Best Times to See Fall Leaves in Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains

What are the best times to see fall leaves in Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains? It’s a common question, as the spectacular autumn colors draw tens of thousands of people to Western North Carolina annually. The...

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Best Things to Do in Nearby Weaverville, North Carolina

When describing historic Weaverville, charming and quaint are two words that immediately come to mind. This hidden gem is conveniently located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, between Asheville and our hometown of Marshall...

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Spring in Asheville: Fun Things to Do in and Around Town

Living in our picturesque town of Marshall certainly has its benefits. Spring is an especially gorgeous time to enjoy the Western North Carolina area, especially if you are an enthusiast of the outdoors. And since we’...

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Hot Springs, North Carolina: A national (and natural) treasure just down the road

Both of our Western North Carolina properties—French Broad Crossing and The Preserve at Little Pine—offer families an abundant natural living experience, inside the gates and out. With a number of amenities and...

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Preserve Communities: In the Heart of Western North Carolina

It’s been said that you can’t compare the North Carolina Mountains to heaven because it wouldn’t be fair to the latter. Surely few places on earth are as impressive as the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville—they are...

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Anyone Seeking a Mountain Home for Sale Near Asheville, NC?

Apparently everyone is. Asheville, North Carolina is on a roll—especially the real estate market. According to a recent Forbes article (July 2018), the charismatic city is on the threshold of a real estate boom. In fact...

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Asheville NC Recognized by National and International Publications

Asheville, NC: A Premier Destination to Live and Visit. As virtually anyone who has ever visited Asheville, NC will attest, the city is one of a kind. It is vibrantly alive, culturally dynamic, and endlessly enchanting....

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America’s Best Place to Retire, Play, Work, and Live

National Recognition for Asheville, NC. Year after year, Asheville, NC is recognized as one of the most popular cities in America—for a variety of reasons. In a 2015 retirement poll, Market Watch reported that Asheville...

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Asheville Named “Coziest City in America”

Honeywell Heaters recently released its annual poll: Top Ten Coziest Cities in America. At the top of the list—as in #1—was Asheville. The culturally sophisticated Western North Carolina town beat out 2) Boston MA, 3)...

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Asheville Voted the #1 Place to Retire in America

In a recent poll about retirement destinations, Market Watch reported that Asheville was voted the top city in America to retire. Sarasota, Florida was second and Venice, Florida was third. Read the Article Here. The...

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31 More Reasons Why Asheville Is Extraordinary

Sometimes it seems that Asheville is too good to be true. How can a small city attract such awards and media recognition, year in and year out? At its ExploreAsheville site, the Buncombe County Tourism Development...

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