This will be our 3rd year participating in the Hendersonville North Carolina Independence Parade.  Festivities will begin at 10:00AM.  We are float 26 so keep your eye out for our free gifts.   In a previous post I shared my marketing giveaway that is received very well.  This year we’ve tweaked it a little.  All bags will have my business cards, mints, United States of America Flag and a strand of beads - like you see in Mardi Gras. http://actvra.in/dfl   We have a ball passing out these freebies and making people smile.  I wish everyone a safe and Happy Independence Day!                   06/30/2011

Sunday, June 26, 2011 in Hendersonville NC Today is an absolutley gorgeous day in Hendersonville NC. Temps this morning are hovering in the high 60's and, in my yard anyway, the birds are having a hay day at the feeders. It is sunny and dry and a great way to start a Sunday. If you are looking for things to do here is a good list for today: Open Homes will be available today all over Henderson County. Here is the Times News online list of Open Homes. The Flatrock Playhouse is presenting Music on The Rock Concerts, and today features The Music of Motown. You can call 828-693-0731 or 1-866-732-8008 for times on this event. With this being such a nice day, you may feel like a drive. Right now the Rhododendron have peaked and this may be the last weekend to see a great show of flowers. You ... 06/26/2011

    I love to take a stroll on Historic Main Street Hendersonville North Carolina.  Today I visited Wag!, a unique Pet Boutique that offers pet apparel, beds, toys, treats, grooming supplies and more.  It’s a great place for pet’s and owner’s to mingle while picking out that new collar or leash!  I had the pleasure of meeting owner Caroline Gunther and Sarah with her beloved boxer.  Become a Facebook fan of Wag! and discover the MANY wonderful photos and information or visit http://wagpetboutique.com/   Enjoy this short video.         06/25/2011

Be kind to the grumpy. Everyone is fighting some kind of battle. I have always tried to be cheery and happy despite things going wrong in my life, even in hard times. But lately it seems like everyone has been so grumpy, everywhere I go. I find myself repeating old isms my parents used to repeat about how much nicer people were when they were young, or how much better it was when... But lately I have been trying hard to stop with the old isms and understand that in this kind of economy, everyone is going to be grumpy. Most people are scared to death, most all of us are fighting some kind of battle. A few times in the last couple of weeks I found myself so aggravated that I actually snapped back at a sales person, after trying really hard on two separate trips to deal with an issue. I co... 06/11/2011

Hendersonville History Tour by Trolley? Yes, it is true. Now on Saturdays, Eva Richey of The Trolley Company, will be giving a three hour tour on the History of Hendersonville in her Trolley. Tours will start at 9am and run about three hours. They will cover a large portion of Hendersonville, with many stops. You can read an article in the Times News about her venture. See the video below for more information.   06/11/2011

Hendersonville and Western NC Regional MLS May Market Report These numbers are provided by the 5 County Western NC Regional MLS system and representresidential home sales in Buncombe (Asheville Area), Haywood, Henderson (Hendersonville Area), Madison and Transylvania (Brevard Area)  counties.  Land/lots are not included in these figures.  If you would find other stats helpful, such as individual counties, let us know.    2010 April ResidentialStatistics       2011 April ResidentialStatistics (Adjusted 06/08/11)                   Single-Family Homes Sold   463   Single-Family Homes Sold   385 Average Days on Market   159   Average Days on Market   175 Average Selling Price   $221,201   Average Selling Price   $217,945 Month End Inventory   9,294   Month End Inventory   8,602 Average Lis... 06/10/2011

Events for Hendersonville NC June 10-13, 2011 This weekend starts the Music on Main Street weekly celebration. Every friday night in the Visitor Center Parking lot on South Main Street, you will find family night with live music. Put on your dancing shoes and grab a chair, and come on down to see bands play from June 10th through August 19th. This a free event every friday, and the seating area opens at 5:30pm. Performances start at 7pm and run until 9pm. The Hendersonville Antique Car Club will be hosting six shows in conjunction with the Music on Main Street.You can call 828) 696-4168 or (828) 388-0671 to find out which friday nights they will be strutting their stuff. This is also the weekend for the annual Tryon Barbeque Festival. If you like eating barbeque this is THE place to be.... 06/10/2011

Every day we make spending decisions based on what we can afford.  Just about everyone has had to reduce or cut out certain goods and services to live.  It’s never easy to discuss finances let alone cut certain things that we feel or believe we are entitled to. Now imagine being a county commissioner in a room full of people waiting to share why there department can’t withstand a 7.5% cut, the amount needed to balance the 2011-2012 budget. I’m not talking about choosing to buy strawberries this week and orange juice next week like we sometimes have to do in the Sitton household. The conversations at Monday’s budget workshop were much more important.  We’re talking cuts in: ·        Law enforcement which would reduce the amount of patrol officers on duty and longer response times to 911 ... 06/01/2011

Would you like to know more about Hendersonville North Carolina?  Gann Realty wishes to offer just that on: Gann Realty Hendersonville NC Facebook Page.  It's not just about homes for sale.  I want to provide spotlights to area businesses and places that I have the privilege of enjoying each and every day.  If this sound of interest to you would you please "like" our Gann Realty Hendersonville NC page and thank you for your continued support.   Gann Realty Hendersonville, NC 05/31/2011

  The new Goodwill has opened in Hendersonville and it is huge. The new building, located on Four Seasons Bld. where the old Times News building used to be, had their Grand Opening last Wednesday, and it looked like there was a great turn out for the evet. You can read more about it with pictures from an article in the Times News. This new store with much larger square footage will serve the community well. Stop by and check it out!   05/30/2011

Our Southern Community in Hendersonville Class on Photovoltaics Last night I attended a class at Our Southern Community on the Basics of Photovoltaics, taught by Ned Doyle. It was a great beginners class, and he had real hands on equipment that taught us how it all worked by looking at real wired equipment. Ned was a great teacher, answering questions and giving real life examples of the benifits and possible dangers involved in home systems. My only sadness was that there were only four attendees in the class. I hope that as time goes on, more people will hear about these great classes and attendance will increase. Check Our Southern Community's Website for more information on the classes they hold. Future classes will have topics like Native Plants, Building an Electric Vehicle, How H... 05/28/2011

Memorial Day 2011 in Hendersonville NC Every year in this area two big things happen on Memorial Day weekend: In Historic Downtown Hendersonville there will be the Garden Jubilee, this year the 18th Annual Garden Jubilee, on May 28-29. Held along Main Street between 6th Avenue and Caswell Street, you will find over 200 vendors. There will be plants, crafts, and anything yard related, lining both sides of Main Street. The Information Center will again Host the Lowe's Expo, where you will find free clinics and fun kids stuff. Bill Slack from Southern Living Magazine will be giving lectures in the Lowes Expo as well. This will be his 9th Appearance at the Garden Jubilee. Read more about the 18th Annual Garden Jubilee. You will find a schedule of events and hours. The other big event is the... 05/26/2011

I stumbled across this photo tonight after having a conversation with an agent that I have much respect for and who happens to be my competition.  We’re both passionate about proving outstanding customer service.  We’re both energetic, have high ethical standards, and believe in surrounding ourselves with positive people.  We’re self motivated, we advertise, blog, make videos, communicate effectively with our clients and we’re friends who can hold each other accountable. Tonight we talked about why some agents are more successful than others.  We both agreed successful agents regardless of what firm they worked for exhibit and possess the following: Positive and creative thinking, time management skills, communications skills, proper pricing and presentation of listings, they volunteer ... 05/24/2011

When I took my 2 dog kids out the other night before going to bed the natural Mountain Laurel which is blooming seemed to be glowing and shimmering in the night light.  Even the pansies seemed to be lit up.  It was so pretty I had to see if I could get a picture.Here the Mountain Laurel is in daylight.  I have no idea how old they are as they were part of the woods before the house was put in and the woods cut back. Like fluffy snowballs. For info on Hendersonville and Western NC listings and real estate information visit Robin's Website. Sue of Robin and Sue 05/21/2011

Before staging this one-level townhome located just 1.3 miles from Historic Downtown Hendersonville felt cold and vacant.  Vacant properties scream “desperate to sell!” since the owner has moved out.  Now you can see what life would be like if this were your home.  Here is just a peak at the before and after pictures:   05/19/2011

Historic Preservation Week is back in Hendersonville NC Historic Preservation Week started Wednesday May 20, 2011 at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse, with a tour of the recently restored building on Main Street. This morning Realtors and Contractors are learning about Historic Preservation in Hendersonville and our part in preserving it. This is being held at the Water Works Department in Hendersonville. Friday, May 20, there will be tours of the Oakdale Cemetery. This is an eye opening peek into the past, serious, scary, and also hilarious. I have been on this tour and it is really fascinating. If you are an avid history buff, this is a must do walk back in time. Saturday, May 21, there will be a tour of the Historic Train Station on 7th Avenue. From 10-2 you can see the Apple... 05/19/2011

Open Home for the week of May 15, 2011 There are 43 homes listed for Sunday, making this a great day for perusing homes for sale. If you are looking for a home and want to see what is there, check out this list of homes for sale. Check the list carefully. Some are open other days. And although most are open from 2-4, some have earlier of later hours. Happy House Hunting! This is a gorgeous day to be out and about in the mountains!   05/15/2011

Red Day 2011 with Keller Williams Realty was a HUGE success all over the country this year. This is an annual international event in which all Keller Willams Real Estate offices participate. With the idea of Give Where You Live, each office chooses areas to donate labor and resources to the community for a full day. Locally the Keller Williams Mountain Partners Office ran four projects this year. The 'Spruced Up' the 7th Avenue Train Depot area with landscaping, worked with the The Little Red School House with landscaping and cleaning. They also assisted two home owners in cleaning and yard work. This is the third year for Red Day with Keller Williams, and each year has been a bigger success. Are you Giving Where You Live?   05/15/2011

Please join Mary Sitton of Gann Realty and Sarah Winfree of Appalachian Realty for an opportunity to view two beautiful homes on Bird Haven Road. Free giveaways, lemonade and a chance to get to know each other. You can R.S.V.P on FaceBook here:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=216665678363309   Want a sneak peek? Check out the video of 424 Bird haven Road.     05/14/2011

The Wandering Pooch Travel Guide & Service Directory for North Carolina is the coolest dog-friendly publication!  I found a free print publication at Ingles supermarket on Asheville Highway. The publication offers pet owners information on Dog Parks, Hiking, and Daycare, Boarding/Kennels Lodging, Shopping, Emergency Veterinarian locations and posts lost pet and event notices on line. Please bookmark the site and share it with other pet lover friends.   05/14/2011