Introducing Brickton Village.  This 2BR 2BA condo features one-level living, ceramic tile, carpet, stainless steel appliances, walk-in shower with glass, tub/shower in guest bath.  The open floorplan flows with natural light from the many windows.  The community offers natural walking trails, grilling area, dog park and picturesque views of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. 

Call Mary for your showing today.  828-489-9354.

Located 1 mile from Historic Downtown Hendersonville, this stunning 3BR 1BA home located in Haywood Hills Community featuring low maintenance exterior, ample parking, lovely landscaping, workshop/shed wired for electric and completely remodeled interior.  Please call Mary to view this move-in ready home.  828-489-9354 Direct.

See Main Street like you've never seen it before.  It's called the Underground Tour and offers a glimpse of the past that most people have forgotten or never knew existed.  Curious?  Me too!

May 16^th the Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission will offer a guided tour into underground Hendersonville, a subterranean area that at different times housed a beauty salon, a barbershop, a gentlemen's club and a 1950's teenage hangout.

Tours will begin at 10a.m. and run through the day until 5p.m.  Tickets for the Underground Tour are $5 and can be purchased in advance at the Hendersonville Visitor's Center, 201 S. Main Street or on the day of the tour at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Main Street.  The Hendersonville Times News has provided more information below:

http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090511/NEWS/905109958

Hope to see you there!

Looking for something to do today with the kids?  Head to the Blue Ridge Mall located in Hendersonville North Carolina.  From 10-6pm Elmo and friends are FREE to enjoy.  My daughter loved dancing and giving Elmo a hug.  You can even have your child fingerprinted for free.  This the first event of it's kind with more like this to come.  So please come out to support family friendly themes like this great event.

Saturday May 9th is National Stamp out hunger day.  A staggering 35,000,000 Americans are at rick of hunger.

Campbell Soup Company and The United States Postal Service are partnering once again with the National Association of Letter Carriers to sponsor Stamp Out HungerTM, the “nation’s largest single-day food drive”.

Your participation in this cause is instrumental to its success.  How can you help?

Place bags filled with nonperishable food items next to your mailbox.  Your letter carrier will pick them up and deliver them to local food banks!

It’s That Easy to Make A Big Difference. For more information,
visit: http://www.helpstampouthunger.com

Donate items like canned meats and fish, canned soup, juice, pasta, vegetables,cereal and rice. Please do not include items that have expired or those in glass containers.

 WNC Regional MLS Reports

308 Total Sales

Average List Price $248,871

Average Sales Price $231,873

* Seller’s achieved 93.2% of a realistic asking price.*

Average days on the market: 154

Month-End inventory 8,592

Absorption Rate: 27.9  months

So here is what's selling:

263 Residential Sales

Average list price $231,028

Average sales price $214,635

* Seller’s achieved 92.9% of a realistic asking price.*

Average days on the market: 142

Month-end inventory: 7,099

Absorption Rate: 27 months

31 Condos Sales

Average List Price $390,054

Average sales price $367,067

* Seller’s achieved 94.1% of a realistic asking price.*

Average days on the market: 222

Month-end inventory: 846

Absorption Rate: 27.3 months

12 Townhome Sales

Average list price $261,083

Average sales price $243,817

* Seller’s achieved 93.4% of a realistic asking price.*

Average days on the market: 245

Month-end inventory: 411

Absorption Rate: 34.3 months

    2 Preconstruction

Average list price $333,500

Average sales price $331,400

* Seller’s achieved 99.4% of a realistic asking price.*

Average Days on the market: 94

Month-end inventory: 234

Absorption rate: 117 months

In April of 2008
392 homes sold
Average List Price $293,604
Average Sales Price $278,147
*Seller’s achieved 94.7% of a realistic asking price.*
Average days on the market: 131
Absorption Rate: 17.1% months

Our market is looking to have a good year as other tough markets are reporting movement and sales. We are a destination market.

Buyer's have the best opportunity to achieve affordable home ownership. The $8,500 first time home buyer's tax credit confirms that it's never been a better time to buy.

Please call Mary direct at 828-489-9354 to discuss your specific real estate needs.  I would be honored to help you achieve your real estate goals.

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day present?  How about the gift of nature and all it's beauty?

May 9^th & 10^th the Friends of DuPont forest, a non-profit corporation, will offer a 12 mile tour by shuttle bus to Triple Falls, High Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Julia.

The shuttles will run from 9a.m. until 3 p.m. allowing you and your family time to enjoy a packed picnic lunch.

DuPont forest is located in both Henderson and Transylvania counties in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.  A $10.00 per person donation is requested.

Friends of DuPont Forest are dedicated to preserving and improving the 10,400 acres of DuPont State Forest. 

For more information please call 828-692-2929 or 828-877-6431 or visit the official website: www.dupontforest.com

Anytime I have any tire, breaks, axel, shocks and struts questions I turn to the professionals at Downtown Tire Center located at 108 S. King Street in beautiful Hendersonville North Carolina.

Owner Bobby Roland and staff are in my opinion the best in the business.  Bobby purchased Downtown Tire Center over 13 years ago.  Downtown Tire Company has been around for 36 years.  Its previous location was on Main Street.

So I had a burning question about nitrogen.  What are the advantages of filling your tires with Nitrogen?

1. Consistent inflation pressure over longer periods

* Nitrogen primates through the tire at a rate of 35% slower than regular air.

* Under inflated tires flex and build up heat, breaking down the rubber over time.

* 60% of blowouts are caused by under inflation.

* Consistent inflation improves tread life

* Vehicle handling is improved.

2. Longer tire life

* Nitrogen is a dry gas which disperses heat more rapidly resulting in cooler running tires; this preserves the integrity of the rubber, belts and bead.

* This inert gas also significantly slows the chemical aging process.

3. Improved fuel efficiency

* Passenger cars realize 2-3miles per gallon gains (4% on average)

* Trucks realize gains of 2%

* At 4% a vehicle with 20 mpg rating, this saves approximately 2.5 gallons per week based on 40 miles per day @ $1.90 per gallon that adds up to $228 savings per year!

4. Will not cause oxidation on the wheel causing the tire to leak

5. Nitrogen is NOT explosive

The cost to fill your tires with nitrogen for the life of the tire is $10.00 per tire. When your ready call Bobby at 828-693-1676.

Creative Beginnings Preschool located at 699 N. Grove Street in beautiful Hendersonville North Carolina is now enrolling for summer and fall classes.

The summer program begins June 23rd - Tuesday & Thursdays from 8:45am to 11:45am and ends July 30th.

Fall Classes begin September 8th.  There are currently the following openings:

8 openings in the turning two's. 1 opening in the two's class, 2 openings in the three's class and 3 openings in the four's class.

Class times are from 8:45am to 11:45am with 5 day, three day or two day a week schedule available.  Please contact Fran at 828-692-3211 to schedule your tour of this wonderful God centered school.  My daughter has attended since she was 18months old and loves her teachers and friends.

Please visit the Creative Beginnings official website at: www.fpchendersonville.org/creativebeginnings.cfm

To read reviews about Creative Beginnings Preschool please click on the following links:

http://local.yahoo.com/info-13364385-creative-beginnings-preschool-hendersonville

Attention Garden lovers and beginner gardeners!  Imagine 100 vendors of local artists, crafts, plants and more.  You have growing questions?  Someone is bound to have the answer.  Master gardeners will be on hand to share their expertise.  Looking for a native hard to find plant?  Here's your chance to find it.  Looking for lunch?  They'll have that too.  This truly is a must attend event.  

Schedule of events are as follows:

Saturday, May 23
10:00AM-6:00PM Street Festival (6th Ave. - Caswell St.) arts & crafts, plants and food
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lowe's Kids Clinic, Located at the Visitors Information Center (201 S. Main St.)

Lowe's Garden Clinics with Bill Slack at the Visitors Information Center (201 S. Main St.)
 11:00 AM "A Picture Perfect Landscape"
   1:00 PM "Pathways, Patios & Plants: Southern Living's Finishing Touches"
   3:00 PM "Container Gardening - Secrets of the Pros"

Sunday, May 24
10:00AM-6:00PM Street Festival (6th Ave. - Caswell St.) arts & crafts, plants and food
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lowe's Kids Clinic, Located at the Visitors Information Center (201 S. Main St.)

Lowe's Garden Clinics with Bill Slack at the Visitors Information Center (201 S. Main St.)
  1:00 PM "A Picture Perfect Landscape"
  3:00 PM "Pathways, Patios & Plants: Southern Living's Finishing Touches"

5:00 PM Blind Ducky Racing - Patton Park / Sponsored by the Hendersonville Lions Club

It's recommended to leave your beloved pets at home but bring a wagon or rolling cart to make transporting your new treasures home easier.

To read even more about this magical event please visit the following news announcement:   http://www.historichendersonville.org/garden_jubilee.htm