In the Asheville real estate market, spring and summer are known as prime selling season for homes. But winter should not be overlooked. For sellers, winter offers a unique opportunity to sell your home while competition is low and there is still a strong number of buyers in the market. Here are the top 4 reasons to sell your home this winter, as well as some tips on how to get it ready to sell Continue Reading
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Selling a House in Asheville, NC: A Step-by-Step Guide
Most homeowners put their homes on the market with the hope or expectation that it will sell quickly. Just how fast your home will sell will depend on several factors, including what you do to prepare your home for the market, how your home is priced, and what is done to market your home to buyers. And as a general rule, homes that sell fast typically sell for a higher percentage of list price. Continue Reading
For Sale By Owner Pros and Cons in NC – Your Guide to Understanding FSBO
Selling a home can be a stressful process, and it's important to know how to navigate the process from start to finish. There are often hurdles involved with a real estate transaction, and it takes experience to know how to overcome them. If you're considering selling your home yourself, here are some things to think about before you make that decision. While the traditional approach to selling Continue Reading
How to Market & Sell Vacant Mountain Land for Sale in NC
Looking to sell vacant land in the mountains of Western North Carolina, but don’t know where to start? We get it - selling land isn’t the same as selling a home, so you might be confused as to what steps to take. That’s where the team at Freestone Properties comes in. As WNC locals, we’re very familiar with the area, and we have a wide variety of active land listings at all times. We’ve helped Continue Reading
4 Tips for Selling a Second Home in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina is a popular vacation spot for visitors from across the United States (and around the world) - so much so that many people decide to purchase a second home here in the mountains. If you have enjoyed your vacation home in the Asheville area and now need to part ways with the property, we’re here to help. Selling a home is a complicated process in general, and selling a Continue Reading
Who Pays Realtor Fees in North Carolina?
If you’re in the process of buying or selling a home in North Carolina, it’s important to be aware of the various closing costs you can expect to pay. Realtor fees are some of the most notable, as these fees make up the commission for both the buyer’s agent and the listing agent. Keep reading to learn more about who is responsible for paying these fees at closing and how much to expect to Continue Reading
6 Tips for Listing & Selling Your Luxury Home in Asheville
Are you planning to sell your luxury home in Asheville, NC? We can help. The process of selling a luxury home differs in many ways from selling a non-luxury home. Attention to detail is crucial when listing a luxury home for sale, and it can make or break your chances to get the price you want for your property. And since Asheville is a seasonal yet highly desirable area that’s exploding in Continue Reading
Best Time to Buy a Home in Asheville or Western NC
Purchasing a new home is a major decision, and if you’re like many other buyers, you want to take the leap at the perfect time. It can be hard to know the best time to buy, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. Many things can affect the housing market, and you might be surprised to learn that the time of year can affect home prices and mortgage rates to a significant degree. Here in the Continue Reading
How to Calculate Home Equity
As a homeowner, you may have wondered about how much equity you have, and whether you could leverage that equity to borrow money for home improvements or other expenses. It only takes a few calculations to determine your equity, and once you have a good understanding, you can confidently make decisions about applying for a home equity loan or line of credit (or decide if it's time to sell). Read Continue Reading
Tips to Prevent Real Estate Wire Fraud: How to Protect Yourself
If you’re preparing to buy a home, you know it is a big financial decision. You’ve saved your money, found the perfect property, and now you’re ready to buy. In this moment, it’s imperative that your money ends up in the right hands. Unfortunately, scammers often target homebuyers at this vulnerable moment, when the purchase is imminent, and hundreds of thousands - even millions - of dollars can Continue Reading
