Buying a home

Buying land and building your own home can be exciting—but many buyers start in the wrong place.

A home can pass the buyer’s first showing, survive negotiations, and still hit a wall over a repair no one thought would matter. The roof looks tired. The deck railing is loose. The condo balcony needs structural work. The seller says, "That is the HOA’s job.” The HOA says, “It is on the schedule.” The lender says, “We cannot close until this is resolved.”

A house can have lead-based paint and still be livable, but it should never be ignored. The risk depends on the age of the home, the condition of the paint, and whether the painted surfaces are being disturbed.

AI has moved into real estate, and it brought some genuinely useful tools—and a few questions we shouldn’t ignore. Here’s what buyers, sellers and agents should know about AI-generated listings, virtual staging, privacy, accuracy and good old-fashioned human judgment.

New home construction cooled in August 2026—but the headline doesn’t tell the whole story. Here’s what the latest housing numbers, builder incentives, and shifting construction trends could mean for buyers and sellers in the existing-home market.

Buying a home is rarely one decision. It is a stack of decisions that all affect risk, cash flow, flexibility, and peace of mind. Pay cash or finance it. Buy new or resale. Choose a condo, townhome, or detached single-family house. Accept an HOA or avoid one. Waive contingencies or keep protections in place. Each choice has real tradeoffs.

Certified Pre-Owned homes are simply a better choice when buying, and give the home seller an advantage over other homes in the market. Use the CashCPO 'bolt-on' to provide 70% upfront equity if you want to, or simply sell your home Certified Pre Owned or CPO. They seller faster - and usually for more in your pocket!

Quick snapshot of home price forecast in the next 12 months. Updated monthly by zip code

Home Price Forecasts in the Asheville NC, Hendersonville NC and Waynesville NC areas for the next 12 months.

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