Now, we talked about the Festival of Flowers at the Biltmore last week (see the post on 3/27), but in case you didn’t think that it would be worth the trip, consider that others talk about the festival and of making time to take it in:

(source)That means we’re headed to Asheville, North Carolina for springtime in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains where we’ll find The Biltmore Estate and its Festival of Flowers that begins tomorrow Saturday, April 5th and continues through Sunday, May 18th.

The Biltmore Estate — site of America’s largest home — covers approximately 8,000 acres and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964. Yet it has never been publicly funded and is privately owned and operated by The Biltmore Company, which is controlled by George Washington Vanderbilt’s (the original owner) grandson, William A.V. Cecil, II.

Now, if you live in Buncombe County, don’t you think that it would be worth checking something out that others travel for? After all, if you’re totally honest about it, when you live in Buncome County you probably know at least one person who made the choice to move to the area after a quick visit.

The festival starts tomorrow - Saturday, April 5 - and goes on for the next couple of weeks; make it a point to check it out!

There’s something about spring that gets people thinking. Maybe it’s an extension of spring cleaning; rather than just cleaning house, there’s an impulse to start fresh somewhere else.

For some of them, relocating to North Carolina is a great option. Question is, is relocating to North Carolina right for you?

• Do you love spending time in the mountains hiking and biking?
• Are the arts important to you?
• Do you want to live in a place that’s inspiring?
• Have you been dreaming about spending more time on lakes and rivers - either boating or fishing?
• Do you want to live in a place where you’ll be able to find a touch of Southern charm?
• Are you looking for a neighborhood and a sense of community?

Each of these features is readily available for those who want to be able to take advantage of them; so, if it’s what you’re looking for, chances are good that relocating to North Carolina wouldn’t be such a bad idea. Be in touch if you’d like to learn more!

When you live in Buncombe County - whether you’re living in or around Asheville - you’ll find that there are plenty of things that you can get out there and enjoy. One great way to spend the day? Pay a visit to the North Carolina Arboretum:

(source)North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville - The North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden offering 65 acres of cultivated gardens and 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, a greenhouse complex and the finest bonsai collection in the Southeastern U.S.

That bonsai collection has about 100 bonsai that are in various stages of development and completion. It’s always a great treat to look at Japanese maple, fig trees as well as those species that are native to the greater Buncombe County region.

Of course, not all of the trees at the NC Arboretum are pruned and shaped; for those of you who are looking for more of a chance to get out in the woods, there are a variety of foot traffic trails and trails that can by used for hiking abd biking.

In other words, when you’re living in Buncombe County, it’s possible to have a great day that’s simply a walk in the park!

When you’re going to be selling real estate in Buncombe County, chances are good that you’ll have a fair amount of stress (especially if you’re leaving the area). Hiring the right real estate agent can help to eliminate a lot of that stress.

For example, when you are working with the right real estate agent in Buncombe County, you’ll find that there’s less stress involved with setting the price of your home; there won’t be any of the challenges involved with researching property values trying to hire the right appraiser.

Similarly, you’ll find that when you’re selling real estate in Buncombe County, you’ll be able to get the tips that you need for showing your home. Keep in mind, real estate agents know what buyers are looking for - they can make sure that you’re home is ready for buyers to see.

Ultimately, moving is stressful and there isn’t really a way to eliminate all fo the stress. The bright side is that you can minimize it when you’re working with the right partner. If you have to sell, give me a call.

When you’re getting ready to sell your Buncombe County home - or you’re still thinking about selling and think that the price that you could get for your home would help to sway you one way or the other - one of the best things that you can do is to find out how much your home is worth.

When you start looking into a real estate agent who can help you to sell a home in Buncombe County, one of the things that you’ll want to take into consideration is the valuation of your property.

After all, it’s during that property valuation that your real estate agent sets the price for your home - and it’s the right price that ensure that your home will sell.

What’s the right price for your home? Ultimately, it’s the maximum amount that you can get for your home based on market conditions. With basic information about the home that you’ll be selling, you’ll be able to know what the right price is based on the prices that similar homes in your area have sold for.

If you’re thinking about selling a home in Buncombe County, be in touch and take advantage of our free property valuation services.

(source)The Western North Carolina Farmers Market on Brevard Road hosts its third annual BBQ Cookoff and Bluegrass Jam this weekend, combining local and regional music with a competitive barbecue cook-off that draws chefs from all over the region.

Admission is free and you can purchase food from the contestants. The musical lineup includes local and regional favorites like Whitewater Bluegrass and Balsam Range plus Ohio-based Rounder Recording artists Newfound Road.

If you live in Buncombe County and are looking for something to do this weekend, why not check out the BBQ Cookoff and Bluegrass Jam? After all, it’s always great to enjoy fantastic food and just to see what’s out there - what your neighbors can accomplish.

Of course, this is also a great event to attend if you’re visiting Buncombe County and thinking about relocating to the area. It’s a great way to get a taste for what living here is really all about!

When you’re going to be buying a home in Buncombe County (or anywhere else for that matter, when you get right down to it), there are going to be a few things that you can do that will simplify the process.

First, when you are going to be buying a home, you are going to want to be in touch with a real estate agent who can help you to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Then, you’re going to want to start looking into different neighborhoods that interest you, the types of activities that you want to have nearby and the style of home that you’re looking for.

Once you have a sense of the type of home that you want to buy - and you have the right person on your side, someone who knows the area and what you’re looking for and can help you to find the ideal property - it’s all just a matter of finding your dream home.

When you’re going to buy in Buncombe County, you’ll find that the right home is there waiting for you, it’s just a matter of tracking it down.

One of the greatest things about living in Asheville (and the the rest of Buncombe County) is the accessibility of the Biltmore. Far more than just America’s largest home, the Biltmore is also garden property, home to shopping and outdoor activities, and home to one of the most frequently visited wineries in the US.

The land, the gardens and spring inspire something beautiful each year - something that draws a crowd each and every year: the Biltmore Festival of Flowers.

Both formal and informal gardens come to life each spring. Hyacinths, forsythia, daffodils, pansies: these are just a sampling of what’s in bloom at the Biltmore now and during the Festival of Flowers.

Not only does the festival help to welcome spring in Asheville, but it’s also a great time to explore the area. When you do, you’ll see for yourself just how special the area really is.

And, of course, if you happen to visit Asheville and think you’d like to put down some roots, be in touch! I’d love to help you find an Asheville home that would suit you perfectly.

Choosing an Asheville home for sale can be easy. Know which neighborhood you would like to live in, work with the right real estate agent and in no time you’ll be on your way into your new home.

For example, if you’re looking for a great home in the Linwood Park area, you are going to want to be sure that you schedule an appointment to see this featured listing that’s located at 535 Fairview.

Located on a corner lot, you can be sure that you’ll have your space out on the lawn. With two bedrooms and two baths and just over 1200 square feet of space inside, you’ll find that you also have plenty of space inside - especially if you are looking for your first home.

A wood burning fireplace helps to add even more to the comfort of the home - providing a sort of warm satisfaction along with the physical warmth when you need it.

One of the great things about living in Buncombe County is that it gives you the chance to explore and experience the arts and culture of the area. While I’m working on putting together some content about the Biltmore Estate and discussing many of the events that take place there throughout the year, I wanted to be sure to mention that, this coming Sunday, North Carolina’s Poet Laureate will be reading in Asheville:

(source)we’re excited about the upcoming reading this Sunday at 2 p.m. by North Carolina poet laureate Kathryn Stripling Byer at the Asheville Art Museum downtown. It’s free, and we’ve never heard her read, so we plan to check it out. She lives in Western North Carolina, just down the road from Asheville.

So, if you live in Buncombe County (or if you’re in the area, checking things out because you’re thinking about relocating to Asheville or nearby areas), why not set aside the time to to check it out yourself? Explore the Asheville Art Museum, maybe enjoy a great lunch somewhere - make an afternoon of it. See for yourself why so many people enjoy the arts experience in Asheville.