Asheville and the surrounding area of Western North Carolina are renowned for mountain biking. Whether it’s a local spot to get a quick after-work ride in, or a nearby destination offering an all-day mountain-biking adventure, the Asheville area doesn’t disappoint. Here are a few [...]
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With the luxury real estate segment growing in Asheville, Mosaic Realty is ramping up its services in the luxury arena, with 15 luxury-certified agents, as well as one-click luxury home searches and luxury land searches to make your online experience easy and efficient.
A key to Mosaic’s approach is leveraging its community reach and reputation in aiding you on your luxury real estate journey. Extensive knowledge of the Asheville area, connections to highly skilled builders, designers and industry insiders, and attentive services aimed at facilitating the process so you can leave the heavy lifting to us are hallmarks of our luxury agents.
Mosaic’s luxury-certified agents complete a comprehensive training through The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, the premier independent authority in training and designation for real estate agents working in the luxury residential market. Such a designation indicates specialized knowledge and experience specific to exceptional properties. Mosaic has 15 luxury-certified agents, with more poised to come on board.
Whether you’re in the market to buy an Asheville-area luxury home, or you’re looking to sell your exceptional property, Mosaic’s certified agents have the tools for success. For sellers, masterful marketing means your home will be showcased in the most stunning manner possible, across a range of multiple channels and targeted promotion. And for buyers, our concierge agents can pinpoint the best neighborhoods and properties to fit your lifestyle, so that you spend less time searching and can better concentrate your efforts efficiently.
Begin your journey to your luxury Asheville area homeMosaic makes it easy to begin your luxury real estate journey virtually. A click of a button takes you to Mosaic’s dedicated luxury link, where you can learn about our approach to exceptional properties, and the tools we have to offer to streamline your experience. You can also learn more about and connect to our luxury-certified agents, or peruse our luxury home and land listings to get an idea of what’s available across the Asheville region. Begin by visiting Mosaic's luxury services page.
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Finding storage solutions for your home is easier than you might expect. Thinking outside the box will allow you to utilize novel spaces for keeping things tucked away, with easy access for the items you use most. And in the end, efficient storage saves you time looking for things, and cuts costs by preventing purchases of items you didn’t know you already had. Start with these handy tips for creating more storage in your home.
(Under)-utilized spaces – Those often-forgotten spots below beds or benches are perfect for tucking away all sorts of items. Think lidded, shallow bins for underneath beds, or baskets for below benches. Or look for furniture that does double-duty, such as storage ottomans for keeping extra blankets, or storage coffee tables to house things like board games, remote controls and other living-room accessories.
Climb the walls – Cabinets and bookcases are great for storing items, but they can sometimes be cumbersome, taking up precious floor space. By using floating shelves or wall-mounted cabinetry, you can have storage for books or electronics and still keep your floors free for use. Consider hanging shelves above your couch (making sure to allow for headroom!) or above a fireplace, or in an entryway to keep keys, cell phones or other daily necessities handy when you’re heading out the door. You can create a shoe storage solution in a coat closet by attaching long, shallow wire shelves up one side of the closet wall.
Look up – We all have those high, hard-to-access closet shelves; these are great for storage, but make sure you’re not using these spaces for heavy items or anything you might need to access regularly. Using labeled plastic bins in these spaces can be very helpful, so you can clearly see what’s stored there without necessarily needing to retrieve them. Store things like off-season clothing and bedding in these spots.
Open some new doors – Over-the-door storage options are often overlooked, but they afford countless opportunities for keeping things like shoes, bathroom accessories and children’s toys accessible yet out of the way. Most hook easily over the door – no nails required – and are relatively inexpensive.
Cut clutter – Finally, the easiest and cheapest way to maximize storage space is to get rid of the things you don’t need, leaving more room for the things you do. If you haven’t used or worn items in awhile, or you have multiples, now would be a good time to donate or consign them.
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Asheville has plenty of activities to keep you entertained, but it’s also perfectly situated a short drive from myriad day trip destinations. Whether it’s small towns brimming with historic buildings, restaurants and specialty shops, or larger cities boasting varied entertainment options and amenities, there’s lots to take in from your [...]
Mosaic agent Vanessa Byrd knows the Asheville real estate market. Drawing from her experience as a long-time resident, historic-restoration expert, and accomplished interior designer, Byrd provides a multi-faceted approach to every property she handles. Offering clients a uniquely effective perspective focused on staging, renovations and [...]
With the summer season come opportunities to populate your yard and garden with blooms bursting with color. Creating a landscape of vibrant native flowers and trees not only helps to beautify your yard, but also does double duty by helping to preserve [...]
Old Fort, just a half hour east of Asheville, is a tiny mountain town big on scenic, outdoor activities. Surrounded by Pisgah National Forest, Old Fort is overflowing with mountain biking and hiking trails. The history-steeped town is also host to a range of activities and annual events celebrating Appalachian heritage.
Old Fort’s name refers to the pioneer-era Davidson's Fort, constructed to protect area settlers from Native American raids. While the fort no longer stands, its history is shared through a series of downtown murals, The 7 Wonders Trail.
With a population of just under 1,000, Old Fort boasts a range of properties offering space to spread out. Log cabins, rambling ranches, and mountain estates dot the area; for those looking to build their dream homes, lots are plentiful.
Old Fort is one of 15 N.C. Mountain Heritage Trout Towns. This designation allows visitors to purchase a special $5, three-day fishing license good for use in any of the state’s mountain trout towns. In downtown Old Fort, the section of Mill Creek bordering Mountain Gateway Museum is a public portion of this stream. The other mountain trout streams in Old Fort are Curtis Creek, Newberry Creek and the upper section of the Catawba River.
Old Fort is quickly gaining a reputation for its exciting mountain biking and hiking trails. Kitsuma Peak/Young's Ridge, Snooks Nose, Point Lookout Trail, Jarrett Creek and Heartbreak Ridge are just a few favorites in the area, boasting long, rugged trails. The Grandfather Ranger District takes mountain biking to the next level, with extreme descents, demanding trails and remote settings. Catawba Falls Trail, Newberry Creek Trail, Huskins Branch Trail, Point Lookout Trail, and Lead Mine Gap offer miles of trails for hikers to take in dense forests, challenging hills and breathtaking waterfalls.
Festival Fun in Old FortOld Fort’s Mountain Gateway Museum, adjacent to its visitor center, offers a range of exhibits reflecting the region’s history. It is also host to several popular Old Fort festivals: The museum’s Pioneer Day is held every year on the last Saturday in April. The North Carolina Gold Festival is held the first Friday/Saturday in June; and Old Fort's Chamber of Commerce sponsors Octoberfest, held the first weekend in October.
Downtown destinations include Hillman Beer, Kitsbow's Old Fort Ride House, Old Fort Outdoors, and Arrowhead Gallery. Andrews Geyser and the Arrowhead Monument are also popular attractions. Between August and May, Old Fort's Camp Grier offers day passes for visitors to enjoy a disc golf course, horse-riding, a pump track, and walking trails.
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Horse Shoe, N.C., bordered to the north by Mills River and the west by Etowah, is a 7-square-mile sliver of picturesque rolling hills nestled in western Henderson County. The French Broad River (the unincorporated community takes its name from a meander in the famed waterway) runs through the center of Horse Shoe, which is 23 miles south of Asheville.
Mountain homes dot Horse Shoe, beckoning with long-range views and proximity to amazing outdoor adventures. The population of Horse Shoe is around 2,300, with plenty of space to spread out.The Asheville Regional Airport and I-26 are mere minutes away. The towns of Hendersonville (6 miles east) and Brevard (14 miles southwest) are also easily accessible.
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, Horse Shoe is brimming with a wide range of nearby activities. Both Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Forest are a short drive away, offering daytrips overflowing with waterfalls, hiking paths and mountain biking trails – you can even take a horseback trail ride. The area also boasts renowned destinations like Sliding Rock and the Cradle of Forestry. For water activities, the French Broad River and one of its tributaries, the Mills River, are perfect spots for kayaking and tubing.
Just a short drive from Horse Shoe, Sierra Nevada’s Mills River Brewery – its second in the U.S. – offers a sprawling, state-of-the-art facility and Taproom and Restaurant that draw thousands of visitors from all over the region and the world to enjoy tours, tastings and special events, as well as live music indoors and outdoors, in a relaxed family atmosphere. www.sierranevada.com/visit/north-carolina/
Activities of note in Horse Shoe, NCFor world-class music performances, Horse Shoe is just a short drive from the Brevard Music Center’s Summer Festival, which features everything from bluegrass to classical to operatic productions. www.brevardmusic.org. Other nearby popular spots to visit include the Mills River Creamery, offering a range of locally made milk, cheeses and ice cream (www.millsrivercreamery.com), as well as the Bold Rock Hard Cidery, which has daily tours, tastings, flights and food. www.boldrock.com/visit/mills-river-cidery/
Filled with historic buildings and vibrant streetscapes, nearby Hendersonville’s downtown – the largest in Western N.C. outside of Asheville’s – offers many outdoor dining options, as well as unique shops and galleries, along Main Street. Hendersonville also boasts the Cheers! Trail, showcasing 16 craft beverage producers, plus wineries and cideries in the area.
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Mosaic’s Bill Anderson spent years honing his culinary skills as a globe-trotting chef, but real estate was always cooking in the back of his mind. Moving to Asheville and making the career switch to real estate six years ago has proven a fulfilling adventure, affording him the opportunity to share with clients everything he loves about this [...]
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