Suppose you no longer had to pay a landlord to live in your house or apartment. You could be investing those monthly payments into your own home. Then imagine yourself in that home years from now — or selling it for a profit and moving into an even better house. When you take steps to…
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…
Your Guide to Purchasing a Vacation Home Have you considered buying a second home or a vacation home? Whether you’re looking in Western North Carolina or elsewhere, it’s helpful to understand some of the considerations you’ll need to make in the process. Getting a mortgage for a second home isn’t the same process as…
There are many reasons to love Western North Carolina. At the top of some of these lists are easy to access to nature, a considerable number of breweries, and an incredibly rich history. However, people often forget another lucrative aspect of our area: ample access to higher education. Asheville and the surrounding areas are…
Winter in Asheville looks a lot like a fantasy land. It may only snow once or twice each season, but when it does the city is transformed. Snow-covered hills limit traffic and give adults and kids alike a well-deserved snow day. We recognize that not everyone loves the snow, so we have gathered some ideas…
The Ghosts of Financial Decisions That Haunt You Creeeeeaaak…. (a door opens revealing a dusty old rocking chair facing a broken window). “Come in,” says a scratchy voice, but you don’t see anyone. “I have a story to tell you.” There are scarier things around the Halloween season than just ghosts and ghouls. Vampires and…
Providing Resources for Asheville’s LGBTQ Community Asheville has long been a welcoming city. The history of the LGBTQ community in the area goes back many decades. In today’s social climate, it’s more important than ever for our LGBTQ residents to have access to resources to provide safety and success in the Asheville area. Beyond the…
Generation X: The Rise of the Slacker Generation as Today’s Top Homebuyers Open any online lifestyle magazine or news reader and you’ll see every article aimed at or by Baby Boomers or Millennials. The older generation of Boomers are learning what life is like after careers and raising families while Millennials are just starting to…
Prepare to Buy a Home in 2018 with Financial Planning Now End of Year Financial Housekeeping (to prepare to buy a new home in 2018) Are you considering buying a new home in the New Year? Before you do, you will want to take a close look at your current financial picture to determine if…