Asheville Greenside Neighborhoods (Asheville, NC)
By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
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Asheville on the Greenside-Take a LookAsheville Real Estate Journal  You may have asked more than once, for good, reliable (“green” ) advice when considering investing money in land or homes on the land in the Asheville, N.C. area.  “ What comes after  a brief discussion about home and land values, green-friendly features, and the long-term benefits when it comes to universal design elements? ” you may ask.  Happy to provide information you may need. Take a look HERE     Up-fitting?  If you are scoping out up-fitting requirements, an energy-wise  True /False Test may be useful.  GO HERE     3 Points for Good Ecology: 1)  Enriched drought-resistant soil for less soli erosion,  2) less groundwater pollution and 3) improved farm biodiversity. P.S. When land buyers stop for lunch as we tour...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
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Asheville Real Estate Journal   Recently a number of Asheville  REALTORS ® got together to talk about a wide range of subjects: Trends, client investment strategies, land, conservation and issues that come up during "deal evaluation". And we stirred up quite a conversation on the potential impact of (un)retiring “boomers”  on the marketplace. Was this all part of the "use change" process? We could picture how this might look... .   Examples: A pocket neighborhood... or maybe small apartment building  converted for Aging-in-Place – that Golden Girls concept. How about that?!!  There might be some challenges, for sure-  a single electric meter and A/C units shared by several apartments. But the purchase price would leave room for universal design improvements.  And, 1031 investors could ...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
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Golf, US OPEN - Dad and Driving from Asheville  Happy Father's Day to a Real Champion   It’s a Big Week here in North Carolina. Over at the Village of Pinehurst  the U.S. Open Golf Championship is underway- and we are excited about our “stay steady” competitors. Just about a two-hour drive from Asheville, Pinehurst is a “charming, vibrant community which reflects our rich history and traditions, enhanced by a unique combination of cultural arts and recreational activities.”    (photo of Dad- on Father's Day we remember a Real Champion) With all this going on, we were reminded that "Handicaps are for golf and horse racing…” but for people, it’s all about accessibility AT home- regardless of age or physical ability. So let's talk about how a new vision of aging is trending, and how our i...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
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What Drives“Aging-in-Place” Needs? And  Can a Luxury Home Meet Those Needs?This could be your lucky day.  Here in Asheville, our team is always on the lookout for homes and land that spell “sustainable excellence” with four questions about home use in mind: a) What is the relationship between size and  function?b) Will the home be a family legacy?c) Will the home offer necessary universal design elements for aging-in-place?d) Will the home be or become a multigenerational abode?     "Aging in PALACE" photo by Narrin Team Asheville Real Estate Journal   We have discovered over the past few years an noticeable trend  among our “Boomer” clients toward planning a place to live- whether that be new construction, or home modification to fit “aging-in-place” needs. So, each week we try to hea...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
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Asheville Real estate Home Sellers can USE THIS Right Now! A powerful group of buyers  is on the horizon. They are known as "The Savvy Boomers" and they are heading to Top UN-Retirement Heaven- Asheville, North Carolina.  We are happy to meet them "at the door" as these home buyers are age-friendly and very selective. They are looking for feathered nests in which to "age-in-place": (see my earlier posts) Here are five questions they ask us 1. What DESIGN elements DO YOU consider important to incorporate in a lifelong home?2. How might WE  leverage our clout  to demand universal design elements in our homes?3. Do  YOU see any particular challenges we might encounter along the way?4. How might WE connect with a support system in Asheville?5. What kind of a spending plan do we need to crea...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
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Asheville Walkable Neighborhoods Can Mean Sustainable Excellence for Boomers & Grandkids so we are big fans of walkable neighborhoods here in Asheville, NC. and what they can mean for body and self over the years   as you can see by this sampling of posts about this topic written… 1. asheville walkable neighborhoods: Asheville Walkable Neighborhoods Go One Step Further -  Here in Asheville, we are lucky to have many walkable neighborhoods and there’s movement in the direction of continuing the “walkability factor” when green developers are planning. As Land Brokers, we love the idea of walkable pocket neighborhoods - the promise of  positive years to come when neighbors combine efforts with an eye to the future. 2. asheville walkable neighborhoods: Asheville’s Walkable Neighborhoods: La...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
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  ASHEVILLE – OCTOBER- As you probably already know, this is the time of the year where nature paints our mountain landscape gloriously! Many visitors arrive on the scene.  The LEAF FESTIVAL opens the way to creative pursuits and more. And the Neighborhood Advisory Committee is hosting the first Asheville Festival of Neighborhoods on Sunday, October 27, 2013. We are excited to see neighborhood groups and associations playing a part in this event. The festival was conceived to recognize and learn more about Asheville’s vibrant neighborhoods and to foster cross-communication. Participants are encouraged to bring a display that tells the community more about their neighborhood, including the neighborhood boundary, population, history, community achievements and details about their neighbor...
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