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Asheville is a city in Buncombe County, North Carolina, and is its county seat. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 68,889. It is the largest city in western North Carolina, and continues to grow - as of 2004, the Census Bureau estimates that Asheville's population is 70,400.
Attractive to hip and creative young people as well as to hip and creative retirees, Asheville has been listed in both Rolling Stone and Modern Maturity as an ideal place to live or visit. The open and accepting character of the city is evidenced by the many lifestyles and beliefs that coexist peacefully there. The art scene is especially active, and Asheville has become a mecca for potters, painters and musicians, with much of the current creativity inspired by the folk art and old ballads of early Scottish, English and Scots-Irish settlers.
Asheville is home to University of North Carolina at Asheville, or UNCA, a liberal arts college in North Asheville of about 3500 students and part of the University of North Carolina System. Asheville is also home to Warren Wilson College, located in the community of Swannanoa about 4 miles east of the Asheville city limits. Mars Hill College, a four-year liberal-arts college affiliated with the North Carolina Baptist Convention, is located about 15 miles north of Asheville. It is the oldest college in western North Carolina. Montreat College, a four-year liberal-arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is located 15 miles east of Asheville. Asheville is also home to the Asheville Tourists baseball team.
A Local Introduction
As real estate professionals, Pat and Donna believe it is not only their duty, but a privilege to introduce people to the area and help them make the most of living here. They also know that finding your new home is just one of the tasks that face you when you're relocating. Their goal is to coordinate everything as smoothly and efficiently as possible here, while you're wrapping up the final details of packing up and moving out of your current home.
Make Your Next Move Your Best Move
Pat and Donna believe in making real estate and the relocation process as easy as possible for everyone involved. With the internet, your able to visit Asheville, NC from the comfort of your very own home. We are happy to send you a relocation package by mail if you would prefer. Please reply to this email letting us know if there are any particular publications, newspapers, etc that you would like.
Start with the Virtual Visitors Guide from www.exploreasheville.com. You can flip through the pages of this beautiful book and get to know more about our amazing city. Click HERE to view the book.
For a map of Asheville Click HERE
For a history of Asheville click HERE
Various Links for Asheville
Where to stay: http://www.exploreasheville.com/accommodations.asp
Where to Eat:http://www.exploreasheville.com/dining.asp
Regional Facts and Figures
Newspapers in Our Area
Asheville Citizen-Times
Mountain Express
Rapid River
WNC Woman
As always, remember, www.PatandDonna.com
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