ABCs of Contruction Loans

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE CRAZY LACK OF INVENTORY OF HOMES AROUND THE COUNTRY? Or that people are leaving large metropolitan areas for mid-sized cities? Asheville has always been a desired destination, but even more so, now. As a result, we now have very low inventory, bidding wars, and rising prices are making it difficult […]

Getting Outbid? Make your Offer Stand Out & Get Accepted

Early spring is traditionally a busy time for buyers and sellers in the Asheville market. People like to get settled before the holidays and cooler weather.  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 […]

Eclectic Design Trends for 2021

ASHEVILLE  =  FRESH + ECLECTIC Recent interior design trends have focused on one primary era or design scheme. Even in our funky, artistic town, mid-century modern homes, furniture and accents have dominated the magazine covers and home shows as decorators have worked with their clients to bring this trend into their spaces. Yet, what to […]

Creating a Home Bar

5 TIPS TO CREATE A HOME BAR Now that is seems we are on the downhill slope of the pandemic effect, we’re certainly all looking forward to gathering with friends again.  The local watering hole has always been a great place to meet friends, watch sports, and unwind after work. 2020 gave us a different […]

SELLING THE FAMILY HOME

THINKING ABOUT SELLING THE FAMILY HOME? Family is important, and your decision to sell your home may be difficult for those closest to you. Moving can create mixed emotions, and it’s important to help your family understand how and why you made your decision. Whether you are moving up, downsizing, or changing locations due to […]

FOR SALE BY OWNER TIPS

AVOID THESE COMMON FSBO MISTAKES WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME ONLINE It’s a seller’s market, right? Things are moving fast in Asheville, and it may seem like a perfect time to try the DIY approach to selling your home. For Sale By Owner tips may help you decide. In the current real estate market some homeowners […]

After a Forebearance

Covid-19 has impacted homeowners across the country. With job losses and income reductions, many have taken advantage of the ability to enter a forbearance program with their lenders. During the forbearance program, the agreements state that no late fees will be assessed, and the balance of missed payments will be deferred to the end of […]

Mid Century vs. Contemporary

There has been a great deal of excitement in the design field concerning the Mid-Century Modern style.  Here in Asheville, NC we are no different.  This ’50s and ’60s home décor trend is evidenced in every furniture store as more brands are incorporating the vintage look with modern lines. Yet what differentiates a Mid-Century Modern style […]

Expired Listings

Listing agreements all have an expiration date. No one wants to think about what happens when the listing expires; both the seller and agent hope the home will sell long before that time. But it does happen. An expired listing means two things; first, the home is now off the market, and second, you as […]

Restaurant to Dining Room Decor

Remember the feeling of walking into your favorite Asheville restaurant and looking forward to a nice meal in a great atmosphere? With the shutdown of indoor dining around the country, social media has been flooded with beautiful pictures of homemade food. Now it’s time to bring that same enthusiasm to your dining room décor and […]