Asheville Featured in CBS Sunday morning show:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/05/17/sunday/main5021054.shtml

Hilton Head’s Adventure Radio “Live” from Asheville

http://www.1079thecoast.com/

Monday September 22nd from 6:45 – 8:30AM Monty Jett will host the morning show on 107.9 "The Coast", “LIVE” from Asheville.
His focus will be highlighting the mountains and inviting his listeners to visit the mountains this fall. Our firm will be acting as a concierge for people from the Lowcountry visiting the Asheville area during the fall. Ron Storto, COO of Biltmore Farms is offering discounts at his hotels for the listeners (Doubletree Hotel, Residences at Biltmore, Sleep Inn). We will be providing advice regarding restaurants and activities to enjoy while in the area. And of course, offering the listeners real estate tours of homes and/or communities in the area. We have been running ads in the Hilton Head/Savannah market in the last 6 months that highlight NC Mountain Realty Group.

Cliffs at High Carolina

We had the opportunity to spend several hours this weekend touring the property at High Carolina. With elevations over 4000 feet the temperature was a very cool 77 degrees and the views were unbelievable. Many roads have been cleared, the golf course is underway and lots are being marked. The golf course will have a southern exposure which will allow year round play. Its close proximity to Asheville and Tiger’s involvement are bringing people from all over the world. Contact us for more information at info@ncmountainrealtygroup.com.

AVL Airport bucks national trend

Western North Carolina’s largest airport bucked national trends this month when they announced that Delta Airlines would add a flight to Atlanta and US Airways one to Charlotte. The airport anticipates this fall completing projects intended to enhance customer service, including a guest services center and an additional baggage carousel. The $7 million revamp will help bolster the airport’s marketing message of the value-added benefits of flying to and from Asheville. The airport in June added www.airfarewatchdog.com to its website www.flyavl.com .

Fall Foliage Forecast

Experts are predicting a spectacular fall foliage season for Western North Carolina. Perhaps the most colorful leaf season in years. Predictions are based on climate indicators and mild weather leading up to fall. Every ones question is, "When will the fall foliage peak?" Due to Western North Carolina's varying elevations you can usually see fall color anywhere from late September to early November.

Relationships Matter...People You Trust

Current market conditions are tricky. How do you determine facts from rumor? Many clients are calling and trying to determine how factual a real estate ad or marketing materials are. “These CDs are beautiful but there aren’t any pictures of what is actually completed at the community. Can you help me with this? I am in Florida and am not able to determine this. “ Due to situations like this, people are hesitant to make real estate decisions. We know how important it is to maintain our reputation even in the toughest of times. We choose to advise clients very conservatively. Our focus is currently on strong communities with completed amenities, unique properties based on price or other distinguishing features, new communities with strong financial backing and condo or smaller homes for people relocating to Asheville, but waiting to purchase their dream home.

Summer in the Mountains

People are flocking to the mountains in the summer to beat the heat in Florida and in the Coastal Carolinas. Everyone is outdoors taking advantage of the perfect weather. We are often asked how hot does it get in the summer? Tough question. Why? Well it depends. With the varying elevations and exposures, the weather can be dramatically different within a short distance. Within 50 miles of Asheville you can have summer highs between 70-90 degrees. Most people think the greatest thing about summer in the mountains is the cool mornings and cool evenings no matter where you are.