Asheville Area Insights

March 26, 2026

Spring in Buncombe County: Tax Reappraisals...Yippee

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March 16, 2026

Small Town, Big Story: Discovering Marshall, NC

Downtown Marshall, NC: One Street Wide, Sky High on Character

By David Stephens, Broker, REALTOR® | NextHome Mountain Horizons  (828) 335-6910 | BrokerDavid.com 


There's a phrase locals use to describe Marshall, North Carolina, and once you've walked its Main Street, it sticks with you: "one mile …

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March 12, 2026

Is Weaverville, NC Is Western North Carolina's Best-Kept Secret?

Weaverville, NC: The Mountain Town You Need to Know About

By David Stephens, Broker, REALTOR® | (828) 335-6910 | BrokerDavid.com


If you've been searching for that rare combination — small-town warmth, stunning mountain scenery, a thriving local culture, and easy access to a major city — …

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Feb. 24, 2026

Costo Says No Thanks Asheville

Costco Walks Away

After decades of locals begging for a Costco in Buncombe County, it’s officially dead. Costco pulled the plug. You can read the official February 17, 2026 withdrawal letter submitted to the City of Asheville, as reported by the Asheville Citizen-Times here.

 

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Feb. 24, 2026

Asheville G20 Meeting Global Spotlight

Asheville, NC, Lands a Major Global Spotlight: Hosting the 2026 G20 Finance Ministers Meeting

Big news just dropped for Western North Carolina. On February 19, 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Asheville will host key gatherings of the world’s top financial leaders as part of the United …

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