Whether you can short-term rent a home here depends on one thing more than any other: which government controls the land under it. Asheville, Weaverville, and Marshall sit within about 20 miles of each other, but their rules for Airbnb and VRBO are completely different.

I'm a sixth-generation Western …

By David Stephens, Broker/Owner and REALTOR®, NextHome Mountain Horizons
Updated October 7, 2026 | Asheville, Weaverville and Western North Carolina

Should you buy a home in Asheville now or wait? Start with your finances, your expected ownership period and the homes available today. Waiting can make sense, but assuming …

After more than a decade helping buyers and sellers in Western North Carolina, I've seen home inspections change the direction of a transaction in a matter of hours. Sometimes it's a major structural issue. Other times it's a collection of smaller items that suddenly feels overwhelming because the seller is …

When You Hire Someone to Buy or Sell a Home, You're Hiring a Person, Not a Sign.

The sign doesn't return your calls, negotiate on your behalf, or show up when something goes wrong. The individual agent's experience, availability, and communication style shape your experience …

Buying a Home in Asheville and Western North Carolina: A Step-by-Step Buyer Guide

Buying a home can feel complicated, especially when you are trying to understand financing, contracts, inspections, due diligence, and closing all at once. In Western North Carolina, buyers may also need to consider mountain roads, steep …

Buying or Selling a Home After 60: Why the Right Agent Meets You Where You Are

By David Stephens, Broker, REALTOR® | NextHome Mountain Horizons 149 Weaver Blvd #117, Weaverville, NC 28787 | (828) 335-6910 | BrokerDavid.com

Here's something that surprises a lot of people: Baby …

Before You Say "Stop Calling Me": Why Cutting Off Your Agent Too Quickly Might Cost You

By David Stephens, Broker, REALTOR® — NextHome Mountain Horizons, Weaverville, NC

Why do people shut down real estate agents so fast?

It's usually self-defense. Somewhere along the way, …

You found a house you love. The seller accepted your offer. Now your agent tells you to get a home inspection — and you're wondering if you really need to spend that money.

Short answer: yes. Every single time.

Here's why.

What a Home Inspection …