Real Estate Photography in Asheville One of our favorite parts of marketing real estate listings is the photography! Real estate photos are crucial to our other marketing steps, and it's always fun to see just how beautiful a home looks with professional photography. A true professional can take advantage of a home's lighting to make its features really appeal to buyers. There are several Continue Reading
Asheville Real Estate Market
Contingent vs. Pending vs. Under Contract – What’s the Difference in Real Estate?
What’s the difference between a listing that says 'Contingent' as opposed to 'Pending' or 'Under Contract?' This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get from real estate buyers. In this article, we’ll define each of these listing statuses, discuss why you may see the same listing under a different status on different websites, and explain the finer details about what these statuses Continue Reading
6 Reasons to List your Home for Sale this Fall
After a wild summer of 2020, our local real estate market has entered what is historically a slower time of year. In a normal (non-pandemic) year, late August and most of September provide some time for real estate transactions to close, but not as many new purchase agreements are signed during this time. This is because summer vacations to the mountains of Western North Carolina have come to an Continue Reading
Biltmore Lake, NC Neighborhood Spotlight: History, Amenities, and Real Estate
Biltmore Lake is a planned luxury community about 20 minutes from downtown Asheville. As you drive through Biltmore Lake, peaceful streets lined with craftsman homes and gorgeous gardens welcome you in as you approach Enka Lake, the neighborhood’s centerpiece. In this post, we’ll take a look at Biltmore Lake’s history, amenities, and homes for sale. Where is Biltmore Lake? Biltmore Lake is Continue Reading
Coronavirus in Asheville: Impact on People, Economy, & Real Estate
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, we have seen a lot of adjustments in the Asheville real estate market. This affects the supply of new homes for sale, the demand for homes, and of course how we market and show real estate listings. For the latest on market statistics, including current inventory levels, check out our real estate market update page. For more information on how we are Continue Reading
Are Zillow Zestimates Accurate?
A few years ago, we wrote an article about the accuracy of Zillow Zestimates. At the time, we pointed out that Zillow based their Zestimates on quantitative data, such as square footage, year built, number of bedrooms, etc. Since then, Zillow has made improvements to its algorithm to include other factors in its Zestimates. But there are still some things that you should consider when looking at Continue Reading
How to Calculate Closing Costs on a Home in NC
How to calculate real estate closing costs when buying or selling a home in North Carolina is probably the most frequently asked question we receive. This is especially true for sellers who are deciding how to respond to an offer and for buyers who are trying to figure out how much cash they will need at closing. In this post, we’re going to explain the typical NC closing costs for both buyers and Continue Reading
Asheville NC School Ratings: Considerations when Buying a Home
Moving to a new place takes a lot of research and initiative. For families with children, knowing what type of neighborhood they’re moving to and what the surrounding school districts have to offer is usually top of the list. If you’re considering moving to Asheville, NC, we’ve already got a lot of that figured out for you. To help decide which schools and neighborhoods are a good fit for your Continue Reading
5 Reasons the Asheville Real Estate Market will Soften in 2020 (and 5 Reasons it Won’t)
As we prepare for the upcoming listing season, we’re often asked what we expect the Asheville real estate market to do in 2020. We’re well into the 9th year of a real estate bull market in the Asheville area, and that has many people wondering if the market will soon enter a downturn. In this post, we’ll look at 5 reasons the Asheville market could soften in 2020, and also 5 reasons the market Continue Reading
Fall in Asheville, NC: Hikes, Festivals, & Fall Colors
Fall in Asheville, NC is the favorite time of the year for many residents and visitors alike. The heat of summer has finally broken. The days are still moderately warm but the evenings are markedly cooler. And, there are still just as many outdoor activities to enjoy in the fall as there are in the summer. Not only does fall offer some of Asheville’s best weather of the year, along with Continue Reading