Carolina Mornings Realty's (cmrealty) Blog

After reading the MSN article on affordable second homes for the affluent,  I realized there are two different sets of second homeowners. The first group of  second home owners buy homes in the high-end communities such as  the Cliffs, Biltmore Forest or Grove Park Historic neighborhoods. This po...

As many of you all know, it is still a buyer’s market in Asheville, NC. Subtext: An ideal market for real estate investors and second home buyers. There is no better time than now when the mortgage rates are low and Asheville,  North Carolina  has some amazingly great deals and an huge inventory ...

As Asheville, NC has some great real estate bargains and with a strong vibrant community, many are considering purchasing a second home here in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  If you are one of those considering a purchase in the near future, read on. Step #1 As an owner of Carolina Mornings, one of m...

Finally, fairness prevails! No more paying "under the table". This is my response to the folks who are declaring the "extra tax burden" on second homeowners due to the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010. ARG! There is no extra tax burden, only more paperwork, specifically documenting paym...

This report 's  results indicated 45% respondents  are in the market for a second home. " More impressively, of the remaining 54% who indicated that now would not be a good time to buy 79% indicated that they would be likely or very likely to purchase in the next 2 years". This is great news for ...

As Asheville’s second and vacation homes specialists where investment strategy plays a part in the decision-making process, our clients, in particular, seek innovation .  So, if you wondered what people who are relocating to Asheville North Carolina find so attractive, we can assure you that, in...

janeAnne makes a good point here. It is one we have been talking about, too. When relocating buyers rely on data crunching and end up with inaccurate information it can weaken their chances of success.    We have been looking at neighborhood information about Asheville NC at a certain provider.  ...

If you are relocating to Asheville and have reviewed properties online, you may be surprised to find that the information does not fit the reality. We are your local experts and are happy to provide a dependable perspective on the real estate market, various neighborhoods and features that might...

Asheville, North Carolina—  “Come for the abundant natural beauty, friendly atmosphere, wealth of year-round outdoor activities, rich history, and lively local arts and music scene. Stay for the diverse economy, entrepreneurial opportunities, mild climate and high quality of life,” says the Ashe...

  Once you have experienced Asheville, you will understand what makes this "Paris of the South" right here in the mountains of Western North Carolina rank among the favorite second and vacation home spots in the USA. If you visit Asheville’s Chamber of Commerce, you will get the official word: “C...