ASHEVILLE REAL ESTATE MARKET So much information, so many angles, so many changes... Let us break it down for you! ❓ The number one question we keep hearing is are prices dropping?? And the short answer is no, not in the Asheville real estate market, anyway. Year over year the prices have …
Buying a Home
TWO WAYS TO DO RENOVATIONS RIGHT!
ADVICE FROM YOUR REALTORS: Do Renovations Right! And by “right” we mean GET PERMITS and REPORT CHANGES. 1. GET PERMITS. Did you know that for residential homes in unincorporated Buncombe County, you DON’T need a permit for: Non-structural work where cost is less than $15,000 in any …
Should you buy a haunted house?
The spooky season is upon us! Asheville, North Carolina is home to many wonderful ghost stories and supernatural lore. From the Grove Park Inn in North Asheville, to one of the beautiful churches down the block from Asheville Realty Group’s main office, there are many well-known public spaces that …
Tips for Homeowners: Part 2 – DIY Red Flags in Plumbing
DIY Red Flags in Plumbing We talked to Max Rose, from Four Seasons Plumbing, about what prospective home buyers and sellers need to know. 1. When buying a home, what are some of the red flags in plumbing that buyers should keep an eye out for? Max: It’s often overlooked, but paying attention to …
Tips for Homeowners: Part 1 – What’s in YOUR water?
Owning a home is still part of the American dream for most people, and home maintenance can be a source of pride - or turn that dream into a nightmare! Well, that’s a little melodramatic, but Asheville Realty Group agents get questions all the time from our clients about various issues that can …
Should I use my 401k to buy a home?
Should I Use My 401k to Buy a Home? Buying a home can be a financial stretch. With soaring home values and rising interest rates, many potential first time home buyers find saving for a down payment increasingly difficult. For many people, the main source of savings is in the form of a 401k and …