Poor landscaping can decrease property value by as much as 30%
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...
Meet Heather Hines, Mountain Star Team Broker-In-Charge
I started in the real estate business helping homeowners stay out of foreclosure, during the housing crisis of 2008 and beyond. Over time I parlayed this into a full time real estate career! In 2018, I joined forces with Alexandra Schrank, a fellow Capricorn!...
Meet Jennifer Ruane, Mountain Star Team Transaction Coordinator
A bit about Jen: I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech and Hearing. I also have a Master’s in Education. I was a Speech Therapist for 5 years and a Special Education teacher for another 5 years. Once I started in the Real Estate Business, I knew I had...
Meet Rachel Rambo, Mountain Star Team Executive Sales Agent
A bit about Rachel: “I began my career as a paralegal and throughout the process of working in different areas of the law, I discovered that I took a special interest in real estate litigation. After much fascinating work in that arena, I later transitioned into...
Mountain Star Team’s Asheville Favorites
Looking to make our mountains your home? Here are some places and suggestions from the Mountain Star Team to explore while you’re here! Take a look below for your local experts favorite places in Asheville: Top 5 Fine Dining Favorites Limones We recommend the...
4 Qualities to Look For When Hiring a Home Inspector
Picture this. You’re shopping for a home. You’ve been browsing all the newest listings for weeks. And you’ve been updating your painfully long my-house-must-have-this list like it’s your second job. But after doing all of that, you’ve...
Current Real Estate Market in Asheville
Our Team Leader, Alexandra Schrank, was recently interviewed by Mountain Xpress about the local real estate market in Asheville. Take a look at what she has to say about out of town real estate interest here, and give us a call if you have any real estate...
Home Projects You Shouldn’t Try to Do Yourself
Picture via Canva Home Projects You Shouldn’t Try to Do Yourself Home repair projects can boost your property’s value or help you sell your house faster, or they can give you the rooms you’ve always wanted. There are so many DIY projects you can try, many with...
The Complete Resource Guide to Getting Your Home Ready to List
Image via Pixabay It would be great if selling a house was as easy as sticking a sign in the front yard. But when people are making an investment as large as a house, they want the best for their money. As a seller, that means you have to make your home look its best...