Every year we revisit the “spring equinox” as a time of finding balance. The equinox happens twice each year, in the Spring and Fall. During these times we’re at transitional points between seasons as the length of day and night are equal. The spring equinox marks when the days will start getting longer through the…
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?…
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…
In February 2021, we looked at Black history in Asheville to celebrate Black History Month. The monthly observation began in 1976 by historian Carter G. Woodson. Our previous post celebrated Western North Carolina’s contributions to black history, including Nina Simone, Edythe J. Gaines, Ashleigh Shanti, and the YMI cultural center. Our previous post celebrated Western…
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…
It’s the holiday season again – it’s hard to believe how quickly it comes around each year! Oftentimes waiting until December to start planning holiday festivities, including meals and gifts, is too late. It’s easy to lose control of your spending during this time of year. Here are some ideas for designing your holiday budget…
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…
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…
Today we recognize our furry, scaly, hairy, and shell-bearing friends during International Homeless Animals Day. Asheville and the greater WNC area have so many wonderful, local organizations dedicated to pet rescue with the goal of no homeless animals. Getting involved volunteering with one of WNC’s many groups, adopting a pet from a local shelter, and…