The Vista Blog

4 Easy Ways To "Green Up" Your Living Spaces

Posted by Danielle McKelley on March 06, 2018

We can thank Joanna Gaines for all the hype of the farmhouse decor and homes. This style has become insanely popular since "Fixer Upper" has aired and one of the things we love most about the Farmhouse trend is all of the emphasis on bringing greenery right into your home!

Bringing the outside in has many benefits to your health: houseplants help to absorb pollutants and exchange the for oxygen, improving air quality. They're also peaceful and relaxing to look at. 

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Buying Land Before Hiring a Custom Home Builder

Posted by Danielle McKelley on February 21, 2018

Have you always dreamed of building a home from scratch? Choosing all of your custom features and creating your own layout? Of course! We all have dreamed of our perfect forever home.

The hardest part is figuring out where to actually start.  A common question that we hear is whether or not you need to purchase land before you start working with a home builder. There isn't really a right answer to this question, but having your land ahead of time can be at a great advantage. 

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Custom Home Builders: First Impressions

Posted by Danielle McKelley on February 07, 2018

We previously covered what you should look for when researching custom home builders, including location, previous reviews, and that open line of communication.

What happens when you have chosen your builder and it's time to reach out and have that first initial meeting? 

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What Should I Look For When Researching Builders For My Custom Home?

Posted by Danielle McKelley on January 26, 2018

Before you begin looking for a custom home builder in the Western North Carolina area, it's important to make sure you know what you want in your new home. Do you know the size of the home you would like to build? What is your budget? 

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Tags: Building Tips & Info

Featured Home Design: The Fontana

Posted by Danielle McKelley on December 21, 2017

Only minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville and just a short drive from Lake Lure, you'll find our community Vista at Blacksmith Run — an exclusive Western North Carolina mountain property designed for residential development.

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Tags: Floor Plans

New Year Resolutions For Your Home

Posted by Danielle McKelley on December 20, 2017

2018 is here! New Year resolutions come along each year every time the ball drops at midnight. As you're setting goals to better yourself in 2018, don't forget about the place that you spend most of your time: your home! 

Check off these New Year resolutions for your home to ensure that you and your loved ones living under your roof are safe, happy, and healthy in the year to come. 

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Tags: Insider, Life in Western NC

Just In Case: Preparing For Winter Weather Emergencies

Posted by Danielle McKelley on December 14, 2017

We had our first round of snow here in the Blue Ridge Mountains last week and it reminded us just how important it is to be prepared for winter weather emergencies.

With the weather changing so fast, we want you all to be prepared for whatever Jack Frost sends our way and to make sure your home and your family are safe with the following tips.

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Tags: Life in Western NC

Featured Home Design: The Nantahala

Posted by Danielle McKelley on November 30, 2017

Only minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville and just a short drive from Lake Lure, you'll find our community Vista at Blacksmith Run — an exclusive Western North Carolina mountain property designed for residential development.

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Tags: Floor Plans

Featured Home Design: The Allison

Posted by Danielle McKelley on October 24, 2017

Only minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville and just a short drive from Lake Lure, you'll find our community Vista at Blacksmith Run — an exclusive Western North Carolina mountain property designed for residential development.

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Tags: Floor Plans

Fall Lawn Maintenance For A Blooming Spring

Posted by Danielle McKelley on October 10, 2017

The best way to make sure that your yard is an eye-catcher this spring is to take time to handle a few maintenance items this fall.

Many homeowners make the same mistakes year after year by not taken care of all fall maintenance before grass goes dormant, and then they wonder why their yard seems dull and lifeless come spring. 

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Tags: Home Maintenance Tips