Who really "needs" a new kitchen? Is baking cookies one of your holiday traditions? It is in my family! We have two "always" recipes and a few alternates. And not surprisingly, the two favorites are also the two simplest! One was from the back of a box of cream cheese, and the other was from our …
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Asheville Real Estate Market
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 …
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 …
Want to elevate your home office?
Want to elevate your home office? As many of us continue to work from home (or split work from home and the office), it’s important to make your home office feel comfortable, peaceful, and like you feel ready to be productive every time you step inside. Here are some ways you can elevate your …
Is 1980s Design Making a Comeback?
Should we be afraid? Some say, it was only a matter of time until 1980s design had its renaissance. (This blog writer says, “Why?”) While I have not experienced this in person, I hear that furniture showrooms are looking more like a TV set of the Golden Girls rather than the even, gray-toned …
Housing Cost Savings in Retirement
As you prepare for retirement, it’s natural to consider ways to reduce your housing costs. Retirement should be a time of fun and freedom; finding housing cost savings in retirement will give you more resources to enhance your lifestyle and make the most of it! Here are a few suggestions to help …