INFLUENTIAL WOMEN, “ America's most profitable consumer group: women living in households earning $75,000 to $200,000 per year, according to The AIO Group: headquartered in Charleston, SC .buy homes where they can enjoy their friends, their families, their pets. Question: But what kind of outreach is most effective when it comes to connecting with affluent women? Answer: Research shows that the best way to reach female decision-makers them is via consumer-facing media online. (AR) When it comes to affluent women buyers, Web marketing via a user-friendly … (7 comments)
You may have caught my recent series on Asheville Land and Farms. (see below) It seems to go on and on...just like me when I think of all the benefits we enjoy from our Asheville area produce growers. So when I read about The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s new Center for Local Food Research that " aims to transform theories about the nonprofit’s success into valuable — and exportable — evidence, " I thought it was the perfect addition to the series. According to Charlie Jackson, Executive Director of ASAP, the Center for Local Food … (10 comments)
asheville land for sale: 16 Acres! Perfect Asheville Horse Lovers Farm - 12/09/11 02:56 PM
Looking for character in a small horse farm near Asheville (like this 16 acre beauty?) I have said so many times, (see links below) that there is nothing like how the mountains and valleys of our region sculpt the landscape.
Here is a slideshow that proves that point: This is a 16 acre parcel with a lively stream, a sweet pasture, and views that go on and on.
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asheville horse properties: Asheville Area Equestrian Properties and Communities: Exploring relocating to an Asheville area eco friendly community which welcomes and accommodates horse," a horse property … (16 comments)
asheville land for sale: Who’s Your Favorite Land Use Decision Maker? - 12/05/11 12:45 PM
Land Use- Permaculture Asheville Real Estate Journal Here’s a Good Question: In terms of Land Use, who do you favor as a decision maker? The developers? The local city-county elected officials the land use decision-makers? The current owner-steward of the land? Possible Answer: When it comes to what we all can do in terms of land use –including community planning right in our own/combined backyards— your favorite land use decision-maker could be YOU. Here is a photo I took of Land in Asheville NC. If you could design land use how would it look? Keeping the idea of personal … (1 comments)
asheville land for sale: Cargo Containers = Sustainable Living Spaces - 08/15/11 04:00 PM
Some time ago, a member at the Eco-All-Stars Group clued us all in to " ...the next big thing in small [GREEN & Eco-Friendly] living— sustainable living spaces in cargo containers. It seems that IdeaBox, a company out of Salem, Oregon offered "a lifestyle prefab housing solution,” a ready to go product - This living space was " a blast to hang out in! [and offered] small spaces that soar, kitchens that rock, (see photo) baths with vessel sinks and tile showers. And a modern design that works!
As a LAND specialist, right away, I saw potential for my … (31 comments)
asheville land for sale: How to Preview LAND- and Spot a "Ghost" in the Meadow! - 04/25/11 07:58 PM
Asheville Picnics and Day Trips : Down By the Stream (Series) If you are a Land Broker like I am, you love the LAND. Previewing Land for your clients is a euphemism for " neighborhood vacation." Especially when you take your camera and pack a picnic...like we did today!
THIS Asheville area picnic includes the sweet scent of a blooming countryside, picturesque vistas, and mountains- Two Sisters in the distance. It's an Appalachian wonder, all right, leading to acreage where you can just hang out, toss your picnic basket in this magical meadow beside the vocal stream (see photos below) … (4 comments)
asheville land for sale: ASHEVILLE "LIVE- ABILITY" REAL ESTATE NEWS & VIEWS - 03/03/11 12:14 PM
If you are looking to buy/ invest in Asheville area LAND, land legacies and /or rural real estate,scoping out land specialist posts on this blog is a good place to start. But you may choose to stop by JT's "Tranquility Pond" first...or at least along the way...Let me know what you think....
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asheville land for sale: Green Friendly Asheville community – Mountain Meadows, Mars Hill North Carolina - 02/11/11 02:17 PM
I The Asheville Real Estate Journal Picnics and Day Trips Series- MOUNTAIN MEADOWS- A GREEN-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY Asheville Area/Community:: Mars Hill, NC (Greater Asheville) Minutes from Downtown Asheville Amenities and Mission Hospitals:: 30-35 Time of Departure:: 1:45 PM Time of Arrival at Gate and Security Stop Point:: 2:18 PM Drive Time to Grocery/Drug Store :: 7-10 Minutes
Commentary: "I am always impressed when people attempt the audacious and bring their ideals to bear on their daily work...."Kent Priestly I am not objective about Mountain Meadows eco-friendly community near Mars Hill North Carolina. Like the quotation above, I too am moved when … (4 comments)
asheville land for sale: ASHEVILLE- LAND BUYERS- LIVE- ABILITY - 01/07/11 02:43 PM
ASHEVILLE ** LIVE- ABILITY ** NEWS FOR LAND BUYERS- REAL ESTATE NEWS & VIEWS If you are a LAND BUYER, this may be a good time for you to invest in a LAND and amazing building sites in Asheville. Be sure to consult with a local LAND real estate expert before purchasing. LOCAL LAND BROKER NOTES::
1) As of 2011, Buncombe County (Asheville area) LAND ordinances regarding building on steep are in place.The expertise of a real estate expert with advanced training in environmentally-sensitive matters, and her team of geotechs and designers can be especially valuable. 2) The EPA "is stepping up … (5 comments)
asheville land for sale: TAKE A HIKE-CRESTON PRESERVE A PROTECTED LAND NEAR ASHEVILLE NC (Series) - 04/18/10 10:35 AM
Today we headed out to visit our friend who has a building site at Creston Preserve near Black Mountain, NC. We hiked down the gentle slope, past the twin mountain laurels toward the sound of the waterfall. The sun was just rising. It was about 65 degrees- perfect day for a hike through the woods. It has been reported that natural areas like the one we took on our hike and seen in the photo here are " irreplaceable as laboratories for scientific research, as reservoirs of natural materials for uses that may not now be known, as habitats for … (4 comments)
asheville land for sale: What’s the Best Time to Buy Land? 5 Tips for Buying Land in Asheville NC that Work No Matter Where You Live - 02/13/10 09:01 AM
5 Tips for Buying Land in Asheville NC that Work No Matter Where You Live 1. Find a local expert who enjoys the out-of-doors to assist you(see photo of Asheville real estate land expert) This professional land expert knows how to answer important questions about the land. SEE THIS POST. 2. Plan to see the land in the winter. Yes, the winter! Or in the early spring. Why? Because, in most climates, you can get an excellent view of the lay of the land when leaves and bears are sleeping.
(Photo taken today just past dawn as Land Loving Specialist digs out after … (3 comments)
asheville land for sale: LEED and Lots - 02/11/10 04:41 PM
We are working with a general contractor in Asheville, NC who plans to build a LEED certified home on an outstanding lot she discovered, so we are especially excited about RLI's upcoming March 3, 2010 webinar that all of us have been invited to attend. It offers useful information about sustainable development including one of my favorite topics: site development. Site analyses are important no matter what you are building or where you live.They are especially important in the mountains. So, here in Asheville NC sustainable development is "the thing". For the builder/owner of a LEED Certified home, taking the following … (4 comments)
asheville land for sale: Land Lore - Land For Sale By Owner - 01/10/10 09:36 AM
Asheville, NC January , 2010 Exploring LAND in the Asheville area mountains is always exciting. It is particularly so in the winter after a snowstorm. But, when land is for sale by owner, my curiosity propels me. Add in an element of anticipation and you have a very alluring adventure. Yesterday I ventured out to see if I could get a few winter shots of such a property.Traveling east from Asheville, I turned the volume up on Kathy Mattea's Definitive Collection CD . She was singing, "...I'll be halfway to Asheville...." It's been awhile since I've seen Carolina, it always was pretty … (4 comments)
asheville land for sale: LAND FOR SALE BY OWNER (or NOT) - 12/18/09 01:21 PM
LAND FOR SALE BY OWNER (or NOT) As a Land Specialist, I get to walk incredible acreages.-some land for sale by owner-some listed on the MLS. I never cease to be thrilled when I get "that certain feeling" within seconds of stepping on LAND that resonates with me. I have found that my clients feel the same way. It is funny how that happens. Within literally seconds, they/we simply "know". And when we "know" it's the "RIGHT ONE"...it's like finding treasure .....
The choices and variety of land/ acreage here in the Greater Asheville area (Buncombe, Madison, Henderson, Transylvania and … (2 comments)
asheville land for sale: North Carolina's Conservation Land, the Natural Heritage Trust Fund & NC GREEN CAREERS and JOBS - 09/06/09 08:57 AM
Dateline Asheville, North Carolina, September, 2009Real Estate News and Views from Green Asheville's "Stay-in-Your-Home" Eco-Steward Since its creation, North Carolina's Natural Heritage Trust Fund has contributed almost $300 million through over 400 grants to support the conservation of approximately 300,000 acres of North Carolina's most significant natural areas and cultural heritage site including: •· Lands that represent North Carolina's ecological diversity to ensure their preservation and conservation for recreational, scientific, educational, cultural and aesthetic purposes; •· Additions to state parks, state trails, aesthetic forests, wild and scenic rivers, fish and wildlife management areas As a Land Specialist brokering lands for family … (3 comments)
asheville land for sale: Conservation Land Buyers & Asheville's Land Brokers- Are Today's Brokers Lazy? (Part 1) - 06/27/09 03:16 PM
Dateline Asheville, North Carolina, June, 2009 News and Views from Asheville's Greenolina, Real Estate Eco-Steward I'm sharing here Parts 1 and 2 of a letter that one of our eco-friendly conservation land buyers'received from a member of the "Green Team" at our Firm. The reason why? Simple. Sometimes people are unaware of the research and energy that goes into the practice of real estate. Sometimes this can be distressing to folks like those seen in the photo ..real estate professionals who spend hours and days preparing for a meeting with clients..... So here is a clue on just what goes on … (3 comments)
asheville land for sale: Conservation Land Buyers Asheville's Land Brokers- Are Today's Brokers Lazy ? (Part 2) - 06/27/09 02:52 PM
Dateline Asheville, North Carolina, June, 2009News and Views from Asheville's Greenolina, Real Estate Eco-Steward Here is Part 2 of a series on what goes in to preparing to introduce Asheville's land buyers to amazing properties in our area. Part 1 reviews a letter that one of our eco-friendly conservation land buyers' received from a member of the "Green Team" at our Firm. Possibly you will be interested in checking out Part 1 to see details of just what goes on in preparation for the review of land and prior to our clients' arrival. Whether a land purchase is for the purpose of a family … (4 comments)
Early morning is a splendid time to view property . There is the fresh mountain air of Asheville. There are the songs of cardinals. There is the sense of adventure as you head out from Asheville. Today we aimed north and west to a property one of our favorite colleagues requested we review. Rolling down the highway we enjoyed the pale-blue mountains almost feathered into the still-pink skies. We anticipated something very special as the description hinted: . - 9.31 Rolling and usable acres, recently surveyed- 3 acres of … (6 comments)
asheville land for sale: Asheville GREEN Landscape Architect- TUCH - 05/02/09 06:59 PM
David Tuch, VP at Equinox Environmental has a wealth of knowledge and experience. A presenter at the 2009 GREEN HOMES (and Land) Tour, Tuch is involved in an array of eco-community developments in the Greater Asheville, NC area. During the presentation time, Tuch, an expert consultant for the Mountain Landscapes Initiative, talked about how we can grow local economies in North Carolina's mountain region without threatening the natural assets that attract new people and new investment. He also looked at how to adjust to change in the mountains without sacrificing community character and sense of place. Following that thought he asked . . … (1 comments)
asheville land for sale: GREEN Asheville Landscape Architect BRANNON - 05/02/09 06:37 PM
David Brannon talked about thoughtful land planning at the annual Green Homes Tour -April, 2009. He explained that a general awareness of the need to plan for the future - or at least the acknowledgment of the planning process - seems to be on many people's minds these days. But still, at the local level, a very focused need for of planning is apparent. And though an awareness of planning is fairly pervasive, opinionson just how to go about charting the future for the mountain region definitely vary. Rethinking traditional development
Brannon. a participating consultant for the Mountain Landscapes Initiative, explained that models … (1 comments)
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