Saving money on your home power bills is a lot easier than you’d think

Power bills are expensive and don’t look poised to get lower anytime soon.Photo by Will on Unsplash Can’t you just hear that old reminder from Mom or Dad? “Turn out the lights! We don’t work for the electric company.” Did you read that in your mother’s voice?...

Common home problems: Can I fix that myself?

Home ownership is a joy, but there are times when nagging problems arise.Photo by Francesca Tosolini on Unsplash Can I fix that myself? Ah, the joys of home ownership. Sitting on the deck, sipping sweet tea, watching a solitary hawk circling over the distant hills....

Asheville sellers’ market makes home buying tough

Conditions favor sellers in the Asheville sellers’ market, but being prepared gives you an advantage. Buying a home can be a challenge in the best of times. Try buying a home in this Asheville sellers’ market that we’re in currently in Western North...

Selling your Asheville home? How to get it ready

Your home needs to shine, inside and out, when you’re ready to list it for sale. Are you thinking of selling your Asheville home? There are so many opinions on the best ways to get your house ready for sale. Opinions are like… weeds! They pop up everywhere...

What’s in a home inspection? Part 2

Graphic by Spectora A common question that customers ask home inspectors is, “What is included in a home inspection?” Home inspections are essential to the process of buying and selling homes. Financing may hinge upon the findings and subsequent remediation...

Affordable holiday home “spruce-ups”

Gather some inexpensive elements, throw in a generous dose of creative flair, and your window frame transforms to an eye-catching holiday focal point for your home. Photo by Ellie Lord on Unsplash Wow! 2020 is almost gone. Some will be glad of its departure, ready to...