Greybeard Realty welcomes commercial real estate broker Bill Roberts to its Black Mountain office. Bill, who has spent the last two decades in commercial real estate, brings not only an expertise in commercial real estate development but a strong commitment to his community and western NC.

Originally from Memphis, Bill relocated to western NC in 2012 and immediately put his commercial real estate skills to work in the area. In addition to property sales, he has handled leasing and management assignments for property owners and land for development. Also, Bill has represented numerous tenants in buying and leasing commercial properties.  In particular, Bill enjoys working as an advisor to investors and tenants in determining the best site location and configuration for their businesses. He provides viable alternatives and information that allows his clients to make an educated decision in their own time.

“Greybeard is fortunate to have someone with Bill’s commercial real estate expertise join our team,” explains Chip Craig, Greybeard Realty and Rentals president and founder. “Bill brings with him not only his real estate acumen but his commitment to the local community as well.”

Bill, his wife, Cameron, and daughter, Willa, make their home in Montreat, and Bill continues to be very active in the local community. Bill served as board chair of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis, presently is a board member with Youth Villages of WNC, and sits on the Planning and Zoning Committee of the Town of Montreat.

Bill and his family enjoy the strong sense of community and friendship that Black Mountain and Montreat provide.  Working with Greybeard allows Bill to continue to be active in the community where he lives and now works. When not working on commercial estate projects, Bill enjoys spending time with his family, hiking local trails, and working around his old Montreat home and yard.  

Bill joins the more than 25 Greybeard Realtors who work at Greybeard Realty and Rentals, which celebrates its 20^th anniversary this year. See here Greybeard Realty's exclusive listings for residential and commercial properties. In addition to its original Black Mountain office, located at 204 East State Street, Greybeard Realty has additional offices in Asheville and Old Fort. For more information, please contact Greybeard Realty at 828 669-1072 or on line at greybeardrealty.com.

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If Swannanoa Valley sunrises and sunsets are on your must-have list, then you need to check out 14 Red Plum Lane in Black Mountain. This four-bedroom, three-bath semi-detached villa provides incredible colorful views of the magnificent valley. At the same time, it offers easy proximity to downtown Black Mountain and all it has to offer. 

The main floor of this home, easily accessible by a one-step entry, features incredible sunlight through spacious windows and mountain charm with special touches like a stone fireplace. The natural flow from foyer to living room to sunroom, dining and kitchen areas make it a perfect home for entertaining. And the exquisite view from the deck will keep new owners outside watching the changing colors for hours at time. A two-car garage has custom built storage, and a three-car garage has a family rec room/workshop, providing ample space for storage and family time space. There’s also an acoustical media room with hardwood floors and custom cabinetry. Outside, there’s a gorgeous garden with roses and numerous budding trees including a Kousa dogwood, a Franklin tree, and a redbud. All again, all of this is within a five-minute drive of Black Mountain.

New owners at 14 Red Plum can use this lovely home as their primary residence, a second home, or a rental property. And regardless of its use, this home allows residents easy access to town. Black Mountain, with its small town feel with big-time amenities, provides an incredible array of restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries. In addition, this charming town features numerous shops and various galleries. And if you’re more about the outdoors, you will find some of the most beautiful, varied hiking trails in all of western NC an easy distance from downtown Black Mountain.

For more information about this home, please contact Greybeard Realty. You can take a look at more western NC homes for sale by looking here. And if you have a home you’re ready to list, you can look on the Greybeard sellers page to get some tips on how to make that happen. The warmer weather of summer makes a great time to spend time out on the deck, watching the sun set. Isn’t it time you had a home that let you do that?

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People often speak about the community charm of Black Mountain, and now there’s a home for sale that exemplifies that same quality. Centrally located within downtown Black Mountain, 102 Terry Estate features a century-old main home as well as four other housing options. With its covered front porch and back deck, it makes a wonderful home to enjoy the small-town ambiance. 

Nestled away on Terry Estate Drive, the property features a 4-bedroom, 3-bath main home as well as an in-home apartment, a cottage, and a duplex, currently used as rental income. Located on a 1.14-acre lot, the main home features hardwood floors, two fireplaces, and a remodeled kitchen and bath. There’s also an additional .2/.3 acre lot parcel that provides year-round mountain views. The property backs up to more than 89 acres of Montreat College Black Mountain property.

With its proximity to downtown, this home allows new owners to stroll from its covered porch right into the center of town in a matter of minutes. Black Mountain, known as the front porch of North Carolina, has an eclectic assortment of dining choices, diverse shops, and artistic craft galleries. If you’re ready to settle down and enjoy the small-town feel with its western NC beauty, you need to come see this lovely home and property. For more information about this home, please contact Greybeard Realty. And if you want some information about how to prepare to purchase any home, please take a look at Greybeard’s buyer link. Greybeard Realty has some exceptional exclusive western NC listings right now.

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Greybeard Realty announces the addition of Christy McFadden as their newest broker. While she will be based in the Black Mountain office, she also will serve the Old Fort and Asheville offices on occasion.

Quite often, people talk about just landing in western NC and never leaving again. While the same can be true for Christy, she first explored 49 states and Mexico before finally settling down in the Asheville area, first as a student at Warren Wilson College and then with her family for the next 20 years. After the birth of her children, she became interested in early childhood development and worked as a NC infant/toddler and family specialist which took her to many communities in Buncombe, Henderson, and Madison counties. Her exposure to the various communities have provided her with an ample knowledge of the specific character and charm of the different towns within the region.

“We are so excited to have Christy on board,” remarks Chip Craig, president and founder of Greybeard Realty. “With her extensive knowledge of the various communities around Asheville, she brings a depth of information that makes her very skilled at matching potential buyers with the right sellers.”

In addition to her extensive knowledge in real estate, Christy has a passionate interest in being active. She, her husband, her two children and three dogs can be found doing a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, running, mountain biking, snowboarding, and paddling through the trails, rivers and lakes that make western NC so beautiful.

Christy joins the other 23 Greybeard Realtors who work at Greybeard Realty and Rentals, which celebrates its 20^th anniversary this year. In addition to its original Black Mountain office, located at 204 East State Street, Greybeard Realty has additional offices in Asheville and Old Fort.

Whether you are interested in buying a western NC property or placing your local home on the real estate market, a local Realtor can make that process easier. Please check out Greybeard Realty's exclusive property listings. For more information, please contact Greybeard Realty at 828 669-1072 or on line through our contact Greybeard link.

If you’ve been searching for a new construction Black Mountain home with mountain views, you need to come up and see Sweet Birch Commons. With limited home maintenance and a strong sense of community and security, this mountainside community offers easy access and minimum upkeep of each home. If you yearn for a neighborhood experience in a mountain community, Sweet Birch Commons can be your home.

Sweet Birch Commons features two models of duplex homes, both semi-customizable. The Magnolia Plan, with 2,074 sq ft, has a first-floor master suite. The Sawyer Plan, at 1,894 sq ft, has its master suite on the second floor. Both options provide owners with easy, flat access to the duplex-designed home. Buyers have opportunities to personalize their home with options for upgraded cabinetry, flooring, interior trim, lighting, and appliances.

Careful attention was been taken during the community design to ensure that the neighborhood feel is preserved. Community members and their guests can gather at the community pavilion which utilizes an original grain silo, enhanced with reclaimed barn wood. In addition, there’s a stone terrace, a game lawn and a fire pit. And with its proximity to Black Mountain, Sweet Birch Commons provides easy access to the charming town’s amenities. Recently selected by TripAdvisor as America’s Prettiest Small Towns, Black Mountain has a broad variety of dining spots, shopping opportunities, and art and crafts offerings.

With the groundbreaking completed and the first units under construction, Sweet Birch Commons is beginning to take form. To experience the location, the sense of neighborhood, and the quality of construction, prospective buyers should head on up to Black Mountain to see it firsthand. Greybeard Realty, a home-grown Black Mountain real estate company, is the exclusive listing company. For more information or to make an appointment to check out this growing neighborhood community, please contact Greybeard Realty.

Greybeard Realty announces it’s the exclusive listing agent for Sweet Birch Commons, a 60 unit townhome project now under development in Black Mountain. This duplex-style community offers easy maintenance and an atmosphere reminiscent of a time gone by. With no through traffic, this charming new community provides a quiet living space with a small-town feel.

The center piece of Sweet Birch Commons is the 1200 sq ft community pavilion, constructed from reclaimed barn wood. Included at the gathering spot are an original grain silo, a stone terrace, a game lawn and a fire pit. The community has easy proximity to Black Mountain, year-round mountain views, and simple access to Asheville and its environs.

Homeowners can choose from two styles of home: the Sawyer model and the Magnolia model. The Sawyer model features three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a two-car garage. With high-end finishes and ample space, this large duplex-style home includes granite countertops and hardwood floors on the main floor plus other features. The Magnolia Model, a three-bedroom, 2.5 bath option with a two-car garage, provides the same elements in its standard package. Additional features are available through upgrade options, so homeowners have a chance to create the home of their dreams.

To get a better idea of what’s underway in this Black Mountain development, please take a moment explore our Sweet Birch Commons homepage. In addition, it may be helpful to watch the Greybeard videos on a day in Asheville and in Black Mountain. Construction on the model units begins in the next few weeks, and these finely crafted homes can be customized to accommodate new owners’ preferences.

Sweet Birch Commons provides access to the incredible mountain lifestyle that is Black Mountain. With arts, music, incredible dining options, hiking and outdoor adventures, and a thriving craft beer industry, Black Mountain has something for everyone. For more information about this exciting new development, please contact Greybeard Realty. Here’s your opportunity to customize an incredible mountain home and enjoy all that the western NC mountains have to offer.

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