Asheville Real Estate Blog

Asheville Real Estate Market Reports

by BourkeGroup ~ December 2nd, 2011

Here is a look at the market for Buncombe County for the last month. See Asheville Real Estate Market Report  This report breaks down the market by price range and will show you the average sales price, absorption rate, number of homes on the market, and more.

You should also visit our Market Insider report to narrow down the market data by zip code.  Visit - Asheville Market Insider for real estate market trends, community info, school info, compare zip codes, and more.

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203k Financing - have you explored this option?

by BourkeGroup ~ November 29th, 2011

Looking to buy a home in Asheville but have not found exactly what you are looking for in your next home? Have you considered a 203k loan to make it your dream home?

Many homes for sale in Asheville are in need of an update.

With a 203K loan, your financing may allow you to:

  • Remodel the kitchen or bath
  • Renovate a room
  • Install new flooring
  • Upgrade electrical or plumbing
  • Replace a leaky roof
  • Plus much more!

Contact our team to speak with one of our 203k specialists or visit U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for more details on this loan.
828-771-2333

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Foreclosures and Short Sales in Asheville NC

by BourkeGroup ~ November 28th, 2011

Looking for a bank owned home for sale in Asheville or a short sale property in our area?  We have several to pick from in the Asheville area.

Foreclosures in Asheville

Short Sales in Asheville

If you want to see all the homes available, please feel free to take a look at all the home for sale in Asheville. Please call us with any questions about buying a bank owned home, short sale, or any other home buying question.

The Bourke Group, Asheville Real Estate Specialist

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Tips for First Time Home Buyers - Renting vs Buying

by BourkeGroup ~ November 15th, 2011

First time home buyers - recent study showed that first time home buyers purchased near where they are currently living and purchased a three bedroom - two bathroom home.

Buying vs Renting - Can you afford to buy? Check out the video below for more details

Secrets of Home Ownership

  1. Equity
  2. Appreciation
  3. Make it your own

This information is brought to you buy Keller Williams Realty.

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How to “green your home” - DIY Tips from Green Your Home

by BourkeGroup ~ November 15th, 2011

Did you know that the housing and building industry accounts for nearly 40% of the world’s energy and raw material consumption? Our ability to “green our homes” truly has the ability to change the world. The principles of green are really about understanding priorities for a well-lived life—living healthy, being smart with money, and acting more sustainably. 

We typically spend more than 80% of our nonworking or commuting hours inside our homes. Because we spend so much of our lives inside, it only makes sense we make a healthy inside zone the first priority. Here are a few DIY tips from Green Your Home to get you started:

  • Cross-Ventilate. An average adult takes in more than 14,000 breaths—or about 3,000 gallons of air—a day! Surprisingly, you are more likely to breathe polluted air inside your home than outside—even in cities like Los Angeles, which aren’t known for air quality. Opening one window won’t cut it… you need cross-ventilation so the breeze actually blows though your home, taking the pollutions back out with it. Open a front door and a back door, or one window upstairs and one downstairs. 
  • Lighten Up. Simply swapping out the five most commonly used incandescent bulbs for CFLs or LEDs in your home can save you $60 to $100 a year. Combined with well-designed artificial lighting, natural lighting is also a great way to boost efficiency. 
  • Low Flow. American families use about 400 gallons of water a day, and 70% of that is used inside the home. The majority is used in the bathroom: the average person flushes the toilet 2,500 times a year. Transform your home’s toilet from water-waster to water-miser for cheap. Place a brick or 2-liter plastic bottle filled with water into your toilet’s tank. The volume of these objects means less water will be needed to fill your tank—you’ve just created your own low-flow toilet. Also, be sure and have a leaky or running toilet fixed by a plumbing professional immediately. 

For more tips, buy your copy of Green Your Home now at www.kellerink.com/greenyourhome

This information is brought to you by Keller Williams Realty

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