Karen Svites Realty, Inc.'s Blog

Posted on 06/03/2024
How to Flip a House Regardless of Credit Score
If you’ve ever shopped for a loan or mortgage, you know how much of a difference your credit score can make. Higher scores can help qualify you for better terms, lower interest rates and special funding only offered to low-risk borrowers. However, nobody’s credit is perfect, and bad credit can take a long time to improve. If you’re...
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Posted on 05/27/2024
What's involved in caring for a garden
Caring for a garden is an ongoing process, but it doesn’t...
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Posted on 05/20/2024
Real estate guide: Trading houses
House trading is a type of real estate transaction both...
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Posted on 05/13/2024
Log cabin designs: What you should know
Log cabin designs have come to the forefront of...
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Posted on 05/06/2024
Budget-Friendly DIY Dog Bed Ideas to Try
A comfortable pet is a happy pet. But sometimes, pet furniture is not comfortable for your budget. Instead of overspending on a dog bed, consider the DIY approach. If you're interested in some clever ways to upcycle items into budget-friendly dog beds, here are some ideas to inspire you. Wine Barrel Bed Wine barrels are a favorite among...
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Posted on 04/22/2024
3 Home upgrades that can increase property value and bring your household together
Regardless of your household structure, there's a good chance some quality time is bound to happen. Perhaps you fancy a few board games, potluck dinners or simply relaxing on the couch, but what if you could get a little more productive with your household's quality time? Here are a few popular projects for any household: The breakfast nook...
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Posted on 04/15/2024
3 Ways to Invest in Luxury Real Estate
Real estate investment opportunities come in many forms. Whether you own and manage a rental property, own shares in an investment trust or anything in between, it's possible to get great returns on investment. High-end or luxury real estate has always been considered a profitable way to go in investing. But how do you get started? Here are...
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Posted on 06/05/2024
Another Property Sold - 61 Jupiter Hills Drive, Weaverville, NC 28787
Idyllic home situated to capture year round mountain views from over 490 sq.ft. of covered porch. Begin at the impressive entry into a two story foyer with newly refinished hardwood flooring. A wealth of natural light in every room, such as the cozy living room including a tile fireplace, gas logs and built in shelving. Warm and inviting kitchen perfectly equipped with beautiful granite countertop and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting and breakfast bar. Spacious primary suite on main floor with custom closet system, walk-in tiled shower, heated seat and vanity countertop. A second primary suite on the upper floor with...
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Posted on 06/01/2024
228 Midland Drive, Asheville, NC 28804 is now new to the market!
Fully renovated home on 1 acre in Lakeview Park welcomes you the moment you lay eyes upon the exquisite entry. Impeccable landscape surrounding the stylish entryway with tile, rock and cypress accents lead you into the serene vaulted ceiling foyer and slate tile floor. Wood flooring and designer light fixtures throughout the main floor. Cozy living room has a full wall of built in shelving and stack stone fireplace, soaring mantle and double sliding glass doors to the patio. Formal dining and breakfast bar/eat-in kitchen areas beautifully designed and accessible to full screened in deck. Master suite boasts modern features such as transom...
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Posted on 05/24/2024
Another Property Sold - 41 Argyle Lane, Asheville, NC 28806
.24 Lot in popular West Asheville. Just a few steps to Haywood Road. City water/ sewer on property. Currently there is an older home property which has no value ( broker opinion) Sold as is and where...
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Posted on 04/26/2024
Another Property Sold - 14 Sweet Pea Drive, Alexander, NC 28701
This is an incredible investment opportunity! This MH park includes an unoccupied 2/2 mobile an occupied 2/2 mobile and an abandoned mobile home conversion. There are three rented lots with tenant owned units and a vacant lot that is not rented. Currently the rents are considerably under market, the seller wishes for 6 month leases at current rates to be signed for the current tenants. In conservative speculation, not including any potential income from the abandoned home this park could cash flow at $3,800 a month. That's $1,100 monthly per each park owned 2/2 and $400 monthly for each lot. This property could easily deliver a...
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