TODAY'S WNC REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
"Your Guide to Western North Carolina Residential and Commercial Properties"
Explore the 23 counties of Western North Carolina (WNC). This easy-to-use, comprehensive, real estate resource covers the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, which is located in the Southern Appalachian region of the United States. 
-Byron Belzak, Publisher-Editor * www.WesternNorthCarolina.com * 828-768-5600 * Email

FEATURED HOME PRODUCTS
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*Energy Star Appliances Click Here
*Green Building Materials Click Here

FEATURED SOUTH ASHEVILLE HOMES
Both homes pictured below are located near the Blue Ridge Parkway, enjoy an easy drive to I-26, I-40 and Downtown Asheville, and are served by the desirable Buncombe County schools of Glen Arden Elementary, Cane Creek Middle and TC Roberson High.


56 Ormand Avenue in Buncombe County * MLS 405507
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406 Oaktree Lane in Buncombe County * MLS 397232 * Click Here

MORE FEATURED ASHEVILLE AREA HOMES
For Sale By OWNER... Click Here
For Sale By BROKER... Click Here
For Sale By MLS NUMBER... Click Here
For Rent By BROKER... Click Here

2008 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LISTINGS...
Local Boards of Realtors in Western North Carolina:
Asheville Board of Realtors
Avery-Watuga Board of Realtors
Franklin Board of Realtors
McDowell County Multiple Listing Service
Wilkes County Board of Realtors
Yancey-Mitchell Board of Realtors

FEATURED REAL ESTATE SALES FIRMS...
Asheville/Buncombe: Appalachian Realty
Asheville/Buncombe: Asheville Realty & Associates
Asheville/Buncombe: Real Estate Center
Asheville/Buncombe: Revolution Real Estate
For more featured realty firms: Click Here

FEATURED FACTS...
Quick Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau Click Here

WNC FACTOID #1: Not all North Carolina brokers are REALTORS, but all North Carolina REALTORS are North Carolina real estate brokers. That's because the term "REALTORS" applies only to brokers who belong to a national organization of over 1.3 million members, each of whom is required to adhere to that group's professional code of ethics. For more information about the National Association of Realtors, Click Here. For more information about the North Carolina Association of Realtors, Click Here.

 AGENTS...
Search for a REALTOR by City and Specialty:
North Carolina Association of Realtors

Search All NC-licensed Real Estate Brokers and Firms:
North Carolina Real Estate Commission

FEATURED AGENTS...
* ASHEVILLE/BUNCOMBE: Mike Bryant
Estate Realty, Asheville, NC; Ofc: 828-252-1084;
Toll-Free: 1-800-361-9310; Website: www.ashevillemountains.com
* ASHEVILLE/BUNCOMBE: Judy Dawkins
ReMax All Stars Realty, Asheville, NC; Ofc: 828-670-1500;
Cell: 828-674-6000; Website: www.judydawkins.com
* ASHEVILLE/BUNCOMBE: Charles Giezentanner
Asheville Realty & Associates, NC; Ofc: 828-258-3856;
Email: charles at ashreal.com; Website: www.ashreal.com
 * WAYNESVILLE/HAYWOOD: John Illingworth
MVP Mountain Valley Properties, Maggie Valley, NC; Ofc: 828-926-2216; Toll-Free: 1-800-925-2216; www.mvprealtor.com
* HENDERSONVILLE/HENDERSON: Deborah Weisbeker
CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles, Hendersonville, NC; Ofc: 828-692-8275; www.century21mountainlifestyles.com

WNC FACTOID #2: Over 1,700 agents and brokers who are REALTORS in Western North Carolina have consolidated their Multiple Listing Services (MLS), which lists properties for sale. This action makes four Western North Carolina Boards of Realtors that represent the five counties of Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania the largest MLS group in the mountains. More>


Downtown Asheville: CLICK HERE

WNC FACTOID #3: Western North Carolina is known for its legendary natural beauty and temperate climate. Often referred to as WNC, this region covers 23 counties of the state's 100 counties. It is North Carolina's least populated region with less than one million full-time residents.

WebLinks to Western North Carolina...
AdvantageWest.com: Maps and More of WNC
ArtAsheville.com: Spotlights the Art of Area Artists
DowntownAsheville.com: The City Guide
HeritageWNC.org: Heritage of WNC Database
RapidRiverMagazine.com: WNC's Arts and Culture Monthly
VisitNC.com: Official State Travel Guide
WNCTraveler.com: Travel Info for Western North Carolina

WNC FACTOID #4: The Blue Ridge Mountains are believed to be the oldest mountains in the world. Since the early 1900s, the outdoors and unhurried pace of Western North Carolina has attracted tourists and campers. Yet, increasingly, reinvigorated downtowns across the region are becoming destinations in their own right. Asheville is the largest city in the region and is known as the "unofficial capital of Western North Carolina."

Real Estate News...

1. RENT VACATION PROPERTIES: Some real estate firms specialize in the leasing of WNC vacation properties and mountain getaways, such www.AshevilleConnections.com.

2. COMPARE THE QUALITY OF THE COUNTY SCHOOLS: More Details>

3. COMPARE CRIME RATES: More Details>

4. LOCATE NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY SEATS: More Details>

5. DISCOVER GREEN BUILDING AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING: For residents and newcomers of Western North Carolina who appreciate the value of eco-friendly living, visit TheGreenerHome.com.

6. TOUR WNC's BEST KNOWN INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY: Earthaven Ecovillage was founded in 1994 and offers 320 acres of beautiful property in Rutherford County. There are currently over 60 members. Visit Earthaven.org.

7. REQUEST PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES OF CITIES AND COUNTIES: Discover dozens of mountain cities and 23 counties in one of the most beautiful regions of the world through the eyes of real estate professionals who offer advice, insights and tours of their neck of the woods. For example, John Illingworth knows the town of Maggie Valley and Haywood County. He can be reached at www.mvprealtor.com.

8. EXPLORE LOCAL MAPS: Explore your favorite places in WNC, such as Biltmore Forest, one of America's 250 wealthiest towns.

9. CONSIDER REAL ESTATE EDUCATION: For a career in selling mountain properties, real estate educator Roger Cumbie and Bill Trull can help at www.cumbieandtrull.com.

10. ACCESS PROFESSIONALS: Know who to call for your next real estate project in Western North Carolina, such as veteran appraiser Jim DeBruhl at www.jimdebruhlappraisals.com.

11. ANALYZE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LISTINGS: AdvantageWest offers a current list and helpful information at www.advantagewest.com.

12. PERUSE CLASSIFIEDS: Stay on top of properties in the mountains with "IWANNA," the weekly newspaper of classified ads at www.iwanna.com.

13. CONTACT PROPERTIES "FOR SALE BY OWNER": Three useful websites with listings by fizbos can be found at HomesByOwners.com, FSBOMonthly.com, and ForSaleByOwner.com.

14. WILL TAX ASSESSMENTS GO DOWN IN WNC? Across the nation where housing prices are falling, citizens are requesting that local governments reassess their homes. Click Here


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