North Carolina grabs cool factor from Florida as the top place to retire - 01/31/11 04:54 PM
topretirements.com finds that Asheville NC has overtaken Florida destinations as the top place to retire. The site compares:
Taxes Climate Economy and cost of living Geography Where to live Health factor Cool factor (FL's lost it) The site struggles with the main factors that differentiate NC. Here's what they come up with as their opinions
The Cool Factor These are strictly our opinions, but here are some reasons why North Carolina’s Secret Sauce is giving Florida a licking in the retirement department: - Florida just isn’t cool anymore. In our opinion most of us baby boomers are obsessed with fads – … (0 comments)

New Listings from Patton Property Group at Keller Williams - 01/29/11 04:34 PM
15 Lanvale Avenue, Asheville
15 Lanvale Avenue Asheville $224,900 | MLS #: 480297
View Details $224,900 Acres 0.17 Year Built 1947 View --Great investment opportunity with 0 turnover in last 5 years. 3 units, one bed, two bed, and efficiency all with one bath each. Close to all that West AVL has to offer, restaurants, bakery/coffee, Pubs, and on the Busline. Minutes drive to downtown AVL as well. A must see opportunity close to everything!
Listing provided by Keller Williams Professionals.
4 Sterling Oaks, Fletcher Bun 4 Sterling Oaks Fletcher Bun $599,900 | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | MLS #: … (1 comments)

Great Time to invest in an acre at Asheville's premium community, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove - 01/29/11 03:19 PM
Read my other Cliffs Communities entries. 
See all properties available at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove
If you are ready to move now, or want to add the most exclusive home in the Cliffs at Walnut Cove to your portfolio, the most expensive home that is currently built is available at 4.3m - however, it may shock you to learn that you can own your private land over one acre at the Cliffs for $179k! See lot pictures below. Take advantage of this fast closing window as prices stabilize and interest rates creep up.
204 Secluded Hills Lane, Arden
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Discover this Asheville Cliffs Community with a Free Discovery Tour - 01/29/11 03:03 PM
Check out my other Cliffs entries here. I can't wait to share the discovery tour with you for the Cliffs at Walnut Cove. If you are looking at luxury homes in the Mountains this is the best you can get. No I am not biased, I do not live there!
Like other gated communities in the area, mountains surround you. However - even if you are not a golf fan - you will be so impressed by the gorgeous backdrop of mountains with carpets of vibrant green in the valley. The roads and infrastructure is top notch as you would expect. … (0 comments)

Asheville Cliffs Community at Walnut Cove Discovery Tour - 01/28/11 05:53 PM
I can't wait to share the discovery tour with you for the Cliffs at Walnut Cove. If you are looking at luxury homes in the Mountains this is the best you can get. No I am not biased, I do not live there!
Like other gated communities in the area, mountains surround you. However - even if you are not a golf fan - you will be so impressed by the gorgeous backdrop of mountains with carpets of vibrant green in the valley. The roads and infrastructure is top notch as you would expect. Once you eat at the club house … (2 comments)

What a difference some new energy can make to a house sale! - 01/28/11 05:09 PM
I just came back from speaking with a lady who had lost all her energy in selling her home, which had been on the market for a long time. The price did need adjusting, however she was tired and fed up of having her home sitting all winter. A week ago I had the conversation with her regarding furniture, as the rooms did not make sense. After her previous agent had asked her to switch the dining with the living space, the family felt that they had to take over the master on the main as living space, and shift the … (2 comments)

160 Kalmia Terrace Court *Beautiful Home Price is right for all that you'll get!* - 01/27/11 10:17 AM
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Check out the Asheville numbers: What is for sale, and what percentage is under contract - 01/25/11 05:53 PM
Check out the pending ratios on home sales - if you are saying whodie whatsie this is how many homes are for sale in the various price ranges and how many are under contract, along with a prediction of how many months of inventory we have. Click on the link to see the pending ratio
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52 Lawson Ridge Road-Immaculate Home for a Great price in Lawson Ridge! - 01/25/11 03:27 PM
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88 Distant View Drive, Asheville, 28803 "The Views" Incredible Views from this Asheville Home! - 01/25/11 02:05 PM
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Agent Needed For Top Team In Asheville NC - 01/24/11 11:59 AM
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Get The Snow Missiles Of Your Car! - 01/13/11 01:33 PM
I know how hard it is for many of us right now, digging out of the snow and making it out on appointments and into work. I drove on the Interstate this morning and wondered if drivers realize how dangerous the inches of icy snow on top of their cars is. We've all experienced watching this flying off cars in front of us - some of this has turned into icy bombs and I wonder how many windshields have been cracked and worse with this flying off.
Anyone got tips on how to clear this off to keep us all safe?
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Sometimes I feel like I live in Hansel and Gretel's village! Take a peek into my snowy world today. - 01/10/11 05:13 PM
like much of the East coast, we are dealing with an unusually fierce snowstorm today. However, I do delight in this neighborhood! The homes are tightly packed which leads to events at someone's home every day when it snows, and every Friday through the summer!
Homes for sale in Cheshire Village, Black Mountain NC, 15 minutes' drive from Asheville NC


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What do you all think about RealTown? - 01/10/11 04:44 PM
Gosh, how many more places should I be blogging in? Can anyone share their success stories on RealTown or any other blogging sites?
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Buying a Short Sale or a Bank Owned (REO) property - avoid the low ball offers! - 01/10/11 04:31 PM
It goes without saying that if you want to purchase a short sale or an REO or bank owned property, it pays to find a Realtor who understands the process. It is quite different from buying or selling a home in the traditional manner. Here are a few pointers:
Find an agent who knows what they are doing in this arena. Be prepared to wait - a short sale commonly takes many months Go in with your eyes open - the bank may keep you waiting and then take a different offer 3 months in Consult with your agent - if … (2 comments)

If you are considering a Lease Purchase - Look again at Seller Financed Homes - 01/10/11 11:41 AM
Find seller financing on Facebook here Great news on the lease purchasing front - given the shifting property market, many sellers are offering 'seller financing'.   Why is this more attractive than lease purchasing? We have dealt with lease purchases over many years, and many issues can creep in. First thing to do is to look at why you are considering a lease purchase. Most folks look at this option when they are working on rebuilding their credit, or they have a home to sell, or for some other reason that prevents them getting a mortgage at this time. Seller financing … (1 comments)

December Asheville Property Sales 2010 - 01/09/11 04:58 PM
see all property sales The following transfers were filed in the Register of Deeds office Dec. 27, compiled by Bonnie Black, Asheville Citizen Times Arden • 2109 Brevard Road (0.50 acre), $24,000, US Bank NA to Ignaciao and Maria Del Carmen Calvillo • 6 North Fair Oaks, $150,000, Robert L. Massey to Francisco and Mareha Luevanos (one half undivided interest) , Marisol Luevanos (one half undivided interest) • Lot 4 of the Stephen Barnwell subdivision, $136,000, Jonathan Weast and Laura Norris Frock to Crystal N. and David M. Ryba Jr. • 249 Rocky Mountain Way (Lot 39 section 2 of the … (0 comments)

Asheville Short Sale Bargain - 01/07/11 03:32 PM
 
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Fractional Ownership in Asheville NC - 01/07/11 01:50 PM
More information here
Fractional ownership is now available in Asheville NC, from around $129,000 for a luxury 1/10th ownership of a million dollar + condo.
Generally, this term refers to family and friends joining together to share ownership of a property - generally a vacation property or second home, as obviously with fractional ownership they only get to use it part of the time.
Most agree that fractional ownership started in the US in Rocky Mountain Ski resorts in the 1990s. It came about as developers realized that buyers of second homes, particularly those in resort areas, did not want the … (0 comments)

The Settings Of Black Mountain NC update on Development - 01/07/11 12:31 PM
Citizen Times of Asheville recently reported that the handful of residents living at the Settings are happy that the development is alive and well. The Settings is somewhat 'protected' as it is so close to downtown Black Mountain and just 15 minutes drive from Asheville NC.
The beautiful club house now has a certificate of occupancy now that the parking area around it is paved. The HOA is holding off on developing the pool until there are more residents there to use it.
This subdivision has 290 lots in all
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I pay 50% on 800k+ referrals to my out of town colleagues. - 01/06/11 03:21 PM
I know how hard you work with your clients and we take special care of them! We want your referrals and will pay 50% on 800k+ referrals! Please put Patton Property Group @ Keller Williams on your referral list for the Asheville NC mountain area.
 
 
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For everyone who could not see the pic - REAL ESTATE IS A DOG'S LIFE - 01/06/11 02:33 PM
She really is so cute, even though I am biased! Here's the link
 
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Real Estate is a Dog's life - second try!! - 01/06/11 10:02 AM
If this is a dog's life, I am in the right business LOL. Here's my cutie, Miss Uma Dog on our holiday trip to Miami Beach.
 
 

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Bill Cosby Performs in Asheville, NC - 01/05/11 11:15 AM
I remember when I was a kid, I had a Bill Cosby LP and a portable record player that I carried with me everywhere. A flat surface, a few minutes...and Bill Cosby's voice would be heard by everyone within a 50 decibel range. The great thing about Bill Cosby's record was that everyone got the joke, from us kids to the adults to the grandparents.
People from all walks of life would stop as they got near Bill's voice and just listen for a few minutes before walking off laughing, continuing on with their day. If you are near Asheville, NC … (3 comments)

Agent Needed For Top Team In Asheville NC - 01/05/11 10:54 AM
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Market Statistics for Asheville NC - 01/05/11 09:30 AM
 
   
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Selling your home in the Asheville NC area - 01/04/11 10:32 AM
Selling Your Home? If you are about to list your home, consider our track record. We are the #9 team in the Carolinas, and PPG will fund $100 of an appraisal for you upfront, - your best tool in today's market. Stating 'priced below appraisal' is your most powerful selling point. Frankly, if your pricing is not in the lower quartile of your suggested price range, based on sales and homes for sale, you are hurting your probability of sale. Homes ARE selling - we are on track to our record December! Enter your home's details here for a free home … (0 comments)

No pictures on the activerain profiles - is there a reason? - 01/04/11 10:24 AM
I'm intrigued by how many agents who are in the top ten in many areas on activerain do not have pictures on their profiles. I'm always thinking there might be a reason why people do things - is there an agent out there without a picture that has a reason? Is it a privacy issue?
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