Asheville, NC

Number of homes sold up for second month in a row. Now we just need the prices to start rising.

Per the WNCRMLS as of 11-03-09

For more sales data go to The Asheville Market. 

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Vacant Land, Lots, and Acreage Sales- Buncombe County, NC - September 2009

Buncombe County includes the cities or areas of Asheville, Leicester, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Arden, Skyland, Candler, and Biltmore Forest.

198 parcels of vacant land have been Sold in 2009 in Buncombe County with an Average Sold Price of $106,286<, down a bit from last month.

The first 8 months have started off with a a slower rate of sales, but the October sales should be increasing at a faster pace than we are currently experiencing. This would indicate that investors, builders and speculators are still waiting for the markets to stabilize and to plan for the future growth of the area.

Of course, the risk of waiting to purchase is that once the Asheville market heats up, which it will, the prices on land will increase at a rapid pace because buyers wanting new homes will have a limited supply. Land is irreplaceable and limited and every parcel offers something unique. It rarely depreciates, unlike buildings sitting on the land.

A breakdown of the sales for 2009 looks like this:

1 acre or under - 107 parcels have sold with an Average Sold Price of $67,714>.

1 to 2.99 acres - 55 parcels have sold with an Average Sold Price of $94,535<.

3 to 4.99 acres - 4 parcels have sold with an Average Sold Price of $120,417<.

5 to 9.99 acres - 15 parcels have sold with an Average Sold Price of $132,763<.

10 to 20 acres - 10 parcels have sold with an Average Sold Price of $241,040<.

There are currently 2392 parcels of any size on the market in the county with an Average Asking Price of $236,501<.

The Average Asking Price of the 3460> Residential Homes "for sale" in Buncombe County is $435,073<.

It is fairly obvious that the limited availability and high cost of vacant land has a great affect on the overall cost of homes in our area.

(The above 3.06 acre lot next to new house in Leicester, NC can be purchased for $138,000. Will also trade up or down. Underground utilities/DSL/phone and is ready to build on. Broker/Owner)

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Not long ago, Tom Rioux came to talk with us about PAINT.  No ordinary paint, mind you. This is elegant paint and no wonder. Tom is an elegant person.

I am not saying this because he dresses in Armani , which he does not. I am saying this because he is a class act. And I am saying he is a class act because Tom shows impressive and stylish excellence as he walks his talk.

I have the impression other people are a lot healthier because he has invested his time and energy for that purpose. Yes! You can have great paint without the poisons! 

Beauty. Strength and Sustainability all wrapped up in his creation which is known as  EARTH PAINT.  According to Tom, who knows first-hand what the chemicals in everyday paint can do to the immune system,  

Beauty is about

• Natural Sophisticated Elegance.
• Color, using standard or our No VOC (retailers) colorants

Strength is about

• Old style longevity with today's Green Movement consciousness
• Long Life Cycle factors

Sustainability encompasses

• 100% Wind Power Energy!
• Biodegradable
• 100% Wastewater Recycling
• Competitive Pricing / Fair Wages
• No materials from overseas

Our colleague Mary Bigelow  will be excited to know that Earthpaint is the first paint company to use 140% Wind Energy offsets! And now you have the opportunity to be impressed with Tom ,too.Here he is on video. Let me know what you think....

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(*)/'(*)    ..........      ............to keep on rolling into the sustainable  world you can create today and tomorrow!. .........................    .............with OBJECTIVE FIDUCIARY COUNSEL &. ECO STEWARDS' LEARNING TOURS. Serving Asheville's Eco-Friendly-Home, Relocation LAND Clients..

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Q and I went for a stroll on this partly sunny October day. It is close to Halloween and we were ready for a treat, which is just what we found at the Three Dog Bakery in downtown Asheville.

As we entered the store we were greeted with a cheerful hello and the enticing aroma of dog cookies baking. From behind the counter a lovely lady came out to meet Q. She thought he was adorable, I could tell.

Lucky for us, we live in pet-friendly Asheville where dogs are recognized as "special" especially when they sparkle like Q does. (see photo) She offered him a treat which he devoured with delight. She then inquired about our needs. This was our first visit. We saw the shining oven and enjoyed the aroma of fresh-baked goodies. We followed our noses around to see the various colorful displays.

I noticed that the products are eco-friendly, recycled or recyclable and that the ingredients in the food products are all "natural" while Q dog wagged his tail all the while, especially when he "sniffed out" the Grizzly Salmon oil.

When it was time to check out, the items I chose were carefully wrapped in bakery paper and placed in a recyclable box with a logo on it. Woof! A real treat for the upcoming holiday...and no sugar in it.

I was most impressed with our visit to Asheville's Three Dog Bakery today. The quality of the items and the atmosphere and friendliness combined to make me want to come back often.

When we returned home, both our dogs reported total satisfaction with their Halloween goodies. I am sure they will tell the dogs in our neighborhood whose families will be stopping in to Asheville's Three Dog Bakery soon.

DOG TREATS for the Halloween.
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(*)/'(*) .......... ............to keep on rolling into the sustainable world you can create today and tomorrow!. ......................... .............with OBJECTIVE FIDUCIARY COUNSEL &. PET FRIENDLY REAL ESTATE.Serving Asheville's Eco-Friendly-Home, Relocation LAND Clients.

On the GO 4 Sustainability: "GREEN" Real Estate and Relocation: The Eco-Steward Firm, ALL Eco-Certified® Real Estate Consultants! Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved
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October Sunday Morning - Peace in Our Asheville Valley