The Village of Cheshire is one of the most unique communities in the Asheville, NC area. It’s also one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Black Mountain. It is set apart in Black Mountain as the only Traditional Neighborhood Development or “TND” in town. In this article, we’ll take a look at the history of Cheshire, as well as what to expect when considering different types of Cheshire Village Continue Reading
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The Definitive Guide for a First Time Home Buyer in NC
Buying a home in North Carolina for the first time may seem like a daunting process, especially for first time home buyers. But it can actually be an enjoyable process, especially if you have a good understanding of how the process works, what type of financing programs you can choose from, and what down payment assistance is available. The first step to buying a home is to get Continue Reading
Enticing Things to Do Around Asheville, NC
Asheville is a city far different from most. With more variety than most other towns in Western North Carolina (and even more than many larger cities in the southeast United States), there isn’t ever a shortage of things to do in Asheville, NC. First, you’ll want to check what the weather in Asheville will be like in order to plan accordingly. But don't fret! Asheville has all kinds of activities Continue Reading
What is the Weather Like in Asheville, North Carolina?
What is the Weather Like in Asheville, North Carolina? The weather patterns in a place you are about to visit or move to vary from place to place. What is the elevation like? How cold does it get? What’s the precipitation like? To snow, or not to snow? This guide you’re about to read is full of information on the weather conditions in Asheville, North Carolina. The months are also referenced to Continue Reading
Biltmore Forest NC: Neighborhood Spotlight
Our neighborhood spotlight articles are a great way to get an overview of a particular community. In this article, we’ll discuss Biltmore Forest, which is surely one of the most unique communities in all of North Carolina, let alone the Asheville, NC area. What is Biltmore Forest? Biltmore Forest is unique in several ways. First, Biltmore Forest, NC is not just a neighborhood; it is actually an Continue Reading
Best Places to Live in Western North Carolina: Where & Why
Western North Carolina is no longer a well-kept secret. Visitors flock to this area all throughout the year, and many of them come here with the hope of finding real estate to buy. In this article, we’ll look at some of the best places to live in Western North Carolina, and why those places are so great! What is Considered Western North Carolina? Western North Carolina, or “WNC,” consists of the Continue Reading
Is Asheville, NC a Good Place to Retire?
In recent years, Asheville, North Carolina has become a very popular area for people looking to retire. The reasons are countless, but some of the most common reasons people cite for retiring in Asheville are the beautiful weather, the incredible scenery, the opportunities for recreation, and the endless number of quality restaurants. Of course, these are reasons for anyone to move to Continue Reading
Considerations for Building on a Steep Slope
Considerations for Building on a Steep Slope A favorite client of ours once said, If you’re going to live in the mountains, you want to have a view! His sentiment is shared by many people that relocate to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. And if a home with a view is what you’re after, then you have to drive up into the mountains. Sloping land usually offers the best views Continue Reading
Residential Construction in Asheville Continues Upward Path
What's Happening with Residential Construction in Asheville? There has been a soft patch with the residential construction in Asheville, as well as the rest of the US, showing four months of declining new home permits to close out 2018. The beginning of 2019 saw a huge reversal in that trend with single-family residential starts jumping 18.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.230 million Continue Reading
Best Restaurants (and Bars) in Black Mountain, NC
Black Mountain serves up some delicious niche restaurants, bistros, cafes, and markets that have become staples in the downtown and surrounding communities with solid support from residents and visitors. There’s a wide range of establishments offering simple to exquisite cuisine, and they all have two things in common. First, each of these Black Mountain favorites is well worth the dining Continue Reading
