November 2009

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Asheville: Life Begins Now!

The colors of fall are winding down but there is still so much to do and see in the Asheville area this November! Check out some of the happenings below.
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Asheville Fall Color Forecast / Leaf & Foliage Report 2009

There’s still a little time to enjoy the colors of autumn. Take a look at the recent color displays in our beautiful area!

November 7-8, 2009: Weaverville Art Safari

Weaverville, approximately 20 minutes north of the widely known art destination of Asheville, North Carolina, is the home and workplace of many of the area artists. The core activities of the Weaverville Art Safari are self-guided tours of the various artists' studios, tucked away in the countryside communities of Weaverville, Barnardsville, and Alexander. The self-guided studio tour is free and open to the public.

November 12-15, 2009: Asheville Film Festival

In just four short years, the Asheville Film Festival has gained national attention and recognition. The festival has played host to over 300 filmmakers and their works, and over 30,000 people have enjoyed the world premieres, independent films, educational workshops and the charm of downtown Asheville.

November 18, 2009-January 3, 2010: Grove Park Inn National Gingerbread House Competition

See the 200+ entries and winners for the annual National Gingerbread House Competition at Grove Park Inn during November and December. (Free Admission)

Music, Drama, Dance, Anyone?

If you enjoy the arts, check out the array of performing arts opportunities in the Asheville area. Culture at your doorstep

Featured Listing: Lovely AND Spacious in East Asheville:244,900

Immaculate home with 4 BRs and 3 baths. Open great room with vaulted ceilings, skylights and new hardwood floors. Amazing additional living space in the finished basement for possible in-law suite. Even a mountain view from the great room! All this and less than 15 minutes from the heart of downtown Asheville. Country feel,city convenience.

Build the Perfect Home Office

As more and more companies are allowing their employees to work from home, the need for a sufficient home office space is becoming increasingly important to homeowners. The following tips will help you create the perfect home office.

Create a House Hunt Checklist

Are you on the house hunt? Touring dozens of homes can be an overwhelming process for anybody. If you find yourself asking whether it was the second or the ninth house with that great fireplace, then you may need a better way to organize your observations. One of the best ways to do this is by creating a checklist. Consider ranking elements like the home, neighborhood and schools on a scale as either "good", "average" or "poor".

Prepping Your Home for Sale

Preparing your home to be listed can be an overwhelming task for some. But with "94.6% of Associate Staged Professional (ASP) Staged Homes selling on average in 35 days or less", according to StagedHomes.com, taking the time to prepare your home for sale is an important task.

Savory Seasonal Dishes

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we wanted to bring you and your family some savory seasonal dishes to enjoy throughout the month. These recipes come from the 50^th anniversary edition of Real Living's cookbook. Enjoy!

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