Mountain Homes and Land Legacies

Not All Real Estate Agents are Competent about Land | LandThink

2011-11-18T13:41:00.000-05:00

Not All Real Estate Agents are Competent about Land LandThink

Shotgun shack redux: mortgage-free in 320 square feet

2011-06-02T14:08:00.000-04:00

It is exciting to see how this Mortgage-Free family deals with their small space...

Demo Memo: First-Time Home Buyer Watch

2011-05-21T10:06:00.000-04:00

Demo Memo: First-Time Home Buyer Watch: "Homeownership rate of householders aged 30 to 34, first quarter 2011: 50.3%One way to see what lies ahead for the housing market is to tr..."

Demo Memo: Jobs Lost During the Great Recession

2011-05-21T10:05:00.000-04:00

Demo Memo: Jobs Lost During the Great Recession:Real Estate professionals and clients may find this of interest..."The April issue of the Monthly Labor Review describes job losses during the Great Recession industry by industry. As t..."

Marshall NC- Follow This Renovated Gem

2010-11-22T19:47:00.000-05:00

THIS is one of the most amazing renovated farm homes I have ever seen. With distant views of Mt. Mitchell and sunny slopes for gardening, this historical beauty has captivated me...

Asheville Mountain LadySlipper Home- Magic Morning View

2010-11-17T13:20:00.000-05:00

Asheville Real Estate For Sale: 118 Lady Slipper on Alpine Mountain 15 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. Not only is this a "green-friendly" home, as you will see in the short (1:37 sec) video I did, but it is on 5 acres with distant mountain views of Mt. Mitchell. Fly like an eagle!

Asheville Livable and Fine

2010-11-12T15:47:00.000-05:00

As a REALTOR in Asheville, specializing in homes on the land, I am always on the lookout for special finds...Here is one of my absolute favorite homes on acreage in the Asheville area. It is bordered by a sweet stream and has amazing solar gain for organic gardening. There's room enough for 2 horses in the run-in barn. Inside: Totally NO-STEP Handicap access. Freshly painted with NO VOC paint

Farmers Market Commercial--Mountain Tailgate Market Association

2010-11-03T10:06:00.000-04:00

Recognizing our area's amazing local farmers and local food movement, as well as the talent of Patrick and Galen, Google and YouTube named the first commercial as a finalist in their 2010 TV For All contest, and the contest winner is up to you! Public voting for your favorite commercial runs until November 9.

Top 10 Pet Friendly Cities Announced by Livability.com – Earthtimes

2010-11-01T07:59:00.000-04:00

Top 10 Pet Friendly Cities Announced by Livability.com – EarthtimesPet-friendly Asheville real estate is one of my special interests. Asheville is a wonderful place for hiking or just sitting with your fur-friend by a stream--relaxing. Now Livability .com has just announced that Asheville is on their Top 10 List of pet-friendly cities1 Asheville ranks #7.

MLS 462353

2010-10-26T13:41:00.000-04:00

MLS 462353Special building site w/creek ON it, forest bordering it, and priced to sell. 3.25 AC site calls to nature-lovers, and is one of only19 at Three Creeks, a preserve of 278 AC where you will find park-like common land-deeded to you can. Enjoy waterfalls, a sweet swimming pond, trout fishing, the community cabin and subtle elegance all about.

Bridge Over Stream to Dream Cottage.mov

2010-10-24T18:15:00.000-04:00

Take a look at this if you desire a quick look at what life is like in a green-friendly home in Asheville, NC.

N.C. ranked 14th for solar energy jobs - CharlotteObserver.com

2010-10-20T16:07:00.000-04:00

With so much interest by our clients in terms of energy efficiency, this news just out, could be a real plus! Welcome Home to one of the top-ranked states when it comes to SOLAR POWER!N.C. ranked 14th for solar energy jobs - CharlotteObserver.com

Villages at Crest Mountain Tipton Builder on Universal Design Elements a...

2010-10-15T09:28:00.002-04:00

"Aging in Place?" This small home in Asheville's Villages at Crest Mountain a community where being neighborly is understood and appreciated, could work for you. This home is energy efficient, built-green and certified as such, is within 10 minutes of downtown Asheville, and is AFFORDABLE! Talk to Greenolina (that's ME =))

Aging-In-Place Design Checklists

2010-10-10T17:24:00.000-04:00

Aging-In-Place Design ChecklistsWe are looking for connections to help bring an incredible Universal Design and/or Handicap Access -Wheel and pet-friendly home together with the "right" buyer!

MLS 462353

2010-10-07T16:11:00.000-04:00

MLS 462353Here is a wonderful lot in Lake Lure, NC. See details at the link.

: EcoAware Moms Reward Organic Brands with Their Highest Eco-Friendly Ratings Organic and Premium Nutrition Brands Have a Healthy Halo Shining Up Their Sustainability Image Among EcoAware Moms

2010-09-29T16:20:00.000-04:00

: EcoAware Moms Reward Organic Brands with Their Highest Eco-Friendly Ratings
Organic and Premium Nutrition Brands Have a Healthy Halo Shining Up Their Sustainability Image Among EcoAware Moms

Sustainable Housing and Green Building News: Trees a 'low-cost' solution to air pollution and biodiversity loss in cities

2010-09-29T16:16:00.000-04:00

Sustainable Housing and Green Building News: Trees a 'low-cost' solution to air pollution and biodiversity loss in cities

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability News: U.S. Stadiums Go Solar: Major Pro Sports Leagues Move Together Toward Renewable Energy

2010-09-28T16:55:00.000-04:00

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability News: U.S. Stadiums Go Solar: Major Pro Sports Leagues Move Together Toward Renewable Energy

Wisteria Winds, ambient video with flute by Paul Adams

2010-09-25T08:17:00.000-04:00

: How Physical Ability Affects Death

2010-09-10T20:41:00.000-04:00

: How Physical Ability Affects DeathTake a hint on personal sustainability...hop up from your chair FAST!

2010-08-29T08:38:00.001-04:00

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green real estate Asheville journal: green homes and land legacies

2009-12-04T11:18:00.002-05:00

green real estate Asheville: Last week I took a client to see an emerging Eco-Community about 25 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. it is located in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. I consider it a gem amidst the sparkling Hickory Nut Gorge. Out your back door, you can hike for miles. You can move into the serenity of nature. You can be surrounded by “forever-wild” mountain forests,

"Green" Sustainable Property Asheville Style! It's exciting.

2009-12-02T15:52:00.002-05:00

"Green" Sustainable Property Asheville Style! It is for sale. And it is SO exciting! Asheville, North Carolina’s creative citizenry including a growing number of NAR GREEN and ECO Certified® Real Estate Consultants have their hearts set on finding “smart" ways to approach healthy choices in both home AND land design and use that enhance a sense of community. Things HAPPEN when people start

Asheville Luxury Green Homes and Land

2009-11-28T11:15:00.003-05:00

Asheville Asks: Luxury and Green-Can the Two Coexist?"Another Asheville, NC Eco Certified® Real Estate Consultant and I happened on a "find" as we were out previewing properties for a client here in Asheville, NC not long ago. Horse farms and organic acreages are wonderful to visit on a mild Late November day. And, this time of year, most of the leaves have nested in the mountain crevices leaving

Green Asheville's Carolina Farm Stewardship

2009-11-28T09:22:00.004-05:00

I am looking forward to the 2009 Carolina Farm Stewardship Association 24th Annual Conference .Possibly most exciting to me is having the opportunity to touch bases with and learn from respected organic educators who will be at the Conference. The good luck that the Conference will be held just a hop-skip-and-jump from Asheville is a real bonus. The event provides educational workshops for

Asheville GREEN and Happy

2009-08-28T17:12:00.001-04:00

Please go to my web site! Lots of info there.http://www.ECOStewardRealty.com

ECO-FRIENDLY BUYERS’ CONNECTIONS & RELOCATING in the Asheville, NC Area

2008-12-13T12:28:00.002-05:00

No doubt about it, even moving to beautiful ASHEVILLE, NC can be a challenging experience. RELOCATING to new surroundings can disrupt the flow of your daily life, be time-consuming and costly. Working with us to scout out and secure that “perfect” eco-friendly property, while it is an exciting adventure, can also bring up concerns. That transition needs thoughtful coordination. Not to worry…we

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2008-07-29T11:01:00.000-04:00

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2007-11-03T12:01:00.000-04:00

GREEN Asheville Real Estate.For more TIMELY VIEWS and NEWS please go to:http://activerain/blogs/janeAnne

I Feel Blessed

2007-08-12T08:59:00.000-04:00

Picture yourself on a typical "work"day …Rolling pastures, and Appalachian “countryscapes” dotted with red barns,, white steeples, and greening crops that mean a supply of locally-grown food, border singing streams that bring a smile to your face, and the “wake up” calls of roosters actually may surprise you at any time of day. Surprises are fun. It is wonderful. . Country breezes bring aromas of

A Few Green Concepts, Raw Land & ECO-friendly Asheville

2007-08-10T01:30:00.000-04:00

***This is NOT news: Green building concepts have changed the way we design, construct, operate and generally think about land planning and development, our homes, our communities. Eco-friendly, value-added features attract people, so demand is on the rise. In 2006, builders gave Asheville, N.C. about 30 energy efficient and/or NC HealthyBuilt® homes. In 2007, however, over 400 such homes are in

Just a Few "Earthy" Investment Thoughts

2007-08-09T07:30:00.000-04:00

What if you just landed here on Earth and werelooking for opportunity in investment property?What "kind" of land would attract you? a) agricultural landb) rural landc) urban landLet's say you could leave your footprint upon Terra Firma.How would you plan to establish it and watch it turn into something special? Maybe you would be like this little "green" guy who grew up on a farm on a faraway

GREENis Red Hot

2007-08-09T01:31:00.000-04:00

another in the Featured at Active Rain series"So, tell me," my silver-haired client with a printed copy of my article from janeAnne's Blog on Trends in hand asked, "I have read in Barron's , but I want to know what you, my REALTOR thinks....Is it true that there really is a trend toward green building these days?" She continued by way of explanation, " You see, I am 72 now. I am on a clock. If

Tracking GREEN Trends

2007-08-09T01:09:00.000-04:00

another in the Featured at Active Rain SeriesJust the other day, an old-timer in the building industry, known for his no-nonsense ways took me aside. "So WHAT if the Green Building Council says that LEED-certified buildings are leading the transformation of the built environment," he said. "So what if they have lower operating costs, and tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives ! What

Classic Asheville Neighborhood, Montford

2007-08-09T00:42:00.000-04:00

Over the past year, a number of my posts have been Featured at Active Rain. Here, and in the upcoming posts, are a few of my favorites....starting with this oneMontford a Neighborhood, Asheville, NC Real Estate Information-North Carolina The Montford Neighborhood ~ Asheville, N.C. ~A Community Embracing a Sustainable Future. MONTFORD: Where one picture tells the story. The MONTFORD NEIGBORHOOD in

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2007-05-11T10:40:00.000-04:00

CONTINUATION OF THIS BLOG LINK

2007-05-11T10:34:00.000-04:00

CONTINUE reading the about eco-wise real estate in the Asheville, N.C. area mountains here:http://activerain.com/blogs/janeanne

Asheville Real Estate Market

2007-01-22T10:01:00.000-05:00

Are you coming in to the Greater Asheville area or possibly transferred? Coming in or going out, you will find these statistics and the trends they indicate of special interest. In general, North Carolina continues to see a rise in the amount of homes sold in 2006. Sale prices continue to climb and the average number of days a house is on the market has decreased. All of these indicators show

Asheville Real Estate Journal: Skepticism & The Real Estate Person

2006-10-15T11:48:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalRight from the StartHave you ever noticed that more people than not go into real estate transactions with skepticism?Buyers and sellers alike seem to wonder about motives and intentions ...first, the REALTOR® who is (they hope) representing their interests, then secondly, they express concern about“the other side”. It's a tricky-time between the Offer and the Closing

Asheville Real Estate Journal: How to Communicate in Real Estate to WIN

2006-10-15T11:27:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalBy profession, I'm a business person, educator, author, poet. I am also an amateur systems scientist, currently applying what I know about this intriguing field in the practice of real estate for Stewardship in the Appalachians.Environmentally–sensitive real estate transactions are exciting….and if you look at this arena from the perspective of an amateur systems

Asheville Real Estate Journal: The Importance of Open Lines of Communication

2006-10-15T11:19:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalI LOVE the practice of real estate.One of the reasons why I LOVE the practice is that we(all involved) have the chance to arrive at, set the tone for,and practice attractive ways to relate to each other ..it's a “win-win” scenario...The value of authentic exchanges that can happenbetween the Offer and the Closing becomes crystal clear.And dismissing adversarial

Asheville Real Estate Journal: Asheville LAND and Surprises

2006-10-15T00:42:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalI was out previewing LAND earlier this week.My Field Coordinator and I love this part of our work because,in part,we never know what might show up on our treasure hunts… There could be a rutted mountain road–all dirt and wet leaves and scary as all- get-out to navigate,there could be snakes in the pasture,there could be a breath-taking view all the way to

Asheville Real Estate Journal ECO Investment Properties

2006-09-05T09:34:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate Journal~ASHEVILLE 1031 ~THE ECO-STEWARD REAL ESTATE FIRMTYPICAL SERVICESBackground Information on ECO Select Properties Special Market OpportunitiesB&Bs, Equine, Campgrounds, ECO Developments & Private Estates Sustainable Property 1031 Investment Opportunities Conservation Real Estate & ECO Development Professional Teamwork Land to Meet Your 1031 & Personal

Asheville Real Estate Journal : Appraisers

2006-08-27T10:01:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalWhether marketing a home, or seeking a loan for residential property the appraisal is a key factor. Appraisers can use various methods to figure out the value of a residential property. Most likely, the Appraiser determines the value solely on comparable properties nearby and home sales prices. It is important that you know how to get an accurate appraisal of the

Asheville Real Estate Journal: Energy Efficient Real Estate in Asheville and Beyond

2006-08-22T14:49:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalTake the Energy Efficiency Quiz..Save $$$TRUE OR FALSE?If every US household changed their 5 highest-use fixtures (or the light bulbs in them) to ENERGY STAR qualified lighting...We would save more than 800 billion kWh of energyWe would keep more than one trillion pounds of greenhouse gases out of our airWe would have a national annual energy savings equivalent to the

Asheville Real Estate Journal: What to Do in Asheville

2006-08-16T08:55:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate Journal3 Things to Do in ASHEVILLE THIS SUMMER When not Hanging out at Home with the DogsOUT-OF-DOORS MUSIC & EVENTS in ASHEVILLE1) The Shindig on the Green … authentic Appalachian traditions in music. You can enjoy unique performances of hundreds of the best traditional musicians and dancers from across western North Carolina celebrating the treasured cultural heritage of

Asheville Real Estate Journal Green Real Estate

2006-08-11T13:31:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalThe "Value-Added Factor"- Green Buildings Are Good For BusinessWhile the environmental benefits of green buildings are clear, there has been a question as to whether green, high performance buildings, add tangible value to a property. We are aware that the Green Building concepts have changed the way we design, construct, operate and generally, think, about buildings

Asheville Real Estate Journal Credit Scores

2006-08-04T23:06:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalYour Credit Score & Info You Can USEWhen it comes to investing in real property, credit-advisory programs can prove valuable.If you are searching for the best rate possible from a lender, the difference between a 720 score and 580 could be as much as 3 points. Most of you already know that lenders generally have a practice of running a credit score check immediately

Asheville Real Estate Journal Sustainable in Asheville

2006-07-31T12:48:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalTALKING ABOUT SUSTAINABLE in Asheville Real EstateThings HAPPEN when people start getting together and talking. The talk here in the Greater Asheville area, where “THINGS already are happening, is about making wise choices. A talkative and listening and creative citizenry has set its heart on finding ways around the “energy crisis” and the global warming predicament.

Asheville Real Estate Journal Healthy Homes and Environment

2006-07-28T14:42:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalASHEVILLE CITY COUNCIL ENCOURAGES A HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENTCity Council agreed to establish a citizen’s advisory committee on energy and the environment to assess ways the City can be more sustainable in there own operations and promote green practices and green building throughout the City. So, the SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE was born.

Asheville Real Estate

2006-07-26T22:13:00.000-04:00

"You can never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new modelthat makes the existing model obsolete". - Buckminster Fuller.

Asheville Real Estate

2006-07-25T09:29:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalNorth Carolina Solar Center and Volvo to Boost Idle-Reduction Technology Volvo Trucks North America said last week it has been chosen to participate in a demonstration of mobile idle-reduction technology for heavy-duty trucks. Volvo will partner with the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University in a two-and-a-half-year program funded by the U.S.

Asheville Real Estate 1031 INFO

2006-07-23T17:07:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate Journal7 "DON'Ts" All 1031 EXCHANGERS Should KnowOver my the years in the practice of real estate in the Greater Asheville area, I have seen strong gains in the real estate market. During that same time, I have noticed with interest the number of clients I meet here in the Asheville area who are approaching retirement -- "baby boomers" seeking the welcoming embrace of this

Asheville Real Estate

2006-07-18T23:47:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalEnvision your Place in the Greater Asheville Area Mountainlands……Here in the venerable mountains, almost as old as time itself, it is easy to connect with something much larger than yourself. Experience tells me that as you relax, your heart just opens wide, and that magic connection simply happens.. Maybe that’s why Asheville is known as the “Happiest City in the USA

Asheville Real Estate smart growth series (#2)

2006-05-26T07:58:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalAsheville real estate is "ECOconscious"...Here in Asheville, N.C. "Smart Growth" is a popular concept. You can see manifestations of the idea almost everywhere you look. Proponents of smart growth advocate :1. well-designed cities that preserve their cultural roots, 2. are close to schools and jobs, 3. have ample recreational outlets, 4. and respect the

Asheville Real Estate Smart Growth series #1

2006-05-25T07:09:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalSmart growth never makes more sensethan when economic times are tough:Efficient development saves taxpayers moneyand makes it possiblefor households to spend less on transportation. This page demonstrates the tax benefitsof well-designed communities and explains,in particular, How Smart Growth Strengthens Regional Economies.

Asheville Real Estate TAX Breaks

2006-05-10T22:23:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalAsheville AreaTAX BREAK S *** and incentivesAsheville area homeowners and builders are now getting federal tax breaks for trimming their energy costs under provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which took effect January 1,2006.Residential buildings could be eligible for the following:• $2,000 for builders of new energy-efficient certified homes• $2,000 for

Asheville Real Estate

2006-05-03T22:10:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalAsheville REALTORS® Show Responsible LeadershipThrough ‘Green’ Building and Land Stewardship AdvocacyWhat's happening these days in Asheville real estate? The Asheville, N.C. Board of REALTORS has decided that the time has come to take a look at the popular environmentllay-sensitive market. It began its “ECO Agent” program. In less than a year over 200 REALTORS® have

Asheville Real Estate

2006-04-30T08:39:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalAsheville Real Estate NewsTRENDS in the Greater Asheville,N.C Real Estate Investment MarketThe Greater Asheville Area enjoys an energetic position in the real estate investment market.Our clients have a vested interest in maintaining quality of life in the mountains and valleys, coves and countrysides of Western North Carolina. This contributes to the strong

Asheville Real Estate

2006-04-30T08:35:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalAsheville real estate HOT TRENDS& 2-DOs in the Home Improvement "Pastime"Home Improvement Guide 2006 - Remodeling and improving our homes has become a national pastime. This guide takes you through it step by step.Top 10 Mistakes of DIYers - Knowing what you can do and what you can't tops the list of the biggest and most common mistakes weekend warriors make on home

Asheville Real Estate

2006-04-22T20:37:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate Journalasheville real estateECO ResourcesThe Equestrian Land Conservation Resource Horse people have much to contribute to the preservation of sustainable rural communities and are a caring influence in smart growth initiatives, where rapidly developing communities must recognize the value of maintaining natural corridors that serve the needs of a wide range of interests.

Asheville Real Estate

2006-04-11T23:55:00.000-04:00

Asheville Real Estate Journal Asheville, NC real estate board is on top of the trends!The Asheville Board of REALTORS® has created a first of it's kind educational program…the Asheville Board of REALTORS® CERTIFICATION PROGRAMECO - Environmental Consultant The Asheville Board of REALTORS® has created a Certification Program for environmentally conscious REALTORS®. It will allow REALTORS® to

Asheville Real Estate Journal

2006-03-23T23:44:00.000-05:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalECO InvestThe IRA, LLC, & the Self-directed IRA in Asheville Real Estate Investment Portfolios The self-directed IRA and IRA LLC (Limited Liability Company) are vehicles to invest in real estate. They come in two forms: tax-deferred and tax free. (See other descriptive articles archived at my BLOG) Problem is-- IRAs often simply are NOT used because many investors

Asheville Real Estate Journal

2006-03-20T02:20:00.000-05:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalECO-INVESTMENTS in Asheville Real EstateTHAT LOOK TO THE FUTURE~LANDThe team at Asheville1031, The ECO-STEWARD Firm is pleased to be a part of a growing number of folks who are “imagineering” a positive future where generations to come can enjoy healthy living spaces and unspoiled beauty in Asheville realestate and in Western North Carolina’s Appalachians, in

Asheville Real Estate Journal

2006-03-01T17:39:00.000-05:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalChecklist for finding a 1031 Like Kind Exchange Qualified IntermediaryThese days it seems that more and more of our clients are opting to exercise a “Green-Sustainable” 1031 Exchange… This is the first time quite a number of them have taken an interest in this tax advantage. One of the essential elements in the 1031 Exchange is the successful hunt for an the required

Asheville Real Estate Journal

2006-02-21T00:26:00.000-05:00

Asheville Real Estate Journalreal estate investment trusts (REITs)The general as well as the Asheville real estate market has undergone dramatic changes in recent years. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) (roughly equivalent to mutual funds but hold real estate investments, instead of securities.)have become major sources of financing for property acquisition and development.Whether looking at

Asheville Real Estate Journal

2006-02-12T23:22:00.000-05:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalRemedy for Toxins in Your Indoor AirTOP 10 Indoor Plants ...but be careful,six( 6) of these 9in red) are toxic to PETS!Did you know that at least 300 volatile substances found inside many homes and places of business can make you and your family sick?Ranging from detergents, gasoline, oils, plastics, rubber, synthetic fibers, tobacco, smoke, carpet, clothes, foam

Asheville Real Estate Journal

2006-02-08T09:29:00.000-05:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalAsheville Real Estate Offers Value AddedENERGY EFFICIENT Properties where the cost savings add upSome Asheville real estate practitioners can point the way to cost savings tips for you....Install Energy Star ® Rated appliances. If you are buying or selling property, be sure to keep the manuals readily available. Seeing the Energy Star label is a compelling feature for

Asheville Real Estate Journal

2006-02-07T20:19:00.000-05:00

Asheville Real Estate Journal25 ++ ECO-VALUE-Related Articles you can order fromMountain Homes & Land Legacies Asheville Real Estate Journalfor the Asheville NC Area1. Real Estate Portfolio Investments in “SUSTAINABLE Real Estate Development2. ECO ESSENTIALS Indoor Air Quality …Make Your Living Space Sneeze-Free (and Non-Toxic)3.1031 Exchanges and The Business Case for Sustainable Real Property

Asheville Real Estate Journal

2006-02-01T23:47:00.000-05:00

Asheville Real Estate JournalAsheville Real Estate Portfolio Investmentsin Sustainable Real Estate DevelopmentAn Important UnderstandingUnderstand this: Here in the Greater Asheville area, Asheville real estate practitioners and investors are in the midst of a revolution. Granted, it is a quiet one. Yet, more and more people here in the Western North Carolina mountains notice the changes--subtle

2006-02-01T00:32:00.000-05:00

ECO ESSENTIALSIndoor Air Quality …Make Your Living Space Sneeze-Free (and Non-Toxic)Recently, on a family vacation to the ocean, one of our family members— we’ll call him “Q”— was overcome with a fit of sneezing upon entering the home we had rented for our stay.The sneezing continued with little relief for hours. The poor guy couldn’t seem to stop. Finally we headed over to see the Doc. The

2006-02-01T00:30:00.000-05:00

"Q"

2006-01-29T00:20:00.000-05:00

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION ..2006!'I think I can, I think I can.'Remember the book you read or someone read to you as a child... The Little Engine that Could? _ the story of a train engine trying to make it up a hill? So many discouraged her, but she had the will power, to make it up the hill, all the while chugging, " I think I can, I think I can.." I always liked that story_ still do. And it comes

2006-01-12T10:30:00.000-05:00

...a few thoughts at the beginning of this new year...BUILD SOMETHING NEWBuild something new in that empty space.Erect a scaffold on a stage,Create the scenery, and then collaborateOn a glorious production.And when, in just a little while,The project is complete,Take down the scaffold that you once needed,And carefully regard your naked creation. . .Then, in good time, dress it in new way of

2006-01-10T16:59:00.000-05:00

What kind of EMPATHY for 1031 investment real estate?.....reported today in the New York Times. Ah, those incredible 'connections' that are part of what we perceive as consciousness--or impact us even if we are not conscious of them....may explain many of the phenomena we experience when we engage in stewardship of Appalachian land and historic properties...may even refer to what happens when we

2006...Asheville is HOME

2006-01-10T00:09:00.000-05:00

ASHEVILLE is dazzlingly replete with arts, culture, history, a sense of community, remarkable recreational amenities AND both a cosmopolitan and earthy flair. If you are the kind of person who enjoys folk art showcases, historic Civil War landmarks, first-rate museums, art galleries and exhibition halls, music, dance and theater you will feel right a home here. If you like good food, locally

2005-12-26T09:20:00.000-05:00

quote of the year"One day's exposure to mountains is better than cartloads of books." John Muir Invest in the Mountains www.Asheville1031Realty.com

2005-12-24T00:09:00.000-05:00

1031 Exchanges and The Business Case for Sustainable Real Property InvestingBeing environmentally friendly brings financial as well as social benefits Tax benefits, rebates and lower utility costs of being environmentally friendly add up to a real bottom-line reward.The tax implications, rebate offers and soft benefits associated with environmentally friendly construction offer a pure dollars and

2005-12-13T23:39:00.000-05:00

Low-Maintenance Design and Sustainable Landscape Development...Design and manage gardens and landscapes in a natural wayA “younger couple” down the road from us, and an “older couple” up the hill both have gone au naturel…in their landscaping practices, that is.In the beginning, some of the residents in our village expressed concern about their property values. They were worried that when these "

2005-12-09T22:54:00.000-05:00

ECO-BitDid you know there are an amazing 10.4 acres of air-purifying plants growing on the roof at FoMoCo''s latest factory? AND did you know that FORD has built the world's first gas/electric hybrid SUV? Take a closer look at the advances Ford Motor Company is making toward a more environmentally responsible future here: http://www.fordvehicles.com/environmental/index.asp?bhcp=1

2005-12-09T01:21:00.000-05:00

FEELING STEWARDSHIP You might be surprised how many REALTORS® here in the Asheville area are also great lovers of nature. It's hard for anyone who visits or lives here NOT to be ! Just look around at these old mountains, or go for a hike on the Appalachian Trail, or stand on the banks of the French Broad River after a wild wind and churning, and you'll be entranced.A few REALTORS® who walk the

2005-11-27T08:55:00.000-05:00

THE “REAL-TIME” REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTADD VALUE TO YOUR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTYENERGY STAR RATING One of my clients was in the market for an historic home. She was concerned about how her dream home would stack up against a newer building in terms of energy efficiency. I told her about how residential property owners could evaluate historic properties and obtain an ENERGY STAR Rating which could

Thank You

2005-11-24T00:12:00.000-05:00

ON THANKSGIVING DAY... a bow of appreciation to Charles EliotI've always admired Charles Eliot. Even as a child, he was a hero of mine. I remember Grandpa singing his praises. In fact, it was he who Grandpa said inspired the intentional community my grandparents and their friends founded on an island south of Cuba many, many years ago.Charles Eliot was a well known landscape architect back then,

"social capital" Economic capital" it's ECO!

2005-11-21T22:14:00.000-05:00

“social capital” …”economic capital”ECO-VILLAGES in the Greater Asheville Area ABOUT Eco-villages, co-housing, cluster housing, intentional communities …and what’s available in the Greater Asheville area....To begin, here is a small glossary.Intentional Community (from www.ic.org)Intentional Community is an inclusive term for ecovillages, cohousing, residential land trusts, communes, student

Human Scale Neighborhoods

2005-11-21T00:29:00.000-05:00

I am IN to “human scale”—human scale life, human scale work, and human scale neighborhoods. Please don’t attach a cell phone to my ear, Spock fashion, or install me on the 27th floor of a high-rise from 9 to 5, five days a week. Give me adventure, genuine diversity, and unrestricted opportunity.When I am home if I that's not out on the land, let me find my way to a mix of housing types clustered

1031 Like Kind Exchange

2005-11-16T00:02:00.000-05:00

The 1031 Exchange: An Intriguing Perspective and ExamplesThe other day, a new investor in real properties and I were talking about the pros and cons of the 1031 Like Kind Exchange. Investors sometimes mistakenly believe they must acquire property just like their relinquished property,and this was the case with my client. She was surprised to learn a wide variety of properties can be considered “

2005-11-15T22:12:00.000-05:00

Preserving NC Lands~N.C. Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesWNC PROPERTY PURCHASED FOR PRESERVATION, RESTORATIONPublic-Private Partnership Secures Tract in High-Growth AreaRALEIGH -- More than 2,600 acres in Buncombe and Madison counties will be permanently protected from development through a public-private partnership comprised of two conservation trusts, area residents and the

2005-11-14T16:55:00.000-05:00

Quote of the Month"The mission of land trusts is not just to save land, but to protect the traditional lifestyles of a community, a way of life that remains connected to that land. This can mean saving the family farm, setting up a community garden or urban park, ensuring the sustainability of a Southeastern forest, or conserving ranchland in the American West." ~Rand Wentworth

2005-11-13T18:34:00.000-05:00

~PRIVATE LAND TRUSTS ~ Conservation ResourcesResources in the Greater Asheville AreaLand TrustsThe Southern Appalachian Highlands ConservancyRiverlinkCarolina Mountain Land ConservancyThe Mountain Homeplace Land TrustPacolet Area ConservancyFoothills Conservancy of North Carolinanot in the Asheville area, but an excellent resourceThe Nature Conservancy, North Carolina Field OfficeConsultantsJohn

2005-11-12T20:18:00.000-05:00

REAL ESTATE & SOCIALLY-CONSCIOUS INVESTING“The cause of intergenerational equity, how we leave the world to the generations that come after us, is the great moral imperative of our time.” ~Donna MortonWe are in the midst of a revolution. It is a quiet one. Yet, more and more people here in the Western North Carolina mountains notice changes, subtle and not-so subtle. Just an eagle’s flight over

Cluster Housing on Large Acreages and APPRECIATION

2005-11-06T17:23:00.000-05:00

CLUSTER HOUSING, LAND USE, GREENWAYS...AND APPRECIATIONof Property in the Greater Asheville AreaRecently one long-time client wrote:"We have enjoyed working with you as our REALTOR on a project that eventually may adjoin greenways in the Asheville area. As you know, we think that building greenways is not only beneficial for two-legged folks like us, but helps to keep crucial paths for the

2005-10-30T08:56:00.000-05:00

1031 LIKE-KIND EXCHANGES an OverviewLike-Kind Exchanges: What Are They?The "official" definition of a 1031 Like Kind Exchange is a transaction that involves property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment (except inventory and stocks and bonds) for property of the same type. Unless different property is received (called boot), the exchange is nontaxable in the current

intuition and investing

2005-10-27T07:57:00.000-04:00

WOMAGINEERING IN ASHEVILLE AND BEYOND“In these complex times, with life moving at a speedy pace, Grandmother Wisdom is at a premium, “ says janeAnne Narrin, author of several books on the subject. “Are there quick and easy answers to the difficult questions before us? Possibly not, but it would be comforting at least to know which way to turn when we are feeling overwhelmed with information and

2005-10-25T11:44:00.000-04:00

THE 4TERRA DIFFERENCENot long ago someone approached me with a very good question. “How come you like your work so much?” she asked. I answered that it presented me with a sense of adventure and novel experiences within the framework of a lucrative practice where stewardship of historic properties here in the Asheville area, and stewardship of old Appalachian farmlands and beautiful terrains

2005-10-23T08:44:00.000-04:00

BY THE WAY..."If you think you're too small to make a difference, you've never been in bed with a mosquito."

2005-10-22T21:18:00.000-04:00

How to Find and Team Up with an "Eco-Sensitive"REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALWhen it comes to serious decisions that impact your life, like investing in real property, authentic communication and teamwork is a MUST. And this is especially true if you are a person who wants to provide your family with a healthy-built home and/or create a land legacy in a private trust. Not all people who work in the

2005-10-12T15:31:00.000-04:00

A note to my readersAs a REALTOR®, professional educator, author, and parent, with deep roots in the Appalachians, I find the National Association of REALTORS'®Code of Ethics reminder that "...under it all lies the land…." has special meaning for me as it may also for you. It’s easy to be IN nature here in the valleys and mountains—hiking, horseback riding, sharing celebrations by fireside under

2005-10-09T17:29:00.000-04:00

Environmentally Sensitive Development in the Asheville Area Here in the Greater Asheville area you will find a good number of developers who are "environmentally sensitive" . They are concerned not only with being very gentle with the incredible land in our Western North Carolina mountains for future generations, but in building homes that are "healthy" for their inhabitants. This is a growing

ECO Real Estate Consultant

2005-09-28T19:42:00.000-04:00

N.C.: New Designation for the Environmentally Conscious(September 1, 2005) -- The Asheville Board of REALTORS® in North Carolina has created a first-of-its kind program for environmentally conscious members.After completing 36 hours of coursework on how to advise clients on environmental issues and topics, REALTORS® earn the Environmental Consultant Certificatation, known as ECO. The Asheville

2005-09-24T20:44:00.000-04:00

THE BLUE RIDGE GREENWAYS CONFERENCEat Grove Park Inn November 12-13, 2005If YOU are interested in learning more about the effect of GREENWAYS in the Greater Asheville area...or in your area of the country, come on over to the Grove Park Inn this November!Urban planners and interested citizens can meet here about planning, developing, and increasing the number of GREENWAYS in North Carolina...or