Arts and Crafts Heritage.   Artists and craftspeople have long been an integral part of what makes Asheville unique.  Asheville has quite a reputation for its community of artists and craftspeople, and the quality creations that emerge from their imagination, talent and hard work. This town has become one of the most sought-after places to […]

Asheville, N.C. Looking to buy a home? In Asheville prices are attractive, there are plenty of homes to choose from  and buyers have the upper hand, according to Realtor.com. Median listing price: $249,000 Days on market: 146 This small city tucked in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains regularly appears on Money’s “Best Places” lists, including […]

City of Asheville, NC Asheville is home to the world’s only Foodtopian Society. As seen in its many independent restaurants, breweries and farmers markets. Residents and tourists also enjoy the vibrant music and arts scene. Along with high-adventure outdoor activities. With attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore, it’s easy to see why […]

  How does an expert in ‘creative retirement’… retire?   When Dr. Ron Manheimer retired in 2009 as founding director of the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement (now the  Osher Lifelong Learning Institute or OLLI) at UNC-Asheville, he thought he knew how to leap into the next chapter of life. Heading this lifelong learning, […]

Asheville NC Neighborhood of the Month: Beverly Hills Neighborhood About eight minutes from downtown Asheville NC, to the right off Tunnel Rd, is the subdivision of Beverly Hills. This older neighborhood is built in and around the Asheville Municipal Golf Course. Going through the community and out the other side puts you on Swannanoa River […]

Asheville Real Estate – Median Sales Price – Number of Sales The average price per square foot for Asheville Real Estate was $179. This shows an increase of 11.9% compared to the same period last year (2014). The median sales price for homes in Asheville North Carolina for November 14 to February 15 was $212,500. […]

  Real Estate Forecast says “Gains Ahead in 2015!” According to Realtor Mag®,  continued economic growth and more reasonable lending standards could unleash pent-up demand for home sales.  Resulting in gains ahead in 2015! Alone among big Western economies, the United States is poised for solid growth in 2015, fueling job creation and keeping home […]

Seniors on the Move Leave the stuff behind and keep the memories… Whether you live in New York City now or want to move here, NYC is the place that everybody is flocking to. The over 60 population in NYC is expected to hit 1.8 million by 2030 according to the census bureau. Seniors on […]

  Spring in Asheville, NC An amazing Spring in Asheville time lapse presented by http://www.ExploreAsheville.com. This time lapse is something you have to see to believe. It showcases Asheville’s beautiful mountain scenery. And creates an outdoor dream-scape that invokes a sense of wonderment and awe. Gentle breezes, clear skies and gorgeous flowers are the hallmarks […]

Why No City Can Afford to Forget About Seniors This isn’t your parent’s retirement! Baby boomers aren’t drawn to the same sorts of retirement communities their parents were. Seniors, with their greater wealth, higher levels of education, and more active lifestyles,  are attracted to big cities. And for many of the same reasons that young […]