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Rich Cooke specializes primarily in Western North Carolina real estate, including the cities of Hendersonville, Laurel Park, Etowah, Horse Shoe, Mills River, Flat Rock, Lake Lure, Asheville, Tryon and Saluda.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
The Carolina Recycling Association honored the City of Asheville with its "Best Local Government Recycling Program" award.  This award is only handed out to one city in North Carolina or South Carolina.  Asheville's recycling program received the award because they have successfully provided a co...
06/16/2011
Congratulations!  Whether you're a first time homebuyer or someone who's been around the block a few times, purchasing a Western North Carolina home is a big investment in both time and money.  It's important to be prepared when buying a home.  Here are a few things you can do to make the home bu...
06/02/2011
Property taxes are one of the inevitable costs of owning your home in Hendersonville.  How much you pay in taxes is determined by the value the county places on your property.  However, since it is not possible for the county to go out and re-assess every property in its jurisdiction every single...
05/19/2011
The winter chill is behind us.  Bring on the beautiful springtime sunshine in Hendersonville!  However, with warmer weather comes higher cooling costs.  That doesn't have to be the case, though.  Here are a few simple ways to keep your Henderson County home cool in the warm summer months without ...
05/05/2011
For the 20th year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has named Hendersonville a Tree City USA Community in honor of its continued commitment to urban forestry.  In order to be honored as a Tree City USA Community, Hendersonville has to maintain a tree board or department (which is legally respons...
05/04/2011
The Henderson County Parks & Recreation Department will be holding a Spring Break Soccer Camp in Hendersonville during the week of April 18th through the 21st.  There is a half day camp being held for kids under 6 years of age and under 8 from 9am to noon each day for a total of $80.  Kids in the...
04/07/2011
Beginning today, March 17, 2011, the free mulch giveaway in Hendersonville has officially resumed.  To get ready for your spring gardening, come to the Hendersonville Wastewater Treatment Plant (80 Balfour Road) every Thursday, Friday or Saturday until April 30th while supply lasts.  Mulch will b...
03/17/2011
Identity theft remains a huge concern for Americans.  With consumers using credit and debit cards more than cash and turning to the internet to pay their bills, thieves have had to adapt.  The Asheville Police Department recently issued a warning about a text scam that has come to their attention...
03/03/2011
You have decided that now is the time to sell your Hendersonville home.  You finally get around to fixing the loose mailbox, tightening the doorknob and doing any maintenance you have neglected over the years because you know that this will only help you when it comes time to sell.  However, here...
02/17/2011
If you love history and you love architecture, you may want to consider taking a tour of Hendersonville's historic courthouse.  The tours of the renovated courthouse are provided absolutely free of charge to the public.  The next available tour will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 2pm.  Be...
02/04/2011
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