Rich Cooke's Western North Carolina Real Estate Blog

Until February 6, 2010, you can purchase apple trees to help Hendersonville nonprofit organization ECO (Environmental & Conservation Organization).  Since apples have been such a huge part of Western North Carolina's agricultural history, ECO is offering over 20 different varieties of apple trees...

The National Weather Service's issuance of snow before 2pm today, rains and further snow after 2pm and winds up to 9 mph, I thought I'd share a few tips on how to prepare for cold weather here in Hendersonville. Make sure your fireplace flue is open and clear.  You want the smoke from the fire to...

On December 15, 2009, Laurel Park welcomed two new council members: Dona Mennella and Carey O'Cain.  This will be Dona Mennella's third term to serve as a Laurel Park town commissioner and Carey O'Cain's first term.  Senator Tom Apodaca swore both new members in to their posts.  Mr. O'Cain is pre...

There is more Christmas fun to be had in the Hendersonville area this weekend.  The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra will be performing a Carolina Christmas at the Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock on Friday and Saturday, December 11 and 12.  The Carolina Concert Choir will be performing...

Enjoy an Olde Fashioned Hendersonville Christmas tomorrow, December 4, 2009 at the gazebo on the 400 block of Main Street in Hendersonville, NC.  There will be free carriage and hay rides, open houses of merchants in the historic downtown area, Santa Claus, live music and more.  The schedule for ...

After you're done doing your early morning shopping to get in on those Black Friday "deals" at the stores, Hendersonville will be bringing Friday Night Lights to town.  The annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony will be taking place at the gazebo in downtown Hendersonville beginning at 5:30pm.  Bring ...

The Henderson County Swine Flu Clinic is scheduled to take place this Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 8-11:30am at the Henderson County Department of Public Health in Hendersonville.  Due to the limited availabilty of vaccine, only available those people in the designated priority group* will be...

The $8000 First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit has been extended both in time and to include a $6500 tax credit for existing homeowners.  Previously, only first time home buyers (those buyers who have not owned a home for at least the three previous years) were eligible for an up to $8000 tax credit...

Beautiful Upper Laurel Park Home! Overview Maps Photos Features Description $299,000 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 2 Bedrooms3 BathroomsInterior: 1990 sqftLot: 1.20 acre(s) Location 122 Essowah DrHendersonville, NC 28739 Rich Cooke Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners (828) 808-9...

Located in Desirable Upper Laurel Park! Overview Maps Photos Features Description $330,000 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 2220 sqftLot: 0.83 acre(s) Location 111 Breckenridge CtHendersonville, NC 28739 Rich Cooke Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners ...