The Asheville Real Estate 2012 mid-year statistics have been released, and both Buncombe County and Black Mountain markets show positive signs of growth. While still not to the peak market numbers from 2006-2008 in most categories, the 2012 Asheville Real Estate Sales Market report gives reason for [...]
Western North Carolina homes have long been valued for retirement. Now, the area is receiving national recognition from Forbes which recently named Asheville as one of the 25 best places to retire in 2012. The list cites Asheville's abundant physicians and good climate as just two of the reasons to choose our area.
Retire to Asheville
There is an excellent variety of homes for sale in Asheville that would be perfect for anyone considering retiring to the area. Greybeard has several long term rentals which can give potential home buyers a chance to sample our communities before making a commitment to purchase a piece of Asheville real estate. In addition, long term rentals or vacationers can enroll in a retirement workshop and get some professional advisement on what to consider before retiring.
If retiring to Western North Carolina is on your bucket list but not on the immediate horizon, why not purchase an Asheville rental home. Greybeard Rentals, an award-winning property management firm, can manage all aspects of renting your new home until you are ready to move here yourself.
While the Forbes article focused on Asheville, several other local communities offer a more low-key, small town flavor while still providing access to Asheville's amenities such as the Biltmore Estate and the Asheville Art Scene. Why not take a look at Black Mountain real estate or a Montreat property which each have a flavor of their own. Our real estate agents know the area well and are happy to answer your questions about retiring to Western North Carolina. Contact us today!
Within the Asheville real estate market, Montreat home owners appreciate the uniqueness of each home within their secluded, mountain community. To introduce other potential homeowners to this very special community, Greybeard Realty has a 1stof July Open House in Montreat this Sunday from 2p.m. to 4p.m., featuring 10 homes for sale.
Anyone considering relocating to Asheville NC should consider the River Arts District, a very eclectic, arts-oriented neighborhood in Asheville. An industrial center in the late 1800s, this historically significant area along the French Broad River is one reason that Asheville made American Style Magazine's list for the [...]
Greybeard's Asheville real estate listings include numerous Asheville homes that offer buyers the chance to be right in the city action. If you want to enjoy a slower-paced existence while still within easy reach of Asheville, Greybeard Realty suggests considering Weaverville as a quiet alternative. With the small-town charm reminiscent of Mayberry, Weaverville provides the close knit community that many people prefer in these busy times.
Weaverville charms year round.
While peaceful and slower-paced, Weaverville is not without activities. From April to November, local Weaverville businesses stay open late the first Thursday of each month in an event known as the Downtown Go-Around. In addition to offering late night shopping, patrons can enjoy live local music as well as touring art galleries. Why not check out a Thursday night this summer and see what Weaverville has to offer. In May and June, local artists display themed larger than life ceramic animals. This year features ducks. In October, local artists throughout the area open their studios for the Weaverville Art Safari, a self-guided studio tour. While Weaverville life is quiet, Weaverville's offerings are numerous.
Please check our real estate websites to see current homes for sale in Weaverville. For more information about Weaverville real estate, please contact Greybeard Realty.
For the first time in several years, Asheville Real Estate statistics indicate that residential building permits are on the rise. Greybeard Realty tracks several market indicators to gauge the Asheville area real estate market, and our company sees the present statistics as a positive [...]
Do you have memories of an Asheville summer camp experience? Do you remember s'mores by the fire and quiet cabin chats with fellow campers? If you have an interest in providing that experience to Asheville vacationers today, consider GreyBeard's commercial property listings for sale in the Asheville real estate market.
Own your own Asheville summer camp. (Sold 2017)
Constructed in 2002, this Black Mountain property, previously used as a summer camp, features handicap facilities, a modern kitchen facility, as well as recreational facilities. While this property was sold in 2017, you can reach out to GreyBeard for more information on upcoming unique Asheville commercial properties. For an opportunity to gain access to the growing Asheville vacation/summer camp market, please contact GreyBeard Realty.
The Asheville Real Estate market has not experienced the large number of foreclosure properties that other areas across the nation have. Despite that, Greybeard's Asheville foreclosure properties listings offer a wide range of homes, and our Realtors understand the special considerations a buyer needs when purchasing a distressed property.
In the last few weeks, several articles have discussed the impact foreclosed properties has had on the national real estate market. As more people lose their homes and move into rental properties, the number of rental properties available has diminished which in turn has increased rental rates. Also, mortgage rates continue to hover at record low rates, making becoming a home owner more affordable.
Asheville Foreclosures Benefit From Rising Rents
More people are finding that, if they have solid employment and an excellent credit rating, they actually can lower their housing costs by buying a home. In many instance, particularly if they can find a foreclosed property that appeals to them, buyers can spend less money monthly if they own their home rather than renting.
Again, while there are financial benefits, buyers need to understand the complexities that can accompany buying a distressed home. For more information on Asheville foreclosure properties or to get more information about the process of buying a distressed property, please contact Greybeard Realty.
The Asheville Real Estate market has benefited from the strong retirement community that is drawn to it, and the soon-to-be-opened new Veterans' Home in Swannanoa should add to that community. In addition to providing residential facilities to 100 veterans, this facility also will create new jobs for the area.
Asheville Retirement Means Magnificent Sunsets
Greybeard Realty has long appreciated the value of Asheville as a retirement community. If you are considering Asheville, why not try out a long term rental or take a short term rental and experience one of the "retirement workshops" offered locally. If you are committed to retiring to Asheville and want to go ahead and purchase the home you might not occupy year-round for several years, check out our listings of rental homes for sale.
If the ordeal of renting out your potential retirement home seems overwhelming, you should investigate our Greybeard Rentals award-winning property management team. We can simplify the process of renting your Asheville rental cabin until you are ready to occupy it yourself. For more information, contact Greybeard Realty.
Asheville real estate market followers understand the seasonal nature of our area real estate sales. At Greybeard Realty, we encourage buyers and sellers to do some spring cleaning as they enter the Asheville market.
For sellers, a literal spring cleaning of the home can be very useful in preparing a home to go on the market. Clutter and personal items in a home have been noted as two factors that can affect potential buyers who have a more difficult time seeing a home as their own if it's still chock full of the present owners' belongings. Hiring a professional to conduct a home inspection can save the sellers from getting deal-breaking surprises at closing time. And be sure to showcase your home in its best light with a professional photographer like Greybeard Realty's choice, Gary Leive, photographer.
Sellers and Buyers can benefit from a good spring cleaning
For buyers, spring clean your credit report. Take advantage of the free reports everyone is privy to annually and see if there are mistakes. Know your price limit and have your financing in order so you will know whether to seek a high-end home or a small fixer-upper Asheville cabin.
If you are a buyer of a second home as a potential Asheville rental vacation home, understand the expenses and perhaps delegate the management of that property to Greybeard's award-winning property management team. If you presently own an Asheville rental vacation cabin, we can arrange for your spring cleaning and have it ready when the first guests arrive.
For more information about Asheville real estate, contact Greybeard Realty.
