Home Buyers Ready to Grab Bargains This Spring. Is Your Home Ready? – HomeInBrevard

The National Association of Realtors reports that 2012 saw total home sales at their highest level in five years and the lowest housing supply since May of 2005. Signs continue to indicate an improving housing market, spurred by low interest rates, less inventory, and rising demand. Potential buyers who stayed on the sidelines during the recession are getting off the fence and back into the market as their financial ability and confidence grows. If you are thinking that now is the time to prepare your Western North Carolina home for a spring sale, decluttering and organizing your home is an essential step before you put it on the market. Although organizing and decluttering your home may seem like an overwhelming undertaking, it is doable. Use some of these tips to make the task at hand more manageable.

Look at individual rooms with a critical eye. What types of activities take place in this room? Is the function of each area of the room clearly defined?

In keeping with the function you’ve identified for the room, decide which items need to stay, what needs to be moved to a more appropriate area, and what things just simply need to go, so that potential buyers can easily see how this space is used.

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How is storage currently used to maximize the function of your space? It is often necessary to get creative with how to arrange and organize things, however, every storage space needs a designated purpose. There are a lot of choices available for furniture that can double as a way to store items and storing things on the wall can save lots of valuable floor space.

Bookshelves that are stacked and overfull; surfaces and counters covered with things; cluttered and busy closets; all give the impression that you don’t have enough space or storage. In this case, less really is more. Keep bookshelves approximately 1/3 full, horizontal surface should have only three to four items on them, and closets should be cleared of unnecessary or unused items.

Determine which are the most essential pieces of furniture in the room. Perhaps some pieces will work better in another area of the house or some may need to be put into storage. Consider rearranging the furniture to open up the space and create an inviting flow in and around the room.

Tips To Have Your Home Ready For A Fast Sale – Home In Brevard

Be sure that your home makes a great first impression to home buyers by presenting an organized and functional space.

Jay & Jewell Kaiser are extremely passionate about real estate. We make it our daily goal to strive to be the very best real estate professionals in the Brevard, and Western North Carolina area. This requires us to be the most informed professionals in our market area… In today’s market, it is so very critical to stay abreast of new technology tools, changing laws and industry rules.

“You are the most important person in our business and we don’t take it lightly!” So give us a call today Jay (828) 421-0375 or Jewell (828) 421-8376.

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The Reserve Road Lot 5a Vacant Land For Sale – HomeInBrevard

This fabulous 20 acre parcel in Brevard, North Carolina offers two approved home sites, several acres of board fenced pastures with eight stall high end stable and tack room. A horse enthusiast property laid out with the appreciation of year round views and practicality of equestrian usefulness. Two wells, underground electricity and roads to both home sites. Best trails in the Southern United States, as quoted by Trail Riding Magazine.

Pisgah Forest, North Carolinais in Transylvania County and is only minutes from Brevard and located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the crossroads between Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest, and The Gorges State Park all offering a smorgasbord of outdoor activities such as world-renowned fly fishing, kayaking, biking, hiking, camping and climbing. Brevard is also home to the world-renowned Brevard Music Center, Brevard College, and Transylvania Community Arts Council, bringing very diverse programs, concerts and exhibits to our mountain community.

• Acres – Cleared: 5
• Improvements: Barn, Feed Barn, Partial Fencing, Stable, Wood Fence
• Lot Description: 2500-3000 Ft. Elev., Level, Mountain View, Pasture, Private, Year Round View
• Lot Number: 5a
• Lot Size: 20+- Acres
• Road Frontage Depth: 1
• Street Access: Private Road, State Road
• Street Type: Gravel
• Sub-Type: Vacant Land
• Suitable Use: Horse Ranch, Pasture/Grazing, Residential
• Utilities: Electric, Phone, Underground
• Wooded Acres: 15
• View: Yes, See Lot Description
• Subdivision: The Reserve

Brevard’s hometown feeling is captured by four annual street festivals: White Squirrel Festival, the famous Fourth of July Festival, Halloween Fest, and the Twilight Tour. These include special events such as the Annual Squirrel Box Derby, antique auto show, Old Time Music Competition, and Main Street Alive. The city is nicknamed “The Land of the Waterfalls” due to the many waterfalls in the area, including Looking Glass, Connestee Falls, and Sliding Rock.

Jay & Jewell Kaiser are extremely passionate about real estate. We make it our daily goal to strive to be the very best real estate professionals in the Brevard, and Western North Carolina area. This requires us to be the most informed professionals in our market area… In today’s market, it is so very critical to stay abreast of new technology tools, changing laws and industry rules.

“You are the most important person in our business and we don’t take it lightly!” So give us a call today Jay (828) 421-0375 or Jewell (828) 421-8376. Search Real Estate For Sale In Brevard, Asheville, and Hendersonville areas of Western North Carolina

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Tips To Have Your Home Ready For A Fast Sale – Home In Brevard

No home seller wants their home to linger on the market but there can be a number of reasons that someone may have to sell their Western North Carolina house as quickly as possible.  Selling your home quickly doesn’t have to be an impossible endeavor.  Here are a few tips to consider to have your home ready for a fast sale:

Stage Your Home Properly

•Pack up all of your personal memorabilia. The potential buyers don’t need to see your life in the house, they need to be able to visualize their life in the house. Put away any objects you do not need on a daily basis. Books, pictures, personal décor, and other knick knacks that once added familiarity to your home may now appear as clutter to potential buyers. Arrange closets and cabinets to portray a spacious, neat, and orderly appearance.

•As the seller you need to sell the idea that your house is well maintained. Clean every square inch of the house until it shines. Make small repairs as you go along, patch the nail holes, put up fresh paint, fix the squeaky door. Again it’s in the attention to detail!

Cut That Price

•For a quick sale of your home, consider starting your listing price at about 10% below its estimated value. This will make your home competitive and grab the attention of buyers. Starting with a lower price is more effective than continually reducing the price, which can create a perception in the market that nobody wants your property.

Do Your Research

•Get an appraisal and inspection ahead of time, which you can offer at each showing. This will build confidence with your buyers, since you will be providing the hard facts up front and you will show there is nothing to hide.

•Include receipts and/or documentation of repairs done on the home, as well as any new appliances that may have been purchased.

Jay & Jewell Kaiser are extremely passionate about real estate. We make it our daily goal to strive to be the very best real estate professionals in the Brevard, and Western North Carolina area. This requires us to be the most informed professionals in our market area… In today’s market, it is so very critical to stay abreast of new technology tools, changing laws and industry rules.

“You are the most important person in our business and we don’t take it lightly!” So give us a call today Jay (828) 421-0375 or Jewell (828) 421-8376.

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1848 Campbell Drive Home for Sale in Pisgah Forest NC – HomeInBrevard

Fabulous Long Range Views at 1848 Campbell Drive located in Glen Cannon of beautiful Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.  You will fall in love with the 2500 square feet of living area on first floor with a spacious master bedroom suite, a guest room, and bath.  The first floor also features a open living/dining room with a beautiful fireplace, picture windows, and eat in kitchen. Entertain your friends and family for a relaxing evening on the screened porch and grill deck. This lovely home also features a utility/work room and garage. The finished basement offers two bedrooms, a recreation/sitting room,  bath, storage rooms and ground level entrance on separate heat pump. Plus you will enjoy the isolated shop/exercise room with outside entrance.

Glen Cannon is located in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina- and nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. You will love the delightfully peaceful, friendly place and enjoy making new friends and bring old ones for a day of fun. Join the Glen Cannon County Club and take advantage of the many amenities such as golfing, swimming, playing tennis, or dining while you are surrounded by a gorgeous view of the mountains. In the evening, having a cool drink on our covered patio or in the dining room, you will be delighted and enchanted by breathtaking sunsets.

Located just outside the scenic and popular town of Brevard, our golf course is one of the most enjoyable in Western North Carolina. As you stand on the tee of Hole #2, our signature hole, before you is a cascading waterfall feeding into a crystal clear mountain stream that weaves its way throughout the course. In the spring, flowering trees and azaleas delight the eye. In the summer, the scent of honeysuckle entices the senses. Even on a day when you are not playing your best golf, the beauty of your surroundings will make you smile.

Features

• Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
• Apxhtd Sqft: 4500-5280
• Basement And Foundation: Bas Full Finished
• Basement Sq Ft Finished: 2514
• Bath 1 Size: 11.6×10
• Bath 2 Size: 11.2×7
• Bath 3 Size: 9.2×5.9
• Bedroom 3 Size: 19.3×11.9
• Bedroom 4 Size: Office-Br # 2
• Bonus Room Size: 29.9×20 Shop
• Construction Type: Site Built
• Cooling: Central, Heat Pump, Zoned
• Dining Room Size: Liv Room Combo
• Drive: Paved
• Exterior Features: Deck(S), Insulated Doors, Insulated Windows
• Family Room Size: 19.2×17.2
• Floors: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
• Half Bath 1 Size: 8+x8+
• Half-Baths Level 1: 1
• Heating: Heat Pump, Zoned
• Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-Ins, Cathedral Ceiling(S), Fireplace – Gas Vented, Fireplace – Wood, Home Warra
• Kitchen Size: 21.2×17.8
• Laundry Room Size: 8.3×8.2
• Living Room Size: 29.2×19.2
• Lot Description: 2500-3000 Ft. Elev., Long Range View, Mountain View, Paved Frontage, Winter View, Year Round View
• Lot Size: .90+- Acres
• Master Bedroom Downstairs: Yes
• Master Bedroom Size: 19.2×13
• Other Room 1 Size: 12.9×12.5
• Porch: Back, Front, Screened
• Road Frontage Depth: 187
• Roofing: Architectural Shingle
• Sewer: Septic Approval 4br
• Sq Ft Level 1: 2514
• State Rd Y/N: Yes
• Street Type: Paved
• Sub-Type: Sfr
• Water: Private Well
• View: Yes, See Lot Description
• Garage: Garage Dbl Main
• Basement: Yes, See Basement/Foundation
• Subdivision: Glen Cannon
• Style: 1 Story w/basement

Jay & Jewell Kaiser are extremely passionate about real estate. We make it our daily goal to strive to be the very best real estate professionals in the Brevard, and Western North Carolina area. This requires us to be the most informed professionals in our market area… In today’s market, it is so very critical to stay abreast of new technology tools, changing laws and industry rules.

“You are the most important person in our business and we don’t take it lightly!” So give us a call today Jay (828) 421-0375 or Jewell (828) 421-8376.

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Housing Market Improves With the Largest Annual Jump in Two Years – HomeInBrevard

 

The recovery in the housing market continues to pick up steam, as home prices posted the biggest percentage gain in more than two years in the latest reading of the closely followed S&P/Case-Shiller index.

The housing market is showing improvement in Western North Carolina and around the country. The index showed prices up 4.3% in October compared to a year earlier. That’s the best improvement since May 2010. But that earlier increase was due to a temporary spike caused by a homebuyers’ tax credit of up to $8,000 on homes purchased in late 2009 and early 2010.

This latest rise comes as the housing market has shown numerous other signs of recovery in recent months. A combination of near record-low mortgage rates, lower unemployment and a drop in foreclosures to a five-year low means there are more buyers interested in purchasing fewer available homes. That in turn has lifted prices.

How to Play the 2013 Housing Market

October marked the fifth straight month that the index has been up on a year-over-year basis.

The improvement in housing market fundamentals has helped to lift the pace of both home sales and home building. But even with the latest rise in prices, the index is still down 29% from the peak reached in June 2006.

The bounce back in prices likely will be another positive for both purchases and construction in the year ahead. Higher prices give current homeowners a better chance to sell their home and get the down payment they need on their next home purchase. They also encourage buyers who may have been on the sidelines because of uncertainty about home prices’ direction that now is the time to buy.

Of course, home builders will benefit from higher prices and increased demand. Major home builders such as PulteGroup (PHA), Lennar (LEN), KB Home (KBH), D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) and Toll Brothers (TOL) have all enjoyed better than a 50% rise in their stock price over the last 12 months, with PulteGroup’s stock nearly tripling in value.

The increases in volume of home values were widespread in this latest reading, with only two of the 20 cities tracked by index showing modest price declines from a year earlier. Prices were down a little more than 1% in Chicago and New York.

The greatest rise was in Phoenix, one of the cities hardest hit when the housing bubble burst. Prices in Phoenix were 21.7% higher than in October 2011. 

The housing market is looking up so if you are looking to sell or purchase a home or investment property 2013 is the year!

Jay & Jewell Kaiser are extremely passionate about real estate. We make it our daily goal to strive to be the very best real estate professionals in the Brevard, and Western North Carolina area. This requires us to be the most informed professionals in our market area… In today’s market, it is so very critical to stay abreast of new technology tools, changing laws and industry rules.

“You are the most important person in our business and we don’t take it lightly!” So give us a call today Jay (828) 421-0375 or Jewell (828) 421-837

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Brevard, NC – A Great Place To Live, Work, and Play!

Brevard, NC, and all of Transylvania County, is a growing community popular with people of all ages that offers an unrivaled quality of life and thriving entrepreneurial businesses. See why Rand McNally, the Wall Street Journal and National Geographic Traveler consistently name Transylvania County and Brevard as one of America’s top ten places to live, work and play!

Located in scenic Western North Carolina, Brevard features the very best the area has to offer, from a relaxed, rural atmosphere to the conveniences of a modern city. Its pleasant, unhurried small-town environment is rich in natural beauty, cultural heritage, and social amenities. Brevard’s close proximity and easy access to major metropolitan areas like Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville and Atlanta make it an ideal place to live.	With 250 natural mountain waterfalls located in Transylvania County alone, a beautiful cascade is never too far away from you in Brevard, North Carolina. You can also enjoy fine dining, art, music and outdoor adventures in this mountain berg that was named one of “America’s Coolest Small Towns” by Budget Travel.Search Brevard NC Real Estate
Brevard, NC offers some of the best mountain biking trails in America . In fact, Bike Magazine uses the trails around this area of the Blue Ridge Mountains as a test area to evaluate various mountain bikes.  Brevard, NC is a great place to for any level of rider to experience whatever type of mountain biking trails suits you- the terrain here provides for everything from gentle and rolling to rugged descent.	North Carolina’s mountains have long been a haven for flyfishing enthusiasts. They are also home to the first fly fishing trail in the U.S. The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail, includes portions of 11 creeks and 4 rivers and features some of the best trout waters in the Great Smoky Mountains. If trout fishing is not for you, there’s a number of high mountain lakes that offer anglers the opportunity to fish for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye and muskie, as well as panfish and crappie.
To experience the arts and cultural events of the Brevard area, look no further than the Brevard Music Center. The Brevard Music Center, a summer institute and festival, is situated in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. BMC is one of America’s premier summer training programs for young musicians with more than 400 students and Brevard’s hallmark is the powerful sense of community that re-emerges every June, as faculty and students work together to present more than 80 concerts to the public.	Western North Carolina is ahead of both the state and the nation when it comes to entrepreneurial endeavors. In fact, Transylvania County is one of only 10 communities across the nation designated as Entrepreneurial Friendly. According to Transylvania County Planning & Economic Development, businesses are drawn to Transylvania County for its pure natural resources and access to an industrious, reliable work-force. Western North Carolina has developed a reputation as one of the best placesto bring your big ideas and to find the people who can help you bring them to life!
Glen Cannon is a golf community located in the Pisgah Forest area and is home to one of the biggest and most well known subdivisions in Transylvania County. Overlooking the French Broad River Valley, the peaceful and friendly community of Glen Cannon is one of Brevard’s first planned communities for families and retirees. This community, snuggled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, has a variety of living options, all with amazing views of Brevard and the Pisgah National Forest.Search Glen Cannon Real Estate	Play where you live! Connestee Falls is a gated golf community ideally located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in Brevard, NC. Ecologically planned to protect the area’s natural environment, Connestee Falls preserves the forest’s natural beauty while providing a variety of amenities and activities designed for an active lifestyle. A real estate gem that nature flourishes in. Located just 6 miles outside of downtown Brevard, voted one of the finest small towns in America.Search Connestee Falls Real Estate
Nearby Asheville, NC’s location in the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains and high quality of life make it attractive as a place where lifestyle complements business opportunity and is home to a growing number of education and medical facilities – as well more than 9,000 businesses that include restaurants, museums, boutiques, retail outlets and independent breweries.Search Asheville Real Estate	As rich in its history as it is in its charm, Hendersonville, NC is  a trove of wonders. It has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since March 1988.  For visitors, downtown offers a glimpse back in time, and is showcased during events that are held throughout the year, such as the NC Apple festival, Labor Day celebrations, antiques shows, car shows and the like.Search Hendersonville Real Estate

 

Jay & Jewell Kaiser are extremely passionate about real estate. We make it our daily goal to strive to be the very best real estate professionals in the Brevard, and Western North Carolina area. This requires us to be the most informed professionals in our market area… In today’s market, it is so very critical to stay abreast of new technology tools, changing laws and industry rules.

“You are the most important person in our business and we don’t take it lightly!” So give us a call today Jay (828) 421-0375 or Jewell (828) 421-837

 

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Happy New Year!!! Investing in Western North Carolina Real Estate – HomeInBrevard

Ring in the New Year with a Real Estate Investment Property!!!

If you have decided that this is the year to add to your investment portfolio, we are here to help every step of the way.  There is a lot to know and our 50+ years of experience and expertise in the real estate market can help smooth the way for you.  And you will not find a better place to invest than the majestic mountains of Western North Carolina where the breeze is cool, the air is clear, and the water is pure.

The Kaiser Team is without a doubt the hardest working teams in the industry, using the latest in technology to manage our clients, providing the quality service they deserve and expect.

Until our customer-client’s are beyond 100% satisfied then our job is not complete. Market share production is continually in the top Realtors in the area year after year. Jay is experience in all aspects of Real Estate as well as Jewell including property management.

We specialize in Land Sales, Residential, Light Commercial, and have assisted developers in the development of many local developments. We are excited and ready to help you build your property investment portfolio in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

Jay & Jewell Kaiser are extremely passionate about real estate. We make it our daily goal to strive to be the very best real estate professionals in the Brevard, and Western North Carolina area. This requires us to be the most informed professionals in our market area… In today’s market, it is so very critical to stay abreast of new technology tools, changing laws and industry rules.

“You are the most important person in our business and we don’t take it lightly!” So give us a call today Jay (828) 421-0375 or Jewell (828) 421-837

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