It’s the biggest day of your life! You’ve found your perfect someone, and now you want to create a perfect day to inspire cherished memories that last a lifetime. You have a vision of what you want, from the dress to the flowers. All you’re missing is the perfect location! In Asheville, there are a… Read more »

It was while attending a wedding a decade ago that Kirsten Fuchs decided to completely change her life. “I was sitting at a table next to this doctor,” Fuchs said. “He said to me, ‘If you ever get a chance when you turn 50 to change your career, do it.’ And he told me about… Read more »

There has always been a rich atmosphere of creation throughout Western North Carolina. The Appalachian mountains have a storied history of handmade crafts, ranging from weaving to woodworking, pottery to jewelry. Fine artists have been attracted to the area for more than a century, as well. Innovative artists like Robert Rauschenberg, Josef and Anni Albers,… Read more »

Forget religion and politics. Nothing gets an entire office fired up like a debate over the best style of pizza. February 9 is National Pizza Day! Get out of the office and celebrate with a slice. Crispy, doughy, saucy, cheesy. Classic pepperoni or experimental toppings. New York thin crust, Chicago deep dish, or even Detroit-style… Read more »

Valentine’s Day is for lovers—chocolate lovers! And true chocolate lovers know quality. If you’re struggling to find your valentine the best sweet surprise in town, we can help. Our region has many great locations for freshly prepared chocolates. Share something sweet with your special someone this season. Here are 7 local chocolate shops in WNC…. Read more »

It’s from their fingertips to the walls and floors of your home. “We envisioned a neighborhood-based business with a focus on community and lifestyle-driven offerings of furnishings and fine relevant art with a global relevance,” said Leslie Rowland. “We’re somewhat deceiving, as we have a funky neighborhood store, yet we both play on the global… Read more »

Can you think of anything more American than a gridiron showdown on the big screen? How about enjoying the Big Game with a beer in one hand and a chicken wing in the other? Whether you think football is the greatest game on earth, you love the halftime performers, or you’re just in it for… Read more »

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 »

2018 Commercial Activity: According to CoStar sales data, 2018 was the best year for commercial real estate in Western North Carolina. Our four-county MSA (Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, and Madison) saw just over $700 million in sales last year. That bested 2016’s previous high-water mark by $100 million! In comparison, the region only saw $92 million… Read more »

If you’ve resolved to eat healthier in 2019, stop reading this post now! We support your efforts to get fit and stay fit—admittedly, things that are hard to do in a beer and food hub like Asheville, NC. However, if you’re brave enough to try one cheat day, then do we have the list for… Read more »