FRANKLIN NC HOMES FOR SALE * 283 Oak Creek Rd FRANKLIN, NC 28734This QUALITY built, GOLF COURSE home in the mountains of Franklin NC in the MILL CREEK COUNTRY and GOLF COMMUNITY exudes "perfectionist craftsmanship" & character within and without. The attention to detail & planning built in this home are facinating to say the least. The home features full living amenities & paved entry to both the upper and lower levels. The Upper or MAIN level has Master Suite, Living room, Chef's kitchen, dining, large pantry & office studio. The Main level qualifies the statement "SINGLE LEVEL LIVING"! While the Lower or GUEST level offers a kitchenette, 2 bedrooms with a "Jack & Jill bathroom, a workout room, craft studio & more. Other features: Porte co-chere entrance, Hardiplank concrete siding, Fireplace, Gutter Helmut, Central Vac, Whole House Generator by Winco, Andersen Solar Windows, 2x6 wall construction, 40 year architectural shingle roof, Large 2 car garage with separate GOLF CART ENTRANCE and storage, Gorgeous covered deck directly outside the master bedroom french doors complete with SPA by Hotsrping and long range mountain views, Dual Heating/AC Trane upper and lower level HVAC units, and 10' high ceilings. No, nothing has been left to chance in this well planned out home! FOR MORE PHOTOS AND INFORMATION PLEASE GO HEREHome sits on 12th & 18th tee boxes. Bose surround system. Bruce hardwood floors. Kitchen Aid appliances. Alder/Cherry wood cabinetry custom built-ins by Larry Gibson. Granite counter tops and Native stone gas log fireplace opens to great room & dining area. Macon County NC Real Estate with Specialty in Franklin & Otto"Offering Solutions to My Clients"Your gateway to Paradise in the Smokey Mountains of Franklin, NC. John Becker / Bald Head, provides a superior level of informed, professional real estate service to Buyers and Sellers. You can obtain any information you require in order to make an informed purchase regarding Franklin NC Homes for Sale and Franklin NC Properties for Sale with John Becker at Exit Smokey Mountain Realty. Call 828-506-3719..
Wild creatures far and near suffer the consequences of human "interventions" as appears to be the case when it comes to wild horses. We have a dwindling wild horse population on the Outer Banks here in North Carolina. Reading the post that follows by VEGAS BOB made me shake my head and wonder...let me know what YOU think...
Roundup of "Wild Horses" continues in the State of Nevada (Please re-blog to help save the horses) by Vegas Bob Some friends at work mentioned to me about the "Wild Horses" that were being rounded up by the Feds in the State of Nevada. I purchased 11 acres of property around 230 miles north of Las Vegas Nevada and there us to be "Wild Horses" running everywhere on this property, they are all gone. The Feds say they are rounding up these horses because of lack of water, etc., this is a lie and a bunch of "Horse Shit" ... please forgive my French. The Feds are chasing and scaring these poor "Wild Horses" and they are breaking legs, becoming winded and dying because of this. I wish the Feds would please leave the "Wild Horses" alone and fine something more constructive to spend the tax payers money on. The Rolling Stones- Wild Horses 6 min - May 4, 2009stones-wild horses with helicopter corraling wild horsesmetacafe.com - Related videos Federal roundup of wild horses resumes in Nevada - USATODAY.com Jul 22, 2010 ... A federal roundup of wild horses in Nevada was scheduled to resume ... TheBLM says the roundup of wild horses is a necessity because the ...www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-07-22-wild-horses_N.htm - Cached Post by Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob) 7-25-2010 All rights reserved The Rolling Stones- Wild Horses - Click here for the most popular videos
Roundup of "Wild Horses" continues in the State of Nevada (Please re-blog to help save the horses) by Vegas Bob
Some friends at work mentioned to me about the "Wild Horses" that were being rounded up by the Feds in the State of Nevada.
I purchased 11 acres of property around 230 miles north of Las Vegas Nevada and there us to be "Wild Horses" running everywhere on this property, they are all gone.
The Feds say they are rounding up these horses because of lack of water, etc., this is a lie and a bunch of "Horse Shit" ... please forgive my French.
The Feds are chasing and scaring these poor "Wild Horses" and they are breaking legs, becoming winded and dying because of this.
I wish the Feds would please leave the "Wild Horses" alone and fine something more constructive to spend the tax payers money on.
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Franklin NC Homes For Sale - 19 Meadow View Road Franklin NC
Brand new, ROOMY, 2BR 2BA home with a single car garage in Cartoogechaye. Nice hardwood flooring, large bedrooms and beautiful VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS.. This home is solid! All exterior walls are poured solid concrete.. Energy efficiency to the MAX. Not far from the town of Franklin NC in a lovely neighborhood called Meadow View Estates, just north of 64W. It's NEW, It's NICE, It's SOLDLY BUILT, and it could be YOURS! Price very sensibly at $142,500. GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS
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Macon County NC Real Estate with Specialty in Franklin & Otto"Offering Solutions to My Clients"Your gateway to Paradise in the Smokey Mountains of Franklin, NC. John Becker / Bald Head, provides a superior level of informed, professional real estate service to Buyers and Sellers. You can obtain any information you require in order to make an informed purchase regarding Franklin NC Homes for Sale and Franklin NC Properties for Sale with John Becker at Exit Smokey Mountain Realty. Call 828-506-3719..
I just reBlogged a post on wild horses(it's just after this one.) I was shaking my head wondering how we human beings can be the way we seem to be; oblivious to the perils other living creatures face when they encounter us, when I read (and now am reBlogging GARY 'S post .
Consider the disappearance of the American Chestnut. Consider the disappearance of the Ivory Billed Woodpecker. Then consider GARY'S admonition,
"It's your life to trip and stumble as much as you need or as slow as it takes for you to GET THE LESSON. It really is all up to your awareness and REALIZING you had gone astray. Do what is right and don't make the mistake the SECOND time... ."
I see agents around me make mistakes with contracts all the time and dealing with people. We all make mistakes in life. In general they are ok. Not that we want to make mistakes, particularly devastating, earth shattering mistakes but they are the exception rather than the rule. Most mistakes are minor, somewhat annoying and we move on. Or do we? Mistakes Can Be OK But Lessons Need To Be Learned. That is where most people fall down. They DON'T GET the lesson from their mistake. In other words, don't do that again!! Like missing a question on a test early on in training and then NOT missing that question on the FINAL EXAM again. It may be an oversight in your growth that you tripped up the FIRST time. But don't make the mistake AGAIN. It's your life to trip and stumble as much as you need or as slow as it takes for you to GET THE LESSON. It really is all up to your awareness and REALIZING you had gone astray. Do what is right and don't make the mistake the SECOND time. Don't make me send Sister Mary Francis after you with her ruler!!! LOL.
I see agents around me make mistakes with contracts all the time and dealing with people.
We all make mistakes in life. In general they are ok. Not that we want to make mistakes, particularly devastating, earth shattering mistakes but they are the exception rather than the rule.
Most mistakes are minor, somewhat annoying and we move on. Or do we?
Mistakes Can Be OK But Lessons Need To Be Learned.
That is where most people fall down. They DON'T GET the lesson from their mistake. In other words, don't do that again!! Like missing a question on a test early on in training and then NOT missing that question on the FINAL EXAM again. It may be an oversight in your growth that you tripped up the FIRST time. But don't make the mistake AGAIN.
It's your life to trip and stumble as much as you need or as slow as it takes for you to GET THE LESSON. It really is all up to your awareness and REALIZING you had gone astray. Do what is right and don't make the mistake the SECOND time.
Franklin NC Homes for Sale * 20 Beacon Hill Road, Franklin NC 28734
This is a lovely, and well kept 3BR/2.5 Bath home in Franklin NC. Paved to the door, gorgeous mountain views from the 30' porch, Powered workshop, SINGLE LEVEL LIVING on Main Floor, your guests can stay upstairs.. Hardwood flooing in living room, mood setting fireplace, large His & Her closets in the Master Bedroom.. Master has it's own bathroom.. 1/2 Bath on the main floor for visitors and a full bath upstairs! Good sized kitchen with large pantry and mud-room attached... Nicely landscaped..Close to town... PERFECTION just about sums it up on this awesome Franklin NC mountain home!
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LOLA AUDU is a person I admire. I know this because I have been reading her posts for years. Yes! I subscribe to her blog. Yes! LOLA always has something to say, and that something to say is going to be worth noting.
Today she asked a question, " ... is your Physical, Relational and Virtual culture healthy? Are you choosing to make a difference in your workplace and community by becoming an Active Agent of Change? Are you a Sneaker Warrior?
? The Project RED?sneaker advertisement by Converse brand & featured in??(Vanity Fair magazine? (June 2007)?captures my interest.? Re-defining Healthy Cultures...according to Converse: "Healthy Cultures Nurture Creativity.? They help breathe life into the people who live within them.? They offer an array of perspectives to agree with, to fight against, to expand on or challenge." "A Healthy Culture Welcomes Dissent.? Listens for the sound of new voices.? Supports original imaginations." "Healthy Cultures are full of artists.? When hope dies, so does creativity.? When culture is lost, so is the Future." "Indifference is the enemy.? Nothing is inevitable if you're willing to think.? Nothing is unattainable if you're willing to fight." The ad which highlights the worldwide initiative to eliminate AIDS in Africa asks a question...How can we use our creativity within the context of culture to be an agents of change?? This was a fitting entry for Converse to feature in?Vanity Fair's June edition?which focuses on Africa and is Guest edited by Bono (U2).? So, why is a sneaker company talking about Culture and expanding the definition way beyond the normally accepted boundaries of geographic location, socio economic statistics, politics and commonly acknowledged people groups?? Well, perhaps it is because the Internet has exploded the barriers that used to define culture into oblivion...forever! If sneaker companies can expound on culture, shouldn't people whose job it is to move folks from here to there via the sale of their houses not be lending an active voice to the issues of our time which matter?? It's about the choice to raise a voice, get involved and participate in creating the future! Culture?is rapidly morphing from a place where one can excape the?limiting contexts of physical or emotional space to one which links the environment and creativity together in new and interesting?shapes.??The artist...aka the writer & the contributor, are recast in roles that highlight the importance of dissent; offering?a?unique recasting of the definition of?health & what it means to function in community.?? ? "Healthy Cultures breathe life into the life into the people who live within them.? Healthy Cultures offer an array of perspectives.? Nothing is inevitable if you're willing to think!? Indifference is the enemy."? (Converse Ad - Vanity Fair 2007) Our world is activiely engaged in re-imagining?the context of?global relationships.? Bono, who is?interviewed by ABC News (you can watch the interview below) indicates that our relationship with Africa as a continent will be the true test of whether we believe in equality.? Can we get beyond the limiting prejudices and widely cast images that are a sad caricature of a vibrant and eclectic continent of people whose wealth of humanity has much to teach and inspire?? You see, sneakers are what we wear when we're exchanging the limiting constraints of formal wear shoes to be more comfortable and more flexible.?Sneakers are what we wear when we really need to be able to? to move, walk...run and play.? Sneakers are shoes in which we engage with the world...not simply tippy toe through it.? Sneakers are what we wear when we need to move with the freedom of our entire body!?In a world where the problems that exist today require a fresh look at bold alternatives, we're reminded that it's time to let go of worn out, stiff ideologies and be prepared to flex, bend, shift and change.? For next to our bare feet, sneakers are the closest thing to healthy footwear that most of us possess. So, is your Physical, Relational and Virtual culture healthy?? Are you choosing to make a difference in your workplace and community by becoming an Active Agent of Change? Are you a Sneaker Warrior? To watch Bono interview...click here. *This blog post was first published in June 2007.? It has has been updated and modified. ? Lola Audu, is the Designated Broker & Owner of Audu Real Estate. Our company specializes in helping people buy and sell homes in the greater Grand Rapids, West Michigan area. We've had the privilege of helping hundreds of clients succeed in their goals of purchasing and selling property including demonstrated success in the negotiation of Short Sale Transactions. You can contact us via e-mail @ info@auduhomes.com or by phone at 616-791-0511.
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The Project RED?sneaker advertisement by Converse brand & featured in??(Vanity Fair magazine? (June 2007)?captures my interest.?
Re-defining Healthy Cultures...according to Converse:
"Healthy Cultures Nurture Creativity.? They help breathe life into the people who live within them.? They offer an array of perspectives to agree with, to fight against, to expand on or challenge."
"A Healthy Culture Welcomes Dissent.? Listens for the sound of new voices.? Supports original imaginations."
"Healthy Cultures are full of artists.? When hope dies, so does creativity.? When culture is lost, so is the Future."
"Indifference is the enemy.? Nothing is inevitable if you're willing to think.? Nothing is unattainable if you're willing to fight."
The ad which highlights the worldwide initiative to eliminate AIDS in Africa asks a question...How can we use our creativity within the context of culture to be an agents of change?? This was a fitting entry for Converse to feature in?Vanity Fair's June edition?which focuses on Africa and is Guest edited by Bono (U2).?
So, why is a sneaker company talking about Culture and expanding the definition way beyond the normally accepted boundaries of geographic location, socio economic statistics, politics and commonly acknowledged people groups?? Well, perhaps it is because the Internet has exploded the barriers that used to define culture into oblivion...forever!
If sneaker companies can expound on culture, shouldn't people whose job it is to move folks from here to there via the sale of their houses not be lending an active voice to the issues of our time which matter?? It's about the choice to raise a voice, get involved and participate in creating the future!
Culture?is rapidly morphing from a place where one can excape the?limiting contexts of physical or emotional space to one which links the environment and creativity together in new and interesting?shapes.??The artist...aka the writer & the contributor, are recast in roles that highlight the importance of dissent; offering?a?unique recasting of the definition of?health & what it means to function in community.??
Our world is activiely engaged in re-imagining?the context of?global relationships.? Bono, who is?interviewed by ABC News (you can watch the interview below) indicates that our relationship with Africa as a continent will be the true test of whether we believe in equality.? Can we get beyond the limiting prejudices and widely cast images that are a sad caricature of a vibrant and eclectic continent of people whose wealth of humanity has much to teach and inspire??
You see, sneakers are what we wear when we're exchanging the limiting constraints of formal wear shoes to be more comfortable and more flexible.?Sneakers are what we wear when we really need to be able to? to move, walk...run and play.? Sneakers are shoes in which we engage with the world...not simply tippy toe through it.?
Sneakers are what we wear when we need to move with the freedom of our entire body!?In a world where the problems that exist today require a fresh look at bold alternatives, we're reminded that it's time to let go of worn out, stiff ideologies and be prepared to flex, bend, shift and change.? For next to our bare feet, sneakers are the closest thing to healthy footwear that most of us possess.
So, is your Physical, Relational and Virtual culture healthy?? Are you choosing to make a difference in your workplace and community by becoming an Active Agent of Change? Are you a Sneaker Warrior?
To watch Bono interview...click here.
*This blog post was first published in June 2007.? It has has been updated and modified.
Lola Audu, is the Designated Broker & Owner of Audu Real Estate. Our company specializes in helping people buy and sell homes in the greater Grand Rapids, West Michigan area. We've had the privilege of helping hundreds of clients succeed in their goals of purchasing and selling property including demonstrated success in the negotiation of Short Sale Transactions. You can contact us via e-mail @ info@auduhomes.com or by phone at 616-791-0511.
A Dream Come True in Asheville
If you have dreamed of the North Carolina mountains- of crossing a sweet stream to?your enchanted garden there to find a cottage?graced with flowering?trees and a place in the sun to grow organic tomatoes?- a place with a garden gate and fencing for your pets- now your dream can come true....in Asheville NC...with this darling home and acreage for sale by owner and dog-friend.
webb cove road Beaverdam Neighborhood Asheville NC
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Asheville and mountain golf requires a certain "perspective". Let' say it is not a level playing field (pardon the pun.) But if you are making a trip to the Carolinas and want to start on the coast before you wend your way UP to the hills and mountains of Western North Carolina and our amazing mountain golf here in Asheville, you may want to check out DAVE AND MELLISSA'S suggestion that follows...
then, on the other hand...don't forget that TIGER WOODS is creating his first American golf course right here in Asheville!
Caledonia Golf course in Pawleys Island is a gorgeous place. The view from the back porch is spectacular. Make sure to add this course to your must plays when you come to the Myrtle Beach area. Dave Rourke and Melissa Dunn The Lowcountry Real Estate Group Pawleys Island South Carolina www.PAWLEYSISLANDREALESTATEPROS.COM
Caledonia Golf course in Pawleys Island is a gorgeous place. The view from the back porch is spectacular.
Make sure to add this course to your must plays when you come to the Myrtle Beach area.
Dave Rourke and Melissa Dunn
The Lowcountry Real Estate Group
Pawleys Island South Carolina
www.PAWLEYSISLANDREALESTATEPROS.COM
BEARS....Here in Asheville, bears who, with their cubs travel along the same path they have for hundreds of years, now encounter development. (see photo) ...as JOHN HOWARD says in the post that follows, " The tough part is that some people never do learn to play by the rules....those very specific rules for living in bear country."
AshevilleNC is a BEAR SMART COMMUNITY! Here is a free PDF file on how to live where Mama Bear and her Cubs live.
Of Bears and Wilderness, I am saddened to see and read of the fatal bear attacks in Montana this week. I have just watched the report on "Today" where they interviewed the survivors. They also interviewed Park Service Personnel and it is becoming obvious that the bear (if confirmed via DNA analysis) and her cubs will be put down. The National Parks are a wonderful thing! The tough part is that some people never do learn to play by the rules....those very specific rules for living in bear country. This attack occurred in a Park, to people that had obeyed the rules posted for their safety. Unfortunately Bears become acclimated by people that don't follow the rules. When I was preparing scouts to camp and hike in bear country we spent hours going over the rules and making sure we had the right equipment and training for the safe enjoyment of a wilderness area. One thing comes to mind....Wilderness areas are not a video game. It is real life. When humans venture out to the wilderness they are not as safe as riding a ride at Universal City. Living in a rural area we are used to living with wild animals...I have hunted and fished here in the Ozarks for over 40 years...I have never seen a bear. They are here, I have seen photos and every once in a while a black bear with be sighted in the middle of town... I never go into a wilderness area without planning ahead. Wild animals that weigh in at 200 plus pounds (here in the Ozarks) or much more in the western states that are carnivores are due my respect!John Howard Century 21 LeMac Realty Mountain Home, Arkansas 870/404-3614 Helping You Make Your Dreams Come True!
Of Bears and Wilderness, I am saddened to see and read of the fatal bear attacks in Montana this week. I have just watched the report on "Today" where they interviewed the survivors. They also interviewed Park Service Personnel and it is becoming obvious that the bear (if confirmed via DNA analysis) and her cubs will be put down.
The National Parks are a wonderful thing! The tough part is that some people never do learn to play by the rules....those very specific rules for living in bear country. This attack occurred in a Park, to people that had obeyed the rules posted for their safety. Unfortunately Bears become acclimated by people that don't follow the rules.
When I was preparing scouts to camp and hike in bear country we spent hours going over the rules and making sure we had the right equipment and training for the safe enjoyment of a wilderness area. One thing comes to mind....Wilderness areas are not a video game. It is real life. When humans venture out to the wilderness they are not as safe as riding a ride at Universal City.
Living in a rural area we are used to living with wild animals...I have hunted and fished here in the Ozarks for over 40 years...I have never seen a bear. They are here, I have seen photos and every once in a while a black bear with be sighted in the middle of town... I never go into a wilderness area without planning ahead. Wild animals that weigh in at 200 plus pounds (here in the Ozarks) or much more in the western states that are carnivores are due my respect!
John Howard
Century 21 LeMac Realty
Mountain Home, Arkansas
870/404-3614
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LEESA FINLEY has it right when she states her opinion in the post below.
" I cringe when I speak with a buyer or seller and they come at me with all their research from Zillow. They already have a predetermined listprice based on what they learned from Zillow or they think they already know if a home is over or under priced with information they received from Zillow. Well, let me set the record straight - more often then not, Zillow is inaccurate."
I'm adding !!!!! !!!!! Read on and you will see why....
I Am A Local Real Estate Expert - Zillow is Not Whether you are thinking of buying a home or possibly selling your home you more than likely have stumbled upon Zillow and thought you hit the mother-load of real estate information! It's a fancy site with Zestimates, has homes marked on a map that are either currently listed or have recently sold, and you can spy on your best friends home on the other side of town to see what it's worth and that's cool, right? Wrong! Well, if spying on your neighbor is cool to you then that's your business BUT if you are thinking of buying or selling a home then you want to steer clear of Zillow. You see, I cringe when I speak with a buyer or seller and they come at me with all their research from Zillow. They already have a predetermined listprice based on what they learned from Zillow or they think they already know if a home is over or under priced with information they received from Zillow. Well, let me set the record straight - more often then not, Zillow is inaccurate. Zillow is a computer generated program that acquires information from various sources and then runs it through a program to give you information based on a mathematical equation. Trust me, there is no human sitting at a desk inputting data about all of the homes throughout the country. What Zillow can not replicate and therefore will never be able to accurately price real estate is the human touch and the ability to physically see into other properties. Zillow does not take into account upgrades and/or updates to a home or lack thereof. It doesn't know: While your home may have Formica countertops your neighbors have all upgraded to solid surface counter tops. You have replaced your carpet, vinyl in the kitchen and bathrooms and updated the appliances while your neighbors have carpets that are worn thin, 15 year old outdated vinyl and brass fixtures from the 80s ZILLOW DOES NOT KNOW THAT THE HOME NEXT TO YOURS WAS A FORECLOSURE AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER RIPPED OUT ALL THE CABINETS, TOILETS AND MADE OF WITH THE COMPRESSOR UNIT TO THE HVAC. All Zillow knows is what is found on other public sites - statistics. There is no room for the human touch. So, please, if you are thinking of buying or selling a home don't consider Zillow as your source for pricing. It's a fun site - lot's of bells and whistles - cool tools and great graphics but that's about it. If you are serious about buying or selling real estate then you want to rely on a real estate professional that can add the human element and knows your neighborhood and the local real estate market. Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Wake Forest NC it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area! I live here, work here and play here - I call Wake Forest NC home! For more information regarding Wake Forest NC be sure to visit my websites: Leesa Finley - Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC, Wake Forest NC schools, restaurants, shops, entertainment and MORE.... Circa Properties - My company website with information for the entire Raleigh NC area including Cary, Apex, Garner, Franklinton, Youngsville, Holly Springs and MORE....
I Am A Local Real Estate Expert - Zillow is Not Whether you are thinking of buying a home or possibly selling your home you more than likely have stumbled upon Zillow and thought you hit the mother-load of real estate information! It's a fancy site with Zestimates, has homes marked on a map that are either currently listed or have recently sold, and you can spy on your best friends home on the other side of town to see what it's worth and that's cool, right? Wrong! Well, if spying on your neighbor is cool to you then that's your business BUT if you are thinking of buying or selling a home then you want to steer clear of Zillow. You see, I cringe when I speak with a buyer or seller and they come at me with all their research from Zillow. They already have a predetermined listprice based on what they learned from Zillow or they think they already know if a home is over or under priced with information they received from Zillow. Well, let me set the record straight - more often then not, Zillow is inaccurate. Zillow is a computer generated program that acquires information from various sources and then runs it through a program to give you information based on a mathematical equation. Trust me, there is no human sitting at a desk inputting data about all of the homes throughout the country. What Zillow can not replicate and therefore will never be able to accurately price real estate is the human touch and the ability to physically see into other properties. Zillow does not take into account upgrades and/or updates to a home or lack thereof. It doesn't know:
All Zillow knows is what is found on other public sites - statistics. There is no room for the human touch. So, please, if you are thinking of buying or selling a home don't consider Zillow as your source for pricing. It's a fun site - lot's of bells and whistles - cool tools and great graphics but that's about it. If you are serious about buying or selling real estate then you want to rely on a real estate professional that can add the human element and knows your neighborhood and the local real estate market.
Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Wake Forest NC it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area! I live here, work here and play here - I call Wake Forest NC home! For more information regarding Wake Forest NC be sure to visit my websites:
The City of Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina and the county seat of Buncombe County. The city is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is known for its natural beauty. Asheville serves as the regional hub for business, health and human services, the arts, shopping, dining and other community amenities for citizens and visitors. The Asheville real estate market offers some of the best prices and values for prime residential real estate listings in the mid-atlantic region of the United States.
The city's rich architectural legacy with its mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles is the perfect retro-urban backdrop to the edgy energy that emanates from the locally owned-shops and art galleries, distinctive restaurants and exciting entertainment venues. Known as an art colony, a healing resort and a home to notable luminaries, statesmen and bohemians, Asheville is one of the most welcoming, vibrant cities in America. The retirement communities and gated community developments in the Asheville area are some of the finest homes for sale in the country. Dollar cost averaging and the ratio to value shows that homes for sale in the Asheville real estate market are some of the most attractive home buys in the eastern US.
A bastion of cutting-edge art and technology in the Blue Ridge, the city also prides itself on its fascinating Appalachian past and celebrates this culture with annual events such as Shindig on the Green. While many cities underwent major overhauls in past decades, Asheville's historic and architecturally diverse downtown remains beautifully preserved.
The following information lists the Asheville neighborhoods according to their demographic locations. Current homes listed for sale in these neighborhoods are considered to be some of the best real estate values in the country.
North Asheville:
East Asheville:
West Asheville:
South Asheville:
Architecture:
The city contains the lavish Biltmore Estate, the largest privately owned home in America, which attracts over a million visitors each year. Other notable architecture in Asheville includes its Art Deco city hall and other unique buildings in the downtown area such as the Battery Park Hotel, the Neo-Gothic Jackson Building, Grove Arcade and the Basilica of St. Lawrence. The S&W Cafeteria Building is also a fine example of Art Deco architecture in Asheville. The Grove Park Inn is an important example of architecture and design of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Demographics:
Asheville is the larger principal city of the Asheville-Brevard CSA, a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Asheville metropolitan area (Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Madison counties) and the Brevard micropolitan area (Transylvania County), which had a combined population of 398,505 at the 2000 census.
As of the census of 2000, there were 68,889 people,30,690 households, and 16,726 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,683.4 people per square mile. There were 33,567 housing units at an average density of 820.3/sq miles. The racial makeup of the city was 77.95% White, 17.61% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.53% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.76% of the population.
There were 30,690 households out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.6% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,772, and the median income for a family was $44,029. Males had a median income of $30,463 versus $23,488 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,024. About 10.3% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.
Prime Real Estate Offerings:
Reynolds Mountain
Reynolds Mountain - Reynolds Village
The Park
Soon Woodfin will be home to the largest free public park in Western North Carolina. Reynolds Park is surrounded by ancient mountain peaks and literally teems with wildlife. From soaring rock bluffs, to grassy pastures; from a cold, clear bold stream, to dense wooded areas, it is hard to believe that such a piece of land still exists in Buncombe County. This rare opportunity is the result of years of planning and cooperation with the Town of Woodfin, Buncombe County and the State of North Carolina. The result will be an asset to the entire community.
Highlights of Reynolds Park:
The Mountain
Mature and established, Reynolds Mountain is the pinnacle of mountain living in Asheville. Offering home sites, lot-home packages, and town homes, there is something for every buyer in this thoughtfully planned community. And, by the way, the views are spectacular!
Highlights of Reynolds Mountain:
Reynolds Mountain Real Estate:
Beautiful scenic views and a great location make this north Asheville community a great place to live. Reynolds Mountain, North Carolina is a premier development spanning 250 acres of spacious mountain estates. With picturesque views of Asheville landmarks such as Grove Park Inn, downtown Asheville’s city lights, the majestic Smokey Mountains and The Country Club of Asheville, Reynolds Mountain real estate offers more than just a quality house. The Heights and Altamont communities sold out quickly sold out when they were built recently. Reynolds Mountain is still being developed, but the community will remain fairly small to retain the beauty of the terrain. Reynolds Mountain real estate consists of a variety of custom built homes for sale, from luxury town houses and arts and crafts style villas to large single family homes and spacious estates. There are still several spectacular home sites available to build the ideal home on. All homes are built to quality standards and feature gorgeous scenic views and wooded lots.
Reynolds Mountain doesn't just stop at quality housing. The community provides a complete quality living environment. The region has remained unspoiled, providing abundant outdoor activities. Many Reynolds Mountain home owners enjoy watching relaxing sunsets and walking through the beautiful wooded neighborhoods. The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest provide abundant scenic views, extensive hiking trails and fishing and boating opportunities.
The community of Reynolds Mountain is conveniently located in the vibrant city of Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville is home to numerous cultural attractions including art galleries and exhibits, theaters, concerts and festivals. Reynolds Mountain home owners are positioned near the abundant retail shops, fine and casual dining, and entertainment in downtown Asheville. The city itself is full of beautiful architecture and rich in history. Reynolds Mountain real estate is a perfect combination of urban living in a tranquil mountain setting.
Community Information:
Reynolds Mountain Communities are three distinct but connected communities: Reynolds Mountain, with serene mountain landscapes and magnificent views, Reynolds Village offering urban living in its highest form, and Reynolds Park, a recreation enthusiast’s dream-come-true. Residents will soon enjoy pedestrian access to all three communities, and Reynolds Park will feature the largest free public park in Western North Carolina. The development and sales team is comprised of industry experts, committed to the highest quality construction and excellence in all aspects of client service. For more information, stop by the new Visitor Center at the entrance of Reynolds Village. Reynolds Mountain is the perfect place to start and finish your search for a new home: native mountain landscaping, 30 acres of permanent nature preserve, plenty of green space and your choice of lot/home packages, land for your custom home, condos and town homes are only a few of the amenities. Reynolds Mountain offers high-end real estate that is literally minutes from the cultural richness of Downtown Asheville. Around the corner, residents can join the renowned Country Club of Asheville, shop at a gourmet grocery store, hike the nature trails of Beaver Lake or sip coffee at one of several cafes. Many of homes have magnificent views and the luxurious finishes impress even the most discriminating designers.
Home Sizes and Prices:
The Park is a fairly standard development of condominiums within a 160-acre area of green space. Trails, Beaver Brook and the French Broad River run through it. The Village aims for intimacy with small parks and 250 urban-style lofts, courtyard homes and Main Street-style homes with porches. The Mountain offers town homes from 2,900 to 3,600 square feet, villas ranging from 2,900 to 4,900 square feet, and custom home lots.
Pre-construction orders give you custom touches and the best prices. In addition, some town homes and single-family estates are ready for occupancy. Condominiums in the village range from $450,000 to $890,000. Townhouses on the Mountain cost from $900,000 to $1,500,000. A single-family home in the Mountain’s gated Preserve will set you back $1,174,000 for almost 4,000 square feet on a half-acre to $1,700,000 for 4449 square feet on 0.7 acres. Home-sites between 0.5 and 3.5 acres cost $319,000 to $995,000.
Information on the Local Area:
Reynolds Mountain is three miles from the cultural richness of downtown Asheville. The City of Asheville is the largest city in western North Carolina and acts as the regional hub for business, health and human services, the arts and other cultural and practical activities. The North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement (NCCCR), part of the University of North Carolina at Asheville, works toward an age-integrated society by promoting lifelong learning, leadership and community service opportunities for retirement-aged individuals.
