Can we safely say, “Winter is over!” now? Spring in Asheville is so incredibly beautiful. With our moderate climate and huge variety of flowering trees, it's like watching a slow-motion, natural fireworks display! First the Bradford pear trees flare white. The white fades to chartreuse, as the …
Selling a Home
A Run in the Woods
For body and soul. Being drawn to Asheville by my love of the outdoors, I find I am happiest when I am exercising out in nature - instead of sweating it out on a Peloton or treadmill. For anyone considering a run in the woods, there is an incredible number of running trails and hiking spots within …
Sellers: Expect Multiple Strong Offers this Season
Sellers: Expect Multiple Strong Offers this Season The winter season has traditionally been a slower time for home sales. The guidance in the past has been to wait for the warmer months of spring before listing. However, the current real estate market has created a strong seller’s market and if …
WHAT IS A FIXTURE . . . and why does it matter?
Should it stay or should it go? If you’re selling your home, an experienced Realtor will ask you to make a list of excluded items when you sign the listing agreement. If you're like me, you want your stuff! So, figuring out ahead of time what constitiutes a fixture - that's important! More than …
IS IT TIME TO REPLACE YOUR ROOF?
Owning a home may feel like a never-ending list of to-dos. It can feel like all you do is clean and maintain your house and yard. There is a lot of truth to this, but homeownership is one of the best ways to increase wealth, so maintaining your investment is critical to your financial well-being. …
What exactly is a Seller’s Market?
You’ve been hearing it for many months now: it’s a seller's market in Asheville. But what exactly is a seller's market? Is it just a term to make buyers feel anxious and put forth their best offer? Or are there objective criteria that determine whether it’s a balanced market or one tilted toward …