June 21, 2008
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged agent, buyer's market, destination, dreams, equity, financial security, first day of summer, gas prices, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, interest rates, investment, market, North Carolina, property, real estate, Tennessee, timeshare, vacation, vacation rental
Well I’m just back from a short vacation, driving yesterday through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Yes, despite gas prices, the roads in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina are packed with folks from all over the country … even Canada.
The timeshare and vacation rental companies are pushing hard to sell their services. But what a great time to buy instead! Real estate is a wonderful investment, a great way to build equity and financial security while working towards, or finally grasping hold of, your dreams.
Interest rates are beginning to climb, so now, more than ever, is the best time to buy. It’s a buyer’s market, and there is an amazing selection of all types of property available. Let me know how I can help you take advantage of the opportunities in the area, or refer you to another agent closer to your desired destination. The time is now!
Have a refreshing first day of Summer!
julie
April 22, 2008
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged All Souls, Asheville, Biltmore Village, Century 21, mountains, North Carolina, real estate, relocate, retirement
Hi folks – welcome to my blog, and welcome to Spring in the mountains. Today is Earth Day, a beautiful day and a glorious land. I’m sitting in my real estate office at Century 21 All Seasons in Biltmore Village, Asheville, NC. Outside my window, the lime-green buds on the maple absolutely glow against the red brick of All Souls Cathedral. How I wish you could see it~
I am a 7th-generation Floridian who relocated to western North Carolina in 2005. My mom lives near me in a lovely retirement community here in Asheville, the bit of Heaven we chose to call home after studying the “Best of …” and “Most Desirable…” lists for years. http://www.exploreasheville.com/index.aspx
I’ll be sharing my experiences of pulling up roots and making a new life 1,000 miles away — new job, new church, friends, community service, and playtime activities. I can’t wait to post some photos: I am still overcome with the wonder and beauty of folds of blue-green mountains, sparkling rivers, and the pointy little ears of spring calves.
If you’ve never been to Asheville and western North Carolina, I hope I can share enough to make you want to visit. And if you have been here, then you know why I’ve chosen to settle here. I’d love to help you make your home here, too, whether you’re looking for a picket-fenced homestead or exciting downtown loft, meeting an urgent job-relocation need, seeking a tucked-away vacation cabin, or planning an active retirement. Feel free to contact me (jtatol@c21allseasons.com) if I can help make your dream come true. julie
