Looking for a FUN Day Trip, Weekend Getaway, Vacation, Second Home or even a Move to Asheville?  Check out this short video clip to see just how AWESOME ASHEVILLE REALLY IS!  Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 04/15/2016

 Planning a trip or a move to Asheville NC? A Few FUN Things To Do In And Around Asheville NC  Biltmore ...  For more information ... http://www.biltmore.com Omni Grove Park Inn ... For more information ... https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park Pisgah National Forest ... For more information ... http://www.romanticasheville.com/pisgah_forest.htm Folk Art Center ...For more information .... http://www.southernhighlandguild.org/folk-art-center/ Blue Ridge Parkway ...For more information ... http://www.blueridgeparkway.org Botanical Gardens ...For more information ... http://www.ashevillebotanicalgardens.orgAre you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?  The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call at 704-235-3... 04/04/2016

Asheville Real Estate Journal and Newsy News Asheville is the incredible place I home-and you can call it home, too. The other day, our dog and I took a walk along the French Broad River.  We were exploring places along the river – land, and homes on the land- that are currently available for you. Close in, such places are priced well. However, a little further out – say 15 or 20 min. from downtown Asheville, you might still find a relative bargain with a view like this- that any kayaker and/or fisher-person might relish.  Let me know if you agree. I think this might be just the place where you can live independently for years to come with a view that changes and inspires you each day. By the way, there's more information on aging in place just below.  04/01/2016

Asheville Real Estate Newsy-News Journal(or...Putting  dogs, aging-in-place and technology together in one sentence is easier than you may think. ) AGING-IN-PLACE TECHNOLOGYOne of my favorite sources of information geared to “baby boomers” and Post50 People is Aging-in-Place Technology Watch- take, for example this bit of interesting information I discovered recently.The Internet enables a dog-eats-well and pet-traveler-friendly world.   Forget about the Internet of Things – the Internet is a giant narrow-focused guidebook for what-you-need-is-what-you-get.  From map of wheelchair-accessible restaurants to a guide to gluten-free dining to family-friendly hotels in Paris to child-free vacation locations.  So too, dog owners regularly update the global guide to restaurants that welcome do... 03/15/2016

 Asheville Real Estate Journal You may find this series of interest . It's dedicated to Post50 People and "Boomer" Family and Friends - Your  "For Ever"  Home –Accessibility and Small Home Spaces. ( You can fast track to the video below.)As I noted in Part 1, Sage and John, a smart couple were beginning their Post-50 adventure with their choice to  create a sanctuary – their “dream place”. And, it was clear to them that they wanted to build something small.Their ultimate dream home would be far from  huge. In fact, this goes along with a concept that is getting more and more popular it seems these days. “Boomer” consumer influence  has tremendous buying power today and this points to a number of alternative solutions. And, there  are affordable solutions for those who are looking for ac... 03/05/2016

Asheville Real Estate JournalBased on feedback from Post50 People, REALTORS®, healthcare professionals, and home builders a team at the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary  is working expeditiously to develop aging-in-place “laneway house” prototypes. In conjunction with the Faculty of Medicine and the Institute for Public Health they  are envisioning, designing, and testing a series of prototypes that can work even in an intergenerational setting. Will one or any number of these be  brought to market? Rendering of a home with alterations geared to Post50 People (AKA “seniors” )Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary  That’s a good question. According to Professor John Brown, Associate Dean of the Faculty , “A home isn’t a medical facility; ... 03/04/2016

It is no secret that Asheville, NC has been gaining fame and recognition for the many attractions the area offers. People are moving here from all over the country, mostly as they retire or are wanting a second home. Asheville has been listed on more top ten lists than most cities lately, especially being recognized as the Beer City. But there are many other reasons folks want to live here; mild climate with four distinct seasons, mountains, forests, waterfalls, green and eco-friendly, great hiking, art and entertainment. This has created a strong housing demand, but we have a problem..... affordable land. Since we live in the mountains, level land is not easy to come by and if it is available, it is expensive to purchase. Asheville is now the most expensive (relative to this State) cit... 03/01/2016

Real Estate Choices Post50- BOOMERSAccessory Dwelling Units and Small Home Spaces (Part 2)As I noted in Part 1, Sage and John, a smart couple were beginning their Post-50 adventure with their choice to create a sanctuary. It would be their “dream place”. And, it was clear to them that they wanted to build something small.  Indeed, their ultimate dream home would be far from huge. Interestingly, this goes along with a concept that is gaining a great deal of popularity  these days. They noted “Boomer” consumer influence and its tremendous buying power today. This points to a number of alternative solutions.   There are affordable solutions for those who are "downsizing" or for those who are into creating a private space near family members. To continue with their story- As Sage and John c... 02/29/2016

Real Estate Choices Post50:  Accessory Dwelling Units and Small Home Spaces (Part 1) When Sage and John, a smart couple beginning their Post-50 adventure, decided to create a sanctuary – their “dream place”—  it was clear to them that they wanted to build something small. They were also interested in making their home on a 20 acre parcel not far from Asheville- like this one pictured below.  We were ready, willing and able to help.They had seen an ad in an Asheville journal and were looking at a land and home package for the tidy sum of around $150K. The interior? Just 900 sqft. But there was the option of adding on an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) as well. At some point in the future the idea of continuing on to create a “family compound” might be on the table. So, they explained,  “ W... 02/28/2016

Asheville Real Estate JournalNot long ago, I had an interesting conversation with  someone (a Post-50 Person) who is planning for her future.  Here's a snapshot of our discussion..about changes and decision-making.Transitions mean change and many decisions to make. For those who are 50 and older, planning to add universal design elements to feather a nest can not only be wise, but can  make aging-in-place a masterfully-designed adventure. It seems important to plan for  an AT LAST Home  where accessible, universal design allows function and aesthetics to coexist, as in this interior space. AGING IN  A  P A L A C E©   If you are ready, willing, and able  to set a goal for "sustainable excellence"  consider a self-guided tour. Read up on what it takes to start a conversation about and to ... 01/22/2016

Asheville Real Estate Journal, 2016 SURPRISING FINDINGS:: Wondering what makes sense when it comes to planning and creating the how and where you live-Post 50? In search of reasonable solutions? I came across 9 links that may provide some healthy answers. Take a look  (below) and let me know what you think... .  POST 50?  - !!! SURPRISING FINDINGS !!! -  Creative planning, a reasonable amount of due diligence and and discovery can open the way to creative solutions... Age-Friendly-Home * CHECKLIST*  - Here's a Small Home . Planning a place to live? Create a home that helps you stay independent -- a home that works for you because ...here's a checklist  to keep in mind. (a dream home for Asheville real estate buyers?) NEIGHBORHOODS CAN MAKE WILD SENSE -  Whether you refer to them as “wal... 01/13/2016

Boosting innovation -Asheville leads the way Asheville is well known for innovative strength - current efforts, organizational capacity and local partners. Now that initiative continues and soon Asheville will broadly disseminate products, processes, and tools to boost innovation statewide. “The Institute for Emerging Issues at NC State University has announced that ...Asheville, [has] been selected to participate in InnovateNC, an intensive, two-year cross-city learning collaborative. The initiative, led by the Institute of Emerging Issues and nine partners, is a first-in-the-nation effort to spark innovation-centered economic development... .”   Asheville Helps Boost Innovation For those who live here in Asheville, and for those who may be lucky enough to join us as residents, the ann... 11/17/2015

Asheville, N.C. Real Estate Journal November, 2015 It’s about the well-known factor of supply and demand.LAND- Is it a risky investment for buyers in Asheville, N.C.? Here are a few points to consider.  And remember that old adage, "Location. Location. Location."  What is the Return on Investment (ROI) potential for LAND?  There's only so much Land- Conclusion:  Land has solid potential to produce gains of great magnitude. Certainly, some of the wealthiest people in history invested in Land, and won.Land Investment Analysis. Although some Land Brokers (including myself) think of our practice as an art form, land brokerage also factors in analysis. Clients are encouraged to sit down with paper and pencil to  determine cash flow and outlay- from acquisition. and potential income (rental i... 11/08/2015

Asheville Autumn- The Season to Discover LAND and Our Fall Color Tour  As I looked at the photo (above) I took on our ASHEVILLE 2015 Color Tour, one of my favorite passages from John Crowley’s book, Little Big came to mind. If you are looking for land and finding the “right” place , this may be helpful for you as it has been for many of our clients:  “…on brave luminous mornings walking expectant and watchful, waiting to be led and feeling (at once, at the same moment) the turning [you] must take that would lead to a place that took your hand and said, “We’re here….” ~ John Crowley 11/04/2015

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015 With a strong focus on sustainability – Asheville leads the way. And many new retailers prove that.  "Asheville Market has added a great dynamic to the area since Whole Foods opened last year. We are excited to continue that standard with the great new retailers that we're opening this fall," said Lyle Darnall, managing director of EDENS. /PRNewswire/ reorts - "Retailers opening soon include:Fifth Season Gardening: An Asheville favorite since 2000, where doing it yourself is always in season. In addition to their traditional offerings of hydroponic and organic gardening supplies, they carry beer and wine making products, supplies for cheese making, vinegar making, canning, fermentation and a host of other areas collectively known as Urban D.I.Y.Relax & Rej... 10/27/2015

Asheville NC Neighborhoods You Can Love – Montford It has been said, and I believe it is true that, in any neighborhood, the people who live there can make it distinct. Take, for example, Asheville’s Montford neighborhood. Through their vibrant sustainable community spirit, these Asheville residents make their neighborhood a great place to visit and an even greater place in which to live. Montford, This Historic Neighborhood is HAPPENING! Thoughtful design. A “Close In” neighborhood of about 300 acres. A lovely and rich diversity of architectural styles. A great place for a FOREVER home.Neighbors: Like most neighborhoods in Asheville, NC, the folks who live here (many of whom are “Cultural Creatives -- architects, designers, teachers, authors, doctors, poets, lawyers, and gallery artist... 10/01/2015

 Asheville Real Estate JournalKeep it Simple Many people, regardless of age or physical ability, love the idea of finding the land on which to create a "village" of "tiny homes"- and the experience of working with and/or simply enjoying the camaraderie of friends and neighbors - no age limit. And so, as some of our “aging-in-place” advocates surmise-a workshop may be just the “right ticket”  ... land for a village in Asheville  But how and where to get started? Tumbleweed Tiny Home Co. offers such workshops, and, by the way, you can go to one right here in  Asheville this month. This workshop is all about simplifying and downsizing - how to get started doing that -and is “packed with all the insightful and extensive information you’ll need to design and build your very own” small and sw... 09/08/2015

AUTUMN MAGIC in ASHEVILLE::  Fall comes to the mountains as trees bend to the winds of change leaving broad strokes of color across the slopes, and  folks from far and wide find festivals and festivities for family fun. There are wine tours along the trail, and art tours, and train rides- all supplied with hues of red and gold and ombre that add their own pizzazz... .It is magical. GET LOST in the mountains...or in a CORN MAZE! This is an " intergenerational experience" to be explored on 12 acres of twisting trails less than 5 miles from downtown Asheville . See you there?   poster is by z-ART-z ! studios, asheville, n.c.*  09/01/2015

IF you are inspired by creative ideas, empowered by knowledge, and moved by change with compassion -you may resonate with what Barbara Kingsolver wrote: “ What I want is so simple I almost can’t say it: elementary kindness. Enough to eat, enough to go around. The possibility that kids might one day grow up to be neither the destroyers nor the destroyed...”- come along with me as I visit one of my favorite Asheville "Tailgate" markets...on the campus of University of North Carolina-Asheville. Impressions from a Tailgate Market- Asheville                                     08/30/2015

Asheville on the Greenside-Take a LookAsheville Real Estate Journal  You may have asked more than once, for good, reliable (“green” ) advice when considering investing money in land or homes on the land in the Asheville, N.C. area.  “ What comes after  a brief discussion about home and land values, green-friendly features, and the long-term benefits when it comes to universal design elements? ” you may ask.  Happy to provide information you may need. Take a look HERE     Up-fitting?  If you are scoping out up-fitting requirements, an energy-wise  True /False Test may be useful.  GO HERE     3 Points for Good Ecology: 1)  Enriched drought-resistant soil for less soli erosion,  2) less groundwater pollution and 3) improved farm biodiversity. P.S. When land buyers stop for lunch as we tour... 08/23/2015