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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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7 Stunning Mountain Homes Where the Views Steal the Show10.30.2025

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Ever imagined waking up to breathtaking views, hosting friends and family in generous living spaces, and soaking in the charm of every mountain season? Then these stunning and spacious Asheville-area homes are made for [...]

Q3 of 2025 Quarterly Market Analysis for Asheville, Buncombe, Burke, McDowell County10.13.2025

Fall Mountain Home
Previous month’s trends have shown the Western North Carolina real estate market is experiencing a cooling phase, and Q3 of 2025 is a continuation of that pattern with our once tight seller’s market shifting to a more balanced market – now in favor of a buyer’s market. The one data anomaly [...]

GreyBeard Realty Team Hosts Gateway Mountain Parade of Homes in Peak Fall10.03.2025

35 Elderberry Drive, Old Fort NC
Locally owned and operated agency, GreyBeard Realty, and its realtor team, are hosting a Gateway Mountain Parade of Homes event that features 6 Gateway Mountain homes for sale on Sunday, October 19, from 2-4 p.m. This event will take place during the peak fall color season of mid-October. [...]

6 Asheville Cabins for Sale with Vacation Rental Potential 09.02.2025

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Boasting the title of the largest city in Western North Carolina, Asheville strikes the perfect balance between promising opportunities and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. This bustling little city has it all, and that hasn't gone unnoticed; Asheville has received national recognition for its [...]

Commemorating Helene: GreyBeard Realty's Ongoing Community Care + Volunteerism08.29.2025

GreyBeard Realty staff smiling together after volunteering in Asheville NC
As we approach the 1 year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and its lasting impact on our mountain region, GreyBeard Realty remembers folks in our community who were most affected by this event. While so much has improved in a year's time, we recognize that for some, recovery is still [...]

Oakley's Tree-Lined Streets Near Downtown | Asheville NC Neighborhood Guide08.27.2025

Oakley neighborhood in Asheville NC with homes and greenery
With over 2,000 homes within the community, the diverse Oakley neighborhood is conveniently located just off I-240 and adjoins Sweeten Creek Road to the west and the Blue Ridge Parkway to the southeast. In addition to being located just south of downtown Asheville and the [...]

GreyBeard Realty Hosts Tour of Homes for Sale in Black Mountain and Montreat 08.18.2025

4 Stars Forever Drive Black Mountain NC home for sale
GreyBeard Realty and its all-local broker team are hosting a Black Mountain Tour of Homes Open House event that features over 10 Black Mountain and Montreat listings on Sunday, August 24th, from 2-4 p.m. Get a glimpse of a variety of homes for sale, from adorable one-bedroom bungalows in [...]

Riceville's Winding Rivers, Hills, and Pastureland | Asheville NC Neighborhood Guide07.29.2025

Riceville neighborhood Asheville NC real estate guide
Riceville Neighborhood : Asheville Real Estate Guide Winding roads from Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and through the pastoral agricultural setting which encircles the Warren Wilson College campus lead to a region known as the Riceville community, which is situated between Swannanoa, the [...]

Q2 Asheville, Buncombe, Burke, McDowell County Quarterly Market Analysis07.09.2025

Asheville homes with mountain views Q2 market trends
Q2 Market Analysis | Buncombe, Burke, and McDowell Counties In April’s Q1 market update, we reported on the market softening trends that we observed signs of as early as July 2024. A red-hot seller’s market was seeing movement towards a more balanced market. As we approach a year after this [...]