Mosaic agent Elizabeth Putnam is that rare Ashevillian, born and bred in this beautiful mountain town and first-hand witness to its intriguing evolution. That native perspective gives her an unparalleled understanding of Asheville market intricacies, and it’s that deep insight she brings to every real estate relationship she shepherds. Here, [...]
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At the end of 2021, Asheville City Council voted to pass the homestay ordinance, which introduces various changes to the established rules governing homestays such as Airbnbs and the like. Prominent among the changes are new rules around homestay kitchens: Specifically, the ordinance now allows Asheville homestays to have a full kitchen. At [...]
An early leader in the Asheville real estate market’s green movement, Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty is a proud sponsor of Green Built Alliance, an Asheville-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting sustainability in the building industry. Because it is at the forefront of carrying out community education along with measurable standards and [...]
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty is honored to share that its website, mymosaicrealty.com, is one of ten websites in the country to receive a Best Mobile award from RealTrends, one of the most trusted sources of news, analysis, and information on the residential brokerage industry. Even better, this is the second year in a row that Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty has been named a Best Mobile award winner.
Each year, RealTrends highlights the top real estate websites in several categories as part of their annual website rankings. Hundreds of websites are reviewed and analyzed against several criteria. In addition to being awarded Best Mobile, this year mymosaicrealty.com also received an honorable mention for Best Overall Website.
“We are so honored to be recognized again by RealTrends,” says Broker Owner Mike Figura. “Winning in the mobile category shows that we’ve prioritized our clients’ needs in creating an online resource for them that’s both informative and engaging, wherever and however they choose to access our website.”
For the Best Mobile category, RealTrends judges looked for fluid layouts, flexible images, and individually catered landing pages, which are the three technical ingredients for responsive web design. Winning websites were deemed to provide superior experiences to users regardless of how someone chooses to access the website—via their phone, a tablet, or a desktop computer. The Best Overall Website award speaks to every aspect of website design and development—design, navigation, user experience, imagery, video, mobile, and branding. RealTrends judges looked at all elements that include each category within the website rankings.
To learn about real estate in the Asheville area, connect with us at Info@MyMosaicRealty.com, or call 828-707-9556.
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Pisgah National Forest, a half-million-acre stretch of forest land in Western North Carolina, is a natural wonder, home to whitewater rivers, scenic waterfalls, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the eastern U.S. Pisgah is located to the north and the south of [...]
For those real estate clients looking to go green, Asheville and the surrounding areas are prime players in the movement. The marketplace of green homes has grown over the last 15 years, as an increasing number are built and certified. From [...]
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 [...]
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.
For more information on real estate in the Asheville area, connect with us at Info@MyMosaicRealty.com, or call anytime at 828-707-9556.
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