The housing market in Asheville is hot. It is no secret that Asheville is hitting high marks. Restaurants, breweries, the great outdoors, and more are driving its ranks in top ten polls. This vibrant, vintage southern city offers desirable neighborhoods, and is ideal for the first time home buyers, luxury home buyers, families, and investors. Here is the scoop on neighborhoods that are both hot and uphold the charm that keeps wanting more. 

Montford - Located within walking distance to Downtown Asheville and on the National Registry of Historic Places, the beautiful neighborhood of Montford brings a southern charm to the city. With homes in the neighborhood designed and built by architects and contractors from the Biltmore Estate in the early 20th Century, Montford was a favorite escape for vacationing New Englanders and today is filled with people who call Asheville home. 

Grove Park - Located off of Charlotte Street and sitting directly below the widely-recognized Omni Grove Park Inn, this neighborhood is feels mystical. It is one of our favorites to walk, with expansive trees, beautiful landscapes, and intriguing architecture. Grove Park has sophistication, and is a quiet neighborhood for those seeking solitude.  

West Asheville - This community oriented neighborhood offers walkability to stores and restaurants. The hip vibe adds culture and depth, and West Asheville thrives on creativity and the outdoors. The 3rd quarter of 2015 had the highest median sales price of homes sold on record in Asheville. 

Downtown - If you like convenience, great food, and/or beer, downtown Asheville is a great spot for you. Downtown Asheville condo living is great, especially for those that are looking to live part time in this city. The city is walkable, with restaurants, lounges, and markets at your fingertips. 

People love Asheville because they do not have to fit into a mold. They can be who they are and still feel at home. Welcome to Asheville, NC! A city that offers a neighborhood for everyone. 

Saturday, February 13, 2016, show your love by attending Bike Love at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. 

This event is a celebration of cycling in support of Asheville on Bikes. The event includes an Industry Nine whilst drawing, silent auction, membership activation, presentations, and a killer dance party. New Belgium and Isis Restaurant [...]

With a new year, many strive to make a commitment to get outside more often to be active. Asheville's surrounding mountains offer great escapes from the everyday, however some its parks are the perfect place to clear your head during a lunch or evening break away from the office. With smart phones increasing the constant noise around us, we wanted to share some of our top favorite afternoon parks to escape the daily grind.

Beaver Lake: Take a stroll through the bird sanctuary or if you are a runner it's a great place to run around this small lake located in North Asheville. It's picturesque and quaint, and is the perfect place to get a few minutes of fresh air. 

Carrier Park: Known as one of Asheville's top park locations, this park offers volleyball, a playground, roller-hockey rink, basketball court, track, a paved trail, a multi-use field, great for baseball or soccer, and a picnic pavillion. Connected by a 2.8 mile bicycle and pedestrian trail known as the French Broad River Greenway, Carrier Park is connected to Hominy Creek Park, a popular spot for Asheville tubers to get in the river. 

Richmond Hill Park: This large wooded park is great for trail running, mountain biking, and paying disc golf. Dogs are often seen on the trails with their owners, and it is a beautiful place to take in serenity within Asheville city limits. 

Azalea Park: Well known in the soccer community, Azalea Park is located along Swannanoa River and has soccer fields, picnic pavilions, and a running/walking trail. It is home to competitive soccer HFC, as well as an adult league. Also home to the Azalea Dog Park. To reserve a field, go to the Asheville Parks web site. 

Montford Park: With tennis courts, a playground, and green space, this park has much to offer. Located in the Asheville neighborhood of Montford, it has convenient access to/from the highway. 'Shakespeare in the Park' by the Montford Park Players during the spring, summer, and fall adds a magical charm to this park. 

It is almost here, Asheville's restaurant week. A culinary spectacle to celebrate food, conversation, and this foodie towns talented chefs. Asheville's earned a designation as one of the top ten food and wine destinations in the United States, and for good reason. Many restaurants our committed to farm-to-table dining, using fresh, [...]

This week we say goodbye to 2015, and hello to a new year. As we reflect on the past year and the clients, friends, and family we have had an opportunity to spend time with, we want to say a big thank you. Thank you for filling our 2015 with memories, moments, and laughter. The past year in Asheville, we have seen growth and change, and [...]

Historic Montford in Asheville, North Carolina

The charming neighborhood of Montford, located within walking distance to Downtown, Asheville is filled with beautiful historic homes, parks, and history. Montford's established restaurants such as Nine Mile, Tod's Tasties, and Chiesa are soothing to the palate.  With it's quaint bed & breakfasts and historical elegance, Montford has become a prominent neighborhood in Asheville. Single family homes adorn the brick-sidewalk streets, convenient access to Reed Creek Greenway, and location to the Interstate, make it a desirable area to live. 

December has many of us thinking we can't believe it is almost the end of the year. Where did 2015 go? As the year comes to a close, it's a good time to do a little financial [...]

Today, is December 1st, and the beginning of the season of holiday lights, family traditions, celebrations, yummy food, and many toasts in honor of friends, family, and loved ones. Asheville has much to offer during this merrymaking month. Take a peek at our top 8 holiday things to [...]

There is a chill in the air in Asheville, and it has us all thinking about keeping warm this winter. Heating our homes cost efficiently is a concern for many, and Mosiac Community LIfestyle Realty exposes "Top 5" things to check in your home to save on your energy bill this [...]

It’s no secret that the real estate industry has evolved in numerous ways over the last decade.   Smart phones, apps, and a variety of internet sites are taking the market by storm, and many looking to buy a home have unprecedented access to property information at their fingertips, without depending on a real estate [...]