Updated October 2026

What is the cost of living in Asheville, NC?

Asheville's cost of living is about 7% above the national average (an index of 106.8, where 100 is average), driven by housing and healthcare. Groceries are close to average, and utilities and transportation run …

From local restaurants and galleries to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the fall, here’s how to experience Asheville before choosing where to live.

If you're thinking about moving to Asheville this fall, I’d start with the lifestyle, and the homes come afterward. This area offers so much more …

How Buying (or Selling) a Home in Asheville Actually Works

Buying or selling a home comes down to six real steps: getting pre-approved, finding the right home or agent, making an offer, the due diligence period, financing and appraisal, and closing day. Each step has its own terms …

Two bedrooms, three baths, and 2,138 square feet on half an acre that backs to Pisgah National Forest, with the Pigeon River a short walk from the door.

A bold-flowing creek borders the property here, and Pisgah National Forest picks up where the yard ends. 174 Nix …

Buyers from Florida, Texas, New York, and California are often surprised by the privacy, views, and acreage their budget can buy in Asheville.

If you're used to paying a premium for a home in Florida, Texas, New York, or California, one question probably keeps coming up as you …

Where Asheville's New Buyers Are Actually Coming From

New migration data from Redfin shows Atlanta homebuyers searched to move into Asheville more than buyers from any other metro area, followed by Miami and Washington, while the majority of current Asheville-based buyers, 55%, searched to stay within the …

Buyers from Florida, Texas, New York, and California aren't just after another home. Here's why Asheville keeps landing on their shortlist.

If you've been thinking about a move to Asheville, there's a good chance you're already wondering what keeps drawing people here from places like Florida, Texas, New …

What Luxury Buyers Are Actually Asking For in 2026

In 2026, luxury home design is shifting away from the cold, stark minimalism of the past decade toward warmer, more personal spaces built around wellness, natural materials, and craftsmanship. The defining trends include warm neutrals and organic textures …

Luxury buyers come to Asheville for the lifestyle, then find the annual ownership numbers work in their favor too.

In my last video, I talked about why so many luxury buyers from Florida, Texas, New York, and even California are relocating to Asheville for the lifestyle. But …

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Luxury Home in Asheville?

For luxury buyers, the answer is yes. Asheville's overall housing market has shifted toward more balanced, buyer-friendly conditions in 2026, with homes taking longer to sell than in recent years. That shift is even more pronounced …