I'm an avid watcher of trends (especially "green" trends) in the real estate market. So, in Part I,
I compiled data in terms of my (and our Firm's) special GREEN focus:
"GREEN-Built" Homes, ECO-Friendly Developments/Lots, Farms & Land /Acreage (20-100 Acres), Farms & Land /Acreage (100-500 Acres), Horse/Equestrian Properties w/ Residential Amenities, Luxury Residential Properties on at Least 5 Acres and/or Second/Vacation Homes in the Mountains, and Special Gems ...
I talked about the Greater Asheville Area's very strong, eco-friendly market. You can read more about this subject in the Best Housing Markets HERE
Now, in Part II , I'm moving into statistics on:
Horse/Equestrian Properties w/ Stables & Residential Amenities, LAND /Acreage (100-500 Acres), Luxury Residential Properties on at Least 5 Acres, and to taking a close look at stats on ALL THE 2007 CLOSED LISTINGS in the Asheville Board of REALTORS® Market Area.
That last bit could be fun for some of you. ...and so let's begin there...
onward to the end of the year 2007 STATS (to your left , below) and (to your right) a look at what's currently available for the eco-savvy buyer here in the mountains of Western North Carolina.where the mountains are charming and so are the people.
LAND /Acreage (100-500 Acres)
Currently Available$15- $25M: 2
Available $ 5-$10M 2
Available $ 1-$5M: 35
Available $ 500K-$1M: 3
Available Under $500K : 1 (remote)
Horse/Equestrian Properties w/ Stables or Barn & Residential Amenities
Currently Available Over $1M: 11
Available Under $500K : 20
Luxury Residential Properties on at Least 5 Acres
Closed in 2007: 37
Currently Available Over $3M: 10
Available Under $2M : 40
Currently Available Over $2M: 75
Available $900- $2M: 272
Available $500-$900K: 630
Available $300-$500K: 1034
For those of you who think Stats not so colorful ..you may prefer this photo ...as proof of the great green potential here in the Asheville area. May your 2008 be prosperous!
Baby Boomers! Look for your special 2008 Outlook coming to my BLOG soon.
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janeAnne,
Nice post! I've been watching green trends in the Raleigh area as well. Great photo.
Hi Penny,
I was just in Raleigh this past week. Great HERS class at UNC State...I'm interested in your market and talked about how much I would love to have a vacation home in the mountains if I lived in Raleigh =)
Andrew~
Good to know that this information is helpful. Thanks for your comment.
Lance~
I like the idea you brought up about xeriscapes. I would love to have some stats on how much water homeowners could save and what that would translate into in terms of savings...let me know if you find those stats, OK?
Hey janeAnne - I think all of us should always be watching trends for our areas. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your area this summer - can't wait!
Ann
janeAnne you have a wonderful way of letting us share your experiences in and around North Carolina. We are very "white" with snow in New Hampshire, but we are beginning to get greener.
Roberta~
Thanks for letting us know about the rising popularity of Xeriscaping in your area. I'll try to get s few photos of this to add here.
Ann~
I agree with you. As real estate pros we need to "stay in shape" in more ways that just hiking the land (so to speak)...and researching stats is one way to stay on track..Speaking of staying on track...it will be great to keep up with what's happening with you and your plans for this summer. It'll be great to see y'all again.
Joan~
Thanks for your comment and most especially for your sense of humor. I sure am pleased that even though you are having a white winter ..y'all are turning GREEN =)
Great Information janeAnne!
You always make such amazing contributions.