There is encouraging news coming from Asheville and Buncombe County.

New investment is supporting workforce development, public spaces, and long-term regional growth. At the same time, the residential real estate market is becoming more balanced, creating a different set of opportunities for buyers and sellers.

A Major Investment in Asheville’s Workforce

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has secured a $29.2 million federal grant for a new 70,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing and innovation hub.

This matters beyond the campus itself.

Advanced manufacturing and technical education can support new employment opportunities, help attract employers, and strengthen the local economy beyond tourism.

For residential real estate, job growth can influence relocation demand, commuting patterns, and the communities where future housing demand may increase.

Buncombe County Is Investing in Quality of Life

Buncombe County is also continuing to invest in parks, open spaces, and greenways.

These are not simply recreational extras. They affect how people experience daily life and how buyers evaluate communities.

Access to trails, parks, recreation, and natural spaces can influence neighborhood demand, especially for buyers who prioritize outdoor living, families, pets, and community connection.

What Today’s Market Means for Sellers

Homes are still selling across Asheville and Western North Carolina, but accurate pricing matters.

A property that begins substantially above market value may lose the strongest period of buyer attention. Repeated price reductions can also create uncertainty and weaken the seller’s negotiating position.

A strong pricing strategy considers:

• Recent comparable sales
• Current competing listings
• Property condition
• Location
• Buyer demand
• The home’s specific strengths and limitations

The goal is not simply to choose the highest starting number. The goal is to create serious attention and a credible path to closing.

Buyers Have More Time and More Choices

A more balanced market gives buyers breathing room.

That time can be used to compare communities, commute patterns, property types, and lifestyle priorities.

Do you want walkability and activity?

Do you need a fenced yard?

Would you prefer land and privacy?

How close do you need to be to work, healthcare, or downtown Asheville?

My Three Rings™ framework helps buyers compare those choices based on desired proximity to Asheville’s center and the lifestyle each area offers.

Asheville’s Recovery Continues

Asheville and Buncombe County continue to recover from Hurricane Helene.

Some parks, businesses, recreation areas, and gathering places are returning more quickly than others. The recovery is uneven, but progress is visible.

That matters because community recovery is not only about rebuilding structures. It is also about restoring the places where people work, gather, exercise, connect, and build their daily lives.

What This Means for Residential Real Estate

Asheville’s future will be shaped by more than home prices alone.

Workforce investment, infrastructure, parks, business growth, recovery, and quality of life all influence residential demand.

For buyers, the opportunity is to make a more informed decision.

For sellers, the priority is accurate positioning.

For homeowners, these investments can help strengthen the long-term foundation of the region.

Watch the full July 29 update here:
https://youtu.be/rWAZKYXnt_I

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O’Neal Scott, REALTOR®
eXp Realty, LLC
NC License #349656
Office: 828-600-5236
https://yourashevilleconnection.com