What locals know and newcomers don't about Asheville NC

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@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

Did you know about any of these? **

@nicolesimone5964 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe 1 or 2 things but the others were new to me.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

@@nicolesimone5964 well good! 😊

@edgywagy145 3 жыл бұрын

@@livinginashevillenc where are you from originally? Not only because of your accent but the candiness.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

@@edgywagy145 Western Siberia (Russia)

@scottclute7443 2 жыл бұрын

Where would an out of towner. Seek information regarding vacant property for discounted prices???

@TheTylertrent13 3 жыл бұрын

Locals know Asheville used to be cool, until everyone moved there and made it really expensive and tourist-driven

@LanaMuckraker 3 жыл бұрын

Cool in some ways, now its cool in others. definitely the land-owners are making it tough for working ppl. Tourist-driven priorities is because ppl dont vote, yo.!

@mamasparlingshottopicsandc1702 3 жыл бұрын

Facts it's truly hard to find true Asheville local natives they Are not downtown. You may see us from time to time. But it's sad these outsiders want to come here but then when they get here they want to change things and that's not us.

@deangelobrown8128 3 жыл бұрын

Facts I hate what Asheville has become.

@cneal7994 3 жыл бұрын

True

@runninglow9SS 3 жыл бұрын

@@mamasparlingshottopicsandc1702 Now you know how Native Americans feel

@jeffreythomas1110 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these helpful videos. The aerial footage is also great to get a better idea of the area.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@nicolesimone5964 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video on what new comers don't know. It was very informative and interesting. 😃

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, Nicole!

@johnnybottles2344 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Good to know about Sunday Mimosa's. Looking forward to our trip in the fall. 🥂😁👍

@livinginashevillenc Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it!

@coloradozmom 3 жыл бұрын

As a former Realtor, you do a Wonderful Job sharing about your area. Thank you for your help.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@scottclute7443 2 жыл бұрын

Potter,a respectful comment indeed!!!

@elainegoad9777 3 жыл бұрын

There is a "Sams Club" in Hendersonville, near the Walmart. ( off I 26 South & 64 East/Chimney Rock Road)

@chrisjonas8545 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video

@livinginashevillenc 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for “stopping by”!

@jmccarty82 3 жыл бұрын

Mother's Day is a perfect date - I thought I might be the only one who suggests that! Good job!

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

This year proved it right!

@zerofox2967 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. This answered a lot of my questions. I would like to spend a month in Asheville to get a feel for the city before forking over my retirement money on a home.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

At least! I’d say a lot of people end up not wanting to stay. So test it out first!

@garyalberici3041 Жыл бұрын

If you came from western Siberia - the gulag ( very harsh , sparse & tough environment ) then nearly everything is an upgrade , thanks for keeping it real though. Loved your analysis .

@livinginashevillenc Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's true, and nearly everything is an opportunity))

@christianbarboza1074 11 ай бұрын

what does this one know? She not a local. She barely speaks English. Clueless will be more like it. Ridiculous.

@fialak573 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁😘

@danebrinkman7147 3 жыл бұрын

By end of 2021, possibly months earlier, a high-speed, low latency, satellite-based Internet service called StarLink should be available throughout North America, making it possible to get cable-like broadband speeds in rural areas for about $100 per month, plus the cost of the required pizza box sized antenna (several hundred dollars). This will literally change the landscape all across rural America as anyone will be able to live anywhere (so long as their antenna can see enough of the sky) and still access the world.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

Well good! I just switched to ATT from Charter because it took me 24-48 hours to upload most of my KZfaq videos😑...Charter’s upload speed was 10 Mbps- hello 21st century 🤣

@rjones9600 3 жыл бұрын

5G?

@lilibethvilella 2 жыл бұрын

What motivated u to move there? I’m considering it next summer. Where did u move from?

@jatraveler1277 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to one of your previous videos I discovered Weaverville... It's just what I wanted. Thank you 😊.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great!

@mamasparlingshottopicsandc1702 3 жыл бұрын

Can I say this the reason you have a lot of homeless is because Asheville is not cheap. And all those that are young working 2 and 3 jobs to make ends meet could end up on the street at any given time . Unless you come from money then you yourself are only a couple checks from joining those nice folks in that little park downtown. So that being said. That's not a bad thing to have homeless it also says that there are some wonderful folks there who help those nice.filks in the park. So be proud of that

@MickeyArce 3 жыл бұрын

true!

@mamasparlingshottopicsandc1702 3 жыл бұрын

Also you know when you think you are so far above others that you can't possibly come back down that's when the air will get let out of your sails it's a good life lesson. And it would pay you upper class folks to learn from these folks you so dispose because when shit really hits the fan they know how to survive and you guys have no clue so the best friend you could possible have will be a homeless person who's already been through these tough times and made it work.everybody is here for a reason we all have our jobs to do our purpous. This is their purpous so it would pay you to learn yours

@022100bmlotus 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Thank You for your nice demeanor and info. I am a tradesperson 40 years in the flat glass business. I can do almost anything w flat glass (No Automobiles), I am curious do you think my skills would be in demand in Asheville and surrounding areas? I have 40 years experience from Hollywood to suburbia. Thanks:)

@livinginashevillenc 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Honestly I don’t know anything about this type of business…I’d research on sites like indeed and see if anyone is hiring. That’s my first guess and then FB groups- ask around. WAX is a local group with thousands of people

@KeyAndrew 3 жыл бұрын

yeah when I lived in Asheville I had some bears in my yard and they would not leave

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

it happens!

@GWard-hz5wj 3 жыл бұрын

My grandson & his young family had bears in his backyard every week tearing thru his trash cans. They lived in the city. The children could not play outside. Needless to say, they relocated to mid state area.

@rdm1000 3 жыл бұрын

First comment. I win a free trip to Asheville!! No? Okay. Always good information, Thank you Elena.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

😆😆 Nice try though. And thank you!

@Wideolink 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video ! How long have you lived in Asheville and what was your prior location?

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

We've been here since September 2004, and Western Siberia (Russia) before it.

@Wideolink 3 жыл бұрын

@@livinginashevillenc ok thanks, good to know ! We just came from Asheville and really liked it ! Can't wait to go back ! How long have u been real estate agent?

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

@@Wideolink 4.5 years

@Wideolink 3 жыл бұрын

@@livinginashevillenc thank you for your response ! Wish you all the best in your career and thank you for your insights on Asheville facts !

@shelleygebhardt3609 5 ай бұрын

So authentic...I am thinking of teaching in Asheville. I am originally from Michigan and I am currently teaching in Vermont..it is too cold. Are there apartments for rent to start?

@livinginashevillenc 5 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤. Yes, there are a lot of apartment complexes in the area! Apartments.com is a good resource

@RicosBettaWorld 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell you what I know after living in Asheville for 10 years. Traffic is terrible, very expensive. Average price for a home 300K.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

traffic is terrible for someone who's from here, but for people from cities it's not...at least that's what everyone says. And average home price is more than that

@andrewhodges1322 3 жыл бұрын

I'm moving to Asheville, the traffic can't be half as bad as where I am in Norfolk. Largest Naval base in the world

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewhodges1322 Nah...people from real cities laugh about our traffic problems...which, to be fair, did get worse as the area grew, but they are working on expanding roads

@giljusino 3 жыл бұрын

If you think this traffic is bad, try driving in DC, LA or NY. Driving here is a piece of cake

@GinnyB8230 3 жыл бұрын

@@giljusino Atlanta Georgia is so much worse.

@alexeykovrigin4760 3 жыл бұрын

100% true- saying as local myself

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

Local shmocal 😆

@MickeyArce 3 жыл бұрын

yes, 100% true coming from another local lol

@cneal7994 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video . Better than some.others I saw. I am wondering one thing and I am not wanting to come off smart , can you tell me if people living here. 10 , 15 , 20 years really consider that time makes them local ? I know it takes a New Yorker almost 4 years to actually arrive to Asheville . I have seen this myself twice, then they may or may not have the willingness too be local . Many out of state residence take great pride in there being from somewhere else cause local native Ashevillians are capable of excepting face value and earnest people over money.Must not be loud at viewing oppression of women ,or the sight of these things.Asheville is much better but it is certain that these thing have not rapidly changed. The complete opposite somehow co exstist in variety but nobody it to loud . Visitor could have a great time on the back roads of they can understand certain varieties live next door . Don't ask me how we do it . It is what it is . That diversity is quickly diminishing. Even at the price we pay it has been worth knowing what is . Just saving you are local when you are local , t hats all.

@lawest63 2 жыл бұрын

I'm late to the game here but I've lived in Asheville since the early 80s. Everyone moving here is rising up prices for us locals. We work here. We didn't make tons of money and then move here. Housing is ridiculously high. Crime, drugs and homelessness are all major issues here. But anyone trying to sell all these stupid condos that are everywhere and blocking the beautiful mountain views aren't going to tell the negative stories. 🙄

@livinginashevillenc 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by a d sharing your perspective!

@dantana5774 Жыл бұрын

I atttended Warren Wilson in the 70s- was an awesome experience

@mrsergeylandesman 3 жыл бұрын

You do have Whole Foods! That’s great!

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

3rd one is coming to South Asheville

@MrBagel97 3 жыл бұрын

@@livinginashevillenc When do you think?

@MickeyArce 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBagel97 it opened last tuesday!

@Wooddweller 3 жыл бұрын

My dream is to move to Asheville, NC I am from Charlotte and it’s getting too crowded and allowing it’s charm to me. Idk. It’s so fast now.

@tylerk.7947 3 жыл бұрын

Asheville is getting too crowded too

@steveolive9991 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of vittles y'all have???

@angelatownsend2417 3 жыл бұрын

What locals know.....it's getting overcrowded. Too many people wanting the same thing.

@caniduthis 3 жыл бұрын

Curious what that thing is. Why do most of the transplants move there?

@BibleSamurai Жыл бұрын

Interesting, this channel is all about Ashville

@livinginashevillenc Жыл бұрын

Yep, as the name suggests))

@scottclute7443 2 жыл бұрын

That's the only one good thing about Asheville. The earthiness of the people.Natives that have been there a lifetime.

@tylerk.7947 3 жыл бұрын

People always complain when things change. Asheville is changing, it always has been. Those that complain how it is now were themselves a part of its change previously. It’s inevitable unfortunately. I for one appreciate the change because it keeps my landscape install business busy and fruitful.

@williamwarren1466 3 жыл бұрын

It is good to walk up and down them hills but as long it dont get hot lol

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

haha, exactly!

@BeckyAlter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your great videos! We are thinking of moving to Asheville and these are so incredibly helpful! We are wondering if you can tell us about neighborhoods with great views and a more country feel, but still good internet and fairly close to town?

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Well, there are a few with great proximity and views: town mountain, Poplar Ridge, Cliffs, Southcliff, Reynolds Mountain, etc. The problem is not if there are neighborhoods like that, but if there's any availability of homes. I recommend starting looking everywhere to get an idea of what you can get for the money and what's available.

@jmwilinski 3 жыл бұрын

I really wish that Costco would replace Sam Club in Asheville.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day!

@Ithikajewel3 2 жыл бұрын

From 1 to 10, how much of it is a bike around type of city?

@livinginashevillenc 2 жыл бұрын

I’d say less than 5…I don’t do road biking, and I think I’d be afraid to do it. The roads are curvy with a lot of blind spots, sometimes narrow. There are some bike lanes but in very limited areas. I know people who bike to work, but I think it’s not safe.

@Ithikajewel3 2 жыл бұрын

@@livinginashevillenc thanks for the quick reply. So it’s a get in your car and drive to trails where you can bike type of city?

@livinginashevillenc 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ithikajewel3 yes. Unless you live in Bent Creek or right next to Blue ridge Parkway, etc.

@jeffstrong4311 3 жыл бұрын

So is Rising Appalachia based in Ashville?

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

I am not sure

@tylerk.7947 3 жыл бұрын

They’re from the Asheville area but travel a lot

@garyalberici3041 Жыл бұрын

Great realistic review from a smart , street smart person .

@livinginashevillenc Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback Gary!

@rpatricknabors 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking into relocating to Asheville, but after this I'm not so sure. It sounds too much like what's already here in Berkeley, CA and I really want to get away from that

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

What exactly is it? I got someone closing on a house next week, they’re from Berkeley

@rpatricknabors 3 жыл бұрын

too hippie sounding and looking. I want to get far away from that kind of atmosphere and its extreme liberalism.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

15 minutes in any direction from downtown Asheville and you get the complete opposite

@lowellirish 3 жыл бұрын

And leave your liberal views in California, right?? RIGHT?!

@cindybeauvais703 2 жыл бұрын

Go to Charlotte.

@TheCymru 3 жыл бұрын

I am retired and live in SF EAST Bay Area. What I am looking for is a home that is not too old, 3/2 bed/bath about 1.5 acre, fenced with a 2-3 car garage. A view would be nice.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

Do you want to talk on the phone? Or email me!

@chanchan5349 3 жыл бұрын

600k min in Buncombe Co. probably more for 1.5 acres, check outlying counties. My daughter lives in East Bay...I can't believe $$$$. I'm in Henderson Co., next door to Buncombe

@mrsergeylandesman 3 жыл бұрын

Crime is high too

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

Relative to what?

@mrsergeylandesman 3 жыл бұрын

@@livinginashevillenc Just statistics

@mrsergeylandesman 3 жыл бұрын

@@livinginashevillenc What’s your phone number? I am planning to come this weekend. Still looking for a house there. I also speak Russian

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrsergeylandesman 828.301.7781

@mrsergeylandesman 3 жыл бұрын

@@livinginashevillenc Thank you! Will call when I get there

@mckinneysoutdoorservice1231 3 жыл бұрын

tourist tarp and getting worst

@mrmurphy8609 3 жыл бұрын

There is a god awful RV park in nearby Fletcher called Rutledge Lake RV resort. Stay far away from that place.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

okay

@tonykleinschmidt2327 Жыл бұрын

That's life were overpopulated that will never stop an little gems like Ashville like all over us will be affected don't stress adapt.. or whine about it

@josephinehernandez7299 3 жыл бұрын

Please stop inviting More Tourists. Another Local Secret.

@millsbarrara1439 3 жыл бұрын

Too late they are already here

@staceybillington683 7 ай бұрын

Too bad about buses and biking

@livinginashevillenc 7 ай бұрын

It’s getting slightly better for bikers, but infrastructure is just not there

@LanaMuckraker 3 жыл бұрын

French broad is much,, much better than it used to be. If it doesn't rain for a few days there's no or very little e.Coli, see www.theswimguide.org/beach/5770 where its tested each week in the summer. That said, the infrastructure is still very old in some places and after it rains, alot of waste ends up in French broad river. Great videos , BTW!

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the link! That's still a no for me..

@BlurnGanston Жыл бұрын

@@livinginashevillenc TY, it’s refreshing to know that intelligent people like you can interpret the smell of sewage and make decisions, while the rest swim and paddle in it. Also, it’s easy now to look upstream to the source and count the homes, industry, and farms - that’s the size of the toilet-bowl. 🚣‍♀️ Of course, stupid is relative - people kayak in Knoxville and downtown Chicago.

@jayfeezyfee 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao are people seriously worried about having to drive by trailer parks to get to their million dollar homes?

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say worried, but it's different from other areas...So, I felt it's important to mention

@thebombvlogs9454 3 жыл бұрын

I have lived way west of Asheville my entire life. I don't say I am from Asheville as unless you are far left on political spectrum you might not like it. This lady does not know exactly what she is talking about sounds like she misses her big shopping places and it is people like this that want to change here to be like there but then why did you come here. And the comment about a trailer lady please never seen a trailer near a million dollar home like biltmore forrest or the ramble and you made it sound let me anyone that lives in a trailer is less than desirable. There are a lot of issues with this video it is all her opinion and not really based on fact I am not defending Asheville because I personally don't like Asheville and will be moving as soon and fast as I can.

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. 1. No, I don’t miss “my big shopping” as I never lived in the area with big(ger) shopping opportunities. That’s just a fact that we don’t have much shopping here. 2. Yes, I have seen trailers near million dollar homes. No (as stated in the video) I have nothing against them. There are homes that are falling apart (literally) less than 0.1 mile away from Biltmore Forest (the most expensive neighborhood) 3. A lot of points that I covered DID come from other people’s feedback and impressions. 4. My name is Elena

@margauxv25 3 жыл бұрын

That's not how I took her remarks at all. Especially, about the shopping. She didn't harp on it, she was just letting people know. She did mention, she was not against trailer parks, just letting us know the situation exist. Some uppity rich people don't want to drive by that on their way home. I can't picture being that person and how they make it thru life but they do exist and again, she was just warning them in advance since she's a realtor. That's her job to let you know in advance and not waste your time.

@cneal7994 3 жыл бұрын

I like your honest view . This is a real point . One needs ebb and flow to be truely happy here . Many look for the opposite in a homestead. T hats ok .

@susanmann5286 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect video until the projected attitude about folks who have no place to live!

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Tell me what kind of projected attitude you’re talking about?

@livinginashevillenc 3 жыл бұрын

@@susanmann5286 I agree with you on most points, but you assume and make conclusions from how I said something about homelessness, and you continue to make even more assumptions about me and my background. My intent is to never judge anyone but say it how it is. And a lot of things that I mention is because of the feedback/comments I get. So i give the info that I feel like can be useful to others.

@lowellirish 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus... I live in upstate NH. You complain A LOT!! Holy shit... you could not survive here. I have bears in my yard weekly. I live in a National forest that is almost double the size of the Pisgah N.F. I have NO infrastructure here. No busses, uber's, taxis, Dominos pizza, Targets, Sears, outlets, shopping... Want McDonalds? Drive 20 miles each way. Clothes? Walmart. 20 miles. Want to build? Cut the trees, sticker them for a year, and build your house... Good GOD!! People... look, you want a City? Move there! Dont complain because you bought a Hyundai and the dealership told you it was a Cadillac!