What does a home need as clients choose to "age in place"? Dr Joseph Coughlin, the director of MIT's (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) AgeLab reports that even though populations may be aging in significant numbers, we can’t let the idea of ‘oldness’ and its implications stifle the way we
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11/01/2022
In a recent talk with a colleague, I discovered that eighty (80) percent of Older People today live in their own homes. In planning for independence in the future so-called “senior citizens” and “leading edge baby boomers” not only experience the process of change as they add on decades, but have
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03/26/2022
Helpful Updates Make a DifferenceInterior quick updates. You probably already know that a fresh coat of paint throughout your home is inviting- especially when it takes into consideration the imagination of buyers. Likewise, you most likely know that keeping colors neutral extends the appeal. NOT
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02/14/2022
50+ ? How about a downtown Asheville Condo?? You don't have to be a spring chick to live in accessible home. But if you are 50+ you may want to do some spcial planning in that regard. One of our investor friends mentioned the benefits of a condo that is easily accessible (elevator) and is close
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09/05/2020
downtown asheville 1031 condo investment? The real estate market in Asheville, N.C. is heating up- FAST- despite the challenges of "The Great Mask Task." Investors in properties in the Asheville area, like a condo as a1031 Like-Kind Exchange Investment opportunity are excited about the potential
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09/05/2020
Aging in P A L A C EAsheville Style When considering NC Mountain homes, would you be attracted to an age-friendly environment? As an older adult, I have come to appreciate being in "healthy-built" and natural surroundings. But how does that translate in terms of the "look and feel" of the plac
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07/02/2018
Asheville Real Estate Journal Artful and Beyond the Narrow I hopped over to The Sage Companion Project- http://www.whitehair365.com - the other day to see what's new and artful. Beyond the narrow, this is an effort to reach out to creative people and a certain demographic you might recognize as
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04/26/2018
For "Golden Oldies" It's Real Estate, Asheville-style! “Boomers” are turning into “Golden Oldies” and I am one member of that illustrious cohort. As such, an article in Forbes Magazine that focused on Dream Homes- a fantasy wish list (money no object)—a grand kitchen (of course) with two isl
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04/15/2018
Art in Context- Staging with Wall ArtHere’s an interesting challenge: Staging with wall art that puts art in the context of happy residential real estate sales. Over the years, I’ve noticed that residential buyers often are impressed with what they see on the walls, and that includes more than a
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03/20/2018
HOME POST 50 My friend has been feeling the challenges of aging. “Sometimes,” she confided, “I feel like a chicken walking around in circles left out in the world-at large.” Of course, her analogy tickled me with its bit of sardonic humor . WISE CHOICES AS WE AGEIt’s important to make wise ch
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03/08/2018