Karen Svites Realty, Inc.'s Blog

Posted on 09/04/2023
Gallery wall design ideas & secrets
While designers are always coming up with new ideas for...
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Posted on 09/01/2023
Another Property Sold - 290 Deaverview Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Investor and DIY'er Alert!!! This large West Asheville property is now available and ready for your personal touches and updates. With over 2,200 sqft. of one-level living to work with, the possibilities are abundant and vast! Located 1 Mile from Haywood Road and just 10 minutes to the River Art District and Downtown, you have quick and easy access to a plethora of options for both shopping and dining. The flat partially fenced yard, with easy maintenance, has ample room for pets and toy storage for the outdoor enthusiast. Priced to sell as-is, leaving plenty of room for redesigning and remodeling to your...
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Posted on 08/28/2023
Designing media rooms: Small home theater ideas
If you have unused space in your home, you might have the...
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Posted on 08/23/2023
Another Property Sold - 212 New Stock Road, Asheville, NC 28804
Great opportunity to build, renovate, or rent in a great location close to everything in Asheville, Woodfin, and Weaverville. Older home in need of repair Ceilings below 7ft. Trailer conveys at the back of the lot in decent shape. Seller makes no representation as to the condition of these structures being sold "as is" Home has soft spots in the floor please be careful when entering. Value is in the location and the land and is priced accordingly. Property recently purchased and the driveway and road issue were repaired for clean access to the property. Additional grading was also completed for better access. Great opportunity to build or...
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Posted on 08/14/2023
A starter guide to low down payment mortgage loans
Perhaps one of the most challenging things about buying...
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Posted on 08/07/2023
Determining if you need a listing agent or a selling agent
The world of real estate can be challenging and a bit...
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Posted on 07/31/2023
Renters insurance for pets: What's covered?
Animal lovers renting property might wonder whether they...
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Posted on 07/24/2023
How to Tell if Your Chimney Needs to Be Repaired
Unlike some home repair issues, the gradual decline of a chimney often goes unnoticed for years. During this period of modest disrepair, a wide range of structural problems and fire risks can arise. Even small gaps between brick layers create an opening for unwelcome pests. Here are three telltale signs your chimney may require repair. 1: Check for...
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Posted on 07/20/2023
Another Property Sold - 93 Farm Valley Court, Weaverville, NC 28787
Award winning design perfectly situated on a 1.28 acre wooded paradise. Retreat under the V-grooved pine ceiling entry way and enter into a beamed cathedral ceiling and double full glass sliding doors that brings outdoor living in with a fully screened 14'X32' deck complete with gas log outdoor fireplace. The split bedroom floorplan and deluxe kitchen impresses all with a dry stack stone floor to ceiling arch around the gas range, a generous island, breakfast bar and elite appliances including smart home features that play music and view refrigerator interior from a remotely. Beautiful rounded corners, timbertech composite decking, indoor...
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Posted on 07/17/2023
Best practices for following building codes during your remodel
When building a new home, architects need to follow strict...
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Posted on 07/14/2023
Another Property Sold - 356 Flat Creek Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Brand new top to bottom affordable home in idyllic setting. Sunset mountain views off of the generous front porch with the relaxing sounds of the creek below. Smores by the side yard firepit off of the stairs. Split bedroom floorplan flows beautifully from living, dining and den to the outdoors. Sliding glass door beside wood burning, stone veneer fireplace with mantel and hearth opens to brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, cast iron apron style sink and granite countertops. Pass through window blends kitchen into open floorplan. Generous master suite with brand new soaking tub and tiled walk in shower. Board and...
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