Boasting the title of the largest city in Western North Carolina, Asheville strikes the perfect balance between promising opportunities and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. This bustling little city has it all, and that hasn't gone unnoticed; Asheville has received national recognition for its rapidly growing economy, fantastic local [...]
ATTENTION ALL FUTURE ASHEVILLE RESIDENTS: If you're considering making the move to our beautiful corner of North Carolina, you might be wondering, "When is the best time to come explore my potential new home?" Well, you're in luck! At GreyBeard Realty and Rentals, we're diving into what each season has to offer in the [...]
Asheville, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is a city that exudes charm and warmth. Known for its vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, Asheville has something to offer everyone. Whether you're considering making Asheville your new home or just visiting, there's no better way to get a feel for the city than by staying in one of its many splendid [...]
Still struggling with that New Year’s Resolution? Haven’t you always wanted to own a home in the Asheville area? Well, this is the year. Why not start the process now and make the move up to the NC mountains in 2018.
Greybeard Realty suggests that a good starting point is to assess what purpose the new home in western NC would serve. Will it be your new permanent home? Before you start looking, try the Greybeard ABC’s for Buyers to narrow down your search. Or maybe you will be buying an Asheville vacation home for rental income and limited use by yourselves. Please take a moment to watch the video on buying a vacation home. It’s important that your expectations for rental income are realistic.
Or maybe 2018 is your retirement year. Maybe you’re all set to take a look at the Greybeard exclusive listings to start the buying process. If you’re still on the fence, however, it might be a good idea to come for a longer stay at one of Greybeard Rentals’ long-term rentals. If you do that, you’ll be able to experience first-hand what it’s like to live in the western NC mountains.
So, if this is the year, then click onto Greybeard’s neighborhood maps and select the community where you’d like to start looking. Contact Greybeard Realty and make an appointment to head on up and take a look at some houses. There’s nothing like a New Year’s Resolution to spur a person into action. And there’s nothing like owning a NC mountain home to make 2018 a fantastic year.
When US News and World Report wanted information about the best approach for families wanting to purchase a vacation home, they contacted Greybeard founder, Chip Craig, to get a few ideas from him. As the article indicates, the most important aspects of the buying process are consolidating, communication, and compromise. [...]
If you've thought about investing in a vacation home in the Black Mountain area and were waiting for the right time, that time may have arrived. Men's Journal has pointed to Black Mountain as being the [...]
Anyone considering buying an Asheville vacation home within Western North Carolina real estate will be interested in the latest figures on tourist spending in Buncombe County. State figures indicate that Buncombe County had the fifth highest amount of tourist spending of North Carolina counties. Tourists to this county that includes Asheville, Black Mountain and Montreat homes spent $783 million in 2011. That figure represents a 7.4 percent increase from 2010 North Carolina tourist spending.
Tourism Dollars Can Strengthen Asheville Real Estate Market
So why would that concern people interested in buying a Western North Carolina home? First of all, those tourist dollars impacted 9,070 jobs in the county with a payroll of $165.2 million for 2011. An increase in tourist dollars indicates the strength of the tourist economy in the Asheville area. And secondly, with tourism spending up, people interested in purchasing an vacation home in Asheville to rent when they are not in residence can gain confidence that the tourism industry had a good showing for 2011.
Potential buyers of second homes in the Asheville area should be encouraged by these latest figures. In some instances, buyers may want to buy a home now for later Asheville retirement. For other buyers, an Asheville real estate purchase may be strictly for investment. Regardless of the reason, buying a second home and renting it until time to take residence or recoup an investment is an option.
If an Asheville rental property is the buyer's goal, be sure to contact Greybeard Rentals, an award-winning property management team with 14 years of western North Carolina rental property experience. For more information about investing in Asheville real estate or for assistance in selecting an Asheville vacation property, please contact Greybeard Realty.
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.
Buyers searching the Asheville real estate market for a second home will find many suitable listings, and, with the Asheville real estate market on the uptick, now would be a great time to consider that investment. A second home can be a great weekend/summer getaway spot for you. It can also serve as an Asheville rental home until you are ready to make the move into the home yourself, perhaps after retirement to Asheville.
View From 98 Westminster, Montreat, NC
Greybeard Realty has many homes that have served as rental/vacation homes previously. In addition, most homes within Black Mountain and Montreat can serve as vacation homes. Greybeard Rentals offers three suggestions when choosing a home to use as a vacation property. Our most requested Asheville vacation or rental home is a home with a view. Timber frame and log cabins are also a high priority for our renters. Our vacationers often search for homes with hot tubs, which can be added to most homes quite easily.
If you are considering buying a second home as a rental property, please check out Greybeard's experienced rental management division. Our award winning management team handles every aspect of your rental including marketing your home through our national marketing network and home inspections after each rental period to ensure the integrity of your home. Contact us for more information on Asheville homes for sale and Greybeard's rental management team.
Greybeard Realty of Black Mountain, NC, unveiled a new website this week dedicated specifically to their rental home division. The Asheville area rentals website offers clients more search options, including allowing them to set up a favorite homes grouping so they can do a close comparison to choose the property best suited for their needs.
Setrock Creek Falls in Black Mountain
For company founder Chip Craig the new website improves the service his company has striven to provide since its inception in 1999. "We pride ourselves on being responsive to our clients, and we think this new website will give them more options and more information, which will make it even easier to choose the right rental home."
Greybeard Realty's rental staff manages more than 150 vacation rental homes in Asheville and surrounding towns, and more than 100 long-term rentals in the Asheville area. Amenity categories include pet-friendly homes, secluded homes, romantic homes, and homes with hot tubs.
Craig notes that his company just reached a milestone when they surpassed the 20,500th reservation in their rental division. A survey conducted of Greybeard's rental guests last year indicated that 99% of them would recommend the company to their friends and family. With the launching of the new website and the positive feedback from past renters, Craig predicts that the number of rental reservations will continue its steady increase.
Greybeard Realty is a full-service real estate company with 11 brokers and 6 guest service employees. For more information on Greybeard Realty contact Chip Craig at 828-669-1072.
