Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Asheville

What does the recent surge in North Carolina residential permits mean for the Asheville real estate market? The Richmond Fed's latest economic snapshot reveals a 7.9% month-over-month increase in residential permits for June 2026, alongside a 13.1% rise year-over-year. This state-level data provides a critical lens through which to view the future of housing supply in Western North Carolina. While not hyper-local, these macro trends directly impact areas like Asheville, Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, and Madison counties. Increased permitting signals a growing pipeline of new homes, which could offer much-needed inventory relief for buyers and potentially shift market dynamics for sellers. How do you anticipate this will play out in your local Western NC community? Read the full "North Carolina | Economic Snapshot" from the Richmond Fed for more details: https://www.richmondfed.org/research/data_analysis/north_carolina. View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/linkedin/groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC Chair & CEO, ALEX +1 713.591.9902 · [email protected]