Brevard North Carolina Real Estate Blog

With spring just around the corner, it's the perfect time to start planning a trip to the mountains of western North Carolina. Whether you're checking out Brevard, Asheville, Hendersonville or any of the small surrounding communities, there is no shortage of things to do or places to go.

March 12-14
22nd Annual Comedy Classic - Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC
This is your chance to catch a weekend of great comedy acts, a comedy clinic, live music and even a cooking demonstration. The headliner is funny man Sinbad along with Kathleen Madigan and Vic Henley.  For more information, visit the Grove Park Inn online, or call 800-438-0050.

March 19-21 - Western North Carolina Home Show - Asheville Civic Center
Visit more than 250 exhibitors with products and services for the home. Visit wnchomeshow.com for details.

March 19-20 - Banff Film Festival - Porter Center, Brevard College - Brevard
Features some of the best films on mountain sports and cultures. Outdoor events including fly fishing, canoe trips, rock climbing and more are availble for a fun-filled weekend. For more information, visit online at Brevard.edu.

March 20 - Shindig on the Green Fundraiser "A Celebration of Mountain Traditions"
Colonial Theater in downtown Canton
One of the area's most beloved and authentic cultural traditions featuring old-time music and dance.

March 21 - Blue Ridge Orchestra: A Celebration of Spring - Asheville
Masterworks concert at the Diana Wortham Theater featuring soloist Amy Lovinger performing Vivaldi's Concerto for Violin and Strings "Spring" from "The Seasons". For ticket information, call 828-650-0948.

March 27 & 28
Western North Carolina Orchid Society Show and Sale.  - North Carolina Arboretum
Enjoy the annual judging and bring home some new varieties from plant and supply vendors. For more information, visit onle at NCArboretum.org, or call 828-665-2492.

March 27-28 Bank of America US Open Whitewater competition.
Nantahala Outdoor Center. Two days of action packed racing. For more information call 800-232-7238

Saturdays Apri 3- June 19 - Guided Tours of the French Broad River - Brevard
There's nothing quite like an up close and personal view of the French Broad River and the many species of wildflowers and shrubs along the banks as you drift along the water in your canoe or kayaak. Your trip includes all gear, river shuttle and guide service. For reservations, call Headwaters at 828-877-3106.

Information provided by the Clay Team - a leading real estate sales and marketing team serving Brevard, Hendersonville, Asheville, and neighboring communities.

There were 16 single family homes and 2 condominiums sold in the Brevard NC market during February marking a slight increase over sales in January. In single family homes, 12 were sold in the $100,000-$300,000 price range, a trend that has been consistent over the last 14 months. At the other end of the price spectrum, one home sold in the $50,000 and lower range, and two sold in the $500,000-$1M range. There was one home sold in the price range of $300,000-$400,000.

Unlike many markets in the US today, home prices in western North Carolina have not dropped significantly and the values remain stable. In 2008, the average listing price was $335,781 and homes sold for 92% of the list.  In 2009, the average listing price rose to $340,297 and the homes sold for 90% of the list.

So far this year homes are selling for approximately 92% of the list price. In February, the average listing price for single family homes was $256,167 and the average selling price was $236,139. While there were only two condominiums sold, they faired even better with an average list price of $180,000 and average selling price of $177,500.

What has changed is the total number of homes being sold. Over the last three years there has been a decline in the total number of homes sold which is a reflection of a number of factors including scarce financing, hard hit retirement accounts, and a severe decline in home values in feeder markets like Florida. But even the overall decline has slowed dramatically. The greatest difference was between 2007 and 2008 when sales dropped 30%. But sales in 2008 compared to 2009 dropped only 17%.

For sellers, this means the buyers that are out there are looking for deals so making sure your home is properly staged and competitively priced is more important than ever. It’s a buyers market and the buyers know it. They expect more from a home and expect more in the way of a price reduction from the sellers.

Conversely, what many buyers don’t take into consideration is that, despite the decline in total sales, homes for sale in the Brevard NC area still sell at 90-92% of the listing price. This should be a signal to buyers that sellers have already adjusted their prices and with the exception of foreclosures and short sales, sellers are not generally compelled to sell their home at fire sale prices.

If you would like more information about homes for sale in the Brevard, NC area, or if you are considering putting your home on the market, contact the Clay Team at 828-551-6290 or 828-551-6291. You can visit us online at BrevardNCProperty.com.
The Clay Team is a leading real estate team in Brevard, NC with a name you can trust and the experience that matters!

Looking for an online store where you can buy cool stuff and benefit a local animal rescue group? 

Check out Balloon Juice - a new online store where you can buy all sorts of gear including t-shirts, gym bags, aprons, hoodies and more.

And best of all, the proceeds all benefit Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue in Brevard, NC. 

Charlie's Angels is a group of volunteers dedicated to rescuing animals in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Every year hundreds of dogs who are found as strays, or abandoned by their owners, are brought in to the County's animal shelter.  That's where Charlie's Angels come in.  Through donations, the group is able to pay to have the animals spayed/neutered and brought up to date on their immunizations. From there we find rescue groups and foster homes. The Transylvania County Animal shelter is very small and space is limited so there are days when a dog's life is saved by only a matter of hours.

The group rescues an average of 30 dogs a month and because it is all volunteer, donations are always needed. This past month, a generous couple donated the funds to purchase 14 special beds for the shelter dogs. Without these beds, many were sleeping on cold concrete floors.

If you'd like to help Charlie's Angels, visit Balloon Juice today! And for up to date information on the animal rescue efforts in the Brevard area, animals that are available for adoption, and helpful animal care articles, you can also visit their new blog at www.BrevardNCAnimalRescue.com.

There's a lot to love in Brevard, North Carolina so follow your heart and be here for a special three day Valentine's Day weekend special.

The fun starts on Friday with a Wine and Chocolate Tasting, a Gallery Tour, and a Valentine concert at the Porter Center. On Saturday, there are plenty of retail sales going on, a Body and Soul Art Show, learn about Frog Love in the Pink Beds, then wrap it up with a Sweetheart Dance and our own Dancing with The Stars. On Sunday, take a Nature Lovers Walk in Dupont State Forest, or visit the stores along Main Street for special weekend sales.

Visit the Heart of Brevard online for more information about the Valentine's Day Weekend Getaway, including special rates for accomodations.

Friday – February 12, 2010

10:00am-7:00pm  Body & Soul Art Show (Transylvania Community Arts Council)

10:00am-5:00pm  Sweetheart of a Sale (downtown)

5:00pm-8:00pm   Wine & Chocolate Tasting (Main Street Ltd.)

5:00pm-7:00pm    Cupid's Gallery Walk

7:00pm-8:00pm   "Red Gold" film about salmon struggling to mate (Headwater Outfitters)

7:30pm   Jessica Lee - The Valentine Violinist concert (Porter Center)

Saturday – February 13, 2010

10:00am-4:00pm   Body & Soul Art Show (Transylvania Community Arts Council)

10:00am-5:00pm   Sweetheart of a Sale (downtown)

10:00am   Waterfalls Link with Love (Gorges State Park)

11:00am-1:00pm  Headwaters Hugs & Fishes (fly casting & ties at Headwaters Outfitters)

11:00am-2:00pm   Frog Love in the Pink Beds (Cradle of Forestry)

12:30pm-2:30pm   Wine & Chocolate Tasting (Poppies Market)

2:00pm   Waterfalls Link with Love (Gorges State Park)

8:00pm-11:00pm  Sweetheart Dance & Dancing with Our Stars (Brevard Little Theatre/American Legion Hall) Admis. $10

Sunday – February 14, 2010

10:00am-5:00pm  Sweetheart of a Sale (downtown)

11:00am-3:00pm  Nature Lovers Walk (Dupont State Forest)

2:00pm   Waterfalls Link with Love (Gorges State Park)

3:00pm-4:00pm    Porter Center: Silent Screen Star Swoons in "IT" ($10 Admis.)

New original organ score. (Tickets go on sale at 2:00pm and doors open at 2:30pm)

Of course, if you want to know more about Brevard NC real estate and all the homes and land for sale in the Brevard, NC area call the Clay Team today or visit us online. If selling your home or land is your real heart's desire, ask about our FREE Market Report and how the Clay Team is leading the way with aggressive, optimistic marketing that gets results.

By the end of 2009, the Transylvania County, NC real estate market was down only slightly from 2008.  Like most of the country, real estate has not rebounded from the bountiful days of 2005 or 2006, but there is good news that the "free falling" seems to have slowed. 

The 2009 market showed a drop of only about 2% in the average seling price compared to 2008 and there were only 37 fewer residential properties sold.  In this past year, there were 241 residential closings in Transylvania County. The average list price was $327,090 and the average selling price was $298,064 or roughly 91% of asking.

As has been the case all year, the lion's share of homes that were sold were in the $100K-$300K price range, but it's important to note that there were 44 properties sold that ranged from $400K to well over $1M.

This past year our regional MLS added a feature that enables us to also search foreclosure data and in Transylvania County, there only 20 foreclosures in 2009.

Homes and Condos sold in the Brevard NC area during 2009:

Less than $100K - 21

$100K - $200K - 71

$200K - $300K - 68

$300K - $400K - 37

$400K - $500K - 13

$500K - $1M - 24

$1M+ - 7

For more information about homes for sale in the Brevard, NC area, visit the Clay Team online or call 828-551-6290 or 828-551-6291.