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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
At a Glance
The NC Supreme Court upheld the NC Utilities Commission's approval of Duke Energy rate increases from 2023, affirming that western and eastern NC customers can legally be …
By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
At a Glance
Bryson City is a small Swain County town at the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with entry-level cabins from $150,000, strong short-term rental demand, and a pace of life that draws retirees and second-home …
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 22, 2026
There are two kinds of people who ask about tiny homes in Western North Carolina.
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 17, 2026
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** At its May 13 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Adjustments approved a 60-unit affordable senior housing complex in Arden and delayed a 305-unit apartment development near the Blue Ridge Parkway in South Asheville. …
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 13, 2026
At a Glance
Waynesville's Planning Board voted 6-3 to recommend cutting residential density by two units per acre across all town zoning districts. Developers who want higher density would need …
By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 13, 2026
At a Glance
Hendersonville is hosting a free Housing Summit on May 27, 2026 at the high school auditorium at 5:30 p.m. to unveil its first Strategic Housing Plan, adopted in December 2025. With median home …