Emily Short Asheville Realtor

11/13/2025

Housing Market Update! With a more balanced market, now might be the time to buy! Call me with any questions!

10/20/2025

For those seeking a beautiful property in an appealing locale, we encourage you to consider this exceptional opportunity.

10/20/2025

What a wonderful opportunity to venture outdoors and savor the beauty of autumn! Perhaps you might be interested in exploring some of these local hiking trails? 🍁🍁🍂🍂

10/12/2025

Buncombe County Market Trends by Realist. Now is a great time to sell and buy real estate! Please contact me with any questions or for a free home analysis! Emily Short Preferred Properties Cell: 828-216-9163.

Market Trends by Realist
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Rolling 12 months October 3rd 2024 - October 3rd 2025

09/15/2025

At Preferred Properties of Asheville, we’re keeping a close eye on the market so you don’t have to. Here’s a quick look at the August housing market statistics:
📍 City of Asheville
Average Sales Price: $717,661
Average List Price: $717,730
Closed Sales: 150
Pending Sales: 173
Days on Market (until sale): 73
Inventory of Homes for Sale: 899
📍 Buncombe County
Average Sales Price: $644,648
Average List Price: $689,267
Closed Sales: 287
Pending Sales: 314
Days on Market (until sale): 67
Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,684
📍 Asheville Region
(Includes Buncombe, Burke, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties)
Average Sales Price: $561,656
Average List Price: $620,117
Closed Sales: 885
Pending Sales: 1,005
Days on Market (until sale): 63
Inventory of Homes for Sale: 4,999
🔎 What it means: Inventory is up across the board, giving buyers more options. Prices have softened slightly in Asheville and Buncombe, but remain steady in the broader region. Sellers should be prepared for longer days on market, while buyers may find more negotiating power.
Emily Short
📞 828-216-9163
Preferred Properties of Asheville

08/20/2025

✨ JUST CLOSED! ✨
🏡 9 Oakland Street, Weaverville
👏 Congratulations to my buyers!
Emily Short
📞 828-216-9163
Preferred Properties of Asheville

06/19/2025

JUST CLOSED🎉
63 Rice Branch Road, Asheville
5.56 Acres
MLS 4178485
Listing Agent
Emily Short
📞 828-216-9163
Preferred Properties of Asheville
#28804

06/11/2025

May 2025 Housing Market Update📣
In Buncombe County, The City of Asheville, and the Asheville Region.
Thinking of making a move?
Emily Short, Broker/REALTOR®
828-216-9163
[email protected]
estate
www.preferredprop.com

05/27/2025

Thinking of making a move?
Emily Short, Broker/REALTOR®
828-216-9163
[email protected]
www.preferredprop.com

04/21/2025

Contact me today for a private tour of this architectural gem.
Emily Short (828) 216-9163
✨ COMING SOON: A French Chateau Masterpiece in Biltmore Forest
8 Fairway Place #6&7, Asheville, NC
Offered at $8,500,000
🛏 5 Bedrooms | 🛁 7.5 Bathrooms | 📐 10,674 Sq Ft
🌳 1.89 Acres | ⛳ Golf Course Frontage
Step into timeless elegance at this extraordinary estate nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of prestigious Biltmore Forest. Overlooking the lush fairways, this French Chateau-inspired home blends classic Tudor architecture with refined luxury.
🌿 Highlights include:
• Panoramic golf course & mountain views
• Slate roof, stucco & wood exterior with manicured landscaping
• Expansive terraces, covered porches, & a screened outdoor living area
• Gourmet kitchen with gas range, double ovens, and wet bar
• Library, office, gym, and multiple sitting areas across 4 levels
• 4-car garage with circular drive
• Whole-house generator & surround sound system
• Smart layout for everyday living or entertaining on a grand scale
A rare opportunity to own a landmark property in one of Asheville’s most coveted neighborhoods.
Listed by Jane McNeil
www.PreferredProperties.com

04/15/2025

We express our gratitude to Biltmore Forest for their invaluable contribution to our reforestation efforts following the impact of Helene. This is a truly commendable initiative.

Residents are encouraged to participate in this effort to help restore and protect the local tree canopy.