Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things the Asheville and Brevard areas have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| 2010 Asheville Visitor Guide - | |
| Asheville Airport - Information on our small airport which is serviced by Delta, US Air and other major airlines. Flying in/out of here is very relaxing. They even have rocking chairs in the waiting areas. | |
| Asheville Citizens Times - This is the major daily newspaper in the area. | |
| Asheville Crime information - This site gives you crime statistics by neighborhood. | |
| Asheville Demographics Info - Lots of information compiled here by the Economic Development Coalition | |
| Asheville Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| City of Asheville Services - Information on the city of Asheville's services | |
| Information by zip code - A neat site that gives you demographic type information by zip code. It also allows you to compare zip codes. | |
| Montford news and information - News and information site of the Montford Community Association for Asheville's historic Montford neighborhood. | |
| National Sex Offender List - I wish we did not require sites like this, but we do need to protect our children. | |
| Weaverville information - This is a website dedicated to information on Weaverville, a town within 10 minutes of Asheville located off of I26N. | |
| City of Brevard - Information on Brevard from the city government. | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Asheville Schools - Information on Asheville City Schools | |
| Buncombe County schools - Here you will information on all schools in Buncombe County/Asheville. This includes public and private schools - K thru 12 and colleges. | |
| Brevard Schools - This site covers all of Transylvania County | |
| Henderson County Schools - Information on schools in Henderson County | |
| Brevard College - | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Asheville Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of information to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Cost of Living Calculator - Compare the cost of living in Asheville with your current location. | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Local Weather | |
| Average temperatures in Asheville - Here you will find the average temperatures and precipitation for Asheville by month. | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....We have 4 seasons and none are very severe | |
| Snow video - This is a humorous video about a situation that could occur to anyone, but hopefully not in Asheville or Brevard. | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Maps from official tourist site - Interactive map for what to do, where to eat, where to stay. Also maps of Western NC, Asheville area, Black Mountain, and downtown Asheville. | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Property Tax Information - This takes you to a friend's blog who does a good job of summarizing this issue. | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - National mortgage information site. Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Mortgage Center - Refers you back to local resources. | |
| Place to stay | |
| Value Place Extended Stay Hotel - This is a reasonably-priced alternative to a short term rental or a regular hotel. Minimum stay is 7 days. No pets are allowed, but they work with a pet sitting service. The friendly, knowledgable guest services manager is Talmadge Heyward. He can be reached at the hotel on 828-418-1400. The hotel is located off of I40 exit 44 and is less than 10 minutes from downtown Asheville. | |
| Travel Guide | |
| Asheville Travel Guide - Contains information on restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, hiking, things to do. Includes information on various festivals, i.e. Bele Chere, LAAFF, Leaf. | |
| Brevard Travel Guide - Travel guide for Transylvania County and Brevard | |
| Fun and Entertainment | |
| Blue Ridge Parkway - Information on hiking and camping on the Blue Ridge Parkway. | |
| Foodtopian Society - A fun website that discusses the joy of food in Asheville. | |
| Golf - Where you can play golf in Asheville | |
| NC Arboreteum - The Arboretum focuses on the education, economic development, research, conservation, and garden demonstration with respect to landscape, architecture, and plant sciences. | |
| The Biltmore estate - America's largest house has good wine and beautiful grounds to explore. | |
| WNC Nature Center - The WNC Nature Center is a living museum of plants and animals native to the Appalachian region. | |
| Brevard Music Center - This internationally renowned center operates for only 5 weeks in the summer. | |
| Fun in Brevard - This site is sponsored by Heart of Brevard which promotes downtown Brevard with various festivals and events. | |
| The Arts | |
| Arts of Brevard - Arts of Brevard and Transylvania County. | |
| Asheville Arts Council - Has information on all arts including theater, dance, opera, and performances at the clubs. | |
| River District Artists - Located in West Asheville on the banks of the French Broad river is an artist colony known as the River District. | |
| Restaurants | |
| Asheville eats - Asheville restaurants and bars. | |
| Retirement | |
| Asheville Retirement Communities - Lists and describes retirement communities in and around Asheville. | |
| Brevard Retirement Communities - Lists and describes the various retirement communities around and in Brevard. | |
| Center for Creative Retirement - The Center for Creative Retirement is located on the University of North Carolina Asheville's campus. | |
