A Brief History of Lakeview Park

 

In the early 1900s, the area that is now Beaver Lake was a quiet meadow known as Baird Bottom where livestock grazed.  During this time, a trolley system ferried vacationers back and forth between Asheville and [...]

 

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Though running a household using green practices is not a seasonal affair, there are some green home maintenance tips which are easier to accomplish in warm weather.  Take advantage of the sunshine and fresh air while checking a few of these green home maintenance items off the [...]

 

Asheville has a long and storied tradition of having a deep connection to music.  Early settlers of the area brought with them musical instruments from their native countries: the fiddle from Ireland, the mandolin from Italy and the banjo from Africa among them.  The resulting collaboration of these musicians was Appalachian music, the [...]

 

 

Beaverdam Neighborhood Tour from Mosaic Realty.

Beaverdam neighborhood, several miles north of downtown Asheville, was one of the first areas to be settled in Buncombe County.  Beaverdam Creek, the main artery flowing through this beautiful valley, is not as strong as it once was, having powered a grist mill in the 1800s.  However, [...]

 

As the weather takes a turn for the warmer, many a homeowner begins to contemplate cleaning, decluttering and strategizing toward spring home maintenance.  With some intentionality, you can carry out your spring home maintenance plan with our planet’s health in mind. Take a moment to read this post while relaxing on your front porch, [...]

 

For the past 12 years, the Montford community has banded together and put on a memorable Asheville festival experience in the heart of Montford Historic District.  The 13th Annual Montford Music and Arts Festival is almost here!  The festivities will take place Saturday, May 21st from 10 am-7pm on the gorgeous and tree-lined Montford [...]

 

Kenilworth Neighborhood Tour from Mosaic Realty.

 

Named after Castle Kenilworth in England, Asheville’s own Kenilworth Neighborhood offers tranquil serenity only minutes from the city’s finest shopping, dining and entertainment.  Nestled between Biltmore Village on the south and downtown Asheville to the north, Kenilworth has long [...]

 

 

 

Get Your Shoes On!

 

The streets of Asheville are usually dotted with activists on any given day.  On May 7th, 2016 downtown Asheville will be teeming with activists banding together in a "People's March to End Sexual Assault and Gender Violence." Participants will walk a mile, in the shoes of another, in a symbolic gesture of [...]

 

 

The Details

Sunny Point Cafe (or Other Favorite Restaurant) + Your Favorite People + Raising Money for a Charity in Your Community = Winning Situation

It is never easier to support a great cause than by going out to eat with friends, family or colleagues at one of Asheville's amazing culinary destinations.  You can do just that in a few weeks. Mark your calendars and call your friends!

Western North Carolina Aids Project (WNCAP) will be hosting the 14th annual Dining Out For Life® benefit  on Thursday, April 28th.  Over 115 of the finest restaurants in WNC have generously agreed to donate 20% of their gross sales on this day to help meet their expanding needs.  

Last year, Asheville supporters helped to raise over $176,000 to support the mission of WNCAP with less than 7% of that money going toward covering expenses.  This fundraiser allows them to add additional caseworkers and services in rural communities. You can do your part by simply dining out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  Check out participating restaurants or sign up to come volunteer!

Mosaic Realty and WNCAP

Mosaic Realty is committed to supporting organizations that enhance the quality of life for all citizens in the Asheville/Buncombe area.  One organization that we both donate to and volunteer with is Western North Carolina Aids Project (WNCAP).  For 3 years, we have been ambassadors at their annual Dining Out For Life benefit. Chad Parker, one of our fantastic agents, has connected us to this dedicated organization.

Stop by Sunny Point Cafe in West Asheville on April 28th to see Mosaic Realty agents in action.  We will be there for 3 meals, collaborating with WNCAP on this project to support the Asheville community that we all love.

 

For more information on real estate in Asheville, please contact Mike Figura at mike@mymosaicrealty.com  or call him anytime at (828) 337-8190.

 

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2016 started off strong in the Asheville Buncombe housing market.  According to the analysis of the 1st Quarter of 2016 by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty, home sales were strong through the end of the first quarter.

 

Median Home Sale Prices

 

Median home sale prices climbed to a new quarterly record of $250,000 in Asheville.  This [...]