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Posted on 07/22/2024
Prayer Plant Flowers & Other Houseplants Most Likely to Bloom Indoors
Most plants kept as houseplants are native to tropical regions where the conditions are considerably different than the average home. These plants are very adaptable and can flourish indoors in many climates, but they are unlikely to produce flowers unless they're grown in the wild. However, some houseplants like prayer plants can surprise you with blooms. Here are...
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Posted on 07/15/2024
Insuring crops: A guide to understanding crop insurance
Local crops provide food and resources. Crops have...
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Posted on 07/08/2024
Home Maintenance: Tips for Every Season
Maintaining your home should be a priority, but it can be overwhelming to fit in all of those routine maintenance projects along with the rest of your commitments. Fortunately, it's very easy to come up with a maintenance schedule based on the seasons. If you follow this schedule, you will always stay on track with your preventative maintenance,...
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Posted on 07/01/2024
3 Reasons to refinance your home
At some point, numerous homeowners ask themselves, “Should...
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Posted on 06/24/2024
5 Kitchen Trends to Avoid When Selling Your Home
Unfortunately, some trends do not keep their appeal long-term. If you’re designing your kitchen based on popular past trends, you might find yourself stuck with a dated aesthetic years later. Sometimes, dated kitchen features can even work against you when selling your home. If you’re putting your house on the market and considering some kitchen updates, here are...
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Posted on 06/10/2024
How to choose a down payment on a house
A major step in the homebuying process is paying the down...
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Posted on 07/12/2024
117 Willow Lake Drive, Asheville, NC 28805 is now new to the market!
Water front, peaceful townhome situated perfectly to capture the surrounding beauty. Come home to the inviting porch overlooking the community fountain. One level living with brand new, gorgeous oak hardwood flooring. Bathe in the light from one of the two full glass sliding doors that lead you to generous deck space. The soft skylights add a beautiful cast to each room. Enjoy the spacious feeling throughout with a primary suite, two additional bedrooms plus a den. The family room highlights a vaulted ceiling and a cozy gas fireplace as the centerpiece with a tiled hearth. Amenities include the relaxing pool and cabana, a short distance from...
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Posted on 07/05/2024
Another Property Rented - 17 Barnard Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
Renovated and updated home in ideal North Asheville location. New windows and high efficiency furnace, polished wood floors, freshly painted and move in ready. A few feet from the bus stop, UNCA campus, Botanical Gardens and the Glenn's Creek Greenway. Fully fenced yard for safe play. Off street parking. Storage building onsite included. Accepting applications now. Application fee is $45. Pets are negotiable. Lawn care is...
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Posted on 07/04/2024
228 Midland Drive, Asheville, NC 28804 now has a new price of $1,760,000!
Fully renovated home on 1 acre in Lakeview Park welcomes you the moment you lay eyes upon the exquisite entry. Impeccable landscape surrounding the stylish entryway with tile, rock and cypress accents lead you into the serene vaulted ceiling foyer and slate tile floor. Wood flooring and designer light fixtures throughout the main floor. Cozy living room has a full wall of built in shelving and stack stone fireplace, soaring mantle and double sliding glass doors to the patio. Formal dining and breakfast bar/eat-in kitchen areas beautifully designed and accessible to full screened in deck. Master suite boasts modern features such as transom...
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Posted on 06/08/2024
17 Barnard Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806 is now new to the market!
Renovated and updated home in ideal North Asheville location. New windows and high efficiency furnace, polished wood floors, freshly painted and move in ready. A few feet from the bus stop, UNCA campus, Botanical Gardens and the Glenn's Creek Greenway. Fully fenced yard for safe play. Off street parking. Storage building onsite included. Accepting applications now. Application fee is $45. Pets are negotiable. Lawn care is...
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Posted on 06/05/2024
Another Property Sold - 61 Jupiter Hills Drive, Weaverville, NC 28787
Idyllic home situated to capture year round mountain views from over 490 sq.ft. of covered porch. Begin at the impressive entry into a two story foyer with newly refinished hardwood flooring. A wealth of natural light in every room, such as the cozy living room including a tile fireplace, gas logs and built in shelving. Warm and inviting kitchen perfectly equipped with beautiful granite countertop and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting and breakfast bar. Spacious primary suite on main floor with custom closet system, walk-in tiled shower, heated seat and vanity countertop. A second primary suite on the upper floor with...
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