Considering Adding a Second Story?

If you love your Asheville, North Carolina neighborhood but need more space, you might consider an addition to your home. If expanding on the first floor is not an option, then adding a second floor might be an option. Unlike ground-level expansions, adding a second floor is more complicated—before you embark on this kind of […]

Refresh Your Master Bedroom

We’re all spending more time at home these days. With the entire family stuck together, the home has been placed under a microscope. If the master bedroom in your Asheville, North Carolina home is not the oasis you wish it were, here are a few simple ideas you can use to change the feel of […]

Things That Affect What You Pay for Homeowner’s Insurance

Homeowner’s insurance is a non-negotiable. Not only does it protect you in the event the home is damaged, but it also includes liability insurance in the event someone is injured at your home. When evaluating the policy for your Asheville, North Carolina home, insurance companies consider multiple items to determine their risk—and your cost. Here are […]

Strategies to Make Your Offer Stand Out and Get Accepted

Summer is traditionally a busy time for buyers and sellers. This year has been no exception—and with lower interest rates, many homebuyers are finding the competitive environment  challenging. With multiple buyers competing for properties, even terrific offers are often being outbid. Asheville, North Carolina is not different and fortunately, there are some things you can […]

Home Improvements with High ROI

Is your Asheville, North Carolina house a little dated? Do you want to make some improvements or upgrades but also want to make sure that you get the best bang for your buck if you decide to sell? Not all home improvements bring a good return on investment when selling, so unless the improvement is […]

Should you Sell your Short Term Rental?

There is no question that Asheville, North Carolina is a hot spot for get-aways.  The travel industry has changed significantly over the past decade. With the popularity of vacation rentals advertised by such sites as Airbnb, VRBO, and Home Away, travelers have more options than ever for lodging during their vacation. Unfortunately, 2020 has seen […]

HVAC Problems to Avoid This Summer

While we definitely have it good in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the summer heat is here and it may seem like your air conditioners has been running almost constantly. Your air conditioner is an important part of your home, and you certainly don’t want to discover that it’s stopped working on a hot, […]

Do You Need a Specialized Real Estate Agent?

If you have started a search for an Asheville real estate agent , you might have already realized that most agents tout themselves as experts on a type of property they typically work with—local experts, lakefront experts, luxury condo experts, etc. There are times when working with a specialized agent with advanced designations is important. […]

Cool Ideas for Repurposing Old Furniture

Are you looking for a fun project that will add some pizzazz to your Asheville home – that doesn’t require a degree in carpentry? Before you leave your old furniture on the curb with a sign that says, “free to good owner,” here are 7 creative ideas that will revitalize that furniture and leave anyone […]

Inspections and Appraisals in the New Normal

Even during the COVID-19 outbreak, real estate transactions are going on in Asheville, NC . Buyers and sellers still need to move, and the industry is looking for new ways to accommodate both the needs of the transaction and, of course, the safety of everyone. Many traditional real estate activities can be performed virtually. While […]