The Asheville NC area has a rich and diverse population that follow many differerent spiritual paths. Check out the many spiritual organizations, religious organizations and retreats that are on offer in the Asheville NC area

If you are thinking of purchasing a home in a neighborhood in the Asheville NC area, it is important that your agent gives you the Covenants and restrictions before you purchase. 

These govern issues such as:

Homeowner Responsibilities, To:

• Understand and comply with the restrictive covenants, by-laws, and other rules and regulations.
• Pay your assessments on time.
• Stay informed and participate in the business of your homeowner association by reading the meeting minutes, attending the annual meeting, understanding the budget, and volunteering to serve on a committee or the board.
• Maintain a current address with your homeowner association. This is critical if you are a member of a homeowner association but do not live in the community. Examples include rental property, second homes, homes used by children in college or retired parents, or investment property intended for future construction.
• If your home is rental property or occupied by others, ensure that tenants/occupants understand that they must also comply with certain restrictive covenants such as parking, pets, architectural changes, and other requirements. This may also include association rules regarding use of playgrounds, pools, tennis courts, and other common areas.
• Maintain contact information for an association representative. This may be an on-site employee, a management company, a board member, or the builder/developer.

Association Responsibilities

• Maintain, protect, and enhance the value of the community.
• Govern the association in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Provide an information package to new homebuyers.
• Publish the names and addresses of all association officers and directors within 30 days of their election.
• Hold regular board meetings and an annual meeting.
• Provide an opportunity for resident participation in a ‘homeowner’s forum’ at each board meeting.
• Inform residents of annual assessments and special assessments.
• Provide an annual income statement and balance sheet to all owners within 75 days of the end of each fiscal year.
• Provide a statement upon request by a resident within 10 days of the request.
• Enforce the restrictive covenants and other governing documents in a fair and consistent manner.
• Conduct meetings in accordance with Roberts Rules.

Whether you are searching for retirement, full time or part time living in an Asheville NC community, we have every type of community on offer here.

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Lakes in the Asheville NC area calling your name? Golfing in Asheville NC your game? Want to live in a gated community in Asheville NC with all the amenities? Have horses to stable and ride on your land in the mountains of North Carolina? Want to be close to a ski resort in Asheville NC?

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Business opportunities abound in the mountains if you are ready to run a lodge or convention center  or just thinking of taking on a new vocation in running an Asheville NC Bed and Breakfast in and around the mountains of Asheville NC. Perhaps a Motel, hotel, or a lodge in the Asheville Mountains is more your style. Check out the various properties available below the map, and don't hesitate to contact us to find out more about what income has been generated, occupancy and other details you might need. Here's some examples - available in all price ranges!

3960 PATTON RD, Franklin

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Published: December 19, 2009

COPENHAGEN — With the swift bang of a gavel on Saturday morning, a prolonged fight between nations small and large over an international pact to limit climate risks that was forged the night before by the United States and four partners came to a somewhat murky end.

The chair of the climate treaty talks declared that the parties would “take note” of the document, named the Copenhagen Accord, leaving open the question of whether this effort to curb greenhouse gases from the world’s major emitters would gain the full support of the 193 countries bound by the original, and largely failed, 1992 Framework Convention on Climate Change. Read more

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These are homes that are ‘green-built’, or ‘healthy built’ homes. What does green-built mean to you? Green homes can mean better quality control, homes that meet the Energy Star 2006 program standards. It could mean lower energy bills and increased value of your home. The government is offering various tax incentives and some power companies are offering percentage discounts on their bills. Green means more than a passing interest in a fad – it offers real benefits in the long term. We have eco certified agents that can help you in your search. Contact us if you find any of these that you are interested in.

Get more information about the North Carolina healthy built homes program

US Green Building Council – LEED program

Regreen your home – green through remodeling or renovation

List of builders with 6+ LEED program projects as at August 2009

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It's a great time to buy a luxury home in the mountains. This sector has been hardest hit in the downturn, and the inventory is high. Many builders built luxury spec homes in the Asheville NC area that have now been sitting a long time, and they are ready to sell! In each category of home sales, there are some people who don't have to move, and another sector who have to for various reasons, divorce, death in the family, moving to another State etc. As time goes on, the number of people who have to move increases month by month, thus increasing the number of homes for sale and a downward pressure on prices. Check out our luxury home pages:

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Rowena Patton is the founding member of Keller Williams Luxury Division Asheville. She holds the Certified Luxury Homes Marketing Specialist accreditation.

Looking for luxury real estate in Asheville NC? Want to work with agents that know high-end appliances and the diffent types of wood a floor may be crafted from, as well as the latest kitchen counter top finishes? The Blue Ridge Mountain in the Asheville NC area is the perfect back drop for your private estate or exclusive luxury home. Whether you are looking for an historic home in Asheville or properties of architectural significance, Asheville NC is the choice for you. Maybe you would prefer a luxurious healthy-built or 'green home in Asheville, or an Asheville home with a pool. Whether a second home, private estate for full time residence, or an equestrian estate, Asheville will offer you a spectaular choice We will be delighted to set you up with a full, more specific targeted search with no obligation. You will receive a link to the full report by email and you will be notified the moment properties are added that meet your criteria. Click on this link to fill in our 2 minute survey.  To choose more specific criteria yourself there are 2 options, click here to  conduct a custom search OR save this search by clicking the SAVE SEARCH FOR EMAIL NOTIFICATION BUTTON below and then going to your searches and editing as necessary. Like our marketing and want to list your home with Patton Property Group @ Keller Williams? Call me today at 828 210 1648. Includes Asheville luxury foreclosures and Asheville luxury short sales.