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The Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the most sought-after (and searched) regions for vacations in Western North Carolina. Black Mountain, North Carolina, with a population of just over 8,000, sits in the scenic Swannanoa Valley below a sub-range of the Blue Ridge [...]
Home to over 700 Asheville artists, the River Arts District is a community in Asheville that borders the French Broad River and experienced some of the most devastating impacts from last year's hurricane. Many of the 26 buildings that line the District were impacted by floodwaters. The Upper River Arts District, or Upper RAD, had a soft [...]
Five months after Hurricane Helene devastated communities and riverside areas in Western North Carolina, signs of the ongoing recovery remain, but we are also proud to say that a lot of progress has been made in our region, and the people in our communities have exhibited incredible resilience. The Army Corps of Engineers recently projected [...]
Greybeard Realty welcomes Realtor Jeannie W. Conner as its newest real estate broker. Jeannie, a native of western North Carolina, has had her NC Real Estate License since 1997. She currently resides in Rutherford County with her husband, two sons and three [...]
Greybeard Realty welcomes Realtor Alejo Rottenberg who joined the Black Mountain-based real estate company on September 12, 2017. Alejo joins 20 other Realtors who work in the Black Mountain and Asheville offices to provide individualized care to western NC clients. [...]
Greybeard Realty of Black Mountain announces the addition of Leigh Glenn Lunsford, our newest Realtor. Leigh joins our other 20 brokers, each with a special NC mountain connection.
Leigh Glenn Lunsford, a fifth generation Black Mountain native, knows our local area well. An Owen High School graduate, she attended Queens College in Charlotte NC before transferring to Appalachian State in Boone, NC where she graduated with a degree in Biology with a Chemistry minor. After graduation, she returned to Black Mountain and opened Riddles Flower Shop that she owned and operated for 20 years.
Leigh is excited to use her familiarity with the local area to help new clients find their special home. "I feel very fortunate to live in such a beautiful, serene place myself," she says. "I'm looking forward to assisting other people who want to relocate to our incredibly peaceful area."
Leigh is married to Jamie Lunsford, also a Black Mountain native and owner of Jamie Lunsford Construction Inc. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, gardening, canning and spending time at the Lake James house that she and her husband own. She has always possessed a strong love and compassion for animals, especially her dogs.
Greybeard Realty, established in 1998 by founder and president Chip Craig, serves the western NC area with offices in Black Mountain and Asheville. In addition, Greybeard Rentals manages more than 350 area rental homes for vacationers and long-term renters. Please contact Greybeard Realty for more information.
Greybeard Realty welcomes Annie Singletary, a Realtor, who joins the full-service real estate company this month. A 14-year Black Mountain resident, Annie becomes part of Greybeard Realty and Rentals, a home-grown realty company committed to providing individualized, personalized care to its [...]
Admit it. Being in Asheville just brings a smile to your face. Apparently, you aren't alone. Results of Conde Nast's Annual Readers' Choice survey announced this month indicates that Asheville is a top ten choice as the happiest city in the US.
Asheville recognized as special happy place.
In addition to citing the friendly people and incredible beauty of the city, the blurb announcing the award also notes the arts, farm-to-table fare and the local beer scene. In receiving the recognition, Asheville joins some other great cities including New Orleans, Telluride, and Charleston. This survey only confirms the data collected in a research study reported in Greybeard's blog that Asheville is a happy place. For those of us who call the Asheville area home, it brings great pride to get some national attention for the special small-town feel that exists here.
For anyone considering Asheville as a relocation spot, we encourage you to come have a look around. See our recent blog on the Asheville spirit and view the video link. For an additional overview, we have a brief description of Asheville on our website. But probably the best way to truly experience the happy phenomenon that is Asheville is to plan an Asheville vacation to see for yourself. Visit Greybeard Rentals to choose an Asheville area rental cabin. If you're ready to consider a move, browse through Greybeard Realty's Asheville listings. We're willing to be that just seeing the possibilities will bring a smile to your face.
The Asheville area has made another "best of" list, making it as one of the top six best winter drives in North America. While often recognized for its spectacular autumn colors, the Blue Ridge Parkway receives less attention for its winter splendor. An article by Terry Ward on Centurion's online site highlights this local splendor.
Idyllic Snowy Views from the Blue Ridge
In making her recommendation, Ward points to Mount Mitchell State Park, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, as a particularly scenic spot in the snow. She rightfully notes that the Parkway is closed when conditions merit. The Parkway updates its road closings regularly on the Blue Ridge Parkway website. While driving during the snow may not be possible, the snow always lingers on the mountain tops long after the snow has stopped falling, so there's always time to take in the snow-capped scenes.
For locals, it is often easy to overlook the uniqueness of where we live. In the bustle to get where we are going to work or to shop, for example, we don't always take the time to appreciate the natural beauty around us. And for those of you who wonder what it's like to live here year-round, we highly recommend a trial run. As Ward points out in her brief piece, there are abundant mountain rental cabins in the Asheville area that will let you give living here a try. Why not make a reservation now to see our idyllic views first hand.
Greybeard Realty announces the opening of an additional office, in Eastwood Village in the growing Fairview community. With its proximity to historic Asheville, this full real estate sales office will provide personal service from staff and Realtors who are all NC natives with extensive experience in the western NC real estate market.
Greybeard's staff and Realtors have local roots.
When Greybeard Realty opened in 1999 in Black Mountain, founder Chip Craig made a commitment to providing individualized service in the rental market and then the real estate market as well. At present, Greybeard ranks in the top 10 for Buncombe County real estate companies and also manages more than 300 rental properties. For Chip, the additional office location is a natural fit for his company. "We felt it was time to expand our real estate offerings, and the growing Fairview community was a good fit for us." To see Greybeard's current listings for Fairview, please see our Fairview listings webpage.
Rosie Johnson, managing broker at the new office, grew up in Black Mountain and has worked at Greybeard for the last 12 years. As she has worked in the last few months establishing Greybeard's office in Fairview, she has been struck by the strong sense of community she has encountered. "I am very excited to be a part of Greybeard's expansion into Asheville and the Fairview area. I have already been very impressed with the communities and networking here."
If you're in Fairview or the Asheville area, please stop by Greybeard's newest office, located in Eastwood Village, Suite 207G (upstairs). Rosie and her staff are excited to share their expertise in the area and continue the diligent work they have been doing for Greybeard Realty. And keep an eye out for the January Open House; plans are currently underway with an announcement forthcoming shortly.
