When Janet Randolph became a Realtor in the Asheville area nine years ago, she noticed that people wanted large homes perched on the North Carolina mountainside.  Nowadays, she's noticed a shift.  People still want [...]

Buying a home in Asheville requires understanding the area and appreciating the various communities that make up our real estate market.  One great way to experience the Asheville area is to rent a home within one of the communities and venture out from there to explore what the area has to [...]

Western North Carolina real estate offerings vary as much as the various mountain views in the changing sunlight. To get an idea of the wide range of Asheville area homes for sale, all you need to do is take a quick sampling of Greybeard Realty's listings.

Newly built 8 Robin Ridge Lane in Black Mountain has southern and western views with [...]

Horse lovers looking for greener pastures should check out Greybeard's Asheville horse properties for sale.  Many of these properties include mountain views and streams in addition to different styles of barns and riding rings. These equestrian properties are in various communities including Asheville, Black Mountain, and [...]

Greybeard Realty has two historic treasures, both located on Magill Drive in Montreat, for sale, and both properties have been recently renovated to capitalize on their captivating charm. Anyone looking for a traditional mountain home in western North Carolina should make the effort to look into these two homes.

Historic interior of Greybeard's 533 Magill in Montreat.

The 533 Magill home, built in 1907, has been in the same family for more than a century.  This two-story Montreat home was renovated in 2004 with a new roof, water heater and appliances.  In addition, the fireplace was restored to working order.  You can read about the historical significance of this home on Greybeard's website page.

Built in 1909,the 531 Magill home recently underwent a kitchen renovation with new cabinets and a dishwasher as well as all new plumbing and updated electricity, along with new wood floors. This home features a large lot and a delightful screened porch which enables residents to hear the roaring creek below.  The history of this special home can also be accessed on Greybeard's webpage.

Again, for buyers interested in owning a piece of historical western North Carolina real estate, these Montreat properties are unmatched.  Both the 4-bedroom 533 Magill home and the 5-bedroom 531 Magill home are not heated, but both properties would make remarkable vacation homes for people who crave a true mountain home getaway.  For more information, please contact Greybeard Realty.

Buyers interested in Western NC homes will find solid information and facts on the Putting Students First website which provides recent statistics about the Buncombe County School District. Buncombe County encompasses a number of communities including Black Mountain, Montreat, Weaverville, Fairview, and Biltmore Forest.

Buncombe County Schools Moves Western NC Real Estate to Head of the Class

A national survey of Realtors ranked quality of schools as one of the top five reasons people select a particular neighborhood. Greybeard Realty understands the importance of our school quality, and our Realtors are knowledgeable about Buncombe County Schools. Our Realtors send their children to these schools, and our founder serves as Vice-Chairman of the Buncombe County School Board.

In the last four years, Buncombe County Schools has achieved a 35% decrease in dropouts. On SAT scores, Buncombe County School district students rank third highest among NC school districts with more than two high schools. Also, the Buncombe County School  district is one of only 381 school districts in the country on the Advanced Placement Achievement List for student participation and high scores in AP classes.

For Asheville home buyers with children moving into the area, the high quality of Buncombe County Schools is a real plus. For more information about Buncombe County Schools within particular communities and for assistance in selecting a new home in Western NC, please contact Greybeard Realty.

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The western North Carolina real estate market has begun to show signs of growth, as outlined in Greybeard's mid-July blog. And the latest figures for the national real estate market indicate that nationally, positive real estate signs are increasing.

In numbers released this month by the National Association of Realtors, existing home [...]

While the Asheville real estate market has shown positive signs of growth, selling Western North Carolina real estate still requires presenting the property for sale in pristine condition.  Staging a home for sale goes beyond cleaning the home, and the process can be completed without a large financial investment.

Prepare a to-do list for staging an Asheville home for sale.

To assist sellers in preparing their homes for sale, Greybeard Realty has assembled some simple home staging steps for getting a home in good shape prior to placing it on the competitive Asheville real estate market.  Buyers of Asheville homes are looking for homes they can imagine themselves living in, not imagine themselves visiting.  Often, sellers neglect to remove the numerous photographs and personal items which make it more difficult for buyers to envision the home as their own.   In addition, special attention should be paid to preparing the outside of the home, as potential buyers often will not even ask to look inside a home that has no curb appeal.

One very simple step for readying a home is to have a good friend come over and do a walk through for you, just as a potential buyer will do.  Often, a homeowner is so acclimated to their surroundings that they may not notice the personal items or the animal smells or the other items that can detract from a home's appeal.

For more information on staging a home, please refer to our full list of home staging ideas or contact Greybeard Realty with any questions.

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 [...]

As indicated in Greybeard's 2012 mid-year market report blog, Western North Carolina Real Estate has begun to show signs of recovery. This month features a blue moon, meaning two full moons in one month, a very rare occurrence. Similarly, the Asheville market, with near record low interest rates available and a good supply of homes, may [...]