Asheville homeowners insurance rates trend well below state & national averages. Homeowners insurance is an undeniably hot topic that isn't going away anytime soon. The increasing frequency of natural disasters and effects from climate change have forced insurance companies to pay out - and …
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10 Interior Design Tips for Staging Residential Real Estate
Tips for Staging Residential Real Estate. When you're selling your home, making a great first impression is key. That's where real estate staging comes in. It's the art of decorating your home to showcase its best features and help potential buyers imagine themselves living there. Here are some top …
Are The NC Mountains Calling To You?
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 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 …