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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
Asheville Happy News:  Help for More Beginning & Family Farmers Asheville Land and Farms Real Estate Journal   Asheville Farm Land for Sale   As Land Brokers, we are always on the lookout for awesome acreages for sale and for sources of finance for land buyers in and around the Asheville area. So recently when I read,  “ Since 2010, USDA has made a record amount of farm loans through FSA — more than 165,000 loans totaling nearly $23 billion. More than 50 percent of USDA’s farm loans now go to beginning farmers. ..These programs were made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers....”   I am realized that  this could be exciting news...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
Need we say more? Asheville is synonymous with quality of life!     The town, nestled in the mountains (see photo of the November skyline) offers proof of that. Here are homes and land that to suit any number of  lifestyles. Here are activities to connect you and your family and your hearts’ desires. From horse lovers to outdoor enthusiasts— From 1031 investors, to  those who simply desire to remain at home as long as possible— From neighborhoods you can stroll, to vast acreages you can farm...it is all here! Bring your energy to an active and holistic lifestyle. Enjoy a caring and  supportive community and friendships. Create an all-inclusive design plan. AND please do know that you can count on us to share helpful information about Asheville and the quality of life you will find here...
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By Rhonda Hollifield, REALTOR®, Broker REALTOR CRS, GRI, ABR
(Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners)
Grove Park Inn Gingerbread House Competition Every year the Grove Park Inn displays the Gingerbread House Competition. This year marks the 22nd Annual Gingerbread House Competition. The resort will open the display to the public from Sunday through Thursday each week. Construction All entries must be constructed entirely of edible materials (with the exception of the base). The main construction of the house must be at least 75% gingerbread. Judging is based on 5 overall qualities- Overall appearance, originality and creativity, Difficulty, Precision, and Consistency of theme. Judging was November 17th. A confection chess set constructed by Anne B. Bailey, of Cary, took first prize at the the 22nd annual National Gingerbread House Competition this year. (Photo Right: William Woody of Ci...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
    Asheville Real Estate Journal   "Boomers" Chris and Chris, partners on their Post-50 adventure,  wanted “something small” and on one level- “Chris has iffy knees,” they told me. And they wanted to downsize from their large home on the west coast.  They were looking at the options and already had downloaded the self-guided eBooklet (see below) we wrote for our clients. We sat down to talk about possibilities.     Finding a super energy efficient home filled with natural light, accessibility features for Chris and Chris and their visitors who desired to “age in place”  was on the agenda- and it had to be both functional and beautiful. It also had to incorporate non-toxic materials (Chris has allergies) – and be great for staying power – as per a  lifelong home.  So we took a look at i...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
    Learning: Who is that woman who asks such insightful questions in class? Who is that man with the infectious laugh? It's that person who values a fresh perspective. It's that person who loves the idea of staying engaged- especially with others who are curious.   Learning about the perfect ASHEVILLE Post50 home:  If you are someone who the idea of learning about -  the ins-and-outs of “all-inclusive” universal design-  and you  are ready to explore  your opportunities for “aging-in-place”  - here is a RESOURCES starter kit –   Please feel free to use these Information links- then contact us   R E S O U R C E S Aging-in-Place -What is It?Age Old Dollar $$Smarts "Boomer" -Will Your Home Age as Well as You DO?Home and Castle! Main Floor (one floor) Living!Natural Neighborhoods The "Per...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
"Where the weather is okay this year the Democrats won't necessarily get a bump -- they just won't have to deal with the drag on turnout," said , business weather expert at The Weather Channel...”   (weather.com) Interestingly, the good news seems to be that “bad weather's impact on the electorate's mood favors the safe choice of incumbents, not necessarily candidates from one party, and doesn't necessarily suppress turnout.” Here’s a view from our Asheville cabin this morning. Wonder if the melting “powdered sugar” on the slippery upper regions might impact North Carolina’s Senate race? I doubt it. In fact,  I’m heading down the wet-leafed slope real soon ... .((*:*))  
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
  AGING IN A PALACE and Inevitable Life Course Transitions- Putting yourself on a kind track  means change. Right? And many important decisions. One of the most important decisions to make is where you choose to live. And it dawns on you that planning for AT LAST Homes where accessible, universal design allows function and aesthetics to coexist makes sense. So you find yourself bringing up topics such as:  Aging-in-Palace© vs  Aging-in-Place, ease of navigation where the light-filled main floor (see photo) reflects an all-inclusive Universal Design.   Photo courtesy of Darryl Rantis Architect, Asheville, N.C.   What is "universal design"? Universal design originated and was developed by a wheelchair-bound architect who thought that homes should be designed for everyone, regardless of p...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
Let's Get Creative-Housing, Asheville Style  A 2014 report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the AARP Foundation  says,   “While there are significant challenges ahead, the potential is there for older adults to have a higher quality of life than ever before, and for communities to be increasingly livable and vibrant as a result.   But effective action will require concerted efforts at all levels of government as well as by the private and nonprofit sectors, and through the advocacy of older adults themselves.” Although the report highlights a potentially unpleasant financial outlook for those who would prefer to age-in-place, we are always thinking creatively here in Asheville. Take for example the following two (2) ideas for putting a 1031 Like Kind Exchange Invest...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
  Asheville in the Mountains-  Here is a sweet spot for  quality of life  where the   mountain sentinels (see photo) and waterfalls are natures colorful expression of welcome,  and there is that sense of place that forgives the often daily reminders of very harsh realities.                                   mountain sentinels - natures expression of a colorful welcome     Here  too  is a positive sense of community, an uncommon blend of neighborliness with  “cultural creative” verve.  Some say Asheville, N.C.  offers unexplored corners where a new vision of an old tradition reveals itself. Possibly this can be attributed to the heritage of the indigenous peoples as well as the Scots-Irish pioneers who settled the area. But others will tell you that the "uncommon blend" is the result of...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
Just today we read an article about the intriguing subject of pocket neighborhoods. As you will might already know, this is s a subject of on-going conversation here in Asheville,N.C.   As we talk about and consider community culture -  ecovillages, co-housing developments,  naturally occurring communities (NOC)  and in "old-timey" neighborhoods- we wonder if, in fact,  community culture could be a coming trend in design and if it will include lifelong homes and  "aging-in-place" ... .                         Natural Neighborhoods Graphic Courtesy of Ross Chapin Architects “Pocket neighborhoods are a clustered group of neighboring houses or apartments gathered around a shared open space — a garden courtyard, a pedestrian street, or a reclaimed alley.”  Many communities are taking the p...
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By The Matt & Molly Team, Moving The Mountains
(The Matt & Molly Team)
As the weather cools down, our thoughts turn to visions of … leaf piles, broken gutters, and stopped-up chimneys. Or rather, how to deal with such household chores before the winter sets in. Here are 10 jobs that should top your priority list this fall. 1. Change batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. It’s a great idea to do this on the day Daylight Savings Time ends. Check the expiration on your fire extinguisher and review your escape plan with your family as well. 2. Inspect your fireplace. Have the chimney cleaned professionally, clear out any leftover ashes from last year from disposal chute if you have one, fix cracked glass doors. 3. Get the garage into shape. Gather up summer items such as lawn chairs, umbrellas, garden tools, and beach toys, pack them securely...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
      Asheville Home Decisions: Putting yourself on a kind track when it comes to a "For Ever" Home - one where you choose to live for the long term-  can mean change. Where you choose to live topics are bound to come up ion conversations with family and friends. You may talk about topics such as:  Aging-in-Palace©, Aging-in-Place, Feathered Nests and all-inclusive Universal Design.   Planning for AT LAST Homes where accessible, universal design allows function and aesthetics to coexist makes sense to our clients. Did you know that universal design originated and was developed by a wheelchair-bound architect? He thought that homes should be designed for EVERYONE, regardless of physical ability or age. With the “booming” Post50 population we expect a trend toward universal design – that ...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
We were interested to read that five (5)  North Carolina hospitals achieved national rankings in at least one specialty on U.S. News & World Report's 2014-15 list of top medical centers. Duke University Hospital is the top-ranked hospital in North Carolina.  It  also ranked No. 4 in Cardiology & Heart Surgery and No. 5 in Pulmonology in the United States.    5 Best Hospitals in North Carolina   1. Duke University Hospital, Durham 2. Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem 3. University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill 4. Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte 5. Mission Hospital, Asheville   Many "boomers" are relocating to beautiful Asheville. With an eye to the future, they can feel comfortable in knowing that Asheville offers excellent alternative and complementary wel...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
 ASHEVILLE Family Farmers- USDA Help                 Finding farm and pasture land with our Asheville team.   A recent  article in the Asheville Citizen-Times reported : " In many ways, Buncombe County is farming heaven — unless you’re trying to buy land. The local food movement is stronger here than many places in the country, with high demand for locally grown food and nearly 100 tailgate markets, and dozens of restaurants that will pay top dollar for local produce. But capitalizing on that market is dependent on having a place to grow the food, and finding the land can be much more difficult in the mountains than other places, particularly for younger growers. Unless they’re lucky enough to have family land passed down or sold to them, they must compete with developers, second home ...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
 LOTS HAPPENING! Dateline ASHEVILLE- Local Opportunities, Happenings, and Things to Consider   ASHEVILLE – Business and Opportunities GE Aviation has a backlog of $161 billion in orders for jet engine parts made from revolutionary ceramic matrix composites-so it’s a good thing that construction is nearly complete on its new Asheville plant in the Sweeten Creek Industrial Park. “GE Aviation plans to hold a grand opening for the new plant in October. As more CMC parts are developed for jets, production will expand in coming years at the Asheville plant. While the company has conservatively committed to 52 new jobs for Asheville, more production will likely require even more workers. “With the backlog we have and as the technology builds, it’s only going to be a matter of time before we o...
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HOME FOR SALE - 30 DAVENPORT ROAD  ASHEVILLE NC  28806 POPULAR WEST ASHEVILLE 3Bedroom - 2Bath Ranch in popular West Asheville, 3 blocks from Haywood Rd. eateries! REMODELED kitchen with new cabinets, counters and tile floor.REMODELED large master bathroom with garden tub and separate shower. NEW WINDOWS 2014. Roof 2000/2003. Gas fireplace in living area. Office off of one of the bedrooms. Tile in kitchen and Master bathroom. Attic storage and two car garage. Great level yard with garden space.  MLS#570242 Directions: -I240 to Brevard Road, west on Brevard Road to left on Davenport (two blocks from Haywood Rd), Home is one block down on left. Shared Driveway.   SEARCH ALL OF MLS FOR HOMES FOR SALE IN ASHEVILLE NC   Asheville NC Homes for Sale, Asheville Nc Real Estate for Sale   Web Lin...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
It's THAT time!!!! And we are excited about gathering heirloom–tomatoes, holy basil, parsley, and pole beans, at the North Asheville farmer's market. (Organic,of course.)     Do YOU remember the delight of harvesting  as a child?  We do, so we also have our own specialty garden. A  kind touch from a caring gardener even in a small space, can result in bounty!  These beauties, fresh-picked and still warm from the sun, are sure to taste like nothing you buy in a store ... .       We grew our harvest from seeds from Sow True Seeds  headquartered right here in beautiful Asheville, N.C.    Sow True specializes in open-pollinated, non-hybrid and GMO-free vegetable, herb, flower and cover crop seed as well as seasonal plant starts, sweet potato slips, asparagus crowns, seed potatoes and garlic...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
Asheville Luxury Homes and Neighborhoods-The Ramble at Biltmore Forest   Wonderful weather here in Asheville.  So, we have been exploring notable Asheville’s “Luxury Homes” and “Most Expensive”  communities. It’s always interesting to see what’s new- especially in “green” construction.   One luxury neighborhood not to miss is the Ramble at Biltmore Forest.What an amazing place to call home over a lifetime! Feathered nests for "aging-in-place"? No worries!   If you are a person who likes to be careful about design and construction details, you will appreciate the involvement of the Design Review Committee (DRC) at the Ramble at Biltmore Forest. Before construction may begin,  the DRC completes a site walk with the Builder. Only if the exact house location is staked out and a site plan s...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
Gardening Asheville-Style     We were out early this morning- dew still on the leaves- sun just rising. We were checking on the Holy Basil in our small organic garden with a view of the mountains here in Asheville-     ( happy to help you find your garden land)  -   Gardening Asheville-Style is sure to bring relief from stress...in more ways than one.     RESEARCH- Medical News today-   We know that Holy Basil can help the body to adapt to and cope with stress by reducing the stress hormone cortisol in the blood stream. It is also said to rejuvenate adrenal glands. This is backed up by research. Good news for inflammatory wellness challenges such as arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases- "extracts of O. tenuiflorm (Holy Basil) were shown to reduce swelling by up to 73%, 24 hours aft...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
It's Raining in Asheville OH GOOD! ...that means it's time to create the next entry into our "sauces for the light-hearted spirit in the kitchen" notebook. It's easy. You don't even have to be in Asheville to do it!  Just take what you have on hand and mix it up with love. First, we dashed out between rain pours to gather veggies from our garden. Then we stirred up our taste buds and imagination to create  what turned out to be a delicate yet flavorful concoction. (recipe is below)  . It was delicious drizzled over the organic vegetables. We may even save a place for it in our upcoming saucy  eBook MamaZone© Recipes. Let us know how you like it...and stay tuned any time it rains in Asheville.   Lemon Garlic Drizzle for Main Dish (or Salad )  3 tablespoons oil 2T olive oil, ½ T walnut oi...
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