Independence is an important part of life and something seniors like to retain for as long as possible. However, when a senior family member or friend begins to show signs of aging, it might be time to consider moving closer to them. Here are some tips to help from The Mountain Star Team.
Originally from Long Island, New York, I traveled through Asheville for the first time in 2003 and knew immediately that I was Home. Following graduation from Grinnell College and a post in Boston, I listened to my gut, took a faithful leap, and flew South,...
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels Finding out that you got a great job opportunity in a new city is a wonderful feeling. One study showed that almost half of people who relocate do it for job...
Many homeowners invest in both home insurance and home warranty to protect the most significant investment they made in their lives. With a home warranty, homeowners get coverage from the costs of unexpected repairs and replacement of their appliances and home...
Image via Pexels Thanks to the events of the last few years, many professionals have transitioned from working in an office space to working from home. For some, the transition was sudden, and it was only supposed to be temporary. However, many companies are...
Are you planning to start a home-based business but don’t have room? Launching two adventures — beginning a business and purchasing a home — can be overwhelming. You can accomplish them both, though, with some upfront work and using the following advice from The...
Alexandra Schrank, born and raised in Charlotte, NC, moved two hours west to Asheville in 2010. Growing up in untreated alcohol and drug-infested environment, Alexandra experienced a lot of unhealthy pain, seeing first-hand what a life without a solution for mental...
Back in March of 2020, during the early stages of the pandemic, my husband and I adopted a portly little dog named Pearl from the Asheville Humane Society. We named her Pearl because she was grey and white in color, fairly rough around the edges, and so delightfully...
For many people, buying a home requires a pile of cash, putting homeownership out of reach. However, for those who qualify because of their military service (or spouse’s military service), it’s possible to get help buying a home with little or no money down...
Key Findings 78% of real estate agents say poor landscaping and hardscaping negatively affects property values 59% of real estate agents say trees are the landscaping element that adds the most value to a home Adding one healthy tree can increase property values by...