Erosion and landslide issues are a concern in most mountainous areas, sometimes called to our attention after a disaster occurs. Growth here in Haywood County has been steady, but not without its own hiccups in this regard.
The Asheville Citizen-Times published several excellent and informative articles about slope ordinance information and landslides by Jon Ostendorff. The most recent are listed and linked below:
Growth continues despite slope law
Homes in harm's way on many WNC Slopes
Awareness.
Local builders, developers, engineers, and real estate brokers are your best defense and best sources of information regarding important considerations and issues inherent in living here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Keep in mind that professionals, particularly real estate brokers in this particular post, have a fiduciary responsibility to disclose information, as opposed to a homeowner selling their own home. Awareness is key.
Here are links to:
Home Builders Association of Haywood County
Haywood County Engineer - Slope Ordinance Information
Broker/(REALTOR®)
Original posted on Bucking the Real Estate Trend.
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