Second Homes as Investment in Historic Preservation

Second Homes as Investment in Historic Preservation Real Estate in Asheville, NC

Second home investors with an eye for stewardship know that preservation stabilizes property values.

It also stimulates new investment in older residential neighborhoods. So investing in one of our historic properties makes sense.

Here in Asheville  home buyers/investors have benefited from a boost to the tax base accompanied by relatively small public expenditures. Preservation efforts increase tourism and commercial activity. Improved appearance of areas enhances recruitment of small businesses such as B&Bs for which Asheville is famous. 

Historic preservation is a useful economic tool. It also respects excellence- a quality-of-life that transfers from days gone by to today. Historic preservation serves as a tangible link with the past, people and events that have helped shape our present. Here in Asheville, preservation gives our individual historic communities a sense of connection, which improves our overall quality of life.

The  photos you see here are of historic homes that are likely investments for the second home buyer who loves the sense of history and the value they convey. Let us know what you think.