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 …
Buying a home
Happiness is Baking Cookies in Your New Kitchen!
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 …
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 …
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 you buy a home with your heart or your head?
Wow. Coming off the crazy real estate ride we’ve been on for the past year might have left us a little dizzy! Here we are, suddenly able to catch our breath and actually tour a property first, before putting in an offer. If we’re lucky, we can even take the time to think about, evaluate, and make a …
