Interested in buying or selling a green home in the Asheville area? It’s important to have knowledgeable brokers by your side. Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty can help: With its long history of selling green homes in Asheville, national credentials reflecting deep knowledge of the green market, and local eco-building partnerships, there’s no better agency to guide you on your green journey. 

Why buy or build green?

Green homes are high-efficiency builds with low environmental impact. They are built to be healthier and safer by providing cleaner indoor air. They use less energy and water, leading to monthly savings on utilities. This all means the average upfront costs of building green will be recouped as a homeowner saves money for the duration of the home’s lifespan. Additionally, green-home owners experience increased market value, heralding a higher resale value when the time comes. 

National credentials

Mosaic emerged as an early leader in the Asheville real estate market’s green movement. In fact, founder Mike Figura in 2006 helped spearhead the Eco Agent Certification for Realtors to educate brokers and the public about green building. Today’s Green Designation by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) certification is the gold standard by which Mosaic’s agents operate, staying atop industry trends and adeptly advising clients through the ins and outs of Asheville’s green-home market. 

Extensive experience

A long history of selling green makes Mosaic the go-to agency for clients who want deep knowledge, extensive experience, and trusted advisers on their side. Mosaic’s brokers can guide clients on the many varied facets that go into a green build, the best eco upgrades to a potential property, and how a green home should be marketed.

After years of helping clients to navigate Asheville’s green-build market, Mosaic has honed its online search tools. Clients can visit www.mymosaicrealty.com and click on “Interests & Lifestyles,” then the “Green Homes” link, to easily pinpoint a range of available eco-friendly, energy-efficient homes in Asheville and the surrounding areas.

Local partnerships

Mosaic is proud to have strong green-building collaborations on the local level. Its partnership with Asheville-based nonprofit Green Built Alliance is one such alliance: By teaming with the nonprofit, Mosaic has helped to advance green building, sustainability, and climate justice across the Asheville community.

For more information about green real estate in Asheville or anywhere Western N.C., contact us at Info@MyMosaicRealty.com, or call us anytime at 828-707-9556.

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Columbus sits within a short drive of numerous mountain-town destinations: Lake Lure, which encompasses the famed lake of the same name, sits at an elevation of 1,000 feet and is surrounded by peaks topping out over 3,000, including Rumbling Bald Mountain, Chimney Rock Mountain and Sugar Loaf Mountain; Tryon is famed for everything from lush vineyards to delightful antique and vintage shops to farm-to-table restaurants to equestrian activities; and Hendersonville, filled with historic buildings and vibrant streetscapes, offers many outdoor dining options, as well as unique shops and galleries, along its Main Street.  

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