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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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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.
