Beverly Hanks, Author at Asheville Blog

Beverly Hanks

For more than 40 years, Beverly-Hanks & Associates has been committed to being Western North Carolina's best real estate company. Our strength lies in our ability to provide you with the services of highly trained, caring professionals who are experts in this unique region. Many of our agents are lifelong residents and each member of our organization shares a commitment to service aimed at building long-lasting relationships with our customers, clients, and the community at large. Today, Beverly-Hanks & Associates, REALTORS® is honored to represent more homes and land for sale throughout Western North Carolina than any other real estate firm. Learn more at beverly-hanks.com.

WNC’s Real Estate Markets Have Reached an Equilibrium

April 26, 2019 0

Beverly-Hanks delivers their first quarter market report. Neal Hanks, Jr., President of Beverly-Hanks, REALTORSⓇ, recently delivered the company’s first quarter Real Estate Market Report. According to the Beverly-Hanks Q1 2019 Real Estate Market Report, the Federal Finance Housing Agency reported a 7.53% price increase in the Asheville MSA last year. “The report also indicated a slight decrease in home prices during the fourth quarter of 2018,” said Hanks. “This could certainly be signaling some change.” Sales pace across the region has also tapered off in recent months. In a trend that began in the summer of 2017, the regional sales pace growth slowed to 0.3% over the last 12 months. “A supply shortage in certain price ranges is creating drag on the growth of the region’s sales pace,” said Hanks. “Overall, we expect that sales pace will remain on par with 2018 for the coming quarter.” Throughout the region as a whole, there continues to be an ample supply of homes for sale over $750,000, as well as good supply in the moderate price ranges. However, WNC is seeing an ongoing shortage of homes priced under $400,000. This shortage is most pronounced close to town centers like Asheville, Brevard, and …

NAI Beverly-Hanks Wins Two International Awards

March 19, 2019 0

NAI Beverly-Hanks was honored this month with two prestigious Power Broker Awards from CoStar Group, Inc., the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. The firm has been recognized as both a Top Leasing Firm and Top Sales Firm in the Asheville MSA.

Beverly-Hanks, REALTORSⓇ Wins Five International Awards

February 26, 2019 0

Beverly-Hanks, REALTORSⓇ was honored this month with five prestigious awards at the 2019 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) Conference, held February 20–22, 2019 at the Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada.

7 Local Stores that have All the Outdoor Gear You Need for Father’s Day

June 18, 2017 0

The French Broad River, along with its tributaries, is an ecological lifeline pulsing through our region. This year for Father’s Day, why not give dear ol’ dad what he needs to tap into that resource and have a great afternoon.

5 Places to Experience Local Art and Music in Marshall, NC

April 10, 2017 0

Asheville is arguably the largest hub for local arts in WNC, but by far it is not the only one. Just a short drive north, the small Madison County town of Marshall has made the most of riverside living. There are dozens of local galleries and studios, forming an enclave of artists in the midst of a renaissance.

Grove Park is a Neighborhood with a Past, Present, and Future

January 26, 2017 0

The inviting Grove Park historic district, just northeast of downtown, is considered to be one of the finest neighborhoods in Asheville. Built primary a century ago, the community has its heart in the past, its spirit in the present, and its focus on the future.

10 Downtown Asheville Tours for Locals and Visitors Alike

September 28, 2016 0

Whether you are contemplating your first trip to Asheville or you’ve lived here for decades, there is always more to learn about the rich history, beautiful architecture, and unique culture of this fair city. But with more than 60 different tours available in town, how would even the most knowledgeable Ashevillian know where to begin?

Celebrating 100 Years of State and National Parks in WNC

August 27, 2016 0

Western North Carolina’s natural beauty has drawn visitors and residents to our area for centuries, so it’s no surprise that some of the very first state and national parks were established right here. Today, our region is surrounded by protected parklands, which are visited by millions of people each year and provide a stunning backdrop for our cities and towns.