Hendersonville, NC

You've heard the expression "teach a man to fish", well that's what
my dad tought me. Growing up my father worked as a General
contractor and REALTOR.

No matter where we lived I would help him with his business. I would
address open house invitations and mail them, file paperwork, it was
my small way of spending quality time with my father. Little did I
know that he was teaching me the tools that I would now use in my own
business.

When I obtained my license in 2004 I had the opportunity to work with
any firm I wanted. I chose to work with my father in what is now
known as Gann Realty. I wanted to be the first child to make my
father money instead of costing him money. So far I have succeeded
despite the gloom and doom of the media and the housing market.

So this blog is to publically say THANK YOU to my father for teaching
me to have a passion for helping people. I love my profession. I
love that it allows me the freedom to spend time with my beautiful
daughter Isobella, my sexy husband and my fat dog named Gizmo. Thank
you for allowing me to share my pride and gratitude to one of my
heroes, my dad Tom Gann.

12th Annual Chalk It Up Contest – Hendersonville, NC

Who knew that when Barbara Hughes sent her children outside to play, armed with a bucket of chalk and her instructions to make pictures on the sidewalk, that a chalk drawing contest would be born.

Barbara Hughes just wanted to give her children something to do, which she successfully did and, in addition, gave birth to the annual “Chalk It Up!”, This Sunday (July 12) Narnia Studios (Barbara Hughes, owner) will once again be sponsoring the nation’s largest and oldest sidewalk chalk coloring contest which was featured in Southern Living magazine.

The streets of downtown Hendersonville will be filled with thousands of visitors who will come to view the artwork. 150 competitors of all ages will turn the sidewalks of Main Street into a canvas for their works of art. Each contestant will be given 20 colored sidewalk chalk sticks. Five winners for each age (under 5, 6-8, 9–12, 13–20, over 21) category will be selected. Prizes will be donated by various local merchants with the grand prize of $100 being donated by Miller’s Cleaners.

The event is free and begins at 9 a.m. The artwork will remain on display until the rain washes it away. Commemorative T-shirts will be sold for only $12.

To help support this event: Chalk-It-Up-Contribute.

For information contact Barbara Hughes at 828-697-6393, Narnia Studios - Chalk It Up.

Registration: Narnia Studios, 315 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC.

Tucked in between the gorgeous Blue Ridge & Great Smoky Mountains, the city of Hendersonville has earned its nickname as the "City of Four Seasons" through its amazing natural beauty. Mother Nature waves her wand every few months to bring about the transition from the brightly lit flora of springtime to the green grass and yellow sunshine of summer to the earthier tones of autumn and ending with the clean freshness of winter white.

Tourism plays a huge part in Hendersonville's local economy. Over the years, tourists have come to visit the area and fell right in love with it, purchasing land for their summer homes so they could return year after year. Hendersonville now enjoys a perfect balance between gorgeous residential neighborhoods and thriving commercial properties to keep the local economy stable.

Students living in Hendersonville get to take advantage of one of the top ranking school districts in North Carolina, Henderson County Public Schools System. Hendersonville Elementary received the honor of being named a Blue Ribbon School in 2007, an honor shared by only five other schools in the entire state of North Carolina.

Historic downtown Hendersonville holds the heart of the community in its gorgeous, picturesque grasp. Many of the community's social events happen here throughout the year, including the North Carolina Apple Festival, which draws 200,000 visitors to this small town every year over Labor Day weekend. The Apple Festival is a celebration of the fact that Hendersonville is responsible for over 75% of the apples grown in the state.

I hope this information has been helpful. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have about the beautiful Hendersonville area. Just give me a call or email me.

The contract has changed!

When buying a home with a Realtor, you will almost always have to sign an offer to purchase contract. The new contract has many changes from the previous edition. Here are some imprtant facts about the contract you should know.

• The NC offer may differ from other areas of the country.
• The inspection completion dates are very important.
• The loan application period includes weekends and holidays.
• The appraisal date may be up to the lender.
• All terms must be agreed upon, in writing.
• Any addendums must be attached to the contract.
• Closing dates are not time is of the essence.
• Any changes to the contract must be agreed to in writing.

A good Realtor will make every effort to have effective communication between all parties and coordinate inspections and closing arrangements with ease. I use several systems at Exit Realty to keep me on track and close every transaction with ease.

The details are more important than ever with respect to the dates for loan application, inspections, loan commitment letters, and closing. I suggest the help of an experienced agent to take care of the details.

If you are buying or selling a home in the near future, let me guide you through the paperwork, so you can focus on your life. You will not be dissapointed in the service I provide.

Historic Hyman Heights - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places!

This neighborhood, just off Main St. in Historic Downtown Hendersonville is full of charm and character.

Hyman Heights was platted in 1908 and eventually merged with the Mount Royal section, which was platted in 1923. The area began its real growth with the opening of Hendersonville’s first hospital, Patton Hospital, in 1913 on Highland Avenue. Many local physicians built homes in the neighborhood during the hospital’s life in styles such as Craftsman Bungalow, Colonial Revival, Ranch, Four Square, and others. Killarney, a stone Gothic Revival, is the oldest home dating to 1858. There are 123 contributing houses/outbuildings.

Numerous historic homes are currently on the market in this neighborhood - including the Killarney House and 1227 Highland Ave, the nurses' dormitory. Prices range from the mid $200's to$600's/

Call Cindy Bock - RE Broker for Historic Properties 828.606.1957