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Every city has its own set of go-to activities and must-visit attractions. In Asheville, we have the Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Grove Park Inn to name a few. Not to mention brewery crawls around the city (especially downtown on the South [...]
Bibliophiles will be delighted by the literary scene in Asheville not only because of the amazing independent bookstores but also because it’s touted as a literary destination. Thomas Wolfe, a renowned author known for his Asheville hometown-inspired [...]
For years, Asheville has boasted more breweries per capita than any other U.S. city. Asheville was first named Beer City USA in 2009 and has captured the title many consecutive years as well. With over 50 breweries to choose from, you can bet that the beers are as varied as the spaces in which the beers are consumed. While narrowing the list [...]
A large part of the allure of Western North Carolina and the Greater Asheville Area is the scenic mountainscapes in which residents and visitors alike find themselves each day. For many, this area is an escape from their busy lives back home while for others it’s a new way of life in which they can become more connected with [...]
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 [...]
Situated amongst the Blue Ridge Mountains, the greater Asheville area in North Carolina is a region that's just as enchanting as it is diverse. With its stunning natural beauty, thriving arts scene, and welcoming community, it's no wonder that more and more people are [...]
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Buncombe, McDowell, and Burke County Market Trends
The fall leaf season is here, and while the seasons are seeing their colorful shift in our beautiful mountains, real estate trends remain on a similar trajectory as the trends we observed in Q2. Overall, we are seeing fewer new listings. Prices remain relatively stable despite lowered demand [...]
In the enchanting town of Black Mountain, NC, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, an eclectic and vibrant shopping scene is waiting to be explored. From art galleries displaying local talent, antique shops filled with vintage treasures, and craft [...]
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Neighborhood Spotlight: Downtown Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain, which inherited its name after the coloration of the mountain range that borders the quaint town, was originally known as “Grey Eagle” to the Cherokee and Catawba people who lived and hunted in the region. Today, it is affectionately referred to as the “Front [...]
Asheville’s Beginnings
The land in and surrounding Asheville was part of the ancestral land of the Cherokee Nation. For thousands of years, the Cherokee thrived in Asheville (or Togiyasdi which translates to “Where They Race”), and today the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) remains a cornerstone of Western North Carolina that [...]
