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Mary Sitton Hendersonville, NC and WNC Area

Just listed! Brickton Village $142,000 Fletcher, NC

Introducing Brickton Village.  This 2BR 2BA condo features one-level living, ceramic tile, carpet, stainless steel appliances, walk-in shower with glass, tub/shower in guest bath.  The open floorplan flows with natural light from the many windows.  The community offers natural walking trails, grilling area, dog park and picturesque views of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. 

Call Mary for your showing today.  828-489-9354.

Tour - Hendersonville NC Underground May 16th

See Main Street like you've never seen it before. It's called the Underground Tour and offers a glimpse of the past that most people have forgotten or never knew existed. Curious? Me too!

May 16th the Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission will offer a guided tour into underground Hendersonville, a subterranean area that at different times housed a beauty salon, a barbershop, a gentlemen's club and a 1950's teenage hangout.

Tours will begin at 10a.m. and run through the day until 5p.m. Tickets for the Underground Tour are $5 and can be purchased in advance at the Hendersonville Visitor's Center, 201 S. Main Street or on the day of the tour at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Main Street. The Hendersonville Times News has provided more information below:

http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090511/NEWS/905109958

Hope to see you there!

Elmo comes to Blue Rdige Mall - Hendersonville, NC May 9th 10 -6pm

Looking for something to do today with the kids? Head to the Blue Ridge Mall located in Hendersonville North Carolina. From 10-6pm Elmo and friends are FREE to enjoy. My daughter loved dancing and giving Elmo a hug. You can even have your child fingerprinted for free. This the first event of it's kind with more like this to come. So please come out to support family friendly themes like this great event.

Stamp Out Hunger food drive May 9th 2009

I Support Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive — May 9th, 2009Saturday May 9th is National Stamp out hunger day. A staggering 35,000,000 Americans are at rick of hunger.

Campbell Soup Company and The United States Postal Service are partnering once again with the National Association of Letter Carriers to sponsor Stamp Out HungerTM, the “nation’s largest single-day food drive”.

Your participation in this cause is instrumental to its success. How can you help?

Place bags filled with nonperishable food items next to your mailbox. Your letter carrier will pick them up and deliver them to local food banks!

It’s That Easy to Make A Big Difference. For more information,
visit: http://www.helpstampouthunger.com

Donate items like canned meats and fish, canned soup, juice, pasta, vegetables,cereal and rice. Please do not include items that have expired or those in glass containers.

Henderson County North Carolina Market Update April 2009

WNC Regional MLS Reports

308 Total Sales

Average List Price $248,871

Average Sales Price $231,873

* Seller’s achieved 93.2% of a realistic asking price.*

Average days on the market: 154

Month-End inventory 8,592

Absorption Rate: 27.9 months

So here is what's selling:

263 Residential Sales

Average list price $231,028

Average sales price $214,635

* Seller’s achieved 92.9% of a realistic asking price.*

Average days on the market: 142

Month-end inventory: 7,099

Absorption Rate: 27 months

31 Condos Sales

Average List Price $390,054

Average sales price $367,067

* Seller’s achieved 94.1% of a realistic asking price.*

Average days on the market: 222

Month-end inventory: 846

Absorption Rate: 27.3 months

12 Townhome Sales

Average list price $261,083

Average sales price $243,817

* Seller’s achieved 93.4% of a realistic asking price.*

Average days on the market: 245

Month-end inventory: 411

Absorption Rate: 34.3 months

2 Preconstruction

Average list price $333,500

Average sales price $331,400

* Seller’s achieved 99.4% of a realistic asking price.*

Average Days on the market: 94

Month-end inventory: 234

Absorption rate: 117 months

In April of 2008
392 homes sold
Average List Price $293,604
Average Sales Price $278,147
*Seller’s achieved 94.7% of a realistic asking price.*
Average days on the market: 131
Absorption Rate: 17.1% months

Our market is looking to have a good year as other tough markets are reporting movement and sales. We are a destination market.

Buyer's have the best opportunity to achieve affordable home ownership. The $8,500 first time home buyer's tax credit confirms that it's never been a better time to buy.

Please call Mary direct at 828-489-9354 to discuss your specific real estate needs. I would be honored to help you achieve your real estate goals.