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...
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...
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...
Selling a house is usually something that homeowners want to accomplish as quickly as possible. It may be because you have to move quickly for a job or to care for an ailing relative, but for most people, it’s a simple matter of wanting to get it all over with as soon...