Owning a home is still part of the American dream for most people, and home maintenance can be a source of pride – or turn that dream into a nightmare! Well, that’s a little melodramatic, but Asheville Realty Group agents get questions all the time from our clients about various issues that can arise for […]

Wow. Coming off the crazy real estate ride we’ve been on for the past year might have left us a little dizzy! Here we are, suddenly able to catch our breath and actually tour a property first, before putting in an offer. If we’re lucky, we can even take the time to think about, evaluate, […]

Can you feel it? The Asheville real estate market is just starting to cool off a tiny bit. The last few weeks have shown an increase in homes listed, and a welcome chance to take a breath if you are a buyer. For homeowners who have been considering selling, now is a great time to […]

Should I Use My 401k to Buy a Home? Buying a home can be a financial stretch. With soaring home values and rising interest rates, many potential first time home buyers find saving for a down payment increasingly difficult. For many people, the main source of savings is in the form of a 401k and […]

Home prices are soaring like hot air balloons but – are we really in a bubble? I don’t think so. You don’t have to listen too hard to hear doom and gloom, but, consider these three reasons the Asheville real estate market may not crash. This isn’t a prediction or a promise, just some unscientific […]

Asheville Vacation Rentals SINCE our inception, Asheville Realty Group has had a major stake in the market for vacation rentals in Asheville. We have been involved as the local Asheville short-term rental ordinances evolved over the years – sometimes moving toward a more laissez faire approach, and sometimes pulling back to tighten up restrictions. Keeping […]

Can we safely say, “Winter is over!” now?  Spring in Asheville is so incredibly beautiful. With our moderate climate and huge variety of flowering trees, it’s like watching a slow-motion, natural fireworks display! First the Bradford pear trees flare white. The white fades to chartreuse, as the flowering cherries explode, followed by the delicate haze […]

“Might I have a bit of earth?” – Mary Lennox from The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett There’s something instinctively exhilarating about looking at a piece of raw land, so expectant, full of promise and eager to create something. There’s something that connects us to that land, wanting it to be ours – not […]

Asheville is a city where children can have fun with their adults! There is nothing like fresh mountain air to happify (and tire out) your small people.  Having lived here with my children for 13 years, I’m an expert on kid-friendly activities.  Here are some of the best: Hiking – It’s free and good for […]

For body and soul. Being drawn to Asheville by my love of the outdoors, I find I am happiest when I am exercising out in nature – instead of sweating it out on a Peloton or treadmill.  For anyone considering a run in the woods, there is an incredible number of running trails and hiking […]