you’re moving to Asheville from somewhere else or leaving Western North Carolina to buy a new home somewhere like Georgia, California, or Colorado, I’ve gathered some tips to help you with everything you need to know…
In Honor of National Love Your Pet Day – February 20th Are you planning a move to Asheville? While many consider our town Beer City USA, we know it’s Dog City USA. And don’t forget cats – Asheville has fantastic resources for our feline friends you can’t find anywhere else. What makes Asheville so pet-friendly?…
Tax Day is quickly approaching! Many employers have already released their 2022 tax forms therefore allowing employees to get a head start on filing. There are many online services that guide you through your taxes (some are even free!), so it’s a great idea to get started as soon as you can and not put…
Many Reasons to Love Asheville We love Western North Carolina. There’s something special about our little area of the Appalachian Mountains. That doesn’t mean life is always easy here, there are plenty of things the Asheville community could do better, but we are drawn to the area again and again. So what makes WNC such…
Purchasing a home is more than just a transaction. The desire to become a homeowner stems from a goal to achieve the pride of homeownership, the benefits that come from home value appreciation, and the opportunity to leave a legacy and build wealth. Your home is a place where memories are made; you are surrounded…
Have you recently been thinking about buying a vacation home? Here in Asheville, North Carolina, our vacation home industry is incredible. Here in the mountains of Western North Carolina, you have options of both snowy escapes or trips to the beach, and we want to help people invest responsibly in the area. Read on for…
Why Buying and Selling Houses Online May Not Be the Best Idea While listening to a podcast the other day, I heard a commercial for an online buying and selling real estate company. I was intrigued by the idea and wanted to know more, especially as someone in the home loan industry. So, I dug…
Choosing a Home That Fits You Homebuying is still posing a challenge across the country in many markets. One of the biggest concerns is a lack of inventory, with more people looking to buy homes than people looking to sell. This situation might be leading you to considering different types of housing to purchase. If…
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…