Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Asheville

Is Asheville's housing market finally seeing a meaningful supply response? The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's latest "Western North Carolina Housing Market Trends: Q2 2026 Update," published today, August 09, 2026 (available at https://www.richmondfed.org/publications/research/economic_journal/2026/q2_western_nc_housing), reveals a significant 12% increase in single-family building permits across the Asheville MSA year-over-year. This growth in Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, and Madison counties signals renewed builder confidence and a potential easing of inventory constraints. For comparison, the Austin Business Journal reported on August 08, 2026, that Williamson County, TX, saw a 5% increase in single-family permits over the same period, indicating varied regional dynamics even within growth markets. What are your observations on current builder sentiment in your local markets? 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]