Is Asheville a Good Place to Live? Asheville, NC is a popular area for all types of people, including families, young professionals, and anyone who is looking for a city with good food, beautiful scenery, and quality healthcare. Asheville is well-known for its vibrant art scene, abundant outdoor activities, and world-class live music. But it has also become a hotspot for tourists and retirees. Continue Reading
Asheville Real Estate Blog
Keep up with the latest news and trends in the Asheville, NC real estate market. The Freestone Properties Asheville Real Estate Blog provides neighborhood spotlights, market stats and analyses, and even detailed guides on things to do in the Asheville area. We are a boutique Asheville real estate firm that believes in tailoring a custom approach for each client's unique goals.
Buying Land in Asheville, NC
The market for land in Asheville, NC is very different than in many other parts of the country. The varied mountain topography of our area, as well as the vast amount of protected land in National Forests, watersheds, and state forests limit the amount of supply in the market. At the same time, the inventory that is available is incredibly diverse. Land for sale in and around Asheville can be Continue Reading
Moving to Asheville, NC
Making Asheville Your Home Asheville, North Carolina is one of those places that has a lasting effect on a person. Just at the mention of it, a person who has encountered this city typically lights up. Most everyone who visits or even lives in Asheville wants to share this special place with those who have yet to experience it. So, what is it about this city in Western North Carolina that Continue Reading
Black Mountain, NC Upper End Market is Heating Up
As the Black Mountain real estate market has improved dramatically over the last couple of years, the upper end ($600,000 and up) has stayed relatively flat. But it seems that 2018 might be a turning point as the Black Mountain real estate market continues to rise. As of today (May 17, 2018), there have been 4 closed sales in Black Mountain over $600k year-to-date. Last year, the numbers were Continue Reading
Asheville & Black Mountain Real Estate Market – 2017 Year in Review
This past year was quite a year for Asheville and Black Mountain real estate. In the more affordable price ranges, homes sold almost as quickly as they were listed. And the upper price ranges saw an increase in the number of sales. We've put together some graphs of some of the more common indicators, and then broken them down by areas and price ranges. We'll look at Asheville, Black Mountain, and Continue Reading
Asheville’s MLS Now Features “Coming Soon” Listings
The Asheville real estate market remains very strong, especially in the more affordable price ranges. It's February as I write this, and this is typically the slowest time of year in terms of inventory. Let's take a look at the current inventory figures. Current Inventory Now that inventory levels have bottomed out, it's time to start thinking about the spring listing season. Many sellers Continue Reading
Live in Black Mountain, NC, Awarded Prettiest Small Town in America
Congratulations to the Town of Black Mountain, North Carolina! TripAdvisor's "America's Prettiest Small Town Vacations" contest has ended, and the runaway winner is Black Mountain, NC. Black Mountain received 34% of the vote, with the second place town receiving 21%. That's a landslide, right? TripAdvisor named "Five Reasons Black Mountain is the Prettiest Town in the USA." To see them, Continue Reading
Buncombe County Announces Property Value Reassessment for 2017
The Buncombe County Tax Office has announced that real estate taxes will be reassessed in 2017. Notices of new property tax values will be mailed to property owners in February. Why is this Happening Now? As discussed before on this blog, counties in North Carolina are required by statute to reappraise properties at least every 8 years, and no sooner than every 4 years. Our last assessment was Continue Reading
Professional Real Estate Photography May Result in a Higher Selling Price
As a realtor that has been in the business since 2006, I have seen a lot of listings and a wide variety of quality for the photography in those listings. From high-end luxury homes with magazine-quality photography to out-of-focus photos that were uploaded to MLS upside-down (seriously), photography among real estate listings runs the full spectrum. I am always amazed when I see a high-end home Continue Reading
How a Real Estate Agency Works in North Carolina
In Western North Carolina, there are 3 primary ways a real estate agent can represent a buyer or seller in a transaction. These are Seller's Agent, Buyer's Agent, and Dual Agent. Seller's Agent The seller's agent, or listing agent, is just that. He or she works for the seller and is trying to sell the listed property. Frequently, buyers call seller's agents to show them a house. This is Continue Reading
