What does luxury look like to you? If you ask the rich kids of Instagram, luxury is epitomized in wasted champagne, massive shopping sprees, cars worth more than the average home, and literal gold bricks. But in today’s fast-paced world, we’d argue that true luxury is the power to escape. Escape the long lines, escape… Read more »
5 Unique Businesses that Put Leicester on the Map
Originally called Turkey Creek, the unincorporated community of Leicester traces its modern roots back to 1829. Today, the bucolic valley is filled with local farms, artisans, and nature lovers who enjoy the quiet mountain views. But Leicester is quickly changing its reputation as a sleepy mountain community. Since 2000, they’ve seen a 16% growth in… Read more »
Nantahala Brewing’s Eastward Expansion is Just the First Step
Bryson City-based Nantahala Brewing recently launched outposts in both Sylva and West Asheville. “Our recent retail expansion to Sylva and this expansion into Asheville are a direct result of refocusing on what got us to where we are today,” said Nantahala Brewing co-owner Joe Rowland. “We see our outposts as a way to share the… Read more »
We are Pleased to Announce the Beverly-Hanks Top Agents of Q2 2019!
For more than 40 years, Beverly-Hanks has been Western North Carolina’s real estate market leader. Our strength as a company is directly correlated to the quality of our professional real estate agents—and we don’t forget that fact. Our agents are experts in communities across the region. And they work hard seven days a week to… Read more »
9 BBQ Joints that will Make Your Mouth Water
Let’s be frank about local barbecue. Eastern or Western? The only thing that fires up more allegiance on game day than the teams on the screen is your chosen type of barbecue. Whether you prefer tomato or vinegar, spicy or sweet, or your own meatless variety, Western North Carolina has a barbecue joint for you…. Read more »
Asheville Museum of Science Sparks the Minds of Tomorrow
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the heart of Downtown Asheville resides the Asheville Museum of Science. Opened in November 2016, AMOS has become a hub for science and learning in Western North Carolina. “We are much bigger than these four walls,” said Amanda Bryant, executive director of AMOS. “As a museum,… Read more »
Not Quite as Robust: NAI Beverly-Hanks Q2 2019 Commercial Market Report
Q2 2019 Commercial Activity: The bullets below tell the story: All categories were slightly off in Q2 2019 as compared with Q2 2018. The one exception was land, which was up 10%. There were 124 closings in all sectors in quarter two for $121.8 million, compared to 186 sales for $181.2 million in Q2 2018…. Read more »
7 Reasons to Love Living in Straus Park
Historically significant and sleekly modern, Straus Park is a beloved planned community in Brevard, NC. Straus Park offers residents the best of mountain life, with hiking trails, a large meadow, and a green pond usually filled with ducks and canoes. Are you looking for a great neighborhood in the heart of Transylvania County? Here are… Read more »
Top 6 Mouth-Watering Spots for Fried Chicken in Asheville
If you’re looking for fried chicken that’s finger-licking good, there’s no better place than a local restaurant that knows its stuff. Many mountain restaurants keep their recipes close to the vest— and their breasts and thighs even closer!—releasing the savory comfort dish only as a weekly special or for weekend brunch. But when a fried… Read more »
Transylvania Crossroads Meet at Ecusta Brewing
The intersection of U.S. 276 and U.S. 64 in the mountain town of Brevard is a bustling hub for local, commercial, and tourism traffic. Heading west on U.S. 64, you enter Brevard, a place of independent businesses, academic institutions, small cafes, and farm-to-table restaurants. If you head north on U.S. 276, the Pisgah National Forest… Read more »