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I realize that this is very subjective, but even though this past winter there was more snow, it was still less than 200 inches. And not below zero very often. Not too severe in my opinion. I think WNC is fabulous!
saucystargazer - yes I'm sure Asheville has flights to NYC - we are not particularly interested in living in Greenville - although it has a terrific downtown, more interested in the fact that those airports would be accessible to us if we live in a mountain community. Between the 4 airports, we have a lot of choice in travel.
Greenville would be close to the SC mountain communities - Cesar's Head area, Table Rock and the mountain lakes of the northwest.
and Tarheel 22 I agree this winter everywhere in the east was more severe and unusually cold - but a small price to pay in WNC for the delightful 3 other seasons.
So it may not be AS hot here in the mountains as it is in SC, but it's still pretty damn hot.
Just the other day it was 94 degrees and the humidity was at 85%.
The those saying it doesn't get above 85, I really wish that were the case.
Depends upon altitude; warmest, muggiest summer here, in our 9 yrs, but our high temp was only 79, in the shade.
Yes, hot in the sun, and the house warmed up more than usual, so we actually ran our 3 zone A/C more this summer than
in several previous summers combined. But, at ~5,000 ft is a different zone and hot is relative, up here. The temp range is
dramatic, here in western NC, mostly dependent on altitude...
GL, mD
Why not wait until you are ready to relocate to buy? You'll be much better off investing those funds somewhere else in the short term. Add in maintenance and rising taxes and the cost of owning that second home really adds up.
Don't worry - if you don't buy 'now', you won't be priced out of the market - we heard that during the 'bubble' from NAR. There will be plenty of homes available in 6-10 years from now....
Why not wait until you are ready to relocate to buy? You'll be much better off investing those funds somewhere else in the short term. Add in maintenance and rising taxes and the cost of owning that second home really adds up.
Don't worry - if you don't buy 'now', you won't be priced out of the market - we heard that during the 'bubble' from NAR. There will be plenty of homes available in 6-10 years from now....
thank you - yes, if we do buy now it would be to enjoy a second home or getaway before retirement, but we are not in that position yet, and need to do more research and explore more areas before settling or zoning in on one area.
We had a nice long weekend in Jonesborough, TN - and took back roads all the way back to Marion before heading back to Charlotte - saw Llittle Switzerland and had a nice lunch at a new restaurant in Spruce Pine called the Tin Lizard - excellent food, service and ambiance for those who live or visit Spruce Pine - we also enjoyed the bookstore and coffee shop in Little Switzerland - I could spend hours in there. but felt LS was too steep for regular living. the vistas are spectacular and we would have to explore specific residential areas - but I think going there made us realize that we really like a town - with a variety of things to do and not so isolated. I am glad we got to see LS - I've been intrigued by the area ever since friends said they visited or had homes there.
Little Switzerland is on the Blue Ridge Parkway several miles southeast of Spruce Pine. a small enclave built into the mountain - a couple of inns, stores and restaurants - spectacular views.
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Severe Winters in WNC
