So You Want To Buy A Cabin in the Carolinas
Asheville, NC – Has there been a better time to seek refuge in the hills, away from the endless humm and buzz of the city? To wrangle the kids, dogs, and pack up the car to head to your own basecamp in the blue ridge mountains? Maybe it has views? Maybe it’s tucked up on the side of the mountain – private – where you can taste the smell of open space? With all that’s going on in the world right now, these questions keep cropping up in conversation. Needless to say, the answers are every bit as complicated as life right now. But more and more folks seem to…
3 Things to Know Before Moving from Florida to Asheville
I get it! Florida is an amazing State with so much to offer in terms of recreation, jobs, and real estate. I began my real estate career in Florida – so I know first-hand. Moreover, I grew up and went to school there. I know how hot, humid, and monotonous Florida can be. If you’re rethinking life in Florida, you’re not alone. Each year, Florida is one of the largest sources of relocation to Asheville and North Carolina as a whole. Among my customers coming from Florida, climate is cited as the number one reason for moving. North Carolina transplants (or future transplants) coming from Florida may be surprised to…
5 Reasons Why People are Relocating from California to Asheville
Asheville remains a popular destination for people relocating out of California, at least according to the US Census. Each year, California ranks among the top sources of transplants in Asheville, together with Charlotte, NC, Florida, and the North East. As I’ve mentioned before, COVID hasn’t dramatically changed this, at least not yet. In fact, it seems to have done the opposite. Here are some recent comments I’ve heard from folks who have made the move from California to Asheville: “We escaped from Los Angeles to the area and couldn’t be happier. Clean air, seasons, normal people, clean cities.” and this transplant who retired in Asheville… “Moved here in June from…
3 Easy Housing Upgrades
There are several things that you can do to prep your house for sale without having to do a major renovation. Tackling small projects around the house that you normally skip in your cleaning process are easy “wins” when it comes to getting your house ready for sale. Although it is definitely a seller’s market in Asheville, here are 3 easy housing upgrades sellers can do to help their home “show” better digitally and in person. 3 Easy Housing Upgrades #1 Update lighting Buyers love well-lit homes, and lighting is a crucial design element. The right lighting can make cold and unfriendly spaces feel warm and welcoming. Tip: swap out old…
7 Reasons Why Asheville NC Is The Best Place To Live
Asheville COVID-19 Update: Please note that any mention of restaurants or local business here is not a recommendation to visit until it is safe to do so with precautions. This post is intended as a resource for future visitors and people considering moving to Asheville, with the goal being to help support the local small businesses that have reopened to continue operating and paying staff. Many if not all business have reduced or limited hours due to COVID. Call ahead to confirm openings and availability. FAQ 1. Best time to visit Asheville, NC You can visit Asheville NC really any time of the year. Our winters are not Boston-level cold,…
Want to Buy a Home in 2022? Here are 4 things you should do now
With record low interest rates, it is cheaper than ever to borrow money to buy a home. If you’re thinking of buying a home in 2022, here are 4 things you can do now to be prepared. Chip away at your debt load This time of year it’s super easy to put things on our credit cards as we shop for loved ones. But if you’re thinking about buying a home, lenders want to know that you will be able to pay them back. Lenders will evaluate your debt ratio to ensure that you can manage a house payment on top of the rest of your debt. Most lenders prefer…