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…
Happy National Conservation Week! When thinking about conservation, some of today’s most important topics include protecting our natural resources and lowering our carbon footprint. Wondering what ways you can practice conservation methods in your home, neighborhood, and the broader Asheville community? Here are some ideas to improve your carbon footprint, one step at a time. …
Western North Carolina (WNC) is one of the most unique areas of the country, and that’s saying a lot in a state where you can travel from the mountains to the ocean in only five hours. WNC is home to the southern Appalachian Mountains, specifically the Blue Ridge and the Smoky Mountains. Nestled within the…
There are so many things to see and do in Western North Carolina it’s possible to go an entire lifetime without doing it all. But what places must be on your list to see while you’re in the area? Check out these incredible Western North Carolina destinations that you can add, and check off your…
Throughout the past tumultuous years in real estate, the team at GoPrime of West Asheville has been working within the community to find new ways to help area residents reach their dream of homeownership. One agency that we value in our community is the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. As stated on the NCHFA website: …
Sell, Rent, Buy: Should You Sell While the Market is Hot? The market in Asheville has been on fire this year. Some homes are selling for well over their asking price, and many are sight-unseen. Does that mean you need to strike while the iron is hot? Should you sell your home even if you…