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 …
Current Real Estate Market
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 …
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 …
Secrets of Buying New Construction
THE FRAGRANCE OF NEW CONSTRUCTION If you are like me, the smell of “new” can be quite intoxicating. New cars and new construction have the same effect on me as the smell of warm chocolate chip cookies. So how do you find out more about buying new construction in the Asheville area? Step 1, of …
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 …
Real Estate MARKET TRENDS
Changing Housing Market Trends Current real estate market trends include a mix of positive and negative developments. The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy have created a new housing environment which is expected to alter the way we approach real estate for the next few years, and …