Asheville Real Estate Report 5-18-09 Number active listings, number pending listings, pending ratio, closed listings, days on market, average list price, average sold price, ect. It is all broken down by price ranges. See the Greater Asheville Real Estate Report and additional reports for Fairview NC, Mars Hill NC, Waynesville NC, Arden NC, Swannanoa NC, Black Mountain NC, and Leicester NC. Click for more information on the Asheville Real Estate market. Want more numbers? Go to Asheville Home Sales Data. Search Asheville NC Real Estate For information about Home Staging in Asheville go to Staged Homes of Asheville Homes in Glen Crest/Glen Cove Search Asheville Real Estate Homes in Glen Arden Heights Search Black Mountain Real Estate Homes in Cotswolds Search Hendersonville Real Estate H... 05/18/2009

Things are looking up in Asheville.  Showings are increasing, houses are selling and the inventory is slightly down. Our hardest hit was from last June through February this year. Now we are seeing very encouraging signs. It won't go quite to normal this year, I don't think, but it is on its way back up and I hope next year will be back to normal. Now is a great time to buy while prices are still a little soft and sellers still nervous. 05/18/2009

Vacant Land, Lots, and Acreage Sales- Buncombe County, NC - April 2009 Buncombe County includes the cities or areas of Asheville, Leicester, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Arden, Skyland, Candler, and Biltmore Forest.    60 parcels of vacant land have been Sold in 2009 in Buncombe County with an Average Sold Price of $71,311, up from last month. The first 4 months have started off with a a slower rate of sales, which is not unusual for the time of year. This would indicate that investors, builders and speculators are waiting for the market to stabilize and to plan for the future growth of the area. Of course, the risk of waiting to purchase is that once the Asheville market heats up, which it will, the prices on land will increase at a rapid pace because buyers wanting new homes will have... 05/14/2009

GROVE PARK and Sunset Mountain Neighborhood.  Asheville's Grove Park-Sunset Mountain Neighborhood encompasses a large area that surrounds the world-famous Grove Park Inn. The Inn, built by Edwin Grove opened in 1913. The area surrounding the Inn became known as the "Grove Park."    Homes: Here you will find an interesting mix of historic and newer homes, tree-lined streets, incredible views of downtown Asheville and  absolutely no commercial zoning (although there are several properties zoned institutional and two churches.)  Many homes are adding to the "sustainability facotr" in the Grove Park area. Wonderful updates and green retrofitting is on the rise. Here is a photo I took recently of such a project. My client was thrilled to see this type of activity going on in the Grove Park a... 05/09/2009

Homes:  Within view or walking distance of Beaver Lake are homes known for the subtle elegance and nod to nature.  Romance and history are in the air, (see Part 1) so expect to " feel"  the artistic influences. Even residents of other neighborhoods in and around Asheville find themselves drawn to Beaver Lake and the surrounding neighborhood..  Maybe you will see them strolling around the Lake nand-in-hand on a sunny Sunday afternoon. (see photo) . Maybe you will notice how often they stop  to gaze at  the majestic homes that grace the streets Neighbors: Like most neighborhoods in Asheville, NC, the folks who live here (many of whom are "Cultural Creatives  -- architects, designers, teachers, authors, doctors, poets, lawyers, and gallery artists) are known for old-fashioned neighborlines... 05/09/2009

Asheville NC NEIGHBORHOODS TOURS - Lakeview Park -2009  -Beaver Lake  LAKEVIEW PARK, North Asheville's Elegant and Understated Gem Beaver Lake is located just two miles from the center of Ashevilleand within easy walking range of bio-diesel bus, school and churches. The Lakeview Park neighborhood, a fine example of sustainable enterprise, keeps watch over "gently curving and undulating topography, almost like a succession of billowing waves, with homesites on the crests and winding streets and parkways between. A very remarkable landscape indeed, " according to the Lakeview Park Organization.  John Nolen, a much-respected landscape architect who was also invovled in Asheville's e Montford Neighborhood, added his creative touch to Beaver Lake (see photo.) History:Prior to 1923, Beaver L... 05/09/2009

 Albemarle, ASustainable Neighborhood     Homes: Thoughtful design and amazing beauty, preserved and tendly cared for makes Asheville's Albemarle neighborhood a treasured place for living. Tree-lined lanes accentuate a cottage scale. Street signs point the way for your on foot or fuel-efficient vehicle (over approximately 42-acres) a delight. Sloping land leads to charming cottage-styles homes. These may be rustic bungalows or shingle-clad Dutch Revivals, yet, while styles vary, design consistency-in the building materials, cottage scale, and street signs-graces Albemarle Park with a unified feeling. Neighbors: Like most neighborhoods in Asheville, NC, the folks who live here (many of whom are "Cultural Creatives  -- architects, designers, teachers, authors, doctors, poets, lawyers, and... 05/09/2009

Asheville Real Estate Market Overview Report 5-07-09 Number active listings, number pending listings, pending ratio, closed listings, days on market, average list price, average sold price, ect. It is all broken down by price ranges. See the Greater Asheville Real Estate Report and additional reports for Fairview NC, Mars Hill NC, Waynesville NC, Arden NC, Swannanoa NC, Black Mountain NC, and Leicester NC. Click for more information on the Asheville Real Estate market. Want more numbers? Go to Asheville Home Sales Data. Search Asheville NC Real Estate For information about Home Staging in Asheville go to Staged Homes of Asheville Homes in Glen Crest/Glen Cove Search Asheville Real Estate Homes in Glen Arden Heights Search Biltmore Forest Real Estate Homes in Cotswolds Search Hendersonvi... 05/07/2009

Do you still have buyers that don't have a down payment looking for  home? I realize that owning a home is the American Dream but the reality is...,if a buyer can't save a few thousand dollars for a down payment, what makes you think they will be able to keep up with their mortgage payments? Just yesterday I told a buyer they should wait about a year so they can save a down payment. Yes..that was a difficult thing to do when sales are slow but I know that I will be rewarded in the future. Agents....lets do the right thing and council our buyers. We don't have to make a commission off everyone that seeks our services. Sometimes it is better to have them wait until they can afford to purchase a home. We wouldn't be in the financial mess we are in if the lenders and agents had counceled mo... 05/07/2009

Why haven't you sold my home yet? WOW! Have you heard that lately? If you have you might want to critique your client follow up system.  After I list a home either my assistant or I call (email if they prefer) every week. If their home hasn't been shown that week we just talk about positive things in our market. Sometimes we talk about the beauty of our area. Maybe everything is in bloom or the leaves are starting to change. Just think of something that will make them feel good. They are so appreciative and usually tell us that their last agent never called them after listing their home. You may not sell their home in the six month listing period but guess what? They are so happy that they heard from you on a regular basis that they will relist with you. I have had more referrals since ... 05/06/2009

You guessed it'IN GOD WE TRUST'   IS GONE!!!If ever there was a reason to boycott something, THIS IS IT!!!!DO NOT ACCEPT THE NEW DOLLAR COINS AS CHANGETogether we can force them out of circulation..     Please share this information 05/05/2009

Mother's Day Printable Pet Cards | ByPetside Team| May 3, 2009 12:20 PM This Mother's Day, let the pets tell Mom just how much they love her! These printable, foldable cards do the trick! Choose from dog and cat versions of funny and sentimental cards. Funny Printable Dog Card for Mom   Front of the card: I Promise to Bark Less,Dig Fewer Holes,and Eat Fewer Shoes Inside of the card: ...for today at leastHappy Mother's Day Mom!Click Here to Download This CardGet the latest version of Adobe Reader Love, Funny Printable Cat Card for Mom   Front of the card: Roses are RedMice are Black Inside of the card:Happy Mother's Day, MomNow Go Make Me a Snack! Love, Click Here to Download This CardGet the latest version of Adobe Reader Sentimental Printable Dog Card for Mom   Front of the card: Happy... 05/04/2009

  The preliminary numbers for the Asheville Real Estate market indicate that the bottom wasn't reached in March. The average list and average sales prices dropped along with total volume for April 2009 compared to April 2008. Preliminary April 2009 Asheville NC Real Estate Sales Numbers Number Homes Sold -38% 295 Total Dollar Volume -46% 68,015,662 Average Listing Price -13% 247,334 Average Sale Price -11% 230,562 Average Days on Market +22% 154 Numbers are from the WNCRMLS as of 5-04-09. Total Sales for: SingleFamilyResidential/Condo/Townhouse/Preconstruction  Click here for the most up to date Asheville Market Data. Click here to search the Asheville Real Estate Market. Want to sell your home: price it right! price it right!! price it right!!! have your home Staged. Click here for Hom... 05/04/2009

N o Pressure, Just Exploring.  The Eco Steward Real Estate Firm and Design Team is excited about taking folks out exploring. ECO-FRIENDLY TOURS that explore GREEN ASHEVILLE  and sustainable innovation opportunities in the Greater Asheville area are popular as the season's unfold and more and more people become curious about the trend toward GREEN building and thoughtful land planning. (see photo) "We love the idea of showing current residents and people who may be interested in relocating here  Asheville's newest GREEN offerings, " one of the tour guides told me. From Green-Built homes to Eco-Communities and Conservation Neighborhoods, from Equestrian Estates and Horse Farms with Trails that lead off into conservation lands, (such as the one in the photo here) from homes for 1st time ho... 05/02/2009

The 2009 Buncombe Green Home Tour was a lively happening on the last Sunday of April.  The tour , which is  self-guided included about 50 Healthy-Built homes. Interested "tourists" picked up brochures at Board Office or simply downloaded the Green Home Tour's brochure from www.green-hometour.com. (You may want to take a peek at that!!) FEATURED on the Green Home Tour -Asheville's  existing green homes for sale and pre-construction green developments.   ALSO those attending could opt to learn about eco-friendly LAND USE.   David Brannon,  Landscape Architect, SiteRhythms  and David Tuch Landscape Architect, Equinox Environmental  gave stellar presentatations on a variety of topics from sustainable land planning to environmental resource assessment during the tour.  Those topics included... 05/02/2009

HERE'S ANOTHER in my  on-going series - An investigation of unique lodging in the Asheville area. La Pensione Green Asheville's motto is  "We're Down-to-Earth and Eco-Friendly" and I found that to be true.   An Eco-friendly boutique Pensione housed in a 1923 Craftsman, this lodging alternative specializes in affordable interim stays for business professionals, people relocating to Asheville, and visitors.  La Pensione Green Asheville is family run and reflects a nod to historic preservation in one of Asheville's   sustainable neighborhoods.  Baskets of flowers welcome the interim guest and  an ample garden deck with  umbrellas gives guests a feeling of spaciousness.  "For me," a happy interim guest told me, "  La Pensione Green Asheville - also reflects Asheville's European sense and se... 05/02/2009

We just wanted to say thank you to the Fairview Town Crier newspaper for introducing us to our community that we look forward to serving and the surrounding areas. We also just became a member with the Fairview Business Association (FBA) and look forward to attending the next meeting in May to meet other local business owners and start networking among each other. I do want to correct an error mentioned in our intro. Ray Fischer is NOT A HOME BUILDER. His expertise is in custom cabinetry, vanities, crown molding, counter tops & more. We are a great combo put together with both our expertise we save you $$$$$ because we don't have to hired a middle person to do most of the work.  Understand that home staging  can also includes other things in the home that might need attention for repair... 04/30/2009

Asheville Real Estate Overview Report 4-30-09 Number active listings, number pending listings, pending ratio, closed listings, days on market, average list price, average sold price, ect. It is all broken down by price ranges. See the Greater Asheville Real Estate Report and additional reports for Fairview NC, Mars Hill NC, Waynesville NC, Arden NC, Swannanoa NC, Black Mountain NC, and Leicester NC. Click for more information on the Asheville Real Estate market. Want more numbers? Go to Asheville Home Sales Data. Search Asheville NC Real Estate For information about Home Staging in Asheville go to Staged Homes of Asheville Homes in Glen Crest/Glen Cove Search Asheville Real Estate Homes in Glen Arden Heights Search Biltmore Forest Real Estate Homes in Cotswolds Search Hendersonville Rea... 04/30/2009

A professional home staging will be creative in using your own furniture and accessories. Most of the times there is no reason to rent furniture and create another expense. The ones that do need furniture and accessories are builders or home owners that have an empty home for sale. For those clients we offer the first month free. There is no doubt that builders need to rent furniture to stage but if a home owner agrees new furniture is needed there are options as in: Purchase new furniture and take it with you to your new home. Rent option to purchase after you sell your home if you don't have the extra cash and take it with you. You can purchase slip covers to cover your old furniture which becomes much less of an expense. You can make your own slip covers if you have that gift of sewi... 04/29/2009

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