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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
