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INSIDE this Issue...

Service Directory ............................................................................................2 Photo Classifieds ..........................................................................................4-7 Featured Properties ......................................................................................8-9 Attic air leaks: How to find & seal them ........................................................10 Open House Weekend ..............................................................................23-25 Open House Weekend map ......................................................................24-25 Bill’s corners ..................................................................................................27 Pamper your backyard birds for free ..............................................................30 Homeward Bound ........................................................................................43 Getting a mortgage from the First Bank of Family..........................................46

INDEX of Advertisers...

Buncombe County America’s Home Place................31, 48

C 21 Mountain Lifestyles ....................45

Preferred Properties............................12

Appalachian Realty Assoc................11

C 21 Mountain Lifestyles North ........44

Prudential LIfestyle Realty ............20, 21

Asheville Realty & Associates............12

Champion Credit Union ....................22

Town and Mountain Realty ........34, 35

Beverly-Hanks & Assoc................32, 37-42

Goosmann Rose Colvard, Cramer, PA. ....18

Windsor-Aughtry ................................32

Beverly-Hanks, Leslie Elliott ............1, 36

J.D. Jackson Associates ....................22

Transylvania Co.

Boone Realty ......................................44

Keller Williams Prof. ............13-17, 18-19

Candy Whitt........ ................................28

McKinney Insurance.............................2

C 21 All Seasons ............................28, 29

PlumDog Financial ............................22

Carrick Properties, Inc. ......................10

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US-74 ALT EAST. Left at N Carolina 9. Right at Shumont. $18000 MLS:475942 www.rewnc.net/ 867246 Chuck Giezentanner, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

BEAUTIFUL LEVEL LOT THAT BORDERS NICE STREAM underground utilities, public water and sewer. Don't miss this deal. Priced $5000 below tax value. $17000 MLS:485529 www.rewnc.net/ 871150 Brian Miller, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

BEAUTIFUL CLEARED LOT, IN A PEACEFUL NEIGHBORHOOD Perked for 2 Bedroom house.

Convenient location, close to schools and shopping, approx 10-12 minutes to town. Well & septic permit on file. Priced to sell, come quickly! $19900 MLS:484896 www.rewnc.net/867352 Olga Batranchuck, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

NICE BUILDING LOT IN WEAVERVILLE. Beautiful long range mtn views. $24900 MLS:484579 www.rewnc.net/867341 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-2583737

NICE BUILDING LOT IN PROTECTED SUBDIVISION. Beautiful long range mtn views. $29500 MLS:484587 www.rewnc.net/867342 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-2583737

BUILDING LOT IN PROTECTIVE SUBDIVISION. Has beautiful long range mtn views, end of cul de sac. $28900 MLS:484577 www.rewnc.net/ 867338 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

DOUBLEWIDES OK!!! Located just 20 minutes to Asheville. Suitable for stick built, modular, or doublewide. Lot is portion of PIN #. $28,000 MLS:486848 www.rewnc.net/891689 Call Teri Webb Asheville Realty Associates at 828-2428336

VINTAGE 1940'S BUNGALOW ON CORNER LOT. Handyman Special. Home in need of updates and repairs. 2BR/2BA. Fenced in lot, screened rear porch, gas furnace and public water/sewer. $60,000 MLS:488631 www.rewnc.net/891713 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

GREAT BUILDING LOT IN OAKLEY. Winter mtn views but could have year round views! 1 mile to Biltmore Village. Within 7 minutes to downtown Asheville. Approved for city water and sewer. $40000 MLS:441018 www.rewnc.net/867236 Call Jennifer Ruane Asheville Realty Associates at 828-279-7272

THIS .49 ACRE LOT IN NORTH BUNCOMBE is just waiting for your new home. This property boasts paved road access and is located at the top of a Cul-De-Sac in the Woodfin community. $37,000 MLS:490201 www.rewnc.net/897957 Call Jim Gallagher Keller Williams Professionals at 828-230-3660

UNRESTRICTED .9 ACRES, 15 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN. Perfect for modular/manufactured, electric at road, easy access paved road to lot. Gentle laying, rolling, wooded on a quiet street. Only 10 minutes to UNCA/downtown Asheville. $45,000 MLS:484131 www.rewnc.net/ 897951 Call Sylvia Pardo Keller Williams Professionals at 828-713-6907

READY-TO-BUILD-ON LOT Priced below appraisal. Well, septic, and foundation in place.

Year-round overlooking mountains and stream.

Restricted, established subdivision. $45000 MLS:485492 www.rewnc.net/871149 Call Teri Webb Asheville Realty Associates at 828-2428336

ONE LEVEL LIVING. 2 living rooms, open floorplan, fireplace, cvrd porches, fully fenced in back yard. $102900 MLS:484987 www.rewnc.net/ 867366 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

AROUND THE 3601 ADDRESS ON BULL CREEK ROAD. Easy access off of state road. Not far from Mars Hill College. $89,900 MLS:487822 www.rewnc.net/891698 Mark Sullivan, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

CUT MOVE IN READY COTTAGE IN CANTON. 2 BDRMS/1BAth. Make a great rental, retirement, or first time home buyer $68000 MLS:487603 www.rewnc.net/878905 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

-AFFORDABLE ONE LEVEL living with wrap decking, updated kitchen and bath and insulated windows. $65,000 MLS:491709 www.rewnc.net/ 903261 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

GORGEOUS PARCEL. GENTLY sloping, partially wooded and private. Bordered by stream. easy access to Asheville. must see! BRING ALL OFFERS!!!! $67,900 MLS:490732 www.rewnc.net/903253 Call Shae Morales Asheville Realty Associates at 828-280-6844

INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY. Apt in basement with 1 BD (no closet) open living room/kitchen and full bath. Has own entrance.

Main level has 1BD,1BA and open living area/kitchen. $72,900 MLS:489482 www.rewnc.net/ 891751 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

NICE WOODED LOT IN REEMS CREEK GOLF COMMUNITY. Lot close to pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. Lovely mtn, fairway and lake views. Driving range directly across the street on the front street side. $79,900 MLS:481511 www.rewnc.net/850950 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

BEAUTIFUL WOODED LOT WITH LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS in Candler. Largest lot in this subdivision. Off-frame modulars are welcome. Underground utilities available. Call list agent. $72,500 MLS:489325 www.rewnc.net/ 891754 Michael Srijayanta, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

UPDATED VINTAGE 1940'S bungalow.

Hardwood floors, updated kitchen/bath. Formal dining room. Enclosed sunporch and partial unfinished basement. Covered front porch. $84,900 MLS:490178 www.rewnc.net/903251 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-2583737

THIS BEAUTIFUL .6 ACRE LOT in the Weaverville area is just waiting for you and your perfect home.

Easy access to paved road and electric. $87,000 MLS:490117 www.rewnc.net/897958 Call Jim Gallagher Keller Williams Professionals at 828230-3660

11.61 BEAUTIFUL ACRES With Mountain & Valley Views. Across From Stocked Trout Pond.

Build The Home Of Your Dreams. $89,000 MLS:454732 www.rewnc.net/900431 Call Carol Dodge Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles at 828206-4309

GREAT HOME WITH NEW LAMINATE FLOORING. Nice quiet neighborhood. Live with the convenience of west Asheville and the quiet country feel of Candler. The stainless steel appliances and the 2 outbuildings all convey. Great fenced back yard for your animals. $109000 MLS:475383 www.rewnc.net/826770 Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

NICE 2ND HOME OR PRIMARY RESIDENCE. Nice 2nd home or primary residence. Ground floor access unit, no stairs to climb. Over 1200 sq ft of maintenance free living with 4 miles of I-40. $119,900 MLS:488977 www.rewnc.net/891742 Mark Sullivan, Asheville Realty & Associates 828258-3737

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GREAT FIRST TIME HOME BUYER OPPORTUNITY! Well established neighborhood close to all amenities. Corner lot. Seller make no representations or repairs. Home sold as is where is. MLS is not a disclosure device. $119000 MLS:484894 www.rewnc.net/867348 Chuck Giezentanner, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

MOUNTAIN VIEWS, 2/1 BUNGALOW on .69 acres. Front porch. Fully fenced, garage, barn.

Nicely landscaped, eat-in kitchen, dining rm.

Large utility room. Selling AS-IS. $122,500 MLS:491530 www.rewnc.net/903260 Call Teri Webb Asheville Realty Associates at 828-2428336

THIS MOVE IN READY HOME Detached 2 Car Garage, Deck Off Kitchen and Deck Off Master.

Wood Flooring. Fenced Back Yard For Pets & Children. Seller Paid Home Warranty Included. $129000 MLS:484915 www.rewnc.net/867358 Cynthia Kovach, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

LOWER LEVEL END UNIT CONDO IN CONVENIENT SOUTH ASHEVILLE. 1100sf 2br/2ba.

REMODELED and NEW SS Appliance,new fixtures through out. Extensive Insulation ReHab. HOA fees include pool, water, sewer, exterior maintenance of condo, trash. $124,571 MLS:486773 www.rewnc.net/897946 Call Susan Duncan EXIT REALTY VISTAS at 828-776-8100

ABSOLUTELY CHARMING, ALL NEW EVERYTHING! New flooring, 1/2 bath, porch/deck, tile in kitchen, gutters and more! Full unfin basement and detached garage with electric. Home Warranty. Additional acreage also avail. $139900 MLS:486083 www.rewnc.net/871152 Call Shae Morales Asheville Realty Associates at 828-2806844

SPACIOUS CORNER UNIT, 3 BEDROOMS, 2-1/2 BATHS. Wood floors on main. Kitchen opens to dining area, large breakfast counter. Ample storage areas and closet spaces. South facing cozy patio area, walking distance to the community pool. Convinient location to Hendersonville or Asheville areas. $135,000 MLS:488894 www.rewnc.net/897955 Call Sylvia Pardo Keller Williams Professionals at 828-713-6907

PRICE REDUCTION! Nice large home with 2 story playroom/bedroom. GREAT home for starting family! Seller Makes no representations. MLS is NOT a disclosure device. $146,500 MLS:485120 www.rewnc.net/891628 Chuck Giezentanner, Asheville Realty & Associates 828258-3737

FALL ASLEEP TO RUSHING FOSTER CREEK in this log cabin on 4.25 acres. Cute 2/1 in excellent condition; metal roof for low maintenance. Master on main + large loft bedroom. $139,900 MLS:486299 www.rewnc.net/891681 Call Teri Webb Asheville Realty Associates at 828-2428336

PRICE REDUCED! Well maintained STICK BUILT 3/2 home with amazing long range mountain views. Large Master Bedroom with walk in closet.

Front Porch overlooking mountains. Oversized 2 car garage and fenced yard. $147,731 MLS:483089 www.rewnc.net/897942 Call Susan Duncan EXIT REALTY VISTAS at 828-776-8100

COZY COUNTRY HOME in a beautiful setting with 3+ acres, bold creek, garden space and plenty of room to run!!! Absolutely adorable... $147,000 MLS:465611 www.rewnc.net/908810 Call Carol Dodge Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles at 828-206-4309

CONTEMPORARY HOME. ONE level. On cul de sac. eat in kitchen, open floorplan, gas log fireplace, skylights, bkfst bar, back screened porch, dbl garage, outbuilding, level lot. $150000 MLS:491506 www.rewnc.net/903258 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-2583737

HISTORIC MONTFORD. WALK to Downtown. fireplaces, tall ceilings, formal dining rm, 2 sunporches, claw foot bathtub, Covered front porch, fenced yard. Needs updates. $150,000 MLS:491475 www.rewnc.net/903255 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-2583737

5.3 ACRES ADJOINING THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER. Wooded with some partial clearing. Old home is uninhabitable. Several outbuildings including garage and barn. Currently no septic on property. $150,000 MLS:487054 www.rewnc.net/ 891692 Call Melanie Ferguson at 8282583737

CLOSE AS YOU CAN GET TO DOWNTOWN WITHOUT THE HIGH PRICES. Winter views of downtown. 3BR/2.5, garage, porch, private deck, fenced yard. Turn-key rental or 2'nd home. $154,900 MLS:492596 www.rewnc.net/911627 Call Jay Marlow Marlow Real Estate and Appraisal Services at 828-236-3221

MOVE-IN READY, LOW MAINTENENCE BRICK HOME IN WEST ASHEVILLE. Walk to Carrier Park/French Broad River. Kit & BA are done in Ceramic Tile. Shaded & Private Low Maintenence Yard.Private Back Yard has Large Deck w/Hot Tub, Fencing & Play Area. $162000 MLS:471542 www.rewnc.net/826746 Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

THIS RUSTIC LOG HOME HAS GOOD SPACE WITH 4BR'S. Covered front porch & screened back porch give you plenty of room to relax & enjoy. Great vacation home or personal residence w/easy access & convenience. 2 of 4 bedrooms do not have a closet but adequate space to add them. $169500 MLS:470185 www.rewnc.net/826745 Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

WELL MAINTAINED ONE LEVEL 3/2 HOME in quiet cul de sac subdivision. Vaulted Ceilings, large master BR, porch, double car garage.

Community clubhouse, fitness center, swimming.

HOA fees maintain your yard and shrubbery. Short Sale $169,900 MLS:490528 www.rewnc.net/ 897913 Call Susan Duncan EXIT REALTY VISTAS at 828-776-8100

CLASSIC REMODELED RANCH IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION. Hardwood Floors in all bedrooms and living room. Tandem garage in basement. 193sf finished room in basement with outside entrance. HVAC installed in 2011, heat pump with oil backup and woodstove. $174,911 MLS:489499 www.rewnc.net/897950 Call Susan Duncan EXIT REALTY VISTAS at 828-776-8100

ABSOLUTELY CHARMING, ALL NEW EVERYTHING! Full unfinished basement and detached garage with electricity. Home warranty. Additional acre also available. This home is lovely, a must see. $179,900 MLS:488998 www.rewnc.net/ 891745 Call Shae Morales Asheville Realty Associates at 828-280-6844

LOVELY UPDATED HOME IN KENILWORTH. Has formal dining room, built-ins, fireplace, decks, unfinished basement, fencing, hardwood flrs, appliances, large pantry area. $195000 MLS:483966 www.rewnc.net/867336 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-2583737

BEST VALUE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOOD! Convenient Location. Spacious open floor plan, cath ceiling, hardwood floors, granite counters, fp. Master on main w/walk-in closet.

Mother-in-law suit w/tiled bath & jacuzi downstairs.

Beautiful landscaping with lots of stonework. $199900 MLS:446763 www.rewnc.net/826724 Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

CLOSE TO SHOPPING BUT YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE IN THE COUNTRY in this peace neighborhood. Well maintained 3br/2ba home on .42 level lot. Great gardening space. NEW windows through out, Exterior freshly painted with vinyl coating. Home is turn key ready! $178,973 MLS:490033 www.rewnc.net/897943 Call Susan Duncan EXIT REALTY VISTAS at 828-776-8100

PRIME TRACT. 17.62 SURVEYED ACRES. Has it all: 6/10 mile of state supported bold trout water frontage, state road frontge, recent survey, great potential homesite. septic app on file. available FEMA information for out building structure considerations in streamside fields. $192,000 MLS:485347 www.rewnc.net/897871 Call Johnny Ray Ray Realty Associates at 828-2062435

GREAT 3BR/2BA HOME CLOSE TO UNCA. Would make a great investment or personal residence. New 200-amp elect and heat pump in 2009. Walking distance to UNCA, trails, shopping, and dining! Go to www.RoryMolnar.com for a VT. $198,900 MLS:491070 www.rewnc.net/ 911625 Call Rory Molnar RE/MAX Four Seasons Realty at 828-692-8800 x108

GATED COMMUNITY, POOL, tennis courts.

Freshly painted and new carpet. move in ready. 2 fireplaces, family room, dbl garage, wrap decking and huge hottub!! $224,900 MLS:491743 www.rewnc.net/903262 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

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GORGEOUS CONDO WITH THE PERFECT OPEN AND AIRY FLOORPLAN. 2 Mstr Stes, living/dining area with stone FP & 2 balconies, granite/stainless kitchen, built-in office nook, additional powder room, Bosch W/D. On-site gym. 5 minutes to Downtown Asheville. $224900 MLS:476452 www.rewnc.net/826780 Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

MOTIVATED SELLER. Don't miss this "ready to move into" home in well established neighborhood. 3/2 with formal living & dining rooms.

Great yard and only 7 mi from downtown Asheville. MLS # 491591. $238,700 www.rewnc.net/913428 Call Martha Lowe Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles at 828-777-4364

PERFECT SECOND HOME GETAWAY IN THE MOUNTAINS. Most unique property in this area.

Cabin built on a knob with 270 degrees spectacular views and mountain top lake stocked with Bass. Very private setting, but easy access to I-40 for Waynesville or Asheville. $249900 mls:483562 www.rewnc.net/867334 Mark Sullivan, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-2583737

WELL MAINTAINED 4/2 with Screened Porch in convenient Hadley Park. Large 4th bedroom or bonus room over garage w/closet. Front load Washer and Dryer convey. Best deal around! $239,961 MLS:483025 www.rewnc.net/897939 Call Susan Duncan EXIT REALTY VISTAS at 828776-8100

MADISON COUNTY, 49.61 ACRES, NEW RECORDED SURVEY. Spring water, barn, good timber, interior small mountain stream, some old structures, old residence, AS-IS, in conjunction with listing and property disclosure. Realtor related to (1) selling party. $245,000 MLS:474835 www.rewnc.net/897880 Call Johnny Ray Ray Realty Associates at 828-206-2435

MADISON COUNTY, 12.50 ACRES. Great Location, Wolf Laurel Area, underground power onsite. 2 homesites graded and partial septic apps, one homsite with septic in place. Owners will CONSIDER partial purchase. Additional pin: 9850-94-9309. $249,000 MLS:475850 www.rewnc.net/897875 Call Johnny Ray Ray Realty Associates at 828-206-2435

LONG DISTANCE MOUNTAIN VISTAS FOR 270 DEGREES FROM THIS PROPERTY. Perfect place for an estate. Rolling hills and a creek running the length of this parcel give it a majestic feel only found in the mountains. $249000 mls:455164 www.rewnc.net/867240 Mark Sullivan, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

WONDERFUL HOME WITH 11.87 MOUNTAIN ACRES. 3 BR, 3.5 BA. Spacious open floor plan.

Woodburning fp. Lrg mstr ste. Lrg island and stainless steel appliances. Gran tile counters in kit and ba. 2 Laundry areas. Deck w/views. Private.

4 wheel drive is recommended. $249999 MLS:467087 www.rewnc.net/826734 Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

GREAT OPPORTUNITY Over 2200 sf of one level living. Freshly painted interior, new flooring, over 400 sf of decking, fenced back yard. Agent related seller $275,000 MLS:488286 www.rewnc.net/891709 Brian Miller, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

AMAZING 2136SF 3BR/2BA BUILDER'S HOME sits on .58 dividable lot. Master Bath has double shower. Great outdoor entertaining with TWO decks, screened porch and covered Hot Tub. Finished basement w/large family room and office with outside entrance. Mtn. Views from front deck with sunset. $279,351 MLS:488314 www.rewnc.net/897949 Call Susan Duncan EXIT REALTY VISTAS at 828-776-8100

-MOVE IN READY ONE STORY with full in-law suite in basement. fireplace, jet tub, kitchen island, open floorplan, appliances, sgl garage, decks, end of cul de sac. $282,172 MLS:490660 www.rewnc.net/903252 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

ESCAPE THE HEAT Enjoy cool fresh mountain air from your own private retreat complete with views, pasture, pond, fire-pit & garden .Custom 2200 sqft dream home on 3 peaceful acs. $289,000 MLS:487368 www.rewnc.net/897961 Call Carol Dodge Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles at 828-206-4309

UPSCALE TOWNHOME CONVENIENTLY LOCATED BETWEEN ASHEVILLE & HENDERSON Quiet location. Year-Round Mtn.Views. Open Floor Plan & Gas F.Place.

Upgrades... Pantry, Appliance Pantry, Cabinet Crown Molding. $339500 MLS:482780 www.rewnc.net/867267 Cynthia Kovach, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN DESIRABLE AREA. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile & hw oak floors, crown molding, fire place, two car garage, partially finished day light walk-out basement. $339900 MLS:483125 www.rewnc.net/867327 Olga Batranchuck, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

QUALITY ABOUNDS IN THIS UNIQUE MINIFARM! State-of-the-art kitchen. Rocking-chair front porch. 3.86-acre parcel. Double garage/barn/workshop, storage shed. Easy commute to A'ville/H'ville or upstate SC. $349,000 MLS:482994 www.rewnc.net/900432 Call Donna Kent RE/MAX Four Seasons Realty at 828606-4154

A VERY SPACIOUS CUSTOMIZED 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home w/ plank flooring, glass sunroom, deck, 2 gas fireplaces, separate studio/bonus room w/HVAC, small pasture & fenced dog run. New carpet, paint, roof, & well pump. SELLER HAS DROPPED THE PRICE BY OVER $60,000!! $389000 MLS:474897 www.rewnc.net/826762 Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

3 BDRM, 4.5 BA. WITH GREAT VIEW NEAR FLETCHER. One bdrm apt. in basement. New SS appliances in kitchen. New carpet and hardwood.

Priced to sell at $375,000. MLS:468680 www.rewnc.net/911629 Call Wavajean Watkins at 828-693-5493

LARGE, LOVELY AND MOVE IN READY. Custom built, great finishes, large acreage with swing set and childs play house. Country living but close to I-26 and Hendersonville. $399,900 MLS:488242 www.rewnc.net/891705 Gregory Sullins, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

BEAUTIFUL 7.5 ACRES OF LAND with a farm house and a large garage apartment. Part of property is completed fenced and there is a barn and othe outside buildings. MLS # 485578. $399,000 www.rewnc.net/913430 Call Martha Lowe Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles at 828-777-4364

NICE LITTLE SALES OFFICE. Fenced lot. Central Business districk. Walk everywhere.Lease option or possible owner finance... Make offer... $399,000 MLS:475252 www.rewnc.net/891616 Charles Giezentanner, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

WANT IT ALL? Near-New Quality Built Home,11.58 Acres,Old Historic Barn,Lrg Storage Shed, Mountain Views, & MORE! $425,000 MLS:488377 www.rewnc.net/891711 Cynthia Kovach, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-2583737

THERE IS MORE TO THIS home than meets the eye! Five bedrooms & three baths PLUS a media room complete w/HD projector, 100 $469000 MLS:468407 www.rewnc.net/826741 Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

A NEW AMERICAN CONTEMPORY DESIGN one owner home in Holcombe Meadows. Spacious 4 BR 2.5 BA, 2 rock fireplaces, detailed mouldings, custom shutters & window treatments, irrigation system, pro landscaping, corner lot, and 2 car garage. Owner is licensed agent. $439,000 MLS:468359 www.rewnc.net/826740 Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

DESIRABLE 4 BD 4BTH HOME IN CANE CREEK VALLEY AREA Only 5 yrs old and if offers lots of hdwd & tile flrs, fresh paint inside, 3 car garage, house wired for sound1 acre lot. Motivated seller. $484,900 MLS:488197 www.rewnc.net/897884 Call Bill Goodman, Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles at 828-273-4009

AMAZING VALUE! TWO homes for the price of ONE on this 3.42 PRIVATE retreat! Oversized Covered Front Porch, Huge back deck, Beautiful koi pond. Detached apt. has 1200sf, kitchen and full bath. Great for rental income, guest house, or your home business! $479,931 MLS:490251 www.rewnc.net/897948 Call Susan Duncan EXIT REALTY VISTAS at 828-776-8100

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GREAT CURB APPEAL, EXCITING THROUGHOUT. Long views, 9 ft tray ceilings, eat in kitchen with quartz cntrs & cherry cab, fireplace. www.20secretariat.com $485,000 MLS:486980 www.rewnc.net/908811 Call Barry May Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles at 828-458-5995

CRAFTSMANSHIP IS EXQUISITE AND MTN VIEWS ARE AMAZING in this 3500sf on .82 acres in Magnolia Farms. Master BR with Mtn Views,coiffeur ceiling and private entrance to deck. Full finished basement with 2 BRs, Large Den and Bonus Room. $539,946 MLS:481660 www.rewnc.net/897935 Call Susan Duncan EXIT REALTY VISTAS at 828-776-8100

IMPRESSIVE CUSTOM BUILT HOME NEXT DOOR TO REEMS CREEK GOLF COURSE Vaulted ceilings throughout. Lower level built to the same quality as main level with 2 BRs, Office and full bath. Home Warranty included! $550000 MLS:473091 www.rewnc.net/867256 Michael Srijayanta, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-2583737

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IMMACULATE ARTS AND CRAFT 6BR/5.5BA in secluded Soutchliff gated community in Fairview. .28 acre corner lot. 10ft ceilings with 8ft door openings. Custom kitchen with upgraded appliances. All 6 bedrooms are spacious. Great home for entertaining. $698,751 MLS:488745 www.rewnc.net/897933 Call Susan Duncan EXIT REALTY VISTAS at 828-776-8100

SERVICE STATION Great location, Corner lot,Lease option, or possible Owner finance. Make offer.... $900,000 MLS:475329 www.rewnc.net/ 891619 Charles Giezentanner, Asheville Realty & Associates 828-258-3737

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ONE GREAT SINGLE WIDE IN LEICESTER! Home has been very well maintained with newer vinyl siding, roofing and windows. 10 year warranty on heat pump will transfer to new owner. Has large kitchen with wood cabinets and adjoining sunroom addition in rear. Big covered front porch with handicap ramp (ramp needs repairs). Detached storage building included. Priced to sell at $77,500. MLS:505354 www.rewnc.net/915219 Call Jim Howe Keller Williams Professionals |at 828-279-1446

SPACIOUS (1584 sq ft) Clayton home on one third acre with mountain view. 3 br/3ba. Very good condition (new 2006). Wood fireplace, large front porch and 2 rear porches. Energy star appliances and extra insulation installed when constructed. Metal shed included. 15 min to AVL in Candler. $109,000 MLS:491363 www.rewnc.net/908645 Call Jim Howe Keller Williams Professionals at 828-279-1446

SOUTHEAST. New community 5 min to downtown.

3 BR/2.5 BA. Livingrm with wooded view and private rear deck. Lg master with mountain views. Ceramic and laminate floors. Approved for USDA loan program.

MLS# 489347 $179,000. www.rewnc.net/908646 Call Mary Beth Fender Monarch Builders at 828-628-1949

CHARMING & INVITING is this 3b/r 2 bath home w/full basement,garage.1/2ac private lot. Lovely kitchen, lg l/r w/f/p,deck, WOW, $214,000 MLS:479036 www.rewnc.net/908643 Call Yvonne Kolomechuk Keller Williams Realty -Waynesville at 828-421-1008

BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN CHALET surrounded by mountain laurels and rhododendrons that guarantee privacy.Year around views.The main level is an open floorplan with central fireplace .Home has 3 Bedrooms and 3 Baths.Recent updates. $269,690.

MLS:443635 www.rewnc.net/913424 Call Billy Coren Pisgah Realty LLC at 828-606-4463

ADDRESS SHOULD BE AMAZING VIEWS KNOLL! Oak hardwood floors connect the bright eat-inkitchen, dining & living room - all with views out every window. Gigantic master on main with stackable w/d in master bath + large laundry room in finished bsmt. Two gas fireplaces up & down, large family room in basement & decks on both level $374,900 MLS:490352 www.rewnc.net/912273 Call Cindy Ward Weaverville Realty at 828-658-0700

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REEMS CREEK GOLF COMMUNITY REDUCED - $379,000 Built in 2008, located on quiet streety. 2400 sq. ft. home with additional 1200 sq. ft. of unfinished brightly windowed basement which includes pool table in the sale. 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, large pantry, stainless steel appliances, brand new kitchen island and linen closets galore. MLS:489592 www.rewnc.net/908644 Call Kim Mannine Keller Williams Professionals at 828-279-4615

NEW PRICE $389,500! UNDER APPRAISED VALUE! Beautifully updated in premier Grove Park, kitchen with fireplace, hardwood floors, updated tile baths, spacious living room, dining room area, lower level family room and guest quarters with private bath with fireplace. Huge garage with storage.

MLS:476537 www.rewnc.net/911555 Call Joan Hubbard Preferred Properties at 828-301-5895

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This 4br/4ba 2525sf is one of 5 new homes; 10’ceilings; hickory cabinets; 40 gentle .5 ac+ mt view lots available from 49k; Free custom home designs; Adjacent to Golf; 10 min. to Asheville; 2mi to Weaverville; New Home + Lot from $269,000; City Water, Sewer, Nt Gas; Open Daily; slideshow at www.reemscreek.blogspot.com MLS#484801 $395,000 www.rewnc.net/911559 Call Bill Dorf 828-656-1122 billdorf@gmail.com

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Attic air leaks: How to find & seal them By: Jeanne Huber ©HouseLogic.com

insulation to find them.

Even if your attic floor is filled with adequate insulation, seal air leaks around pipes and other attic openings to prevent waste of heating and cooling energy--and money.

You probably think of your ceilings as solid surfaces, but the truth is that ceilings leak air into unfinished attic spaces through gaps and openings, such as around pipes and lighting fixtures. Air leaking into your attic could be costing you money--up to 30% of a home's heating and cooling energy is lost due to air leaks. That's an annual $300 bite out of your wallet that you can prevent.

Electrical connections for fixtures, fans, and outlets require a hole cutout in your ceiling drywall. Each of these cutouts is a likely air leak. You can stop air leaks by sealing the cutouts from above with acrylic latex or silicone caulk, or with low-expansion polyurethane foam, depending on the size of the gap.

Also check for anything that penetrates the ceiling: •pipes •vent stacks •flues and chimneys

Find air leaks From below your attic, check the ceilings and note the locations of all light fixtures, ceiling fans, and electrical outlets. From the attic-side of your ceiling, find the fixtures you noted. You'll have to pull back existing

•electrical wiring •heating and air conditioning ducts •access hatch

Gaps around these locations should also be sealed from above.

Plug large gaps Low-expansion polyurethane foam in a can is great for plugging openings 1/4-inch to 3 inches wide, such as those around plumbing pipes and vents. A standard 12-ounce can ($5) is good for 250 feet of bead about half an inch thick.

The plastic straw applicator seals shut within two hours of the first use, so to get the most mileage out of a can, squirt a lubricant such as WD-40 onto a pipe cleaner and stuff that into the applicator tube between uses.

Plug small gaps Caulk makes the best gap-filler for openings less than 1/4-inch wide, such as those cut around electrical boxes. Silicone costs the most ($8 a tube) but works better next to nonporous materials, such as metal flashing, (Continued on page 32)

Highland Forest. Well built home with so many updates you would think it is brand new. MLS# 478074 $199,000

6.2 acres across from Cadence Point. City utilities avail.

Beautiful pastures with view. MLS#431383 $234,000

Little River-Dupont. Private mountain getaway only minutes from Dupont National forest. MLS# 473802 $229,000

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Timber-framed retreat and green-built cottage bordering National Forest. Private! MLS#446237 $595,000

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Little River Farmhouse with great views! Garden spot, level yard, totally updated! MLS#461298 $179,900

Downtown Brevard Duckworth Ave. 2 houses $69,000 and $79,900 call for details.

Mills River. Gentleman's farm completely updated with extra lot. MLS# 505280 $339,000

Cherrywood Lane. Well built home with many custom features and beautiful landscaping on 5 acres. $299,500

Whitmire Rd. Country living just minutes from Brevard.

Completely updated with garden area and views! $161,000

Downtown Brevard. Located at the end of Maple St. Great in town location. Loads of character! $170,000

Probart St. Great location near music center. Garden area, oak floors, updated kitchen. MLS# 489048 $124,000

Straus Park Condo. 2BR/2BA Upgrades-hardwood flooring, solid surface countertop. MLS#463770 $279,000

House on 2.3 acres. This home has it all! Garden, view, stream, West Fork River. MLS#462235 $184,900

Private getaway minutes from town, custom wood works throughout this charming cabin. MLS#490451 $199,000

Guest House and Cottage in downtown on Park Ave. Loads of character! MLS#486347 $399,000

Off Grid Dome. Solar powered Dome with 10 acres located in Jackson County. National Forest access. $295,000

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828.553.3197 Downtown Brevard - Laurel Lane. Ideal location with many updates and lots of character. MLS# 487317 $219,000

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Downtown Brevard. Ashworth Ave. Beautiful home with quality finishes. Home theather, chef’s kitchen, 3 car garage. $695,000

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Mid-Century Ranch - $179,000. Updated 3-4 BR ranch w/a .29 AC, landscaped, level lot, on a quiet, no-thru street. HW floors throughout, HW under carpets in bedrooms. Finished, heated workspace & storage in the full bsmt. MLS# 489891. Call Betsy, 779-5544.

One Level Living, Black Mountain-$179,000. 3 BR/3 BA on a private, landscaped .23 AC on a no-thru street in Ridgecrest community. Two MBRs, vaulted wood ceilings, wood stove, vinyl windows, kitchen w/granite island & counters, 3-yr-old appliances. French doors lead to a spacious back deck. MLS #490479.

Call Sona, 216-7908.

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Biltmore Lake - $117,000. Pet-friendly, one-level living! 2 BR/2 BA with walk-in closets, covered patio, laundry. Pool, picnic area, trails, clubhouse. MLS #469257. Call Erin, 775-3746.

Cottage Near Beaver Lake - $169,000. A great location, & itís on a .75 AC lot! Classic 2 BR/1 BA cottage w/a FP, screened area on the wraparound porch, sunny kitchen, newer gas furnace. An urban homestead!

MLS# 485502. Call Gray 279-4058.

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Like New 4 BR/1.5 BA - Only $179,900. Move-in ready, & in a private setting in a new Oakley subdivision. HW floors, granite counters, fenced backyard, rear alley access, off-street parking, tall crawlspace for storage, mtn views from the large back deck. MLS #491161. Call Mark, 691-1317.

In Wonderful Beaverdam - $169,000. 3 BR/3 BA raised ranch in a great location. The light-filled great room has a FP & double sliding doors to a deck overlooking a creek. Huge family room, bath, & storage/utility room in lower level. Single garage. MLS #489896. Call Mark, 691-1317.

Near the Parkway & Arboretum - $185,000. Mtn bikers love Bent Creek Community! 3 BR w/2 updated baths, remodeled kitchen, covered back porch, large corner lot, carport. This ranch has sizzle, & you canít beat the location. MLS #486385. Call Sona, 216-7908.

Walk to Downtown West Asheville - $195,000. 4 BR/1 BA with large kitchen, deck, basement workspace. 4th bedroom with own entrance perfect for an office or roommate. MLS #460223. Call Erin, 775-3746.

Classic Log Cabin Retreat, North - $192,500 Two-story on 9.5 AC w/end-of-road privacy, hiking trails, spring water, wood-fired hot tub, creek, & Natíl Forest mountain views from the porch. 15 min. to Weaverville.

MLS #486471. Call Sona, 216-7908

Blocks from Downtown Asheville - $334,200. Historic, 2524 sq ft. Zoned heat pumps, parking. Offices, conference rooms, and restrooms on each floor. MLS #426641. Call Bill Palas, 691-7194.

Artistic Cabin Retreat - $220,000. Perched on a knoll, surrounded by larger tracts, this 1 BR/1.5 BA gem will knock your socks off. Granite, tile, HW floors, stainless appliances, guest area, DR, great front porch. MLS #485052. Call Sona, 216-7908.

Crowfields Condo - $239,000. Updated 3 BR/2.5 BA in a 55+ community w/pool, walking grounds, clubhouse. FP, basement space, covered deck. Close to shopping. MLS #461112. Call Marion, 301-4060.

Private Haw Creek Estate - $498,400. This welldesigned two-story on 1.3 AC sits below the Parkway, 5 min. east of Asheville. Amenities incl. a covered front porch, deck w/hot tub, in-law suite, garage, eatin kitchen, great access to the outdoors, & views across the valley. MLS #492014. Call Bill, 691-7194.

17+ AC Farm, North - $449,999. This beautiful land close to Reems Creek Golf Course and the Parkway has a 3 BR/2 BA farmhouse w/solid rental history, a barn, and many potential homesites. MLS# 484271.

Call Gray, 279-4058.

Privacy, Views, & Dwell Style in Fairview! $349,000 Sleek, modern & open, with live/work flex space, hydronic floor heat, cement counters, MBR suite on 2nd floor w/private deck, 2nd BR & BA on main. On an almost level acre, w/mtn views, garden space, privacy & great access to DT Asheville & the Parkway. Energy efficient, passive solar design. Call Betsy, 779-5544.

Striking Contemporary with Great Views - $499,000. 3 BR/2.5 BA, soaring spaces, state of the art kitchen, covered porch, decks, terraced gardens, office, full bsmt, solar & tankless hot water, zoned heat, garage, & just 10 min SE of downtown. MLS# 483932. Call Gray, 279-4058.

Historic Rankin-Bearden Home - $750,000. 5 BR/ 5 BA, award-winning 1843 home. In-law suite, income-producing apartment, .43 acre. Visit 32ElizabethPlace.com. MLS #472201. Call Gray or Betsy, 255-7530.

59 Acres Surrounded by Natl Forest - $1,230,000. Located on the back side of Craggy Gardens & the Parkway, this tract just 25 min. north of Asheville is the finest piece of wild America in WNC. A bold trout stream borders the property for over 1/2 mile, there's a road system from bottom to top, & the views are magnificent. MLS #505549.

Call Bill Palas, 691-7194.

50 Acre Family Farm- $580,000 Get your vegetables on!

This Madison County property has approx. 16 acres of organically farmed bottomland acreage, pasture, interior roads, gently rolling woods, creek frontage, a well, spring, farmhouse(as is), views, barn w/workshop & rustic apartment, & greenhouse! 35 min. to AVL. Call Erik, 779-5544.

Ridge Top Contemporary, Beaverdam - $499,900. This 4 BR/3 BA/2 HB in Saddle Ridge community features a state-of-the-art kitchen, spacious deck, detached studio, & winter views. MLS #483216. Call Bill Palas, 691-7194.

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WEAVERVILLE 3BR, 2.5BA plus bonus room. A Gardener’s delight with multiple vegetable gardens on .64 acres. Vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and great outdoor entertaining spaces.

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ASHEVILLE Beautiful 3BR, 2.5BA plus bonus room and easy to finish 690sq.ft. basement. Gas fireplace, upgraded flooring, screened porch and lower level deck. Optional pool membership available. 1 year home warranty.

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MARSHALL 2BR, 2BA Charming site built home in the country, just 20 minutes to downtown Asheville. Rear deck, covered front porch, new bamboo & tile flooring throughout. Huge unfinished basement with great potential.

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75K BELOW APPRAISAL! $350,000 MLS:492926 www.rewnc.net/910269

ELEGANCE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP $1,195,000 MLS:474401 www.rewnc.net/893757

UNIQUE MONTFORD HOME $335,000 MLS:486297 www.rewnc.net/894941

ARDEN PRIVACY $239,999 MLS:474110 www.rewnc.net/905724

SPACIOUS CONTEMPORARY! $650,000 MLS:456146 www.rewnc.net/894942

EXITS TO INTERSTATE 26 $1,500,000 MLS:432581 www.rewnc.net/894274

GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE $599,000 MLS:485095 www.rewnc.net/892105

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4 UNIT APARTMENT $390,000 MLS:480270 www.rewnc.net/913130

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CLASS A OFFICE SPACE $1,300,000 MLS:465871 www.rewnc.net/905543

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AN ELEGANT MASTERPIECE $2,600,000 MLS:491335 www.rewnc.net/902340

SPANISH ECLECTIC HOME $799,000 MLS:485825 www.rewnc.net/897193

SPACIOUS CONTEMPORARY! $650,000 MLS:456146 www.rewnc.net/902336

YEAR-ROUND VIEWS $629,000 MLS:463296 www.rewnc.net/894999

COVERED STONE PATIO $1,195,000 MLS:482246 www.rewnc.net/908478

FANTASTIC PRIVATE ESTATE $1,995,000 MLS:485621 www.rewnc.net/902364

BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN VIEWS $3,495,000 MLS:488999 www.rewnc.net/902371

GOLFING COMMUNITY $625,000 MLS:489217 www.rewnc.net/894267

COVERED OUTDOOR CANTINA $749,900 MLS:487748 www.rewnc.net/893132

DREAM HOME $1,450,000 MLS:481433 www.rewnc.net/893125

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LOVELY FARMHOUSE STYLE $225,000 MLS:492492 www.rewnc.net/913159

CHARMING LOG CABIN MLS:478161 www.rewnc.net/913136

10 MINUTES TO ASHEVILLE $159,900 MLS:488078 www.rewnc.net/895490

FASCINATING HOME $156,900 MLS:474512 www.rewnc.net/899688

CABIN W/WRAP AROUND DECK $298,000 MLS:486015 www.rewnc.net/896785

BLACK MOUNTAIN $189,000 MLS:489085 www.rewnc.net/894297

ONE LEVEL LIVING $131,900 MLS:490750 www.rewnc.net/905973

RANCHER IN PARKWAY FOREST $159,900 MLS:489238 www.rewnc.net/902703

DOWN TOWN CONDO $319,750 MLS:472959 www.rewnc.net/899748

FRENCH PROVINCIAL $469,500 MLS:481275 www.rewnc.net/896489

PRICED TO SELL $274,900 MLS:484023 www.rewnc.net/899746

GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD $210,000 MLS:478610 www.rewnc.net/899711

OUTDOOR LOVERS DREAM $485,000 MLS:486920 www.rewnc.net/899682

PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING $160,000 MLS:481109 www.rewnc.net/896975

GATED COMMUNITY $355,000 MLS:486717 www.rewnc.net/896968

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE CONDO $164,900 MLS:489935 www.rewnc.net/896966

SPLIT OPEN PLAN $238,500 MLS:474018 www.rewnc.net/896964

YOUR PRIVATE OASIS $295,000 MLS:489379 www.rewnc.net/896930

BEAUTIFUL LONG-RANGE VIEWS $239,900 MLS:484505 www.rewnc.net/896787

LOTS IN BEAUFORT, NC $169,000 MLS:487759 www.rewnc.net/908390

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3 BEDROOM 3 BATHROOM Vaulted ceiling in living room, cherry hardwood floors, maple cabinets, eat-in kitchen w/breakfast bar. Split bedroom plan. Large deck $230,000 MLS:488976 www.rewnc.net/895593

PRIVACY, PRIVACY, PRIVACY-SECLUDED home bordering Nat'l Forest w/walking trails.

Beautiful master bedroom suite on 2nd floor with fireplace. Park-like grounds w/mature landscaping and bold creek. Large family room in basement. $445,000 MLS:488438 www.rewnc.net/883503

4 BEDROOM, 4 1/2 BATHROOMS Open and sunny w/chef’s (really) kitchen, plenty of room to entertain family and friends, fireplaces,decks,room,room & more room. $760,000 MLS:487304 www.rewnc.net/876809

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Lots of storage in basement and house. $360,000 MLS:481079 www.rewnc.net/844981

MOUNTAIN VISTA Pristine new home with natural colors that make you feel as if you are living outdoors. This home has a beautifully appointed kitchen with tons of gorgeous cabinets, a sunny interior, breakfast bar that opens into a great room, large deck and level yard just waiting for your outdoor activities to begin. $219,900 www.rewnc.net/765365

BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY SOLID BRICK RANCH HOME home with open design, hardwoods, with decks & in great condition on 5 acres in desirable balconies all around the home's east face.Enjoy Fairview. Wonderful pond and creek, covered the fantastic views of the mountains, surrounding back deck, 16x20 workshop, pasture for horswoods & spectacular sunrises!(House also has es or other animals. Mini farm in the making. proane gas logs) Large lot in newer subdivision of $775,000 MLS:483674 lovely homes. Only 15 min. to I-40. $275,000 www.rewnc.net/860855 MLS:483894 www.rewnc.net/860858

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WEST! Immaculate all brick home, 3 BR, nice deck, full unfinished bsmt, garage, freshly painted, newer windows, nice .30 acre level lot, 1-car gar, MLS#481531, Code#4012, $199,000!

LEICESTER! All brick home w/3 BR, full bsmt, carport, large living room w/FP, central air, views, garden space, minutes to downtown Asheville, MLS#492696, Code#3572, $189,500!

NEW LISTING! West Asheville! 3 BR, 2 bath ranch, nicely landscaped .45 acre lot, impressive rear screened patio, HOME WARRANTY, 2-car gar, black top drive, MLS#505602, Code#3572, $189,900!

NORTH! 1.42 very private acres in country setting, ideal garden space, includes a 2 BR 2 bath home, family room, HOME WARRANTY, ht pump, metal roof, out building, home needs “TLC”, MLS#490305, Code#3062, $188,000!

EAST! Older remodeled farmhouse, 3 BR, 2 baths, family room, 2 FP’s, wonderful kitchen, level .39 acre lot, circular driveway, patio, MLS#489355 Code#4222, $185,000!

NORTH! A private 1.5 acres surrounds this newer 3 BR, 2 bath, 1.5 story home, office, den, full unfinished bsmt, HOME WARRANTY, enjoy the views from this magnificent cov front porch, MLS#487835, Code#3202, $184,900!

NORTHWEST IN COUNTY! Outstanding views from this ranch style home, 3 BR, 2 Baths, 2-car gar, cov front porch to enjoy the long range views, newer ht pump, all appliances included, MLS#480189, Code#3632, $179,900!

ARDEN! Neat & clean 3 BR home, family room, gas heat & central air, beautiful level fenced backyard, FP, gorgeous rear patio, HOME WARRANTY, carpet, MLS#485470, Code#3282, $175,000!

EAST! Private 3 BR 2 bath home on 1.27 acres with a long Broad River frontage, cov front porch & rear deck, HOME WARRANTY, heat pump, 2-car garage, MLS#491017, Code#3072, $169,500!

SOUTH! Views, Views, Views! 2 BR, 2.5 Bath home, fam room, private wooded .47 acre lot, 2 decks, 2-car garage, skylights, great setting, MLS#481392, Code#3652, $159,900!

REYNOLDS HIGH DISTRICT! Brand new home, 3 BR, 2 bath single level, lg master suite, HW, carpet & ceramic tile floors, ht pump, convenient area, black top drive, MLS#485396, Code#3182, $159,900!

SOUTHEAST! Cute 2 BR home, nicely remodeled bathroom, level .74 acre well landscaped yard, creek, cov front porch, 2 out buildings, 2-car carport, new roof and vinyl siding,MLS#486715, Code#3032, $135,000!

NORTH! 2 BR, 2 bath bungalow on .59 acre lot, partially finished, full bsmt not included in SqFt, deck fenced in area good for gardening, HOME WARRANTY, convenient location, MLS#483339, Code#3012, $129,900!

BILTMORE LAKE AREA! Very neat & clean 2 BR 2 bath condo, many upgrades, newer appliances, Berber carpet, crown molding, backs to conservation, HOME WARRANTY, shows like a model, must see, MLS#483211, Code#3672, $121,900!

NORTH! 2 BR ranch style home w/partial bsmt, detached 2-car gar, HOME WARRANTY, .30 acre level fenced lot, near downtown Asheville & UNC-A, lot’s of potential, MLS#485122, Code#3132, $121,900!

HAYWOOD COUNTY! 2 BR, 2 bath home on .45 acres, mature landscaping w/organic garden, located in nice quiet Jonathan Creek area, MLS#489555, Code#3092, $119,900!

OAKLEY! 2 BR bungalow on large level .75 acre lot w/fruit trees, nicely landscaped, HW under carpet, 2 sheds, conveniently located close to downtown Asheville, MLS#483141, Code#3662, $109,900!

NORTH! Cozy 3 BR home on 1.7 private acres, large living room, kitchen w/woodstove, Ht Pump, all brick exterior, HOME WARRANTY, large covered front porch, MLS#470879, Code#3052, $85,000!

NEW LISTING! Close to downtown Asheville! Neat and clean 3 BR, 2 bath home, large living room w/FP, cathedral ceilings, new front and back decks, detached 2-car gar, outbldg, MLS#492670, Code#2012, $84,900!

WEST! .88 absolutely gorgeous level acres, mtn views, includes 2 BR home built in 1925, HW floors, needs remodeling, Must see this one! MLS#469186, Code#2092, $69,900!

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NORTHWEST! 16.2 private acres! Cleared with new roads and homesites! $319,000!

FAIRVIEW! 1.62 extra large lot! Underground utilities, long range views! 159,900!

BLACK MOUNTAIN! .55 acre lot, minutes from Asheville! Great homesite! $144,000!

NORTH! 3.74 gorgeous acres! Wonderful homesite or for subdividing! $97,000!

WEST! 4 BR, 2.5 bath rancher on 7.44 gently sloping acres, full finished bsmt, lg patio & decks w/views, HOME WARRANTY, 3000 sqft metal bldg w/attached shed, creek, fenced w/24x60 barn on property, great for horses, MLS#484344, Code#7102, $590,000!

WEST! 4.95 beautiful acres! Excellent long range views! Creek w/waterfall! $60,000!

NORTH! .99 acre building lot! Mountain Views! $50,500!

LEICESTER! .83 acre lot! Million dollar views!

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NORTHWEST! 1.2 acre lot w/beautiful mtn views, ready to build, $33,000!

WEST! 1.13 acre lot, winter views, waterfall at top, .5 acres cleared, $24,900!

NORTH! 2.86 Incredible acres on the French Broad River, $13,000!

EAST! Stunning 3 BR, 3 bath home on gorgeous 4.13 acres on the Swannanoa River w/600 ft of river frontage, wonderful kitchen, 2 FP’s, fam room, office, cov decks, 2-car gar, MLS#489650, Code#8032, $795,000!

NORTH! 4.55 Beautiful private acres, mostly cleared, w/3 BR, 3 bath home, 3 decks, 2 FPs, 2car gar, great room, creek, circular dr, views, MLS#480424, Code#6202, $419,900!

SOUTH! Spacious 4 BR, 4.5 baths, nice area of newer homes, gas heat & central air, office, HOME WARRANTY, great room, wonderful kitchen, rear deck & patio, quiet street, private back yard, MLS#486805, Code#4922, $399,900!

COUNTY SETTING! Newer 4 BR, 4 bath home, great room w/FP, cathedral ceilings, wonderful kitchen, HOME WARRANTY, 2-car gar plus add’l gar in bsmt, full bsmt framed, plumbed and ready to finish! MLS#488791, Code#4932, $399,000!

BLACK MOUNTAIN! Mobile Home Park w/6 units, fully refurbished, excellent shape, good rental history w/steady income, low maintenance & expenses, MLS#478255, Code#4902, $358,000!

FAIRVIEW! 3 BR, 3 baths on beautiful 1.35 acre landscaped lot, LR w/vaulted ceilings, 2 gas log FP’s, lg family room, HOME WARRANTY, craft room, 2-car gar, cov front porch, lg private patio, views, MLS#485698, Code#4962, $319,900!

EAST! 4 BR, 3 bath home, nicely landscaped w/fenced back yard, lg rooms, cov front porch, rear deck, fam room w/FP, many updates, bsmt, nice above ground pool w/elaborate decking, MLS#491722, Code#5062, $315,000!

FLETCHER! Spacious 4 BR 3.5 bath home, beautiful level 1.08 acre lot, bonus room w/closet, HOME WARRANTY, front & back covered porches, wonderful family room, 2 FPs, dining room, 2 ht pumps, 2 car garage, great home for entertaining, MLS#487880, Code#4952, $314,900!

FAIRVIEW! Gorgeous, level, wooded, 2.68 acres located behind Food Lion in Fairview, ideal location for an office building or a business, great location, MLS#490323, $299,900!

EAST! Outstanding views from this private estate, newer 3 BR home, lg great room w/vaulted ceilings, lg office, HOME WARRANTY, deck w/hot tub, unfinished bsmt w/2-car gar, MLS#483587, Code#4682, $289,900!

WEST! Very spacious 3 BR 3.5 bath home on 1.39 acres, HOME WARRANTY, office, den, exercise room, formal DR, huge cov deck, 2 ht pumps, no maintenance vinyl siding, extra large 2-car gar, MLS# 482325, Code #4672, $279,900!

NEW LISTING! West! Newer 3 BR, 2.5 bath home, views of the Biltmore Estate, lg cov front proch, great room, gas FP, lg kitchen w/granite countertops, full bsmt, MLS#505675,

NORTHWEST! Immaculate newer single level home, large rooms throughout, 3 BR, 2 baths, huge great room, FP(gas logs), 9 ft ceilings, HOME WARRANTY, gorgeous 2/3 acre lot, MLS#490566, Code#4142, $239,500!

FAIRVIEW! 1 level living, 3 BR, 2 baths, family room w/block FP, HOME WARRANTY, 2 car gar, level private .62 acre lot, MLS#492754, Code#4072, $229,900!

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SOUTH! 3 BR 2 bath home on an absolutely beautiful private .92 acres, HOME WARRANTY, cov front porch, great Arden location, creek bordering property, rear deck 2-car garage, MLS#487688, Code#4032, $239,000!

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NORTH! Newer spacious home, 4 BR, 4.5 baths, fam room, see-thru FP, tall ceilings, 2-car gar, cov decks, private .87 acre lot, lots of storage, MLS#492855, Code#6042, $440,000!

WEST! Newer home with 3 BR, 2 baths, wonderful kitchen, full sized basement, ht pump, garage, private 1.3 acre level lot w/outstanding views, garden area, MLS#491185, Code#4092, $224,900!

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WEST! One level living, great kitchen, lg rooms throughout, clean spacious home, 3 BR, 2 baths, walk-in closets, private back yard w/gorgeous SWIMMING POOL, cabana, well landscaped .71 level acres, mountain views, MLS#489061, Code#4002, $224,900!

NORTHWEST! Immaculate 3 BR, 3 bath home on 1 private acre, HOME WARRANTY, open floor plan, security system, lg rear deck, newer ht pump, bsmt, garage, beautiful views, seller to pay $2000 to towards buyers closing costs, MLS#477017, Code#4562, $221,900!

EAST! 3 BR home on gorgeous level .88 acre lot, covered RV parking pad, HOME WARRANTY, lg family room w/FP, huge covered private rear deck, 2-car gar, no maintenance exterior vinyl siding MLS#486065, Code#4112, $220,000!

NORTH! Charming 1920’s 2 BR cottage, HW floors, 2 FPs, wonderful private rear patio, HOME WARRANTY, detached gar w/office area, cov front porch, convenient to everything, MLS#486208, Code#4132, $215,000!

EAST! Neat & clean newly remodeled 3 BR home on gorgeous 1/2 acre lot, wonderful kitchen, newer windows, HOME WARRANTY, full unfinished bsmt, fenced back yard, MLS#491076, Code#4102, $215,000!

WEST! Immaculate home, 3 BR, 2 baths (both jetted tubs!), level end of road private lot, family room, Lg LR w/FP, office, wonderful kitchen w/appliances, basement, 2-car gar, lease option possible, vacant & immediate possession, MLS#489821, Code#4042, $209,900!

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CHARM & CHARACTER ABOUND in this updated classic Cape Cod home a block from downtown area. Home features updated kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counter tops & stainless appliances. All baths updated with 2 custom showers and jet tub. Classic hardwood floors, Replacement windows, new furnace & hot water heater 2004, Level private backyard with privacy fence and gazebo. A must see in this price range. MLS# 485147 $299,900 Call Jim Tart for further details.

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20.19 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN PROPERTY offers breathtaking valley and mountain views. This property backs up to and borders the National Forest and is designated as a Bear sanctuary. With approximately 635ft of road frontage makes this property perfect for a private estate, subdivision, or build a few cabins and start a Hunting Club (“Buyers agents please be aware of the Buncombe County Slope Ordinance.”) MLS# 483181 $119,900 Call Keith Norris for further details.

Perry Moore ............................231-2285

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BEAUTIFULLY PRIVATE SOUTH FACING HOME with covered front porch to take in the panoramic views.

Hardwood floors in Great Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, & Half Bath. Stacked stone gas/wood Fireplace and surround sound entertainment system. Sunny Kitchen & large Laundry Room. Master Suite on main includes double sinks, garden tub & separate shower. Double Garage on main.. MLS# 491000 $284,000 Call Cindy Zinser for further details.

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THIS PROPERTY IS ZONED RESIDENTIAL but has significant commercial potential. The house itself has nicely refinished hardwood floor, an attractive fireplace, nice yard with .87 acre. MLS# 489489 $169,500 call Milo Garren for more information

OWNER MOTIVATED, WANTS ANY OFFER! 2 story stacked duplex with partial finished on grade basement. Large covered front porch. Huge rear covered porch. 2nd floor 1 bedroom unit with private deck recently renovated.

1st floor 1 bedroom unit owner occupied with 2 additional unheated bedrooms. Total fenced yard with off street parking. Ideal for an extended family. MLS# 490772 $265,000 Call Bob Zinser for more details.

WONDERFUL DONALD GARDNER DESIGNED HOME, with a bright, open floor plan. Amazing eat-in kitchen accesses a screened porch. Open, 2-story living room with gas log fireplace. Master Bedroom and laundry conveniently located on the 1st floor. Office space, loft, bonus room, and 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Wonderful neighborhood, convenient to Weaverville and Asheville. Currently leased until July 31, 2011. MLS# 484708 $299,000 Call Steve Heiselman for more details.

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Welcome to our new Open House Weekend section. As you’ll notice there’s a number in each listing inside the red triangle. Go to our map on pages 24 and 25 -- look for the matching number on the map, and find the location of the house.

Because we are the best at pulling together print, web and mobile marketing, each listing has its own unique weblink and QR Code. Type the link into your smart phone or computer and you’ll see an electronic tour of the property as well as a more detailed map to the location of the open house. If you prefer, scan the QR Code with your smart phone app and get the same result.

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HAWCREEK - Great Traditonal 4 BR/3.5 BA home with bonus room! Family room with 20' ceilings.

Hwd floors and crown molding thru-out. Master on main. Formal DR, covered porch, large garden space & workshop. MLS#485738, $450,000 DIRECTIONS: Tunnel Road to left into Haw Creek.

Take a right on New Haw Creek Road. Just past the Haw Creek fire dept. take a left into Huntington Chase. House is on the right, #15. www.rewnc.net/915232 Call Olga Earwood Blue Ridge Properties Asheville at 828-280-4104

3 Sunday, September 11, 2 - 4pm 68 North Willow Brook Dr

NORTHWEST! Immaculate newer single level home, large rooms throughout, 3 BR, 2 baths, huge great room, FP(gas logs), 9 ft ceilings, HOME WARRANTY, gorgeous 2/3 acre lot, MLS#490566, $239,500!

DIRECTIONS: Patton Ave to Right on New Leicester Hwy, go 2.5 miles to Right onto Old County Home Rd, take 2nd Right onto Lees Creek Rd, then next Right onto Erwin Hills Rd, go .4 mile to Left into Willow Brook Subdivision onto North Willow Brook Drive, house in cul-de-sac #68. www.rewnc.net/915241 Call Kim Mannine Keller Williams Professionals at 828-279-4615

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5 Sunday, September 11, 2 - 4pm 133 Spring Drive, Mars Hill

Immaculate, like new 3BR, 2BTH home in great neighborhood. Beautiful hardwood floors and tiled baths. Master on main w/jet tub, unbelievable storage throughout, huge walk in pantry, lovely custom window treatments in LR, double car garage with shelving, wonderful lot w/garden area and fabulous side deck to enjoy mountain vistas.

MLS# 475769 $249,000 DIRECTIONS: I-26 W (19/23N) to Exit 11 Mars Hill. Turn LEFT at end of ramp for approx. 1 mile to light on Main St. Turn LEFT at light and follow approx. 1 mile to LEFT on Spring Dr. in Springside Subdivision. #133 in on LEFT. www.rewnc.net/915231 Call Libby Rogers Keller Williams Professionals at 828-768-0747

Sunday, September 11, 2 - 4pm 12 Grove Cove Drive, Asheville Thursdays and Sunday 2-4 Grove Park Cove Model Grove Park Cove is North Asheville’s premiere new neighborhood located just 3 miles from downtown. Offering big view home sites from just 169,900 and lot/home packages from the 700s. Come see our award winning furnished model and talk to Dan Grammatico about building your dream home!

DIRECTIONS: 240 to Merrimon to Beaverdam Road (R) to Spooks Branch (R) to Spring Cove Road (R). An additional entrance is located at the intersection of Sunset Drive/Patton Mountain Road and North Griffing Boulevard. www.rewnc.net/887170 Call Dan Grammatico Prudential Lifestyle Realty at 828-273-9877

Sunday, September 11, 2 - 5pm 113 Shadowbrook Drive Easy living Haw Creek Townhome with 3 BR, 2BA, deck, fireplace, home warranty. Priced to sell at $150,000. That's $25K under tax value, bring an offer. MLS#492778 DIRECTIONS: From I240, exit 7, go East Tunnel Road 1.3 miles to left on Beverly. Right at stop sign onto New Haw Creek, 2 miles to end, left onto Haw Creek Circle, at curve go straight ahead into Haw Creek Villas, second drive on right, second home on right. www.rewnc.net/915239 Call Karen Vickers Keller Williams Asheville at 828-230-8619

Our Open Houses are a great value.

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Is my REALTOR a good employee?

Should I use a mortgage broker?

Who exactly did I hire? I thought my due diligence was comprehensive. And, my agent in Minneapolis worked for the same firm as this one. I mean, this person was friendly, attentive, eager, and willing to go ‘the extra mile’…in the beginning. Now I’m not sure. Is my Realtor committed to ‘my company’? Is he/she working overtime to get the job done? Is my agent being creative enough to sell the difference?

The fact is, I don’t know if my agent has had any sales training, is innovative, has good company support, or really, really, really needs or wants to be successful. It’s not their fault, it’s mine. I need to buckle down, get involved and make sure we are on the same page. My time is valuable, my goals are simple, and certain results are expected. Time to call a meeting!

Absolutely…I they are reputable. Like any other product you would buy, you want to check out the potential service provider you may want to use. Interestingly, most loans written over the last decade were originated by mortgage brokers across the country. Why? The reasons include; they are very knowledgeable (being that is all they do), the broker has many sources for mortgage money, they are extremely motivated (because they are paid on commission), and most of them have come from other industries that have provided professional sales training. I like them for a choice. Meet a couple brokers, ask pertinent questions, test the waters…it’s worth the time.

Bill’s Corners I’ve been involved with the real estate and mortgage industry for more than 30 years and feel privileged to have landed here in Asheville. Moving from Detroit gave my family and me an appreciation of… ‘wow, can you believe this place!’ I’ve travelled around the world with my speaking opportunities, but this is the ‘cat’s meow’ when it comes to…you name it ... a list of everything good. Every week I hope to be able to give you some information that is pertinent, interesting, and perhaps a little entertaining. So please enjoy my ‘Corner’, and if you do decide to buy a house, rest assured it was a good decision.

Bill Early is a consultant, speaker, and author of real estate and mortgage industry articles. Learn more at www.BillEarlySpeaks.com

Give water a try

Name this dog I’ll tell you right now that I’m a BIG GUY. My name will fool you as it does not depict my actual origin. I was raised as a hunter and a war dog….grrrrrrrrr! I look aristocratic and handsome but am very slow to mature…unless you feed me just right. Sometimes I have to get my ears trimmed (ouch), so that I appear better looking. I love a great big yard but don’t put me in a china shop! I enjoy children, but sometimes step on them inadvertently, and can scare off any intruders. Oh, and I’m nicknamed the Apollo of dogs.

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Featured Property $197,900 SOUTH ASHEVILLE: Gorgeous new construction in lovely private area, convenient to all amenities. County taxes, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and huge master closet. Covered front porch with large rear deck. Fenced for additional privacy.

MLS#492434

$325,000

$279,000

GASTON MOUNTAIN: Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Open floor plan, formal dining, two fireplaces, large family room, 2 car garage main level, lower drive with garage door to sports, hobby or workshop storage. MLS# 483707

ARDEN: Beautifully maintained ranch on wonderful private lot. Split bedroom plan/kitchens and baths have been updated. Wrap around deck with Koi pond and hot tub. New additions for master suite and family room. Two car garage and large workshop with electrical run to it. MLS# 486282

$249,900

$250,000 HENDERSONVILLE: Builders own 3/2, 1844 home. LR with vaulted ceiling & beautiful gas log FP. A nice big kitchen. Hardwood floors throughout common living areas. back deck. MLS# 478555

sq ft stone & tile Huge

CANDLER: Immaculately maintained 3 / 2.5 home.

Open floor plan w/ 3 bay windows & remodeled kitchen. Great fenced back yard. Covered side porch with mtn. views. MLS # 477148

$199,000

$169,900

MOUNTAIN HOME: Cottage in the woods. This is the most charming place you have ever seen.

Long range views peek between the summer trees. Approximately 500 sq ft being finished in basement for a large master suite with luxury bath.

This you must see. MLS# 488008

WEST ASHEVILLE: Recently renovated. New roof, kitchen appliances, ceiling fans, heat pump and much more. Freshly painted and move-in ready.

Great backyard with new deck. MLS#491024

$129,900

$128,900

ADDISON CREEK: Wonderful well maintained 3BR / 2 Bath home with long range mountain views.

Great floor plan with eat in kitchen. Enjoy the quiet backyard from deck. MLS # 474705

FAIRVIEW: Absolutely immaculate split bedroom plan.

Home was totally remodeled in 2006, new sheetrock, windows, carpet, cabinets, floors. New kitchen floor in 2009. Lovingly maintained. Permanent masonry foundation, huge deck for views and entertaining. This is great retirement, first time buyer or second home.

Must see. MLS# 490011

$124,000 PRICED BELOW TAX VALUE!! Trade or owner finance options. Convenient 3/2 1300 sq ft 1st flr end condo w/ open plan, 9 ft ceilings, tile kitchen & baths, handicap access w/ low HOAs. Pets welcome! MLS # 476343

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SOUTHWEST -- STREAM, RANCH, QUIET $190,000 www.rewnc.net/913299 Ask for Rose

ARDEN HOME - SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR $184,500 www.rewnc.net/909172 Ask for Alan

FENCED LOT IN SWANNANOA $93,900 www.rewnc.net/912000 Ask for Morris

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That’s SOUTH IN BILTMORE PARK ENJOYABLE LIVING! $1,025,000 Ask for Rose www.rewnc.net/868266

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EAST ASHEVILLE $749,000 Ask for Debbie www.rewnc.net/855922

WEST - CANDLER $449,000 Ask for Lori www.rewnc.net/846522

BILTMORE LAKE AREA $389,900 Ask for Brian www.rewnc.net/877660

LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS IN WEAVERVILLE $369,900 Ask for John or Brian www.rewnc.net/909480

BEAUTIFUL EAST ASHEVILLE HOME $339,000 Ask for Lori www.rewnc.net/871327

EAST $329,000 Ask for Lori www.rewnc.net/772308

EAST--PRIVATE, WORKSHOP, NEAR VA HOSPITAL $300,000 Ask for Rose www.rewnc.net/887417

2 FOR ONE GREAT PRICE $269,900 Ask for Debbie www.rewnc.net/862470

95% FINANCING $249,900 Ask for Richard www.rewnc.net/899191

SOUTH ASHEVILLE $244,900 Ask for John or Brian www.rewnc.net/744855

GREAT MOUNTAIN VIEWS $168,000 Ask for Morris www.rewnc.net/868982

WEST ASHEVILLE $167,500 Ask for Brian or John www.rewnc.net/906166

MOUNTAIN GETAWAY--LOTS OF ROOM $165,000 Ask for Debbie www.rewnc.net/867095

EAST ASHEVILLE $126,000 Ask for John or Brian www.rewnc.net/798508

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Pamper your backyard birds for free By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon ©HouseLogic.com Wild birds are our backyard buddies: A swallow can eat a thousand mosquitoes daily; and watching birds glide and listening to their songs can soothe our jangled nerves.

"Connection to the natural world is important to maintaining mental health and stability," says David Bonter, a bird expert at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

"We evolved being connected to nature."

Nature, shmature - feeding, housing, and bathing birds year-round is expensive. Bonter shells out $27 each week for a 50-pound sack of black oil sunflower seeds, the best food for wild birds that visit his upstate New York home.

Bonter's costs are typical. I spend at least $40 monthly - nearly $500 per year - on birdseed to stock two feeders that hang outside my kitchen window. And I recently paid $30 for a special bluebird house, which a couple of sparrows quickly commandeered.

Want to feed, house, and provide a cool bath for birds without going broke? Bonter provides some tips.

Raid your pantry You'd be surprised how much bird food you already have stashed in your pantry.

•Stale bread and crackers, peanuts (raw, roasted, shelled but not salted), and oatmeal provide a good bird nosh.

•Robins, orioles, bluebirds,

and cedar waxwings will eat cut up fruit, such as oranges, placed on a platform covered by a roof to keep out rodents.

•Woodpeckers and nuthatches will lick peanut butter off tree bark.

•Beef fat is a powerful nutrient for birds in winter. When temperatures drop below 50 degrees, ask your butcher for a hunk of beef suet, and hang it from a wire cage you easily can find at hardware stores and online. If you eat bacon, chill the grease and mix it with nuts and seeds, then hang it in a cage.

•Avoid salty and highly processed food; it's no better for the birds than it is for us.

•Don't waste money on shelled sunflower seeds. Birds are accustomed to cracking shells in the wild and will happily do it at your feeder.

Water's almost free Water in birdbaths and fountains

attracts birds that don't eat seed, like robins.

"Any bird will come to a birdbath," Bonter says. "I've seen hawks in a birdbath."

If you want to attract more birds, make the water ripple with a solar water wiggler ($40). These hand-sized agitators make the birdbath look more like a natural water source and discourage mosquito eggs from hatching.

Clean and fill the birdbath daily with a garden hose.

Grow your own bird homes Birds don't need to nest at the Ritz.

They'll happily reside in a nesting gourd (sometimes called a bottle gourd) you can grow yourself.

I've harvested six nesting gourds from a couple of gourd vines. You can get fancy and paint and varnish them. But I just let them dry on the vine (I don't usually get around to picking them until October), drill an entrance hole, and hang them from the porch light next to my kitchen.

Nesting gourds are harder to clean than other bird homes. So I either pick out the old nests in winter, or throw them away and grow new ones when the weather warms.

I get three or four nesting families each spring and summer. Nothing warms my heart like watching Mom and Dad feed their hungry chicks.

How do you save money on birds?

What's the most exotic bird you've attracted to your feeder or birdbath?

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Attic air leaks... from page 10 or where there are temperature extremes, as in attics. Acrylic latex caulk ($2 per tube) is less messy to work with and cleans up with water.

Seal air leaks around flues and chimneys Building codes require that wood framing be kept at least one inch from metal flues and two inches from brick chimneys. But that creates gaps where air can flow through. Cover the gaps with aluminum flashing ($12) cut to fit and sealed into place with high-temperature silicone caulk ($20).

To keep insulation away from a hot flue pipe, form a barrier by wrapping a cylinder of flashing around the flue, leaving a oneinch space in between. To maintain the spacing, cut and bend a series of inch-deep tabs in the cylinder's top and bottom edges.

Weatherstrip the attic access hatch A quarter-inch gap around pull-down attic

stairs or an attic hatch leaks the same amount of air as a bedroom heating duct.

Seal it by caulking between the hatch frame and the rough opening, or by installing foam weatherstripping around the perimeter of the hatch opening. Or, you can buy a pre-insulated hatch cover kit for about $150.

Tips for working in attics â&#x20AC;˘Work on a cool day. â&#x20AC;˘Wear protective gear: disposable clothes, gloves, and a double-elastic mask or half-face respirator to protect you from the insulation. â&#x20AC;˘Bring along a droplight with a fluorescent bulb, plus at least two pieces of plywood big enough to span two or three joists to support you as you work. â&#x20AC;˘To save trips up and down a ladder, try to move up all of the materials you need before you get started.

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One warning: If you find vermiculite insulation, hold off until you've had it checked for asbestos; your health department or air-quality agency can recommend a lab.

Jeanne Huber is the author of 10 books about home improvement and writes a weekly column about home care for the Washington Post.

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Fantastic contemporary home with mountain & flowing creek views.This home as got it all: custom landscaping, fiberboard siding, irrigation system, Japanese maple, hemlock & flowering cherry trees to name just a few. Side stairs, custom stone patio, gorgeous back deck, covered front porch, three rain gardens. Inside features: Silestone,gas range, stone fireplaces, two family rooms, huge bedrooms & storage.Work out room, office, gorgeous master suite, too much to list.

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Town and Mountain Realty (828) 232-2879

Local, independent and ready to help you find your “Home Sweet Home” in WNC !

WEAVERVILLE

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3 BR/ 2 BA MLS# 505409 $219,000 Call Scott McKenzie, 419-0883

FAIRVIEW FOREST

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4 BR/ 3 BA MLS# 505050 $285,000 Call Mike Miller, 712-9052

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3 BR/ 2 BA MLS# 505598 $150,000 Call Jody Whitehurst, 215-3981

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3 BR/ 3 BA MLS# 505670 $359,900 Call Jude Welsh, 712-2552

4 BR/ 2.5 BA MLS# 505020 $284,000 Call Ben Falcon, 989-1492

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3 BR/ 3 BA MLS# 486897 $245,000 Call Jody Whitehurst, 215-3981

4 BR/ 3 BA MLS# 505291 $450,000 Call Mike Miller, 712-9052

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3 BR/ 2 BA MLS# 490412 $225,000 Call Angela O’Brien, 216-1610

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5 BR/ 3 BA MLS# 505505 $219,000 Call Dana Wingate, 713-4226

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3 BR/ 2 BA MLS# 485688 $305,000 Call Robbie McLucas, 335-2515

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REDUCED 60 NORTH MARKET - Panoramic floor to ceiling windows w/ Eastern views. 2BR/2BA condo w/ 10 ft. ceilings, white diamond granite, HWs, SS appliances, media room & private balcony.

Amenities include fitness center, clubroom w/ rooftop terrace. $595,000.

MLS# 490575

BEAVERDAM - Renovated bungalow in N. AVL on level lot. Energy efficient 2bed/2bath cottage w/ flowing, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, ceramic tile & HW floors, covered front & back porches , 750sf.det. garage. $250,000. MLS# 490719

Eva Hartman, 828-242-3843, eva@townandmountain.com

WEAVERVILLE- End of cove privacy, 18 acres w/ sunsets & views of green pasture, pond, 2 creeks, hardwood forest & more. Cedar & stone home w/ quality renovations. Vaulted ceilings, FPs, decking, dbl car garage. $484,000. MLS# 489524, Call Amy Giles, 273-1270.

BUENA VISTA FOREST REDUCED! Mid-Century renovated ranch w/ 3BR/2BA, move-in ready. Screened porch, comfortable living spaces, updated kitchen w/ SS appliances, wood-burning FP, Murphy bed, HW floors. $279,000.

MLS# 490903,Call Dana Wingate, 713-4226.

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TOWN MTN – REDUCED! Contemporary home w/ views, mins to downtown. Features radiant floor heat, wood burning stove, great room w/ vaulted clgs, open kitchen, dining area, lrg master BR & 2nd BR has lofted sleeping area. Wonderful landscaping & views. $424,900, MLS# 468131, Call Jude Welsh 712-2552

ALEXANDER – Contemporary 4 BR/ 3.5 BA home on 4 private yet convenient acres only 15 min. north of AVL. Spacious master suite, cathedral ceilings, expansive decks w/ year round views, stone FP & wood burning stove. $364,000. MLS# 484918, Call Patrick Miljour, 216-3105.

FAIRVIEW FOREST - Very private mountain retreat on large 2.78 acre lot. Custom built, tigerwood floors, hickory cabinets, gas logs in FP, open floor plan, covered porch.

Priced to sell. Enjoy nature from this peaceful setting. $285,000. MLS# 505050, Call Mike Miller, 712-9052.

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SUNSET RIDGE: Breathtaking views.

Being sold furnished. Upgraded kitchen and bath. 5th floor unit.

Only 1.5 miles to DT Asheville. Great Value! $109,500 MLS505574

MITCHELL COUNTY: Almost 8 acres of land with several possible home sites. As-is house on property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors. $130,000 MLS505514

OAKLEY: Great location in Oakleyupdated 2/1 ranch-level .25 acre fenced lot, carport-flexible floor plan!! $138,900 MLS492804

WEST ASHEVILLE: West Asheville move in ready - 3 bedrooms, 1 bath - single car garage - basement - corner lot. $149,900 MLS470450

Downtown Local:

NEWLY RENOVATED three bedroom/two bath home. $150,000 MLS505209

WELL MAINTAINED HOME only minutes to downtown Asheville. .52 acre lot with plenty of gardening space. Central heat/cooling, new floor and more. $154,900 MLS492412

BILTMORE COMMONS : 2 bedroom Patio Home in gated community with double carport, sunroom, formal dining with white oak floors, clubhouse, pool and tennis. $165,000 MLS486558

BILTMORE COMMONS: Great low price for this well maintained 3/2 condo w/garage! Gated community, tennis, swimming pool & clubhouse. $169,000 MLS505267

SWANNANOA: New 3 bedroom/2 bath home conveniently located only minutes to Asheville. .75 acre lot with stream. $175,000 MLS470720

WEST BUNCOMB/LOWER HOMINY: Solid brick rancher, 3BR, 2BA, 1441 SF on .56 acres. Newer HVAC, hardwoods, countertops, tile, tilt Thermopane windows & more! $179,900 MLS505127

WEST ASHEVILLE: All updated and move-in ready. Like new kitchen, baths, appliances, roof and patio.

3 bed, 2 bath. Great corner lot.

Must see! $189,000 MLS505480

SOUTH/OAK GROVE: Delightful 1 level home, yard and neighborhood. Wood floors, remodeled kitchen, screened porch and fenced back yard with privacy. $209,000 MLS492547

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828-251-1800 Out of Town

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WEST BURNSVILLE: Charming chalet with awesome long-range mtn views on 1.66 ac. Private peaceful w/decks galore to enjoy perennial gardens. $210,000 MLS505487

BEE TREE VILLAGE: Pristine garden home with loads of upgrades for a fantastic price! 2 masters, open floor plan, too much to describe.

Don't miss it! $210,000 MLS486317

WEAVERVILLE: Open floor plan hardwoods 2nd living w/fireplace.

All upgraded on quiet lot. Move-in ready. Motivated seller. $219,000 MLS505331

BEE TREE VILLAGE: Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bath with tons of upgrades. Incredible landscaped courtyard, open floor plan, gas fireplace, double garage. $225,000 MLS486725

Skyland Local:

828-684-8999 Out of Town

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KENILWORTH: Exceptional 3 bedroom, 2 bath, one level home on .37 acre. Private-wooded setting.

Current CO! Close to hospitals! $225,000 MLS491032

TWIN BROOK HILLS: Beautifully expanded great room with cathedral ceilings, hardwood & ceramic floors, lots of decking, huge fenced-in backyard, 3BR, office. $250,000 MLS482871

WEAVERVILLE: Over 3000 sf 4BD/3BA w/double car garage located on .86 ac lot at end of culde-sac. Open floor plan with maple cabinets and crown modling. $250,000 MLS505363

WOODFIELD CONDOS, OFF HWY: 2956+ SF end unit boasts:winter views, 2 great rooms, 2 fireplaces, luxury kitchen and bar, 2 master suites and hardwood floors. $259,000 MLS486346

Biltmore Park Local:

828-684-9020 Out of Town

NORTH ASHEVILLE: 5 minutes to Downtown. 1-story brick, unfinished basement. 3 bedroom 1.5 bath, 1522 SF. Workshop, storage, level yard. $259,900 MLS505692

RIDGE BROOK ESTATES: 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1.3 acres. Extensive landscaping, custom kitchen, quartz island/countertops, hardwoods, tile, new $15,000 deck. $265,000 MLS486744

DEERWOOD: Beautiful townhouse, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, many updates. Heat pump in 2009, gas log fireplace, workbench in 2 car garage. $272,500 MLS486953

CRESTMONT MANOR: Well maintained 1925 home with hardwood floors, large rooms, newer kitchen, roof, and one bedroom apartment. Upstairs. Views. $274,000 MLS491706

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LAUREL CREEK TOWNHOME: One level living plus full finished lower level. 4 bedrooms, recent updates and remodel, double garage on main. $275,000 MLS486337

WIND IN THE OAKS: Wow views of downtown sunsets! 3 BR and 2.5 BA condo with stone FP, hardwoods & granite. Separate LL apartment with own entry, bath and kitchen. $286,900 MLS492734

STONECREST: Immaculate, spacious home in Stonecrest. Open floor plan, lovely hardwood floors, 5 bedrooms plus a family room, dining room, living room and home office. Large master with two walk-in closets and a laundry room $290,000 MLS492930

COVEWOOD: Private sanctuary located minutes to downtown.

Open floor plan with four bedrooms. Everything needed on the main. $295,000 MLS463621

RENOLDS AREA: Superb condition home on immaculate lot. 5 minutes to parkway, DT Asheville & I-40.

Numerous updates in this large 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. $295,000 MLS486615

SOUTHBROOK: Beautifully landscaped corner lot, sunny open plan with vaulted living room, granite kitchen. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath in Glen Arden/Roberson. $300,000 MLS475709

TOWN MOUNTAIN: Completely renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath historic cottage 5 minutes to town.

Exquisite maple kitchen with granite. $310,000 MLS492757

LOCKES ACRES: One level living at its best. Quiet & private with lots of upgrades. Hardwood, corian & much more! $315,000 MLS471633

COLONIAL HEIGHTS: Huge oaks shade this remodled 4/2 in Colonial Heights. Brick with hardwoods and 2 fireplaces, new HVAC, appliances, garage. $317,500 MLS492876

LAKE VIEW PARK: Beautifully updated Lake View Park home. This home boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, an updated open kitchen and spacious sunroom. $325,000 MLS491922

SOUTH/ASHLEY WOODS: 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Craftsman with Hardwoods, Silestone & Stainless.

Immaculate 1 Owner. Minutes to Parkway & Biltmore Park. $329,000 MLS505027

WILLOW BROOK: Wonderful home 10 minutes to downtown. Enjoy entertaining in the granite/stainless kitchen, spacious master on main plus 2 more bedrooms. $347,500 MLS486454

ASHEVILLE GOLF COURSE AREA: Exceptional find in this charming 2BD/2BA craftsman style on the 8th fairway. $362,000 MLS492668

WEAVERVILLE: Casual contemporary: 3BR/3.5BA; great room w/FP; gourmet kitchen incl. all appliances. 2nd level living & finished storage. Lower level family room, space for guests. HUGE workshop. $385,000 MLS492830

BEAVER LAKE HEIGHTS: North, Beaver Lake, Convenient and private. $390,000 MLS505083

NORTH ASHEVILLE: Upscale finishes and features abound in this not so big house with room for expansion. $399,000 MLS505026

MONTFORD: 1922 Classic restored bungalow with guest apartment; walk to DT. Recently Appraised. $409,000 MLS505413

THE GLEN AT MILLS GAP: Spacious home in a convenient location with tons of extra features, light and bright, open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, master on main. $419,900 MLS505207

BILTMORE LAKE: Great home in a great area of Biltmore Lake. Well appointed inside and out. $425,000 MLS505289

REEMS CREEK: Brick ranch with stream running through property in the pastoral Reems Creek Valley. $425,000 MLS492608

BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC GASH FARM HOME on 3 acs surrounded by Federal Land. Beautifully restored 5BD, 4BA with original flrs, mtn views & barn. $450,000 MLS492832

BILTMORE PARK: Open bright floorplan, 3BR, 2.5BA. Can be expanded to 4BR, 4BA. Large kitchen, master on main, storage, double detached garage. $479,000 MLS505269

NORTH ASHEVILLE: 3BR/2.5BA on approx. 3.26 ac near Beaver Lake!

Development or in-town estate!

Frontage on Stratford Road. $525,000 MLS505613

FA I RV I E W / L E D G E S TO N E : Spectacular 4 BD, 4.5 BA home w/natural light & year round mtn views. 2 master suites, laundries and fireplaces. Beautifully landscaped with irrigation system. $539,000 MLS492888

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SOUTH ASHEVILLE: Private 1.8 acres in convenient South Asheville.

Open floor plan. Gourmet kitchen.

2 fireplaces. Garages for 4 cars. $599,000 MLS492924

DOWNTOWN: Residential/commercial condo located in Downtown Asheville. 2 master suites, open floor plan and juliet balcony. $695,000 MLS505118

TWIN HILLS: Private 15 acre estate surrounded by forests, w/custom 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 3993 sf home. 5 minutes to Main Street. $824,900 MLS505423

GREENWOOD ESTATES: 10 acre horse farm in Cane Creek Valley with spectacular mountain views. $925,000 MLS487385

FAIRVIEW/ASHBROOK: Magnificent custom 4BR, 4.5 BA home on 4 level acres. $1,100,000 MLS492807

BUTLER MOUNTAIN: Stunning Mountain Views! Quality throughout custom french country design.

6 fireplaces, 3.92 ac. Gated community. $1,200,000 MLS505672

BILTMORE PARK: Custom home with views-4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths.

Stunning! $1,249,000 MLS505258

CENTRAL DOWNTOWN: The premier penthouse in Asheville.

Spectacular views, great location in the heart of downtown. The entire top floor of the Capital Center. $1,287,000 MLS492506

BILTMORE FOREST: 1925 English Tudor with today's updates & ammenities, perfect condition, 5 bedroom, 4 & one half bath, .82 ac. Beautifully & easily maintianed. $1,525,000 MLS487066

BILTMORE FOREST: Entrancing style renovated to perfection, five bedroom home, guest house, 1.77 acres of play lawns, gardens, siteD on a knoll across from the Estate. $1,690,000 MLS463499

BILTMORE FOREST: Multilevel architectural gem from 1925. Great room has wormy chestnut panels & oversized FP, slate roof, wood flooring, master has own wing with FP & balcony. 1.4 acre corner lot. $1,890,000 MLS487283

BILTMORE FOREST: Remarkable historic estate, gated entrance to 11 acre grounds, carefully restored, master plus 3 main level bedrooms, caretaker's cottage. $2,500,000 MLS505195

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TWIN HILLS/REEMS CREEK: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths on .63 acre with views! Extra large recreation room and bonus room in lower part.

Lovely Reems Creek valley.

$265,000 MLS450457

MARS HILL/PINECREST: Must see this wonderful home situated on a 1 acre lot with stone fireplace, hardwood, carpet, ceramic tile floors with huge master on main.

$359,900 MLS480896

LAURELTON LANE: All things bright and beautiful, 2 year beauty, 3200 SF, unfinished walk-out basement.

4BR, plus bonus room, library, and designer kitchen. Level .5 acre lot.

Open Daily: 8:30 - 5:30

$625,000 MLS479835

$239,900 MLS491014

FAIRVIEW: Cozy cottage in the woods. Lots of updates. Fireplace with stone hearth. Great views from the private back deck.

$269,900 MLS490084

WEAVERVILLE: LOTS OF HOUSE!Foreclosure,3594 sqft,3/2.5, 3 car garage, full unfin bsmt,1.9 ac, long range views,2 covered porches.Hardwood floors throughout 1st floor,marble entry,3rd floor loft/office,huge rec room,steam shower/htd floors in master bath.Special addend

$450,000 MLS484007

GROVE PARK: Charming historic Grove Park home. Built in 1918, raised paneling, french molding, butlers pantry, formal dining room, sitting area off master bedroom.

$800,000 MLS430431

$245,000 MLS481811

KENILWORTH: Eye catching English charm! Perfect location. Lovingly restored in 2002. Master or office on main (no closet) with adjoining full bath. One block to Mission Hospital.

$279,900 MLS488880

N. ASHEVILLE/SUNNY RIDGE: Foreclosure - 3 bedroom, 3 and one half bath, 2 car garage, basement, recreation room.

$499,000 MLS488336

MONARCH ESTATES: This stunning Cane Creek home is an exceptional value.

$969,900 MLS487986

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BILTMORE LAKE: Reduced-better than a forclosure/short sale on this custom home. 2 bedroom, 2 bath on main. Lower level suite with screened porch.

LAKE VIEW PARK: Come see and feel the harmonious balance of space, time and energy in this stunning North Asheville home.

WATERFORD LAKES: This home is designed with style and distinction in mind. An exceptional value for the discriminate buyer. Views. Bank owned.

$265,000 MLS450301

NORTH: Bank owned new construction, new subdivision in Mars Hill, convenient to town. Hardiplank exterior and gorgeous hardwood floors.

$306,000 MLS490288

ALEXANDER ACRES: Foreclosure 3794 sqft, on .89 ac, 4 bdrm/5 Bath, freshly painted and landscaped.

Has lots of potential, portion of bsmt has no carpet (not in sqftg).

Could be mother in law suite.

Wooded setting, deck off master, convenient to stores/schools/shopping.

$500,000 MLS486026

GROVE PARK: 4 bedroom, 2 bath Grove Park bungalow on a gracious lot and quiet street. Restored to absolute perfection!

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Welcome to the Crystal Communities

• Crystal Creek • Crystal Heights • Crystal Cove

Underground Utilities

Walking Trails

City Water

Long Range Views

Cable

Lake Front Sites

Community Lake

Wooded Sites

Picnic Area

Lots from the low 70’s

From Hendersonville, travel west on Willow Rd. Continue past Champion Hills. Turn right on Cantrell Loop Rd, turn right on Patterson Rd to CrystalCove on the right. Continue on Patterson Rd to Crystal Creek & Crystal Heights on the right.

For more information call: 828-697-0515 • 1-800-868-0515

Lots & Acreage Feature properties

REEMS CREEK COMM AND GOLF: Premier lot on golf course with views. All utilities in place. Level lot gentle slope to course. 0.56 acre. Quiet cul-de-sac. $99,900 MLS492851

BIG SANDY MUSH: 9.81 Acres with views, a stream, fenced pasture, and wooded area. The property is unrestricted. $125,000 MLS505609

POSSIBLE STUNNING VIEWS: of mountains. 1.34 acre lot near the Mission St. Joseph Hospital. $100,350 MLS505508 COLUMBUS: ready to build lot with great views on CETA/FETA trail system. Lot is AWESOME. This is truly a must see. 2.04 ac $119K. $119,000 MLS505513 THE RAMBLE: Lot 187 is level & perfect for building you dream home. $120,000 MLS491489 COLUMBUS: 10.8 ac farm in horse country. Private country feel but close to town. Come ride CETA/FETA trail system. $124,200 MLS505528 POSSIBLE STUNNING VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS. 1.81 acre lot near the Mission St. Joseph Hospital. $135,675 MLS505509 RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST: The Ramble is a gated community on pristine property, formerly a portion of the Biltmore Estate. The community offers homesites that focus on a high level of architectural detail to those who appreciate not only fine homes, but a lovely setting in a natur $140,000 MLS480672 NOT IN SUBDIVISION: 5 acres of private wooded land in Alexander with views. Property perfect for horse. $149,000 MLS505234 NOT IN SUBDIVISION: Great C-2 Zoned lot with high traffic count and strong visibility, road frontage on US 70 Hwy and Old US 70 Hwy. $150,000 MLS505084

RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST: The Ramble is a gated community on pristine property, formerly a portion of the Biltmore Estate. The community offers homesites that focus on a high level of architectural detail to those who appreciate not only fine homes, but a lovely setting in a natur $152,000 MLS480644 POSSIBLE STUNNING VIEWS OF MOUNTAIN. 2.12 ACRE LOT NEAR THE MISSION-ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL. $159,000 MLS505504 RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST: The Ramble is a gated community on pristine property, formerly a portion of the Biltmore Estate. The community offers homesites that focus on a high level of architectural detail to those who appreciate not only fine homes, but a lovely setting in a natur $160,000 MLS480651 RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST: The Ramble is a gated community on pristine property, formerly a portion of the Biltmore Estate. The community offers homesites that focus on a high level of architectural detail to those who appreciate not only fine homes, but a lovely setting in a natur $165,000 MLS480673 FLAT LOT with year round views 5 minutes to Asheville. $179,000 MLS492502 RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST: -Ramble Biltmore Forest is a gated community on pristine property, formerly a portion

of the Biltmore Estate. The Ramble offers homesites in a community that focuses on a high level of architectural detail to those who appreciate not only fine homes but a $200,000 MLS437478 RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST: The Ramble is a gated community on pristine property, formerly a portion of the Biltmore Estate. The community offers homesites that focus on a high level of architectural detail to those who appreciate not only fine homes, but a lovely setting in a natur $215,000 MLS480627 COLUMBUS: 17.46 Horse Country Farm. Owner says bring all offers CETA/FETA trail on property beside creek. Great opportunity. $226,900 MLS505521 THE RAMBLE: Level homesite within walking distance to Longmeadow Park. $229,000 MLS491370 COLUMBUS: Bring all offers on this mini farm on CETA/FETA trail system. 11.6 acres with huge views close to town. Hurry up. Call. $266,800 MLS505498 THE RAMBLE: Beautiful homesite in the heart of The Ramble. $272,500 MLS491371 THE RAMBLE: Beautiful level homesite in the heart of The Ramble. $310,900 MLS491420 THE RAMBLE: Beautiful, gently sloping homesite. $360,000 MLS491385 THE RAMBLE: Level, wooded lot perfect for building your dream home. $375,000 MLS491368 THE RAMBLE: Gently sloping lot across from Longmeadow Park. Great location! $416,000 MLS491382 RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST: Beautiful and private estatesized home site in the desirable community of The Ramble. $450,000 MLS492962 OAKLEY: Acreage in Oakley. Developers take note of this parcel at 1.31 acres. Total parcel will include PIN 9657-39-6933, MLS #472183. $500,000 MLS472187 RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST: Ramble Biltmore Forest is a gated community on pristine property, formerly a portion of the Biltmore Estate. The Ramble offers homesites in a community that focuses on a high level of architectural detail to those who appreciate not only fine homes but a $812,000 MLS460167 ALEXANDER: Exceptional Quality Views on 29 private acres. $2,240,000 MLS505232 COLUMBUS: 314 acres of premier land in horse country.

360 degree views. Creeks. On FETA/CETA trail system. 1st chance to buy tract. $2,826,900 MLS505525

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Priced at $110,000 Private wooded condominium community located near Biltmore Lake and Biltmore Commons. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with front porches and fireplaces. Refrigerator, range, microwave and dishwasher included.

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Directions: From Asheville, 1-40 East to Exit 55. Left at end of ramp, at stop light right on Hwy. 70. Brydcliffe one mile on the left.

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44 VOL. 22 NO. 12 SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 REAL ESTATE WEEKLY™

Buncombe County

North Office

APARTMENT RENTALS 1 and 2 bedroom units the Homestead and Dryridge.

Rental assistance when available.

Handicapped units when available.

145 Garrison Branch Road Weaverville NC 28787 (828) 658-2264

TDD available.

ENJOY END OF THE ROAD PRIVACY ...3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home With Split Open Floor Plan. Large Kitchen, Separate Dining & Spacious Living Room With Fireplace.

MLS# 490290 $79,000. Carol Dodge 828-206-4309. www.rewnc.net/901032

REMEMBER WHEN Children Played Outside?

You Will...As You Drive Into This Beautiful Front Yard With Its Weeping Willows Swaying In The Breeze.

MLS# 486313 $179,900. Carol Dodge 828-206-4309. www.rewnc.net/901058

ASHEVILLE 3/2 With Breakfast Nook, Fireplace And New Hardwood Floors On Main. Finished Family Room And A Media Room In Basement, Garage.

MLS#505450. $200,000 Kathy Chieco 828-776-5846. www.rewnc.net/913462

GREAT BUY At Under $84 Sq.Ft. Spacious Home Only Mins. To Mars Hill College & Southern Appalachian Repertory Theater. In-Law Suite On LL w/Kit. & Outside Entrance. 500 Sq. Ft. Sunroom Not Included In S.F. MLS#492476. $249,000 Carl Whitt 828-216-4729. www.rewnc.net/907178

GREAT LOCATION Just East Of Burnsville, Offers Spacious One Level Living, 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Home w/Attached 1 Car Garage On 5.28 Private Wooded Acres!

MLS# 491084. $249,000. Carl Whitt 828-216-4729. www.rewnc.net/901137

BOONE REALTY 645-7196 325 Aiken Road Asheville, NC 28804

PANORAMIC VIEWS 2.94 Acres, 3/2 Log Home Only Minutes From Downtown Weaverville, MLS# 487482. $299,000 Norval Hensley 828-712-2203. www.rewnc.net/901199

The Real Estate Weekly™ can text you about properties in the magazine.

ON GOLDEN POND! Magnificent 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Almost New Log Cabin On 1.24 Ac. w/2 Ponds & Water Feature. Old World Craftsmanship Throughout. MLS# 487053. $325,000. Carl Whitt 828-216-4729. www.rewnc.net/901227

ELEVATION-4767'!!! Long Range Mtn Views, Private Lot. Walk To Appalachian Trail & Pisgah National Forest.3 Level Home Boasts 4Bd, 3 1/2 Baths, Granite Kitchen, Loft, Guest Quarters, 2 Stacked Stone FP's. www.350unakite.com MLS#490145 $517,000 Carol Dodge 828-206-4309. www.rewnc.net/901380

A PLACE TO CALL HOME! 16.91 Acres Fenced, 3/3 2500 Sq.Ft. Barn & Views. MLS# 471679. $339,000. Norval Hensley 828-712-2203. www.rewnc.net/901333

PRIVATE 48.5 ACRE ESTATE With Elegant 3710 Sq.Ft. 3/3 Quality Home, Apartment, Pond, Fenced.

MLS# 475469 $875,000 Norval Hensley 828-712-2203. www.rewnc.net/901407

Lots and Acreage .64 ACRES. Good Building Lot Near Weaverville.

Additional Lot Available No Mobile Homes. MLS# 483064. $22,500. www.rewnc.net/901439

3.39 ACRES. Beautiful Laying Land In South Buncombe County MLS# 358020 $129,900. www.rewnc.net/901513

5 ACRES. Your Own Private Mountain Retreat With Beautiful Views. Build The Home Of Your Dreams, Close To Skiing. Seller Will Owner Finance With 15% Down.

Survey On File, Tract 1. MLS# 489456. $58,000 www.rewnc.net/901473

12 ACRES. Here It Is! That Special Ridge In Desirable Mills River. Multiple Building Sites. MLS#481116. $229,000. www.rewnc.net/901528

5 ACRES. To Be Surveyed Out Of A Larger Tract. Private, Wildlife, Only 25 Min To Downtown Asheville, 15 Min To Weaverville, Near Trout Stream, Golf & Skiing. MLS# 461557 $59,500 www.rewnc.net/901476 3.92 ACRES. Mountain Views On 3.92 Pastoral Acres.

Fruit Trees, Spring, 2 Outbuildings & 30X30 Carport.

MLS# 480001. $129,000. www.rewnc.net/901509

17.45 ACRES. Country Roads Take Me Home To This Ideal Farm w/Level Cropland & Rolling Pasture, Barns, LR Views, River Frontage, & 25 Min To DT Asehville.

MLS#492961. $350,000 www.rewnc.net/910486 150 ACRES. Rural, Private Wooded Land Adjacent To Pisgah National Forest. MLS# 473310. $475,000. www.rewnc.net/901936

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Look for this Quicklink in the text under the picture of the house--http://rewnc.net/620061.

Each listing will have its own unique ID number.

Pick up your cell phone and punch in this number: 866-978-1792. Follow the prompts and when you are asked for the property’s ID number, enter the number in the Quicklink and you will receive a text message with information about the property.

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South Office 2123 Hendersonville Rd. 828-684-2640 • 828-277-7773 C21ml.com

100 ACRES cradles this all brick home. 15-20 acres of pasture, stream, 2 barns, garage. Great farmland on 209. $940,000 Eunice Pearson 828-684-2640 Cell 230-4894 MLS# 478848

REDUCED $50K, Arts & Craft, split BR design, island in kitchen, deck, level wooded lot. $464,900 Cathy Moore 828-684-2640 Cell 275-1421 MLS# 488935

CUSTOM-BUILT, Builder’s lake front home, 4000sf, natural light, 2 FP’s, recreation and guest area, hiking. $379,900 Jason Nicolai 828-684-2640 Cell 284-0723 MLS# 505265

CAPE COD in the COUNTRY, 4 acres, mtn views, creek, 3BR, 3BA, bonus room,1633sf garage. $359,000 Dave Couch 828684-2640 Cell 777-9810 MLS# 482282

VICTORIAN, hardwood floors, open kitchen, LR with FP, 2 garages + workshop, views, decks!! $350,000 Jason Nicolai 828-684-2640 Cell 284-0723 MLS# 491213

GROWING? 4BR, 2.5BA, hardwood floors, high ceilings, formal areas, FP, study/office, waterfall. $319,000 Allison 777-1193 or Cathy 275-1421 828-684-2640 MLS# 488921

CUSTOM BUILT, 5BR, 3BA on cul-de-sac. Bright interior, large rooms for family activities & entertaining, 3200sf. $337,900 Dot Hart 828-684-2640 Cell 777-4837 MLS# 455087

ON 1.56 ACRES, 4BR, 2.5BA, lots of hardwood floors, 2 family rooms, updated kitchen, more! $339,900 Bill Goodman 828684-2640 Cell 273-4009 MLS# 487842

CHARMING BRICK RANCH, half acre lot, 3BR, open floor plan, hardwoods thru out, full basement. $159,900 Cathy Moore 828-684-2640 Cell 2751421 MLS# 491508

TOWNHOMES, appliances, fixtures, solid oak cabinets. Level yards in the country. Eight homes. $127,500-$146,500 Debra Marshall 828-684-2640 Cell 273-5305 MLS# 434934

COUNTRY SETTING, wrap around deck, open & bright, private, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, large yard. $257,900 Cathy Moore 828-684-2640 Cell 275-1421 MLS# 505380

SMALL COMMUNITY OF HOMES, 3BR, 2.5BA, MBR on main, gas FP, skylights, convenient to town. $218,500 Eunice Pearson 828-684-2640 Cell 230-4894 MLS# 470672

PERSONALITY PLUS! Upgraded ranch, old world insets in kitchen, natural stone floors in kitchen & DR. $267,000 Eunice Pearson 828-684-2640 Cell 230-4894 MLS# 492465

END UNIT, eat-in kitchen, formal areas, large BR’s, screened porch, mtn. view. Pool, tennis, clubhouse. $127,900 Eunice Pearson 828-684-2640 Cell 230-4894 MLS# 470621

END UNIT, meticulously maintained, 2BR, 2BA, breakfast bar, vaulted ceilings, sunroom, OF available. $109,000 Jason Nicolai 828-684-2640 Cell 284-0723 MLS# 490424

THE PRICE IS RIGHT!!, 3BR, 2.5 BA, covered porch, deck, landscaped, hardwood, tile & carpet floors. $239,000 Adam Bartlett 828-684-2640 Cell 273-6237 MLS# 461853

NESTLED ON A premium lot. Hardwood & tile floors. Sunroom, gas FP, formal DR. Handicap accessible. $230,000 Bill Goodman 828-684-2640 Cell 273-4009 MLS# 472047

LIKE NEW with screened porch, sunroom, great neighborhood for any age, quick closing is possible. $199,900 Bill Goodman 828-684-2640 Cell 274-4009 MLS# 490255

CHARMING BUNGALOW in Montford. Large, fenced yard and a garage. $175,000 Eunice Pearson 828-684-2640 Cell 2304894 MLS# 485533

A PERFECT HOME, country feel yet minutes to downtown, year round views, wooded. $200,000 Jason Nicolai 828-684-2640 Cell 284-0723 MLS# 484294

Lots and Acreage

3300+ SQ. FT. , 3BR, 3BA, and 2 bonus rooms. It is a lot of house.

Call for appointment. $289,000 Eunice Pearson 828-6842640 Cell 230-4894 MLS# 483107

GATED ADULT COMMUNITY, 55+, 2BR, 2BA, large LR, single garage with storage closet, one level living. $123,500 Dave Couch 828-684-2640 Cell 777-9810 MLS# 488474

ON 1.39 ACRES, one level, 3BR, 3BA, hardwood floors, solid surface counters, FP, 3 car garage, park-like. $259,000 Allison Jones 828-684-2640 Cell 712-1193 MLS# 482472

A REAL DEAL! 3BR, 2BA, lots of cupboards, heated sunroom, storage room, large MBR suite, clubhouse, 55+. $65,000 Eunice Pearson 828-684-2640 Cell 230-4894 MLS# 467436

2.08 ACRES on Gaston Mountain, an area of great views, wonderful convenience. $89,000 Skip Dillingham 828-684-2640 Cell 712-5339 MLS# 487940

2 ACRES & BREATHTAKING VIEWS of Asheville, long range mountain views. Build a private estate in the city. $450,000 Kristie Frizsell 828-684-2640 Cell 2424484 MLS# 373326

5 GENTLY ROLLING ACRES, borders Cliffs at Walnut cove on 2 sides, small residence on property. $500,000 Skip Dillingham 828-684-2640 Cell 712-5339 MLS# 485863

MOUNTAIN VIEWS, WOODS, RUSHING BROOK- 1.5 acre lot in private Lynch Cove, owner financing. $45,000 Carol Hand 828-684-2640 Cell 333-1022 MLS# 487612

GORGEOUS MOUNTAIN LOT, Homestead at Mills River, lots of wildlife, minutes to Asheville Airport. $44,900 Cathy Moore 828-684-2640 Cell 275-1421 MLS# 488776

.83 ACRE, mountain views in Patterson Farms, area of upscale homes, city water, gas, underground utilities. $67,000 Dave Couch 828-684-2640 Cell 777-9810 MLS# 461170

GATED COMMUNITY in Mills River, wildlife, a community of upscale homes,12 minutes to Airport. $84,900 Cathy Moore 828-684-2640 Cell 275-1421 MLS# 488884

PRIVATE, WOODED 1.79 ACRE lot just outside Weaverville, country subdivision, paved roads. $33,000 Bill Goodman 828-684-2640 Cell 273-4009 MLS# 488594

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Getting a mortgage from the First Bank of Family By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon ©HouseLogic.com

maintain her lifestyle on safe, fixed-interest investments.

to sell all or part of the loans to a third party, just like banks do.

In a time of choked credit and painfully low CD rates, some home owners and their parents are cutting financial institutions out of the mortgage picture and banking on each other.

Through the years, we've paid Mom between 4% and 9% on the interest-only mortgages she's held on our home and investment properties. At times, we've given her a point higher than falling mortgage rates because, after all, she's our mom, and without that extra income we'd have to kick in anyway.

"Parents have to think like a bank and have an exit strategy," says Rickabaugh.

The Bank of Mom and Dad can earn 4% or 5% on cash savings by holding the mortgage on the kids' property. This symbiotic lending gives parents a source of income that beats the rate of return of, say, a money market fund. For younger folks who need a loan, it's a good way to secure hassle-free financing at a reasonable rate.

Of course, this family lending only works if Mom and Dad have enough cash to make the mortgage, and the kids have the wherewithal to make monthly payments. But if viewed and conducted correctly, family lending is a win-win arrangement; if not, Sunday dinners will be awkward!

A dentist friend of mine in Maryland holds the paper on both his kids' homes. His children were looking for mortgages; his savings weren't earning much; so he gave them mortgages at 4%, nearly a point below what a bank would have charged, but more than triple what he was earning on his savings.

At the end of the loans, she retrieves her principal with her assets -- and pride -- intact. If she were to die before, the loans would become part of her estate.

These loans work for us because we don't: •Beg banks for loans.

•Pay points.

•Spend extra money on property appraisals, credit checks, and bank processing fees.

We'd rather miss a limb than miss a payment; and Mom would rather cash our checks then ask her other kids for money. So, all in all, it's worked well, but not without a few hiccups.

When the economy collapsed, Mom got nervous. During a pasta dinner, she handed us a letter that expressed her love and called her loans.

"It helped both of us," he says.

My husband and I have been loyal customers of Gordon Savings and Loan since my mother-inlaw was widowed 19 years ago and struggled to

Dawn Rickabaugh, a Los Angeles financial consultant who specializes in the secondary private mortgage market, says we should have included in our deal an escape hatch that allowed Mom

In the end, we rejiggered things and repaid some, but not all, of Mom's loans.

Here are some lessons we've learned about family loans: •Document loans completely and professionally. Settlement companies can draw up the mortgage, or you can use services, such as www.LendFriend.me, which structure, document, and manage loans made among family and friends.

•Consider solutions to worst-case scenarios. What happens to payments if a child loses their job or divorces? Under what circumstances can the loan be recalled? A lawyer or mortgage writer can help you answer these questions.

•Make sure borrowers, aka "the kids," are financially stable and have equity in the property. They may have to save a little money before they qualify for a family loan.

•Remember that real estate isn't particularly liquid. If you think you'll need your investment money soon or quickly, don't make a long-term mortgage.

Have you ever given a loan to a family member?

How did it work out?

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