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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
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I got an invitation from Phil Gibson, a much admired colleague recently.   Phil is the  Director of Research and Community Outreach at the Environmental Leadership Center at Warren Wilson College just down the valley in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The Environmental Leadership Center has the mission of "raising awareness of local, national and global environmental realities and to inspire caring citizens - especially our youth - to reflect, to communicate, and to act as responsible caretakers of the earth. " The Eco-Steward Firm has had a similar mission, and so I was excited  when Phil told me that  Clarke Snell who wrote and autographed my copy of his book, Building Green,   was going to be doing a presentation there. Clarke would be talking about "  Sustainable Construction Method...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
Dateline Asheville, North Carolina, September, 2009News and Views from Asheville's "GREEN-O-Lina" For anyone looking at loan modification and/or mitigation, whether you live in Asheville, NC or Anytown, USA,  a gigantic hurry-up-and-wait process is certain.  You rush to get all the required paperwork together, and then to send it off "post haste"... You dash to meet advisors with pertinent information, and  then slowly, slowly  try to make sense of that information. Somewhere along the way you discover that there are tens of thousands (and more) people trying to do just what you are doing. The loan people don't have the software they need to expedite the stacks of files accumulating on their desks. You don't have what you need to help out. S T R E S S appears in every corner of the expe...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
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It has been raining magic in the mountains. Tall pines and rising peaks are mirrored in sparkling rivulets along the roadside.     I followed their trail via North Haven, the gently winding way leading to the cabins at Creston Preserve, (see photo) a conservation-oriented community near Black Mountain, North Carolina.  (photo shows mystery and the magic of this cabin awaiting my visit...fireplace SEE NEXT PHOTO  is ready to offer an early autumn glow)     I had returned this day to do some photography for one of my clients who is looking for an extraordinary mountain homesite close to nature and wildlife and mountain trails and waterfalls. Extraordinary: At Creston , an environmentally-sensitive community,  my clients will find thoughtful planning that compliments nature's beauty.   The...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
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Dateline Asheville, North Carolina, September, 2009Real Estate News and Views from Green Asheville's "Stay-in-Your-Home" Eco-Steward I've been out on the trails at Creston Preserve this week, reporting in almost daily with short posts and from my little hand-held camera. I figure that's a good way  for you to see a  "down-to-earth" vision of life in the mountains near Asheville. Creston is an eco-friendly development whose thoughtful and thorough protective covenants and design guidelines  preserve mountain views, natural splendor, and visual harmony.   To me being environmentally sensitive makes sense since North Carolina's ancient mountains are treasures.  Two main crests- the Western or Unaka Front along the Tennessee-North Carolina border and the Eastern Front in North Carolina-rem...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
I've been vacationing near home this week. I am adventuring in conservation areas--looking for wildlife (small varieties! -- like the wild turkey who crossed the trail today)--and ready for great photo opps. Today I am out at Creston Preserve. Three reasons I like it here...besides the peaceful atmosphere?? 50% of 1,100 Acres Protected Conservation Easement 5 Miles of Hiking Trails Leading to Creeks & Waterfalls Mountain Overlooks I've stopped by the clubhouse for a visit with REALTY STAR, Corey Atherton and asked him to tell me a bit about the views. We hiked a trail, then hopped in his red mountain vehicle to check out one of the many Mountain Overlooks....Here's a small movie clip with that scene. ...
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
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What better way to engage your energy on Labor Day than to head out to the mountains near Asheville in search of a worthy enterprise. For me, today that included a hike at Creston Preserve and the less strenuous pursuit of a beautiful blue butterfly who turned out to like the camera. Happy Pursuit for me...and I hope for You, too!
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
I get to meet all kinds of interesting people as I visit eco-friendly conservation communities here in the Greater Asheville area. One of my favorites is COREY ATHERTON who is the Project Manager at Creston Preserve. The other day he took me out exploring his favorite sites. Now's your chance to come along with us.
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By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779, CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com
( REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK )
On the recent Green-Builts of Asheville Tour  list,  one of the favorite stops is really just outside of Asheville, NC.  Still, it is a great place to settle down. You can relocate close to the town of Black Mountain and yet enjoy a feeling of the country (and on over an acre of land) .  This favorite stop on the tour is a green-built home that has been featured in Asheville's Parade of Homes.  (see photo) It is NC Healthy Built & Energy Star Certified. In a park-like setting, with handcrafted, cedar-shake allure,  it welcomes potential relocation buyers with its  light filled rooms, large deck & screen porch.  "I loved the radiant floor heat system!" one person was heard to say.  "I loved the reclaimed heart of pine floors!" said another.          Certainly the low energy costs and car...
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By Bill Westel, ECO
(Eco-Steward Realty)
 This May 11th -13th will be the semi-annual LEAF (Lake Eden Arts Festival) Festival in Black Mountain. This event blends art, music and dance with a multi-cultural flavor that makes it one of the most popular festivals in the Asheville area. There is also a strong focus on engaging youth in the creative process so many events and demonstrations are planned with them in mind. There is an unbelievable variety of  performers and musicians scheduled to play at LEAF this year. And along with music there are handcraft and folk art displays, healing arts presentations, dancing, and poetry readings. If you find yourself in the Black Mountain, Asheville North Carolina area around this time be sure to check out the happenings at the LEAF Festival.  If you can not be here in May, the festival ret...
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