Dear friends and clients, as you know, our region has been devastated by the effects of Hurricane Helene. Our community has been working hard to rebuild and recover, and we are so thankful for the incredible support of volunteers from all over the country!
There is already plenty of media reporting on this natural disaster, so the purpose of this article is to let you know the following:
- How you can help
- Where you can get the most up-to-date information
- Local grant programs
- How real estate is affected
How Can You Help?
Many people have asked us how they can help. While Helene devastated multiple counties and towns across Western North Carolina, the information below is focused on the Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and Asheville areas. At this time, the greatest needs are volunteers and monetary donations to help with rebuilding.
***Please be very careful donating to groups or online fundraisers unless you can confirm they are legitimate. Unfortunately, scammers are trying to take advantage of this situation.
The non-profit groups below are actively involved in providing for the immediate needs of people hit the hardest by this storm. Our agents have personally served on their boards of directors, are volunteering alongside them, or otherwise have close relationships with them. We know them to be effective at serving the community and we know that anything you give will be used to meet the most pressing needs. We will add to this list over time.
- Valley Hope Church (Swannanoa, NC)
- Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth, and Families (Black Mountain, NC)
- Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (Black Mountain, NC)
- Christ Community Church (Montreat, NC)
- Buncombe County Young Life
- Samaritan’s Purse
- ReGroup WNC
Volunteering
Of course, there are countless ways to volunteer. All of the non-profits mentioned above need help. If you have specific skills and would like to help, please contact these organizations directly or reach out to us at the bottom of this page and we will try to connect you with the right person or organization.
Where to Find Updated Information
Here are some sources to find the latest developments in the Asheville area’s recovery.
- Town of Black Mountain Facebook Page
- Black Mountain Police Department Facebook Page
- Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page
- Asheville City Government Facebook Page
- WLOS (ABC 13 News)
Helene Grant Programs and Local Relief Resources
- Samaritan’s Purse Rebuilding Homes
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
- NC STR Alliance Hurricane Helene Relief for Displaced Residents
What is the Effect on Real Estate?
Existing Clients
Now that we have moved into the recovery and rebuilding phase, our office is open and we are actively listing and selling real estate. For existing clients that have pending transactions or active listings, please contact your individual real estate agent. Contact information for all of our agents is available on our team page.
Prospective Clients and Real Estate Information
If you are looking for general information on real estate in the Asheville and Black Mountain area, our website is still updated with the latest listings. There are also numerous blog posts about the local area and this page with real estate market statistics. Much of this data is updated automatically. We are also in the office and would love for you to stop by if you’re in town!
Thank You!
Our little mountain community has rallied around each other, and we will make it through this together. We will do so largely due to your help. We are extremely grateful for all the incredible support to date. We ask that you continue to support local businesses and encourage your friends and family to visit Western North Carolina.
