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By admin • December 17th, 2012

If you have been considering the idea of a second home or investment property, you are likely on the right track.  In the wake of a handsomely rebounding housing market, many investors are taking a chance on scoring big returns on investment properties.  Deals are plentiful for the enterprising and business-savvy consumer and they are buying [...]

Fall foliage peaks around mid-October in Western North Carolina, earlier in the beautiful mountains, but you can see gorgeous kaleidoscopes of extraordinary color from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 20 and again from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 21 at Asheville’s North Carolina Arboretum. The North Carolina Chrysanthemum Society’s 35th annual show, “Mums [...]

As summer makes way for fall, you may find that your landscaping is beginning to lose much of its luster and that your plantings are simply not as colorful and vibrant as they once were. Do you think that your outdoor space just isn’t going to be as beautiful or enjoyable now that the season [...]

Many Americans love the Fall season for the stunningly beautiful  foliage, the abundance of Fall harvest fruits and vegetables, and the brisk temperatures offering the promise of a magical winter.  Whether you are a leaf peeper or just an avid nature lover, there’s something to be seen in the mountains of Western North Carolina this [...]

Indulge in Asheville, North Carolina’s culinary treasures at the 2012 Asheville Wine & Food Festival on August 23, 24 and 25. The New York Post cites it as one of the best of its kind as the finest regional, national and international spirits and food come together in the heart of downtown Asheville, one of [...]

Foreclosure is one of the most devastating financial challenges that a family can face and one that many times can be avoided. Distressed home owners now have more options than ever, and if they act quickly and work with a CDPE real estate agent like myself who can give them the most accurate and up-to-date [...]

There’s nothing like a burger fresh off the grill.  Fun, sun, and the grill spell M-A-G-I-C in the summertime.  If you are like most Americans, 82% of them in fact, you own a grill, and use it regularly.  But before you strike the next match, here are a few tips to keep your grillmaster and [...]

Many times frustrated home sellers wonder why there seems to be a lack of interest in their home while other sellers are bombarded with multiple offers.  While many blame bad luck, the truth is that there are several steps you can take to improve your home’s appeal to potential buyers, and in turn, increase your chances of getting those [...]

With Father’s Day quickly approaching, now is the time to finalize all your plans to tell your father just how much he means to you.  While there are plenty of wonderful gifts you could give him, the most valuable gift of all is the gift of quality time spent together.  Quality moments like that can take [...]

When you begin planning to attend to your annual home-maintenance list, not only should you include checking your roof, gutters, and foundation, you should also include a check on your Homeowners Insurance Policy.  According to a recent CNN Money article, taking the time to review and clearly understand the details of your policy can help save you money, [...]

Even though the economy has begun to trend upward, the results of the recession still can be felt.  If you are one the millions of Americans who have been impacted financially through layoffs, investment loss, or an interest-rate increase on your mortgage, you may find yourself in danger of losing the home you have worked [...]