Learning: Who is that woman who asks such insightful questions in class? Who is that man with the infectious laugh? It's that person who values a fresh perspective. It's that person who loves the idea of staying engaged- especially with others who are curious.   Learning about the perfect ASHEVILLE Post50 home:  If you are someone who the idea of learning about -  the ins-and-outs of “all-inclusive” universal design-  and you  are ready to explore  your opportunities for “aging-in-place”  - here is a RESOURCES starter kit –   Please feel free to use these Information links- then contact us   R E S O U R C E S Aging-in-Place -What is It?Age Old Dollar $$Smarts "Boomer" -Will Your Home Age as Well as You DO?Home and Castle! Main Floor (one floor) Living!Natural Neighborhoods The "Per... 11/09/2014

Real Estate- Asheville-Style:  “Boomers” Opt for Aging Near Universities  Take a stroll with us near the University of North Carolina campus and let's talk about "senior housing trends" and choices older adults ("boomers") are making.   Always trend watchers here at The Trailblazer Team’s Blog, we were interested to read about a PBS report: “Older Americans are opting for university-based retirement communities rather than more traditional—and often isolated—resort-style communities, reports PBS.”  The report notes that older adults (those 50++)  are trending toward “…  intellectually stimulating… intergenerational retirement environments….” – which, if you read our blog, you already know, as we’ve been saying this for years. It’s not a surprise, as Asheville, NC is on the leading edge... 05/18/2014

  UNC- AshevilleStudent Hosts Very Cool Event! The theme of this year's event is the "Space Between." The Space Between deepens the conversation about how women are less likely to approach subjects from a black-or-white perspective! Women tend to see gray area in between- and the possibilities. I like to think this photo I took here in Asheville not long ago has that same "energy"... UNCAsheville student, Anna Koeferl, has been selected by TEDx to host the local event in Asheville, North Carolina. The event will take place Saturday, December 1st from 1:45 pm - 6:00 pm at The Grotto at UNCAsheville. Up for discussion: What does the ability to hold two (2) opposing views in one's head at the same time imply? “Does it conjour up the space between two strangers, the space between your value... 11/29/2012

-"Two of These Things Aren't Like the Others!"- "AKA Asheville Diversity"   __~o -\_<,                                        (*)/'(*)   ________The Asheville NC Real Estate Journal . Mountain Homes and Land Legacies- Asheville NC Real Estate  © 2011.  NAR GREEN®, EcoBroker®, Eco Certified ®Real Estate Consultant. INFORMED CHOICES. THOUGHTFUL ADVICE. Email me to request a copy of EPA's Sustainable Design and Green Building Toolkit- janeAnne@janeAnne.com Unauthorized reproduction of any information including photos  on this site is a violation of existing copyright laws.  All rights reserved. Eco-Friendly Mountain Homes and Land Legacies-  - Asheville NC Real Estate  © 2011. 828-776-0773 ________________________________________________________________________ "This professional REALTOR® ... 06/26/2011

Heirloom Organic Tomato Prepares for Takeoff -Asheville StyleAsheville Real Estate Journal- Organic Farming  Interested in research and extension programs dedicated to the development of sustainable and organic production systems for herbs, vegetables, and a wide variety of specialty crops, and to providing support to farmers in the Asheville, Western  North Carolina  (WNC) area?  Then you will want to know more about Dr. Jeanine Davis, Associate Professor in the Department of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University. Dr. Davis focuses her research on a subject that is also of great interest to many of my real estate clients here in Asheville NC.  As a REALTOR® involved for these past many years in stewardship of land, small family (organic) farmland, and eco-friendly re... 05/20/2011

Going Green: A Snowbound Neighborhood  According to the commonly understood real estate definition, a neighborhood is anarea of a municipality which is identifiable by a common use, a common atmosphere or a common business area.  When I think of  neighborhood, I imagine ice cream socials, welcoming living spaces, community organic  gardens,  evening strolls on tree-lined sidewalks. Family. Friends. Pets and Parties.   It's a very attractive picture to me, especially at this time of year. I so enjoy sharing images and stories of life in our neighborhood in the mountains in  Asheville. And for the past number of years I even have been setting aside time each week to journey out  to other neighborhoods, to explore the lore of days gone by and then talk with the folks who live in a neighbor... 12/20/2009

When you think about  sustainable agriculture, organic farms, eco-communities and quality of life in Asheville and the towns surrounding Her, you may wonder if this post is simply nugacity  in an otherwise (hopefully)  worthy landscape. However, some redeeming wisdom possibly survives- especially if you are a lover of guineafowl.   So I'm gonna' take the risk, and tell this story . . . "Which One's the Guinea?" (A Carolina Blue Skies Local Color Story).  Once upon a time, approximately 11 miles from downtown Asheville; or 7 miles from the where bustling Patton Avenue intersects Highway 63; or 5 miles from dear "Green Asheville's" city limits; or 1/2 mile from the new Leicester Post Office, there was a beautiful organic farm- on  Bright Blue Sky Lane-called  Asheville Farm. Asheville Far... 08/14/2008