asheville: Asheville Boomer Top Retirement Heaven - 05/31/12 06:18 AM
Asheville Boomer Top (un) Retirement Heaven. Take a walk with me along the trails and this building site at Asheville's Chestnut Mountain where the Green Plan means that mountain views are a gift all year round. Build a home based on universal design concepts(see photo) set for "aging-in place" (I call it aging-in PALACE" with a view that can go on forever. Within 10 minutes of downtown Asheville, NC, on this nearly 80 acre eco-friendly development, you may find a true Baby Boomer carrying a picnic basket while hiking along groomed trails to discover native flora and fauna and spring-fed … (4 comments)
asheville: Asheville Creative “Retirement” Alternatives - 03/14/12 02:15 PM
As a REALTOR working with Asheville second homes and creative “retirement” alternatives, I think about The “New” Vision of Aging…and what “ successful aging” involves in terms of coming to a feathered nest...whether navigating on snow skis or wheelchair.How Long Will I Live?Here is a fascinating calculator (IF you dare =) from the Wharton Statistics Department at the University of Pennsylvania. Give it a try if you will…and let me know what you think! “With elongating lifespans, the number of seniors is rapidly growing. Pundits and politicians warn of the consequent drain on our resources. But what if we viewed this … (3 comments)
asheville: GREEN Homebuyers - 2009 Outlook - 05/09/09 01:16 PM
"Green home building supporters should work with REALTORS®, appraisers and other financing institutions to accelerate market penetration of green homes, " according to a recent Smart Market Report. So this is just a quick heads-up. . . Understanding market trends and issues and how an industry may function in the future is one key to success for clients and real estate professionals, alike. So possibly pick up/download the report on key trendsin the construction industry that "provides you with instant access to a succinct snapshot of the construction industry to help you build a firm knowledge base about market conditions, trends, and leaders. " … (4 comments)
our wish....from the mountains of Western North Carolina... … (0 comments)
asheville: Carolina Blue Skies, Warps and Splinters - 09/30/07 11:34 PM
Perfect Carolina Blue sky today here in Asheville-mountain air clear and crisp as the warp and splinter of the world will allow. And this got me thinking about preserving and improving the quality of outdoor or ambient air. As a land specialist, I think about things like that-about the troposphere and stratosphere, and how each affects the quality of life on Earth differently. I remember emphasizing this to my students when I was a schoolteacher (seems like a thousand years ago)....Maybe you remember learning that the troposphere begins at the Earth's surface and extends for 6-10 miles. It absolutely and directly affects the health … (16 comments)
asheville: OOOO-Yuckkkk. Contamination. Or CAN sustainable, green development happen here? Field Trip. - 08/23/07 08:16 AM
update: if you like this post, please subscribe to my blog! Thankyou! REALTORS'®Due Diligence- Check out THIS list. Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUSTs) LandfillsSuperfund SitesWater Quality Assurance Revolving Priority Fund SitesEPA Proposed Superfund Sites (CERCLIS)Hazardous Waste Sites Hazardous WasteOOOO-YUCK! Who wants to talk about all this gookie-stuff? Raise your hands.Do I see one-hand? Do I see a few hands? Show me a few hands. Let me tell you a true story. Then maybe those hands will show up. Recently, we were on the hunt for land for a sustainable, green development for one of our clients. We were excited to hear about 60+ acres that overlooks the … (114 comments)
asheville: 99999 Seven Glens Drive, Mars Hill, N.C. 28754 PENDING - 07/19/07 04:50 PM
UPDATE: 10/07 MOTIVATED SELLER for LAND Near Asheville, N.C. Here is land for sale just 20 minutes from Asheville, North Carolina. And it's an easy drive you will love. This land could be your private retreat, acreage for a family Vacation/Second Home. Whatever you choose, THIS is amazing acreage with vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the sound of a cascading stream, and your own private, yet not remote place (again, just 20 minutes from Asheville, NC.) It is rare that you will find land for sale of this size and quality. This 27+ AC parcel with amazing distant views awaits your land planning … (23 comments)
asheville: Love MAPS? - 07/05/07 05:06 PM
I don't know about you, but I LOVE maps!I love unwrapping them the night before a journey into places unknown, spreading them out, full-paged, on the kitchen table. It makes me smile to gather "the crew" around those cartograms and talk into the night about a mutual adventure that is just around the bend. Context. That is exactly what maps provide. If you are out on the road, feeling lost and all alone in some mysterious land far from familiar city lights, all you need to do is park under a weeping willow by a bubbling brook and get out your map. Keeping in mind … (27 comments)
asheville: Tailgate Markets Mean Fresh Picks and Fun for the Family - 07/03/07 07:44 AM
Not too long ago, our local farmers, artisans, craftspeople and music-makers got together to create one of the treasures of our sustainable community here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. They formed the Mountain Tailgate Market Association(MTMA) in 2002. Their collaborative effort with sustainable agriculture as its seminal force brings more than fresh food, artisan crafts of the area's farmers, artists, bakers, food processors, and other products made by local vendors. The weekly tailgate markets they conceived now bring a sense of community --the chance to spend time with your neighbors delighting in your "green roots" . This seems to be something that everyone cherishes. (logo courtesy of … (8 comments)
asheville: STARlight #8 ~ You're "IT", KRISTAL KRAFT! - 04/28/07 11:52 PM
This is the 8th in a series on STARlight People and Performances at Active Rain. You can catch those you may have missed by checking the list at the end of this article...but stay with me now, because I have a great story to reveal today! Today, we're shining the light on KRSITAL KRAFT.Here's your chance to get to know her and to look into articles that offer practical remedies from which we all can benefit. This feature shines the light on useful value-added factors real estate professionals can add to their toolbox when involved in their multi-faceted transactions. STARQuotes: " I love construction sites. It … (28 comments)
asheville: Guess Why Asheville is a "Hopping" Vacation & Second Home Destination Spot! - 04/24/07 04:20 PM
Once you have experienced Asheville, you will understand the "Paris of the South" in the mountains of Western North Carolina ranks among the favorite second home and vacation spots. But let me give you a few quick reasons: 1) The people are amazing, full of life, and great storytellers. 2) The locally -grown FOOD (see link below) is delicious and good for you! 3) There's FUN galore.
Find out for yourself by "hopping" on one of our "down-home' tours. photo courtesy of Asheville Trolley Tours Asheville Historic Trolley Tours - Hop on the darling trolley for an hour or so and ay narrated tour … (6 comments)
asheville: Habitat for Humanity & Community Volunteer REALTOR® Challenge! - 04/10/07 07:32 AM
I posted an article on Habitat for Humanityand REALTOR® involvement on a home here in the Asheville, N.C. area for which our own Corey Atherton is the point person. "Through the dedication and energy of a group of real estate professionalsled by our own Active Rain Member, and ECO-All-Star, Corey Atherton, one Family's dream is about to come true , " I wrote. THREE CHEERS FOR COREY!
We have quite a conversation going on that article, and it has opened up to a CHALLENGE to all real estate and real estate-related professionals! Here's how the CHALLENGE came about: This morning I replied to a comment Ginger Sala, another … (24 comments)
asheville: STARlight # 6 ** SHERON CARDIN ** Spotlight's on This ECo-All-Star for Her Creativity - 03/29/07 01:57 AM
We are now 101 members of the ECO-All-Stars! So....it may take me a few months to introduce y'all...but that's my intent, so hang on to your greenies! Each time I read about one of the ECO-STARS I find myself smiling. I wonder if you do, too?...How could you NOT when you see photos like this one (to the right)? To me, there is a special sense of communitythat opens up as we get to know each other better. Which one of these shining people do you think is our STAR today? Hint: She has blond hair.
For me, I find useful value-added factors real estate professionals can add … (24 comments)
asheville: Historic Preservation, Asheville, N.C. Style. The Griffin Award. - 03/21/07 12:17 AM
Asheville, North Carolina is noted for incredible historic buildings. There is a great deal of interest in our area around historic preservation, as you might expect. Many of us are at work to sustain the heritage and the sense of place that is Asheville ...and this work involves preserving the unique historic resources we are so proud of here.The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County founded in 1976, has "provided critical leadership in local efforts to preserve the rich cultural legacy of the region through four primary areas of activity: advocacy, education, technical preservation assistance, and historic property intervention." You may have … (2 comments)
asheville: How the Good Old French Broad Got Her Name - 02/16/07 06:54 PM
You may cross her time and again, the sometimes swift and sometimes rebellious, and sometimes welcoming French Broad. "WHAT River is THAT?" my clients ask...and I tell them.."THAT'S the French Broad...again!It seems the French Broad River is ever-present around here...and it takes special care...even has a River Keeper. (see link below) He's the person to ask serious questions about it, but I do know a few things that might interest you...such as where she starts and to where she flows... and,see for yourself (in the photo to the right).how generous she is Ask most of the folks around here and they can tell you that the … (9 comments)
asheville: Asheville, North Carolina Real Estate Market - 01/30/07 10:25 PM
Asheville, North Carolina Real Estate Market, December, 2006 thru January, 2007 Residential Sales Trends/ Existing Homes Asheville, N.C. Asheville Board of REALTORS ® December, 2006 Real Estate Market Stats Buncombe County (Asheville area), North Carolina Residential Properties on the Market: 2078 Residential Properties Pending: 702Priced Over $1M: 117Priced Under $50K : 7Farms & Land on the Market in Combined Buncombe, Madison, Yancey Counties : 2107 Asheville, North Carolina Buncombe County Pending: 242Priced Over $1M: 161Priced Under $50K : 2989 Our market is moving toward: Lower operating costs- Lower utility bills for heating and cooling Increased comfort- Improved indoor air quality Creating lasting value- Third party … (3 comments)
asheville: ASHEVILLE, Embraced by Mountains, Fed by Rivers, this is Real Property Investing at Its Finest - 01/02/07 06:46 PM
Where can you find gourmet vegetarian dishes served by candlelight, and a smorgasbord of goodies for the culturally-inspired? Why in Asheville, North Carolina, of course. Embraced by mountains, fed by rivers, and admired by all who come to visit, this could be the opportunity of which real estate investors dream. Asheville is both welcoming and exciting, both growing and with stable roots. This is not only an investment opportunity, but a home place with the compelling combinationof city amenities and village charm. (see photo) Sounds great, but what do you do around here? Here are just a few chooices. 1. Take Day Trips! Explore … (5 comments)
asheville: Is Your City on THIS List? Energy Freedom Challenge - 10/24/06 08:54 PM
In an effort to encourage U.S. cities to achieve independence from foreign and environmentally harmful energy sources, fourteen (14) US cities have, as of August, 2006 signed on to the Energy Freedom Challenge These Fourteen Founding Cities, aka America's Race to Independence through Renewable Energy are Sacramento, Albuquerque, Eugene, Ann Arbor, Boulder, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Alameda, Cuyahoga Falls, Willits, and Moab. You will notice that our Beloved Asheville is not on this list...YET...However, we have an incredible City Council (see photo) and we are hoping we can let them know how much we would like to participate in the Energy Freedom Challenge … (2 comments)
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