ARE THE NC MOUNTAINS CALLING TO YOU? Though I traveled through these glorious mountains as a kid on family vacations, I never knew Asheville would one day be my home. 33 years after I came here to live, one of the best decisions I’ve ever made was to move to the mountains! There is an energy, a …
Buy a Home, Be Happy – part 4
Negotiation and Market Knowledge. In part 4 of our series, "How to buy a home and be happy" we will cover two very important aspects of the real estate transaction. Negotiation Skills In the past, this may have meant getting the sellers to lower the price of their home. These days, even with …
Buy A Home, Be Happy – part 3
Thoughtfulness & Patience Whether you have purchased 5 homes in your lifetime or this is your first, the best Realtor to have is one who listens to you, and patiently works to meet your reasonable expectations. You are hiring a professional, someone who has hopefully managed all aspects of …
From the Big City to the WNC Countryside – Life is Good
These Magical Mountains... Western North Carolina’s mountains have some magic. They must have, as it’s the only way this concrete and skyscraper loving woman can explain my love for the area. From the big city to the WNC Countryside, life is good! I was born in NYC and lived my adult life …
Buy a Home, Be Happy – part 2
Communicating with Your Realtor Communicating with your Realtor is crucial to having a great home buying experience. It is so important that it warrants a whole conversation at the beginning of your relationship. Here are some important tips to guide the conversation. Confidentiality First, …
How to Buy a Home and Be Happy: Part One
It’s so frustrating! Every time you find a home that finally meets all your needs, six other people are putting in offers! How in the world are you ever going to get in a home you love? The easy answer is: Hire a real estate broker to help you. But that leads to more questions, mainly, how do you …
