| There's a reason the wealthy Biltmore family | | | | is only 60 miles away, so you can take in a |
| chose the Asheville area to build their | | | | show or a gallery any time you choose.Why |
| famous country home. This North Carolina | | | | invest in real estate in these areas? Maybe |
| mountain location is a little bit of heaven | | | | you should ask yourself why not! Everyone |
| right here on earth. It's beautiful, but it's | | | | knows investing in real estate is an |
| also one of the top-rated residential areas | | | | investment for today and the future. Choosing |
| in the country. The Biltmore's recognized | | | | the North Carolina Mountains for your |
| that years ago and took advantage of the | | | | retirement or vacation home is much more than |
| location to build their dream mansion. You | | | | an investment opportunity, however. When you |
| can do the same thing today, and put down | | | | choose this area, you're choosing one of the |
| roots in one of the most desirable areas of | | | | most desirable residential areas in the |
| the country.The area is beautiful, but | | | | country. It's been rated one of the top ten |
| there's a lot more to do than just sightsee. | | | | areas for a second home investment, among a |
| The arts flourish in Ashville and the | | | | host of other honors and accolades. If you're |
| surrounding Cashiers-Highlands area. You can | | | | interested in a golfing or retirement |
| enjoy museums, galleries, the theater, music, | | | | community, this is the place for you! Dozens |
| and a thriving arts and crafts colony in the | | | | of communities cater to these interests, and |
| area. The outdoor recreation opportunities | | | | you're sure to find the perfect home or |
| are boundless. From premier golf courses to | | | | home-site in the community you've always |
| hiking, biking, botanical gardens, boating, | | | | dreamed of.Did you know the second home |
| fishing, and even skiing and snow sports in | | | | marketplace is actually even healthier than |
| the winter, this area offers something for | | | | the primary home marketplace? It's true and |
| everyone. The kids will find plenty of | | | | especially true in this desirable area. If |
| activities to keep them occupied, too. From | | | | you choose your home now, your vacation dream |
| state parks to minor league baseball, water | | | | home can turn into your retirement paradise |
| parks, and children's museums, the area will | | | | in a few years. This area has been rated one |
| become a family favorite in no time!Located | | | | of the top five areas to retire, one of the |
| south and west of Asheville, the | | | | ten best places to live, and one of the top |
| Cashiers-Highland area offers a more rural | | | | 25 best arts destinations in the country by |
| atmosphere smack dab in the middle of North | | | | various magazines and experts. This is |
| Carolina's waterfall region. Stunning views | | | | paradise, there's no two ways about it! With |
| and recreational opportunities abound in the | | | | so many people recognizing just how great the |
| area, and it offers some of the nation's best | | | | area is, the investment in a home today |
| trout fishing, too. If you're a hiker or | | | | guarantees a secure investment future.So, |
| biker, you'll never run out of trails to | | | | what are you waiting for? Check out the |
| explore here. These small towns offer a | | | | spectacular mountains of North Carolina. From |
| homey, relaxed atmosphere, but you don't have | | | | the Blue Ridge Parkway to the arts scene and |
| to sacrifice quality here. Some of the best | | | | the climate, the mountains of North Carolina |
| restaurants and wine bars in the area are | | | | offer stability, adventure, recreation, and a |
| located in the Cashiers-Highlands area. In | | | | thriving, vibrant community. Invest in a |
| fact, you can choose from several who've | | | | vacation home in this area, and you'll always |
| garnered the coveted "Wine Spectator Award" | | | | feel like you're coming home to a special, |
| for their distinctive food and wines. Even | | | | even magical place. |
| better, the vibrant arts scene of Asheville | | | | |