Not only are Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty agents Asheville’s green real estate experts, but Mosaic was built on a solid foundation of sustainability and environmental values. The first real estate agency in North Carolina to obtain a carbon neutral status, Mosaic continues its mission to support local solutions to climate change by [...]
Asheville and the Western North Carolina region are home to a number of institutions for higher learning. From technical colleges to four-year private universities to continuing education offerings, there are many options for students to pursue a wide range of studies.
University of North Carolina at Asheville – Part of the 16-campus UNC system, the University of North Carolina at Asheville offers classes toward more than 30 majors. The campus, just one mile north of downtown Asheville, serves more than 3,300 undergraduate students. The only designated liberal arts institution in the UNC system, UNCA routinely receives high marks for innovation and is ranked among the best liberal arts colleges in the country.
Warren Wilson College – Just 10 miles east of Asheville in Swannanoa, Warren Wilson is a four-year, private liberal arts institution known for a curriculum that combines academics, work and service: Each of the 900 annual students must complete a requisite course of study, work a job on campus, and contribute community service.
Western Carolina University – Part of the UNC system, Western Carolina (located 52 miles west of Asheville in Cullowhee, N.C.) has more than 9,000 students. The university has an Asheville instructional site in Biltmore Park Town Square, which focuses on professional and graduate degrees for working students.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College – This public, two-year community college near downtown Asheville boasts five academic divisions, including business & hospitality, engineering, and health & public service. It has 9,000 annual students, with an extensional enrollment of more than 17,000.
Brevard College – Nestled in Brevard, N.C., 33 miles southeast of Asheville amid the lushness of Pisgah National Forest, this private liberal arts institution has 700 students studying toward Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in an experiential setting. Brevard College is famed for its fine arts and music contributions to the community.
Mars Hill University – This private liberal arts institution, 15 miles north of Asheville in Mars Hill, N.C., offers five degrees (bachelors in arts, science, music, fine arts or social work) and more than 30 majors. Around 1,600 annual students attend Mars Hill, which has received high marks in U.S. News and World Report’s annual survey of the country’s best colleges.
Montreat College – This private, four-year liberal arts Christian college has three campuses – in Black Mountain, Asheville and Charlotte – in addition to its primary campus in Montreat (19 miles east of Asheville). Along with traditional four-year degrees offered to 450 undergrads, Montreat College offers adult studies programs and courses in team and professional development.
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A love of the outdoors, nature and the environment has informed many facets of Mosaic agent LeAnn Bound’s life in Asheville. On a personal level, taking advantage of all of the natural beauty and outdoor adventure Asheville has to offer is what Bound and her family love about the area. On a professional level, creating a residential green [...]
Creating a bathroom that goes beyond the basics has become a big trend this year, with more and more homeowners seeking spa-like serenity in what was once a strictly utilitarian room. Following are a few renovations that combine form and function to produce bathroom beauty you’ll want to soak [...]
When making improvements to your Asheville home, it’s important to consider your return on investment. Will the things you add or change be worth the cost, either in energy savings or in added value to your home? Outdoor home projects, in particular, can be an easy way to add value without breaking the bank. Here are some things you can improve about your home’s exterior and landscaping that will give you the best bang for your buck.
Enjoying the outdoors with family and friends is one of the benefits of living in Asheville’s temperate climate. That’s why adding a patio – think stone or brick for longevity and minimal maintenance – or wood porch can boost quality of life as well as home value. Consider including a fire pit for chilly evenings, or take the idea of outdoor entertainment spaces one step further and install a kitchen, complete with gas grill or cooking area and sink. Creating outdoor entertainment spaces allows you to extend your home’s usable space, an attractive addition with a good return on investment when the time comes to sell.
Good landscaping can be a relatively inexpensive way to boost your home’s value, as well as cut maintenance and energy costs. Placing fast-growing trees in strategic locations in your yard can produce home-cooling shade. Planting perennials, native plants, and quick-spreading groundcover will create an easy-care yard that often doesn’t require as much watering, and can ease erosion. And of course, landscaping adds to curb appeal, boosting your home in the eyes of potential homebuyers.
Privacy screening is another relatively inexpensive upgrade to add to your yard: Anything from traditional wooden fencing to evergreen trees and tall shrubs will do the trick, creating separation while also adding beauty to your yard. Installing outdoor lighting, for safety or to spotlight particular features in your yard, is another easy and inexpensive way to increase value.
As your home ages, various exterior components will need to be replaced, either for aesthetic reasons or for practical purposes. Upgrading shutters, switching out front doors or garage doors, or sprucing up your home’s exterior with a pressure wash or a paint job are all things that will surely reap a return on investment. If you have a bit more money to invest, consider switching from a wood exterior to a more durable siding: You’ll recoup the costs in the long-term, with less maintenance over time, and increased home value.
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