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

The Curb Market has been operating in Downtown Hendersonville since 1924.

Locally Grown - Locally Made! One of My favorite places!

The Curb Market began as a group of farmers that brought their extra produce to town for the "city folk" to enjoy. It quickly became a popular place, expanding to include milk, eggs, butter, fresh fruit and vegetables, plants, jellies and backed goods and hand made mountain crafts. I have met some of the women that work their "booth" they are "the real south". The items for sale at the Curb Market have to be grown or produced in Henderson County. The same folks have run their booths for generations.

Just some of the items they sell = all produced in Henderson County.

Daylilies, Hostas, Dahlias, Sunflowers and too many varieties of native plants....

Fresh Vidalia jelly, chow chow, blackberry jam, pickles of every variety , etc

Quilts, blown glass, dried floral arrangements, wreaths, handmade rugs, soaps

This unique place is located on Church St. parallel to Main St. in Historic Downtown Hendersonville.

Open Tues, Thurs, Sat.

I love to go down on a Sat morning and be the first one to get to my favorite booth. A lady and man that can, bake, and grow some amazing stuff. I can frequently get fresh dahlias, HUGE flowers, fresh cut that morning. She also will have some great berries, maybe only a couple pints, but they are the best. Her husband will be out in the parking lot with a pickup full of fresh sweet corn. Then just for kicks I'll have to pick up a loaf of zucchini bread.

My office just happens to be just a few blocks from the Curb Market. It sure can be easy to run in on a Tues morning before staff meeting and grab some fresh muffins, biscuits or cinnamon rolls. I always have to buy more since my colleagues can get jealous.

So, don't miss a visit to a Henderson County tradition. Locally grown, locally made!

Mast General Store - in business since 1883.

The first Mast General store was opened in 1883 in Valle Crucis, NC. Folks used to play bottle cap checkers next to the pot-bellied stove. It has now grown to 9 locations throughout the south. Hendersonville, NC is lucky to have this fantastic store. It is like walking back in time. You see all the old mercantile items, lye soap, jellies, jams and cast iron skillets. Then venture on to the toys - old fashioned toys, with no batteries allowed. These are a favorite of my kids - perfect stocking stuffers. Old marbles, airplanes, puzzles, and rubber band guns are just a few of the items in the toy dept. Then you won't believe the candies. Old fashioned candies, like Teaberry gum, Necco wafers, mary janes, zagnuts and bottle caps. Then on to the camping, hiking and outdoor wear. I love the Life is Good T-Shirts, the Columbia jackets and the Azalea footwear.

The Mast Store on Main Street in Hendersonville was built in 1905. It has housed a variety of past retailers including the Maxwell Fancy Grocery Store, Freeze Drug Store, Potts 5¢ & 10¢, and a ladies' dress shop. Other occupants included The Woodsmen of the World, a benevolent secret society which held its meetings in the store in the 1920s.

The following description is from their website. www.mastgeneralstore.com
Today, all of Mast Store's departments are showcased in a beautifully restored building complete with an ornate pressed-tin ceiling, oiled floors, and a "grand staircase" leading to the second floor. Mercantile features oil lamps by Lamplight Farms, goat's milk soap, and cast iron cookware from Lodge; fashion includes brand names like Woolrich, Northern Isles, Miss Erika, and Flyshacker Flannels; the outdoor and shoe department features items from Royal Robbins, Mountain Hardwear, MSR, Columbia, Patagonia, Asolo, and Clarks. You'll also find barrels full of your favorite candies - from orange slices to wax bottles and extra large jaw breakers to Mary Janes - available to mix and match by the pound.

The first Mast - 1883 Valle Crucis NC