For several quarters now, signs have been pointing to a shift in the western NC housing market. The 2019 first quarter numbers further indicate that supply continues to increase while average price is holding steady or decreasing. A closer analysis of these 2019 indicate that these and other numbers support the notion that the western NC [...]
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 20th 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.
With autumn coming to a close and Thanksgiving just around the corner, it seems natural to look around and take note of why we are grateful to live and work in the western NC mountains. Next year marks the [...]
Located a short distance from Black Mountain center, 26 Wordsworth Rd features many green elements as well as inviting outdoor spaces. Nestled within the lovely Village of Cheshire, this four-bedroom, three-bath home would make a terrific full-time home or a second home for anyone who yearns to spend time in the western NC mountains.
Constructed in 2006, this delightful home has a welcoming front porch as well as a cathedral-ceilinged living room with a stone, natural gas-fired fireplace. With a formal dining room as well as an eat-in kitchen, there’s ample dining area. In addition to the indoor areas, there are also several sitting areas outdoors that allow homeowners and their guests to take full advantage of the fresh mountain air.
The Village of Cheshire has a welcoming, neighborhood feel and includes retail and recreation. The community has a diverse blend of year-rounders, frequent visitors, and vacationers. In addition, with its proximity to Black Mountain and Asheville, this home provides easy access to the arts and culture of western North Carolina. Homeowners can enjoy local events, like those listed on the Greybeard events page, as well as take advantage of Asheville area things to do.
If you’d like to get more information about Greybeard’s exclusive listings, please contact Greybeard Realty. And if you’d like a chance to try out the Village of Cheshire, why not take a look at Greybeard Rentals’ Cheshire rental homes. It’s a great way to get the feel for the area prior to buying a home with Greybeard Realty.
Greybeard Realty welcomes Kirstie Conner aboard in its Old Fort office. While Kirstie is new to the Greybeard Old Fort office, she is not new to Old Fort. She grew up in the area and is a graduate of Old Fort Elementary and McDowell High School. With degrees from McDowell Tech and UNC Asheville, Kirstie settled into Old Fort with her husband, Casey. As a long-term resident of the area, Kirstie remains involved with numerous civic organizations including being a planning team member of the Old Fort Community Forum, that is funded by the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation, and serving as an elected Executive Board member of the Old Fort Chamber of Commerce.
Kirstie’s previous work experience includes working in photography and movie productions and serving as a social media marketing professional as well as running a small bakery. With her NC real estate license, she states she is looking forward to showing off her hometown to potential buyers.
“With my long history in Old Fort, I am really excited to introduce Old Fort to people looking to move into western NC,” she says. “Old Fort has some incredible homes available right now, and there isn’t a better place in the world to settle down.”
When not showing real estate across the area, Kirstie enjoys scrapbooking, music, and cheering on the University of Tennessee Volunteers football program.
Kirstie joins the other 25 Greybeard Realtors who work at Greybeard Realty, which was founded by Chip Craig in 1998. 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 online at greybeardrealty.com.
If you’re ready to relocate to Old Fort, please contact Kirstie. If you want to see what’s available in the Old Fort area as well as the western NC area, please look at Greybeard’s exclusive listings page. Now is a great time to take a look at available properties, and many of the available properties can be utilized as rental homes if you’re not ready to make the move full-time up this way. Greybeard Rentals can make that process very easy for you. Take a look at the rental management services page to get an idea of how simple the whole process can be.
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So, you say you’ve always dreamed of living in a lovely farmhouse in a small NC town? Well, look no further than 102 Terry Estate, a charming 102-year-old farmhouse with additional structures located in downtown Black Mountain.
The 4-bedroom, 3-bath two-story home features hardwood floors, two fireplaces, and a remodeled kitchen. The deep front foyer opens to several gathering areas and ends with the staircase up to the second floor. This lovingly decorated home has numerous original features that preserve the original character of this home, constructed in 1916. With its covered front porch and back deck, there’s plenty of space to enjoy the charms of Black Mountain. 
In addition to the farmhouse, there are an additional four living spaces: an apartment in the main home, a lovely cottage, and a duplex. The structures are located on a 1.14 lot that backs up to the almost 90-acre campus of Montreat College Black Mountain. In addition, there’s a small vacant lot parcel that provides year-round mountain views. The proximity of this property allows for easy strolls to the greenway, the park, and downtown shops and restaurants. At the same time, the multiple structures provide the potential for both a residence as well as rental properties.
This beautiful farmhouse fits perfectly with the small-town charm of Black Mountain. To see other listings, please see the Greybeard Black Mountain listings website. For more information about 102 Terry Estate or any of Greybeard’s listings, please contact Greybeard Realty.
Greybeard Realty of Black Mountain, NC, proudly announces the addition of Matt Lutz to its list of Real Estate brokers. Matt brings with him a wealth of local information and a commitment to western NC, as do all of Greybeard’s Realtors.
Lutz moved to the Swannanoa Valley as a young teen and never has left completely. He attended Owen Middle [...]
