Vote wisely for Waynesville’s future leaders
Town elections are seldom exciting, but the race in Waynesville is generating a lot of buzz.
For Canton, challenges are opportunities
Despite all the important elections taking place in Western North Carolina this fall, there’s probably no other town with more on the line than Canton.
Lacking landlords: Short-term rentals squeezing out Section 8 tenants
The effect of short-term rental properties on the availability and affordability of workforce housing has been well-documented in Haywood County.
Local partnership to impact regional housing needs
A new collaboration is poised to make a large impact by providing new housing options for Jackson County seniors, low-income families and business professionals.
Vacation rentals: Explosive growth brings jobs, money, but some say it contributes to housing shortage
In a neighborhood along Asheville’s French Broad River and abutting a residential street that includes young families, Upstream Way stands out. It’s not just because most of the homeowners live out of town but also because, neighbors say, it turns into a fraternity house-like party scene on some weekends.
Healthy home for the holidays
Stuck in an undersized house in Sylva with a serious mold problem, Marilyn Tollie, her husband and four kids felt their hands were tied. Chronic lung problems for two of the kids made the situation untenable, and the local rental market was a mess.
Major development planned for Qualla Community
Last week, the Jackson County Planning Board reviewed plans for a major subdivision in the Qualla Township on the northern end of the county. The planning board is tasked with reviewing subdivision plans before the process can continue toward approval.
Waynesville housing development makes quick progress
Construction on one of Waynesville’s largest ever single-family home development hasn’t been underway for long, and it’s already transformed the previously pastoral landscape known for years as Queen Farm.
Tribe prepares to rent new Whittier housing
New housing will soon be available for Cherokee tribal members in Whittier following a unanimous vote from Tribal Council Aug. 4.
Trends are becoming more apparent in the greater Asheville regional housing market
Starved for supply, realtors in the Asheville region are listing fewer homes than at this time last year as pricing continues to climb.