Susan M Young, Asheville's Real Estate Broker

08/07/2026

8 Days on the market - Pending sale - Now it's sold!

54 acres in Madison County!

"Approximately 54 acres of gently rolling farmland with open pastures and wooded trails—an absolutely heavenly setting. Thoughtfully equipped for livestock, the property features fencing, cross-fencing, and gated sections that make pasture rotation easy and help prevent overgrazing. Multiple springs and creeks run throughout the land and have been tapped to supply watering troughs, including cistern-fed stations designed to keep water underground and reduce muddy conditions. Well-built interior roads with deep beds, ditches, and culverts provide excellent access while minimizing erosion. Currently used for cattle, the farm offers endless possibilities for additional livestock, or vegetable and herb cultivation. This would make a lovely Equestrian Estate! There is level ground for riding rings, rolling pastures for XC courses, and miles of scenic riding trails through the woods. Your horses will thrive on this land. A charming three-bedroom farmhouse sits at the head of the pasture, complemented by a single-wide mobile home perched on a knoll with sweeping views of the land. The property also includes multiple barns, sheds, and a canning house—ideal for a working farm or homestead. With three existing tenants, the property offers immediate income potential and may be well-suited for a 1031 exchange. With no restrictions, the land offers numerous prime homesites, from open pastures to ridge-top locations with long-range views. Spicewood Trail may be registered with a farming plan, offering potential tax benefits. Located in the highly desirable Beech Glen area of Mars Hill, this property is just minutes from the interstate, downtown Mars Hill, and the university. Asheville’s dining, arts, and entertainment are only 26 minutes away. Outdoor recreation abounds nearby, including hiking, skiing, zip-lining, whitewater rafting, and fly fishing—but you may find everything you need right here on your own private paradise. Come experience it for yourself."

08/07/2026

Meet the Face Behind My Logo
My business logo is a mashup of the official Sterling Real Estate logo and my personal branding—a dog, of course!

A previous Broker-in-Charge encouraged me to develop a personal brand that would make me easily recognizable. Since I’ve been competing in dog sports since the mid-1990s, incorporating my Golden Retrievers was a natural choice. After all, they’ve been a big part of my life for decades.

And that’s how my bestest boy, Tripp, ended up as the face of my logo. He may not be handling the real estate transactions, but he’s definitely helping me put a face—and a very cute one—on my business!

https://susanmyoung.com/meet-the-face-behind-my-logo/

08/03/2026

Fences Make Good Neighbors—But Know Where Your Property Line Is

“Fences make good neighbors,” but before putting up a new fence, it’s always wise to have a surveyor clearly mark your property lines. A good rule of thumb is to place your fence several inches inside your boundary so there can be no question about where the fence—and your property—ends. In fact, my own fence was set back two feet from my property line.

Recently, a friend asked me about a situation with a new neighbor who wanted to tie into her existing fence. Was it a bad idea to allow this?

If your fence is only four inches inside your property line, the answer might be, “Maybe.” But in her case, the fence sits FIFTEEN feet inside her property line. My answer was a definite NO. Why? For one thing, there are trees behind her fence that she would no longer have easy access to. Who would be responsible for caring for those trees? What happens if the new neighbors decide the trees need to be removed and believe they have the right to do so?

There’s another concern, too. If the neighbors tie their fence into hers, future surveys would show that their fence is encroaching onto her property. That could potentially create complications with the property’s title and even raise questions about title insurance.

An attorney may be the best person to answer the legal questions, but in this case, my advice was simple: Don’t do it. Before you share or connect a fence, make sure you know exactly where your property ends—and where your neighbor’s begins. A little caution up front can prevent a lot of headaches down the road.

https://susanmyoung.com/fences-make-good-neighbors-but-know-where-your-property-line-is/

07/27/2026

Sometimes Real Estate Gets in the Way of Writing About Real Estate

I realized recently that I haven’t written a blog post in quite some time. The truth is, when life gets busy, my focus shifts almost entirely to taking care of my existing clients—and the past few months have been especially busy.

Recently, I had a client who needed to downsize from her home. We got her existing house under contract and then had to find her a new home, all on a fairly tight timeline. Along the way, we navigated two sets of home inspections, a sick daughter, and a sick dog. At the same time, I had another buyer dealing with undisclosed structural issues, as well as a 60-acre estate that was coming on the market as soon as I could get all of my marketing materials together. Add in the other obligations that come with every spring, and it made for a pretty intense couple of months.

Thankfully, everything worked out well. My seller/buyer client and her daughter are happily settled into their new home, practically next door to her best friend. The buyer facing the undisclosed structural issues terminated her contract—with my sincerest blessing. And the 60-acre farm went under contract after only one week on the market and has now officially closed. So, yes, I’ve been a little busy.

These days, many real estate agents are creating short, entertaining videos for TikTok and Instagram. I know they can be an effective way to gain followers, and the more people who follow you, the greater the opportunity to connect with potential buyers and sellers. But I’m an old-fashioned gal. I don’t want to spend my days thinking about my next video idea, filming it, editing it, and figuring out what to post next. Honestly, that sounds exhausting. Instead, I’ve always relied on my sphere of influence—my friends, neighbors, and past clients. You’ve been incredibly good to me, and you’ve kept me busy doing what I love: helping people navigate the often complicated world of real estate. That’s why I started adding this tagline to my emails: “Ask me questions! The better informed you are, the better decisions you will make!” I want the people I work with—and the people I know—to feel comfortable asking me questions. Any questions. That’s what I’m here for. I’m not here to become the next TikTok sensation. I’m here to help you navigate the real estate world in all its forms.

Are you thinking about buying a home? Selling one? Wondering about a right-of-way issue? Questioning your home’s value? Trying to make sense of any topic related to real estate? Ask me. You name the real estate question, and I want you to know that you can reach out to me. I’ll help you to the best of my ability—or, if I don’t know the answer, I’ll help you find someone who does. That’s what friends are for.

https://susanmyoung.com/sometimes-real-estate-gets-in-the-way-of-writing-about-real-estate/

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