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Real Estate Statistics and Trends

Real Estate Statistics and Trends

The reports below are intended to provide valuable insight into the local real estate market as you prepare to buy or sell property in the Asheville, North Carolina area or surrounding towns in Western NC. GreyBeard Realty updates all market reports monthly unless otherwise noted. Buncombe County real estate sales reports include all townships (such as Black Mountain) and the city of Asheville. We also provide reports for McDowell County and Burke County, home to our other office locations.

GreyBeard Realty agents are always happy to discuss the Asheville real estate market in more detail with you. Contact us with any questions or to start the home buying or selling process.

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Year-to-Date Real Estate Statistics

The statistics in the reports linked below come directly from the Carolina MLS and are compiled by Chip Craig, owner of GreyBeard Realty. Members may use data from these statistical reports as long as the data is unchanged and attributed to Carolina MLS. The standard attribution suggested in the “CarolinaMLS Rules and Regulations” is as follows: “Based on information from the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. for the period (date) through (date) (and the area covered).”

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Transform Your Home and Sell Fast in Asheville03.16.2025

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For those who have been spending the winter months pondering listing their Asheville homes for sale, it is not uncommon to list in spring, just before what some have termed the "summer selling season." For Asheville, the spring and summer months are a popular time to sell due to the warmer [...]

Asheville NC is Open for Business | Support Western North Carolina's Comeback in 202502.27.2025

Billy Strings in Asheville NC
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 [...]

5 Stylish Asheville Condos for Sale01.14.2025

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Condos are a great option for those seeking affordable property in Asheville. Typically offering shared amenities like gyms, pools, and tennis courts, condos provide opportunities for recreation and socializing within a secure community. In addition to being in a desirable location, condos [...]

Q1 Asheville, Buncombe, Burke, McDowell County Regional Market Analysis01.14.2025

Asheville Real Estate Market
Asheville Market Update and Analysis The question that has been reverberating across our brokerage walls and in GreyBeard agents’ conversations with friends and clients over the past few months is a question that you might just have yourself – how has Helene’s wake impacted the Asheville and [...]

Neighborhood Spotlight: Lake James, NC01.10.2025

Lake James NC
Discover Lake James, NC: A Hidden Gem in the Blue Ridge Mountains Lake James, located 50 miles northeast of Asheville in Burke County, North Carolina, is a captivating community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake covers an expansive 6,510 acres with a 150-mile shoreline and offers [...]

7 Homes For Sale in WNC with Acreage11.15.2024

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When purchasing property, acreage is a versatile amenity because it gives you endless opportunities to customize, grow, and develop. In Western North Carolina, acreage also equates to serene spaces where you can enjoy the beauty of the rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and lush woods that [...]

Assessing the State of the Asheville Real Estate Market as WNC's Recovery Journey Continues10.31.2024

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It has been a little over a month since the mountains of Western North Carolina received over 3 months' worth of precipitation in a day and the region saw historic flooding. The region experienced widespread outages and devastation. Needless to say, the real estate market was also [...]

Community Comes Together After Hurricane Helene10.16.2024

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It'’s been two weeks since Hurricane Helene barrelled through our mountains and made our rivers, creeks, and streams reach historic heights. Our hearts go out to our neighbors throughout Western North Carolina facing unspeakable loss. Greybeard is a locally rooted company, and we felt the [...]

Discover the Timeless Charm of the Montford Historic District in Asheville08.30.2024

Victorian Home
Located in the heart of Asheville, the Montford Historic District is a neighborhood steeped in history and brimming with charm. Established in 1890, Montford has grown into one of Asheville's most sought-after communities, noted for its beautifully preserved historic homes and vibrant [...]