Colorful mums brighten the landscape.

The first signs of fall color are starting to show up in flower beds, garden centers, and on front porch steps in the colorful blooms of the chrysanthemum, commonly called a mum. #avl. Learn about all the different varieties at the following website. http://www.ehow.com/facts_4909786_different-kinds-mum-flowers.html

Apple Festival coming up Labor Day weekend.

Mark your calendars for the annual Apple Festival in downtown Hendersonville, Sept 3-6. Huge 4-day event with food, crafts, and the King Apple Parade on Labor Day. #avl. http://www.ncapplefestival.org/

Price lowered again on Energy Star home!

Fantastic price on beautiful Arts and Crafts home in Weaverville. Now just $269,900. #avl. http://idx.ncmmls.net/HTMLReport2.aspx?ID=3ZlY2O4LQjJd&SID=1&LIDs=455813&TID=1&RID=2

It's Goombay time!

The annual Goombay Festival will be held Aug 27-29, downtown Asheville. Entertainment, food, crafts. Come out and enjoy the African/Caribbean cultural event. #avl. http://www.ymicc.org/goombay.html

Mountain Music this Saturday!

Come downtown this Saturday for Shindig on the Green. Lots of fun for the whole family! #avl. http://www.folkheritage.org/shindigonthegreen.htm

Price Reduction!

Gracious country living. Private 4BR/3BA home, 2BR/1BA guest house, 8+ acres of land. Magnificent mtn. views. Only 10 minutes to Asheville! #avl. $699,000. http://idx.ncmmls.net/HTMLReport2.aspx?ID=3ZlY2O4LQjJd&SID=1&LIDs=471042&TID=1&RID=2

Short sale opportunity!

Builder's custom home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. One level living and just a short distance to downtown Asheville. $289,000. #avl. http://idx.ncmmls.net/HTMLReport2.aspx?ID=3ZlY2O4LQjJd&SID=1&LIDs=472830&TID=1&RID=2

Great Arts and Crafts Home in Weaverville

Check out this great Arts & Crafts 3Br/2Ba home built to Energy Star standards. Great views, open floor plan, & impressive workmanship! And the price has been reduced to $286,900!

http://idx.ncmmls.net/HTMLReport2.aspx?ID=3ZlY2O4LQjJd&SID=1&LIDs=455813&TID=1&RID=2

New salad idea!

For a refreshing summer salad, try this one from Kraft Foods. #avl. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/delicious-ideas/pages/Delicious-Ideas-RecipeDetail.aspx?recipe_id=118829

Come home to carefree living.

Inviting condo in Biltmore Commons. Over 1400 sq ft and a double carport. Enjoy the pool on hot summer days. #avl. http://idx.ncmmls.net/HTMLReport2.aspx?ID=3ZlY2O4LQjJd&SID=1&LIDs=463312&TID=1&RID=2

School buses on the roads next week.

Did you know that Buncombe County operates 290 school buses that travel a total of 15,700 miles each school day? #avl. http://www.buncombe.k12.nc.us/buncombe/site/default.asp

Price Reduction on Country Estate

Beautiful home in the country on 8+ acres with guest house. Check out this gracious home:

http://www.wncrmls.com/wnc/maildoc/a0025i5654.html and call Steve McClanahan if you're interested in learning more!

Top Agents for July

Congratulations to our top agents for the month! They are: Steve McClanahan, top listing agent; Tim Wagner, top sales agent; and Leslie Osborne, top producer.

Contact Information: Stevemcclanahan@sellstate.com, 828-216-1919

Timwagner@sellstate.com, 828-712-9671

mailto:Leslieosborne@sellstate.com, 828-712-3507

Attention Organic Gardeners!

Check out this bright and sunny farmhouse with 75 ac. surveyed. Spacious and well-kept. Yr rd creek in bkyard & across acreage. Incl. 2 barns, outbldgs and 400 SF wkshop w/power. Add'l 328 htd. SF on 2nd flr (not counted in total due to ceiling 6'9") used as 2 BR's for 5 BR total. Many home sites if you want to build. Upper & lower pastures with plenty of room for gardening or livestock/horses. Home has rented for 2 yrs. at $850-mo. Tenant in place. USDA approved area. Taxes in '09 were $2114 with 10 add'l acres. Owner/broker

http://www.wncrmls.com/wnc/maildoc/sd_AAAa002Va20100804100137.html