Why is the Asheville Real Estate Market on Fire?
It wasn’t long ago that I bought a home with a VA mortgage at nearly 5%. I subsequently refinanced that mortgage down to 3.2%. I just...
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What Is Asheville Like?
I came here with the attitude that it would be a temporary move and that after a few years, I would return to the big city (Dallas)....
North Carolina Marital Life Estates (North Carolina Is Not a Community Property State)
Greg Goosmann of Goosmann Rose Colvard, & Cramer, P.A., the real estate firm that I personally use, recently reminded me that when a...
Asheville is One of the Top Places in the U.S. to Retire
U.S. News & World Report Real Estate just announced its “Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2021-2022. They studied the 150 largest...
Happy Dog Day August 11th!
My Dog Daisy can talk Did you know that dogs can talk? Though it’s a strange dialogue You probably think I’m wrong, but my dog Daisy...
For Mother's Day - My Mother was a Hero!
“One of my vivid memories is from many years ago in Marshall, Texas when I was about to enter the first grade at Davy Crockett...
Buyers: Get Prequalified for A Mortgage:
You have all heard what a competitive real estate market we have today. Interest rates are at historic lows while available...
Asheville Buyers Beware
Here are a few examples of things for Buyers to watch out for in the Asheville area: There have been more than several that have moved...
Sale by Owner - FSBO
My friend says we should sell our home ourselves and save the commission. Is that a good idea? Will we save a lot of money? We all know...
2021 Buncombe County Appraisals
Buncombe County just came out with a new 2021 appraisal on my home. I think it is worth significantly more than the county does. What’s...
It’s a Balancing Act:
Development moratoriums – unintended consequences. Some time ago while living in Denver I witnessed a development moratorium put in place...
Reverse Mortgages:
“Reverse Mortgages” are mysterious to many people. The current federally insured ”reverse mortgage” is under the HUD FHA program, and is...
I Want to Sell My Home; How should I price it?
If you are considering selling your home, I would welcome the opportunity to help you price it to sell quickly, to qualified buyers, and...
New Listing – 207 N. Braeside Ln. Offered at $3,250,000
Part of George Vanderbilt's original land vision, now a fantastic home on one floor situated on 4.54 private acres. A gated estate in the...
How are schools in Asheville?
The Asheville area is comprised of two public school districts, the Buncombe County School District and the Asheville City School...
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