Adopt An Acre® Program

Asheville NC Real Estate. Numerous  amazing real properties qualify as outstanding natural areas. You can even "adopt" a small piece of land while you consider making a home on the land. (see below for details.)

We admit it. We simply are unabashed land lovers. As  Land Specialists, we are excited about the idea of stewardship of the Land.  Partnering with the Nature Conservancyin working to conserve 1.7 million acres of public and private land, restoring forested lands, establishing conservation easements, learning and practicing sustainable forest management  and promoting the use of native plants in eco-friendly residential properties, is an attractive  choice for us.  

asheville nc conservation land

No matter the season, hiking in the Asheville mountain lands is an experience. Natural areas, like the one in the photo we took recently (seen here) are alluring.  We like to take in these areas as if we are visiting
living museums. Where else to you have the chance to observe natural biotic and environmental systems and the interdependence of all forms of life? Where else do you have such an immediate reminder of the vital dependence of the health of the human community on the health of the other natural communities? 

Numerous  amazing real properties qualify as outstanding natural areas. You can participate in funding and founding nature preserves by investing in such a property. The owner of a qualified natural area even may transfer fee simple title or other interest in land to the State. 

Here in Asheville NC, we contribute to the Adopt and Acre® Program through the North Carolina Chapter of the Nature Conservancy.  By the way, nature preserves may be acquired by gift, grant, or purchase and in the Adopt and Acre ®Program you will be surprised what $50.00 will do! 

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TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
There's a Rainbow of Pure Possibility
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Rainbow over the Asheville Area Mountains

This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
and properties of enduring excellence.
  

" What I want is so simple I almost can't say it: elementary kindness.
Enough to eat, enough to go around.
The possibility that kids might one day grow up to be
neither the destroyers, nor the destroyed."
 
     ~ Barbara Kingsolver

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Land Lore - Land For Sale By Owner

Asheville, NC  January , 2010 

Exploring LAND in the Asheville area mountains is always exciting. It is particularly so in the winter after a snowstorm. But, when land is for sale by owner, my curiosity propels me.  Add in an element of anticipation and you have a very alluring adventure.

 Yesterday I ventured out to see if I could get a few winter shots of such a property.Traveling east from Asheville, I turned the volume up on Kathy Mattea's Definitive Collection  CD  .  She was singing, "...I'll be halfway to Asheville...." It's been awhile since I've seen Carolina, it always was pretty this time of year...." and I was singing along... at the top of my voice...the way you can when you are speeding along the Interstate ...solo... 

Before I knew it, I was turning off I-40 and on to the road that would take me to the land for sale by Asheville Land for Sale by Ownerowner.  

 The road was clear, but there  remained evidence of the storm- - trees fallen and debris.

Still the air was crisp and the sky was deep Carolina Blue, so , attentively,  I nosed my way around  the winding mountain road called North Haven where the owner of this land promised a jewel to behold.

Here is an eco-development on over 1,000 acres where sustainable innovation is evident.

The road was cleared and only a few places had me holding my breath as I looked over the edge of the road into the distance. Just to clarify that- I was holding my breath because it was so beautiful ... (see photo)

  I hoped to find "Nestled In" that very special parcel of land for sale by owner I sought. . .to be continued

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(*)/'(*)    ..........      ............LAND in  Asheville and Going Green Properties. Mountain Homes and Land Legacies rolling on for a sustainable  world. Asheville NC Real Estate. Marketing Consultation for Land For Sale By Owner and Buyers. See also our Mountain Homes and Land blog.  Copyright © 2010. All Rights Reserved  Asheville NC Real Estate Journal
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TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
There's a Rainbow of Pure Possibility
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Rainbow over the Asheville Area Mountains

This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
and properties of enduring excellence.
  

" What I want is so simple I almost can't say it: elementary kindness.
Enough to eat, enough to go around.
The possibility that kids might one day grow up to be
neither the destroyers, nor the destroyed."
 
     ~ Barbara Kingsolver

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Sundays on the Island: Reconnecting with the Land; Meeting the People ~Asheville Area Events Series: Tailgate Markets- The MARSHALL, NC Market.

Marshall, NC Tailgate Market

I am looking forward to Sundays on the Island In Madison County, North Carolina  coming soon! It's still cold, so the Farmers' Market is indoors (see flyer and note below.)

But I can hardly wait to find vocal  streams, rolling pastures, welcoming  "coves" and unending vistas that take your breath away as I head out in Spring, 2010 to the  Madison County farmers market (see photos.) 

There's a spirit of community here. Camaraderie. Inclusiveness. A sense of place and a sense of belonging, all exemplified  in the weekly tailgate markets. .It is all about Reconnecting with the Land; Meeting the People. Again... Heaven-on-Earth...For those of us who live and work here, that's how it can feel.

Today I'm taking you on a short drive north of Asheville, NC (about 18 minutes) to the tailgate market in Marshall, NC.Look out your window as we drive the scenic (excellently maintained) country roads. Do you see tobacco crops? Quite a few of them, actually? . That's because Madison County is the largest burley tobacco producing county in North Carolina. In fact, there are approximately 2,350 farms with burley tobacco quotas.

A decade ago, burley tobaccoaccounted for $10 to $12 million for agriculture income annually. But recently, as you may suspect, the demand for tobacco has been on the decline. Not to be defeated, local farmers have become creTailgate Market Under the Trees, Marshall, NCative. Crops are changing, and farmers are diversifying, and we are  moving into sustainable agriculture.

That is one reason why Marshall's tailgate market exists.

And wait until you see where it is located. (see photos I took during my tailgate market visit)

 Under huge, old trees, the Marshall tailgate market decorates the banks of the  French Broad River every Sunday during the season.

 

Marshall Farmers' Tailgate Market in August

 

 

Park your car and walk over to the colorful tents, produce, crafts...and PEOPLE!

 

Today expect to meet a master craftsman, a gourmet meatball sandwich chef, some political activists, musicians and local growers. 

It's a community get-together where laughter and good-things abound. We will be able to enjoy the harvests of the most amazing ORGANIC crops.

  

Sundays on the Island
Cross the river at the Courthouse on Main Street
Marshall, Madison County
Sun 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Starts April 20, 2008

Meatball Sandwich (home made) Anyone?Meatball Sandwich, Anyone? 

MMmmmmmm! Dee-lish-UHsss!

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 In the meantime, you and I can stop by Madison County Cooperative Extension Saturday (10am-2pm) to pick up some winter veggies, delicious breakfast, crafts, goat cheese and more for the Winter, 2010 Indoor Tailgate Market cur every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in January, February and March. 

WE SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS AND FOOD   

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TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
There's a Rainbow of Pure Possibility
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Rainbow over the Asheville Area Mountains

This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
and properties of enduring excellence.
  

" What I want is so simple I almost can't say it: elementary kindness.
Enough to eat, enough to go around.
The possibility that kids might one day grow up to be
neither the destroyers, nor the destroyed."
 
     ~ Barbara Kingsolver

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Wordless Wednesday : Blue Moon Asheville -style

Not until 2026 will we see another BLUE MOON in December.
Here she is over the mountains in Asheville NC.
Quite a sight--enough to leave one without words...

  

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TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
There's a Rainbow of Pure Possibility
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Rainbow over the Asheville Area Mountains

This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
and properties of enduring excellence.
  

" What I want is so simple I almost can't say it: elementary kindness.
Enough to eat, enough to go around.
The possibility that kids might one day grow up to be
neither the destroyers, nor the destroyed."
 
     ~ Barbara Kingsolver

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Eco-Sensitive Equity Preservation in Asheville NC

ECO-SENSITIVE EQUITY PRESERVATION IN ASHEVILLE , NORTH CAROLINA

The value-added element of sustainable innovation must be taken into account when considering real property. This is about 2010 and beyond. Too, it is about an investment  that considers social and natural capital.  

Considering the big picture is easy to do in the Greater Asheville , NC Area because nature, culture and a steady  real estate market work together to support sustainable innovation, eco-sensitive equity preservation and eco-sensitive development.

Here's a Big Green Thumbs Upto just a small sampling of collective enterprise helping to create sustainable solutions in the Greater Asheville area.

Check out GOING GREEN in the Greater Asheville Area:

Sustainable Ashevillegoing green THUMBS UP

WNC Green Building Council

WNC Alliance

WNC Regoinal Air Quality Authority

Asheville Freecycle 

Warren Wilson College  

Buncombe County Beekeeping Chapter 

Canary Coalition 

Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy 

Clean Air Community Trust   

Dogwood Alliance   

Quality Forward   

Riverlink   

TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
There's a Rainbow of Pure Possibility
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Rainbow over the Asheville Area Mountains

This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
and properties of enduring excellence.
  

" What I want is so simple I almost can't say it: elementary kindness.
Enough to eat, enough to go around.
The possibility that kids might one day grow up to be
neither the destroyers, nor the destroyed."
 
     ~ Barbara Kingsolver

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93 Plus Potential Land Disclosure Issues

LOU JEWELL, ALC is the Seminar Leader who added SO MUCH to what I know about LAND. He is very "up-front" about loving the land. I am of the same mindset. Here he gives a run-down of potential land disclosure issues. I think this is something land brokers, buyers,investors and those who love land will find most interesting.

Via Lou Jewell ALC (Dan River Real Estate, Inc.):

Anyone involved in a typical Land transaction, leasing, buying or selling may be exposed to 93 plus potential Land issues. For years now I have advocated for need of a "Land Disclosure" form throughout our country. So far only four states have such a document available for the real estate industry and they are Arizona, California, Georgia and Tennessee.

 

Most states have "Residential Property Disclosure" forms which are executed at time of the listing by the sellers and reviewed and signed off by the buyers during the offering process. We recommend these forms to also be used even in cases where you are selling without the assistance of a real estate firm.

 

North Carolina's "Residential Property Disclosure" form has only twenty-one issues, far less than the Land form who should have and fewer than other comparable forms found around the country.

 

Here are a few examples of the ninety-three plus potential Land Disclosure issues currently in place by the four states previously mentioned.

 

"Are you aware of any?"

 

Encroachments

Easements

Endangered species:  Plant   Animal

Flooding whether currently or previously

Forfeiture of rights (mineral, timber, development, etc.)

Government sponsored clean-up of the property

Goundwater contamination

Illegal uses (manufacture of liquor, methamphetamine, marijuana cultivation, etc.)

Landfill operations:  legal or illegal or previous planned

Mineshafts or tunnels

Noxious fumes or odors

Pipelines (natural gas, petroleum, etc.)

Well water contamination:  current or previous

Conservation Easements

Stream Restorations

 

"Are there any Gravesites on the Property?

 

"Are there any animal cemeteries or animal burial sites?

 

"Are you aware of the presence of:"

 

Asbestos, Benzene, Fuel/chemical storage, Paint  (Lead based paint) (Other paint/solvents), Methane gas, Pesticides, Radioactive material, Radon gas, Underground storage tank(s), EPA Phase I, II or III studies.

 

"Are you aware of any past or present issues or problems with any of the following on the property?"

 

Soil settlement/expansion

Drainage/grade

Earth Movement

Erosion

Flooding

Fissures

Dampness/moisture other than around rivers, streams, lakes, etc.

Sliding

Wetlands or previous wetland areas

 

Do you have a survey? When was it done? Who did the survey? Do you have a copy? Has it been recorded?

 

Is or will it be subject to protective covenants, conditions or restrictions?

 

Is the legal owner(s) of the Property a foreign person or a non-resident alien pursuant to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)?

 

Is the Property located in an unincorporated area of the county?

 

Is the Property subject to extra territorial jurisdiction?

 

What is the current zoning of the Property?

 

Has the property been timbered in the past 25 years?

Harvest monitored by a Registered Forester?

Timber replanted after the harvest with (species)

 

Is the property in an Agricultural or Forest tax deferment program?

 

Coming soon "Carbon Credits" that will also need to be disclosed.

 

Land can have a lot of issues and knowing all the aspects involved is critical for all involved in any of these transactions.

 

The Real Estate Industry "Realtor®" program has an established "The Realtor® Code of Ethics" as a guideline for practicing real estate. This code has seventeen articles. Article 11 states:

 

"The services which Realtors® provide to their clients and customers shall conform to the standards of practice and competence which is reasonably expected in a specific real estate disciplines in which the engage; specifically, residential real estate brokerage, real estate syndication, real estate auction, and international real estate." (Our Professional Standards Committee voted unanimously in Washington in May this year at the NAR Mid-Year Convention meeting to include the four letter word "Land" in Article 11 of the code, subject to the Executive Committee final approval this fall).

 

"Realtors® shall not undertake to provide specialized professional services concerning a type of property or service that is outside their field of competence unless they engage the assistance of one who is competent on such types of property or service, or unless the facts are fully disclosed to the client.  Any persons engaged to provide such assistance shall be so identified to the client and their contribution to the assignment should be set forth." (Amended 1/95)

 

See: http://www.realtor.org/MemPolWeb.nsf/pages/COde

 

Unfortunately when one goes to real estate school around the country and takes the 160 +/- hours of classroom instruction and testing, they are not taught about Land, Commercial real estate, Property Management, etc., only about residential property and real estate law. Do not assume that all real estate agents have the knowledge in the specific areas of brokerage.

 

If you are buying or selling Land or Farms or Ranches, make sure to find a member of the Realtors Land Institute to help you in this process. Specifically look for an Accredited Land Consultant, their Designation for those experts in Land who have worked hard to achieve it.

 

See: http://www.rliland.com  for the nearest RLI agent and the RLI programs and educational opportunities.

 

Consult with a Land attorney if you plan to create your own "Land Disclosure" form.  If you are a real estate agent, please check with your Broker-in Charge before creating or using even if your state has a standard required "Land Disclosure" form already approved. The potential risks and liabilities created because of non-disclosures can be very costly.

 

Lou Jewell ALC

Accredited Land Consultant

 "A Voice for Land"

12/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
There's a Rainbow of Pure Possibility
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Rainbow over the Asheville Area Mountains

This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
and properties of enduring excellence.
  

" What I want is so simple I almost can't say it: elementary kindness.
Enough to eat, enough to go around.
The possibility that kids might one day grow up to be
neither the destroyers, nor the destroyed."
 
     ~ Barbara Kingsolver

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Land for Sale Asheville

Land for Sale Asheville (series)  

We ventured out in search of unique LAND for sale between snow storms this week- our objective: to find retreat-like settings for families.  That translates to abundant water sources (possibly a swimming pond, streams for trout fishing, and waterfalls for inspiration) trails for hiking, meadows and sunny places for gardens and a community meeting place.

land for sale asheville An ideal community might have only 19 or 20 homesites on good-sized  (3+acre) lots and be carved thoughtfully into a larger parcel-say of 250 acres or so that could not be developed and would stay forever wild. The protected land would encompass the waterfalls, trails and other outstanding or environmentally sensitive areas. That common land would invite homeowners to be part of a pristine mountain environment simply by taking a walk.  

We have been writing about land for sale by owner. So we have been keeping our eye out for such possibilities. But there are cautions when this is the objective. See Part 1  and Part 2 of this series.. So today we set out to investigate an eco-friendly development soon to be listed that came on our radar not too long ago.  Curious if we found what we sought??? Stay tuned!

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(*)/'(*)    ..........      ............green real estate Asheville: GOING GREEN: Mountain homes and land legacies, socially conscious investing, rolling into a sustainable  world. Create it today for tomorrow. Find eco-friendly LAND. Build a green home. GREEN Real Estate, Retrofits and Relocation: ECO HOMES AND LAND. Serving Asheville's Eco-Friendly-Home, Relocation LAND Clients. The Eco-Steward Firm, ALL Eco-Certified® Real Estate Consultants!  http://landlegacies.blogspot.com/  Land for Sale Asheville  Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved the green real estate Asheville Journal    _______________________

TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
There's a Rainbow of Pure Possibility
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Rainbow over the Asheville Area Mountains

This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
and properties of enduring excellence.
  

" What I want is so simple I almost can't say it: elementary kindness.
Enough to eat, enough to go around.
The possibility that kids might one day grow up to be
neither the destroyers, nor the destroyed."
 
     ~ Barbara Kingsolver

828-776-0773

Land For Sale By Owner- Finding the "Right" Acreage- (2)

Following up on my earlier post, Land For Sale By Owner- Finding the "Right" Acreage, a few more thoughts . . .

Over the years I have discovered that "the thing" about finding the "right " acreage is that those seeking LAND tend to be quite particular. I wonder , given this, how the seeker of land is to find such acreage --especially if it is in the Land For Sale By Owner category-- without the help of someone (a local expert and land broker) who really knows that land-

 In fact,  I ask myself this question time and again . I receive requests from land lovers who live far away from the Asheville area and our mountains such as the request that follows and have to shake my head and smile....

horses on land near asheville ncHere is a  list of "  critical issues for property purchase" fron one such person: .

1. Price - under 500,000.
2. 15 acres or more for our horses
3. southern exposure
4. year round water-spring, stream
5. 4,5,6 miles from a small or medium size town. Ideally town would have an active progressive lifestyle. ie vegetarian options on menus, theater group, farmers market, small college, bicycle awareness, etc.
6. If there is a house on the property it must have character. Older farmhouse, newer crafstman style-  house cannot be an ugly split foyer or rancher etc. Any house has to be well constructed, although it does not have to be perfect.
 7. 20-30 minute drive to larger town maybe with a college
8. a hospital not to far off would be nice, although not critical.
9. a hard road to property is not needed, although year round surface would be expected.
10. do not need access to electric or phone line.

 

So what do you say? If you were seeking the "right" land, would you also seek out an experienced broker? or not?

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(*)/'(*)    ..........      ............ green real estate Asheville: GOING GREEN: Mountain homes and land legacies, socially conscious investing, rolling into a sustainable  world. Create it today for tomorrow. Find eco-friendly LAND. Build a green home. GREEN Real Estate, Retrofits and Relocation: ECO HOMES AND LAND. Serving Asheville's Eco-Friendly-Home, Relocation LAND Clients. The Eco-Steward Firm, ALL Eco-Certified® Real Estate Consultants!  http://landlegacies.blogspot.com/  Land For Sale By Owner- Finding the "Right" Acreage Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved the green real estate Asheville Journal _______

TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
There's a Rainbow of Pure Possibility
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Rainbow over the Asheville Area Mountains

This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
and properties of enduring excellence.
  

" What I want is so simple I almost can't say it: elementary kindness.
Enough to eat, enough to go around.
The possibility that kids might one day grow up to be
neither the destroyers, nor the destroyed."
 
     ~ Barbara Kingsolver

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The Elusive Perfect Closing Gift

The Elusive Perfect Closing Gift    

Each year we brainstorm about "the elusive perfect closing gift" for our clients. We seek something representative of our personality as a real estate firm.

 It must be creative. bagua MAP from corrine's creations asheville ncIt must be delightful. It must be eco-friendly and fun.. ..

 It cannot be a trip to the South of France (too expensive.) It cannot be organic peanut butter and locally grown jam in a basket ( nice, but not quite adequate to express the depth of our appreciation.)  . It has to be "just right"....

Anyone else with this dilemma? 


This year we happened on the perfect find for our nature-loving Firm.  That
"elusive perfect closing gift" appeared as if by magic. Here it is (see graphic)-unique, original, creative and delightful. Best of all, this is a gift that keeps on giving.

This is an awesome Bagua Map! It was created by the very talented David Hart for Corrine's Creations. It can be folded and carried in a pocket. It can be laminated. It can be framed. It can include a consult with the designer! And it carries with it that "energized connection" that is the heart-and-soul of our real estate firm.  

 "A creative home reveals the owner's soul, "says  Corrine Mandell,the creative force behind this gift. (see photo) .

 

corrine mandell

Corrine  maintains that it  is specifically intended to "energetically enhance the ‘corners' of your home according to the principles of Feng Shui [which works] in tandem with the flow of Energy and with how this chi enters our homes and our lives."

Many of our clients are delighted with the charm that arrives with Feng shui -that ancient system of aesthetics that speaks to the concept of kindness towards all concerned... love for ourselves, for all others, our animal friends, Mother Nature, ... "...where family is concerned, having heart certainly helps..." says Corrine.

Resources: Contact Corrine  corrine@corrinescreations.com
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(*)/'(*)    ..........      ............green real estate Asheville: GOING GREEN: Mountain homes and land legacies, socially conscious investing, rolling into a sustainable  world. Create it today for tomorrow. Find eco-friendly LAND. Build a green home. GREEN Real Estate, Retrofits and Relocation: ECO HOMES AND LAND. Serving Asheville's Eco-Friendly-Home, Relocation LAND Clients. The Eco-Steward Firm, ALL Eco-Certified® Real Estate Consultants!  http://landlegacies.blogspot.com/   The Elusive Perfect Closing Gift  Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved the green real estate Asheville Journal  _______________________________________________________________________

TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
There's a Rainbow of Pure Possibility
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Rainbow over the Asheville Area Mountains

This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
and properties of enduring excellence.
  

" What I want is so simple I almost can't say it: elementary kindness.
Enough to eat, enough to go around.
The possibility that kids might one day grow up to be
neither the destroyers, nor the destroyed."
 
     ~ Barbara Kingsolver

828-776-0773

Land For Sale By Owner- Caveats -Finding the "Right" Acreage and the "Right" REALTOR

"Land For Sale By Owner- Asheville Just 20 minutes from here "read the sign. . As a land specialist, I am always on the lookout for LAND GEMS, so I skidded to a stop and got out my camera.

This could be one of land for sale byowner -ashevillethose special finds!

The sale of land is a unique activity in the practice of real estate.   Hunting for land on which to build that offers you a sense of place in the mountains takes time and effort.

I like the idea of fixing a picnic  full of  locally-grown goodies, and taking off on a mini-adventure which is what I had done when I came to the "Land For Sale By Owner- Asheville Just 20 minutes from here" sign.

 But what does one look for when hunting for "the right" acreage? And would this parcel qualify? 

Here is a quick list of things to take into SERIOUS account:

 

 

•·                        Zoning Requirements
•·                        Easements
•·                        Natural Hazards
•·                        Solar Orientation
•·                        Lay of the Land and Soil Quality
•·                        Sight and  Sounds
•·                        Air Quality
•·                        Water Quality and Availability Private/Public and costs
•·                        Elevation
•·                        Utilities - Sewer/Septic/ Well -Private/Public and costs
•·                        Appraisal -time for and costs
•·                        Survey -time for and costs
•·                        Financing

So I really like the idea of consulting with professionals when you are considering those famous "LAND for Sale By Owner" signs!...and even if LAND is for sale with representation! How about you?

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(*)/'(*)    ..........      ............green real estate Asheville: GOING GREEN: Mountain homes and land legacies, socially conscious investing, rolling into a sustainable  world. Create it today for tomorrow. Find eco-friendly LAND. Build a green home. GREEN Real Estate, Retrofits and Relocation: ECO HOMES AND LAND. Serving Asheville's Eco-Friendly-Home, Relocation LAND Clients. The Eco-Steward Firm, ALL Eco-Certified® Real Estate Consultants!  http://landlegacies.blogspot.com/

Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved the green real estate Asheville Journal-  LandFor Sale By Owner- Asheville  ____________

TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
There's a Rainbow of Pure Possibility
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Rainbow over the Asheville Area Mountains

This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
and properties of enduring excellence.
  

" What I want is so simple I almost can't say it: elementary kindness.
Enough to eat, enough to go around.
The possibility that kids might one day grow up to be
neither the destroyers, nor the destroyed."
 
     ~ Barbara Kingsolver

828-776-0773