Can you feel it? The Asheville real estate market is just starting to cool off a tiny bit. The last few weeks have shown an increase in homes listed, and a welcome chance to take a breath if you are a buyer. For homeowners who have been considering selling, now is a great time to jump on board. And …
Homes in Asheville
Sellers: Expect Multiple Strong Offers this Season
Sellers: Expect Multiple Strong Offers this Season The winter season has traditionally been a slower time for home sales. The guidance in the past has been to wait for the warmer months of spring before listing. However, the current real estate market has created a strong seller’s market and if …
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 …
Buying Your First Home in a Sellers’ Market
SHOULD YOU COMPROMISE - OR WAIT? You’ve been saving your pennies and finally have a down payment. You’ve been faithfully paying your cards down to improve your credit. It’s taken two years, but you’re finally ready to buy your first home! In the meantime, home prices have increased more than 18%, …
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 …
