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Using over 30 years of mortgage experience, Ron has quickly become a trusted lending partner among clients and industry associates. He actively goes out of his way to provide exceptional hands-on experience and prides himself on product and process knowledge, making every effort to source the best loan for each borrower’s needs. Ron originally joined the industry at the advice of a friend who was working as a loan officer. Years later, Ron still enjoys helping others achieve their homeownership goals. Taking part in his borrowers’ most important financial decision is what drives him to do his best each day. https://www.loandepot.com/loan-officers/ronwatson

As a REALTOR, Julie's passion is to provide extraordinary customer service by discovering what her clients most desire and working single-mindedly as their partner to achieve those goals. Julie takes pride in being a "neighborhood expert" and in being adept at helping her clients find their very own slice of this diverse mountain community. Julie's career background includes more than 23 years in sales, marketing, and property investment, which enables her to fulfill her passion for serving clients in reaching their highest possible good - be that buying or selling. In her spare time, Julie enjoys exploring the beautiful woods around Asheville on my horse, Hershey, traveling abroad whenever possible, volunteering with local non-profit organizations, and enjoying the vibrant cultural scene in and around Asheville. https://www.juliemovesmountains.com/

Joel Skene is a returned Peace Corps volunteer, community developer, host of the Mindful Marketplace on bizradio.us, and owner of the Skene Agency Inc.  He is passionate about impact investing, local economies, nature, philosophy, and helping families and business owners eliminate their debt. Connect with Joel at www.mindfulmarketplaceshow.com

Joel Skene is a returned Peace Corps volunteer, community developer, host of the Mindful Marketplace on bizradio.us and owner of the Skene agency Inc.  He is passionate about impact investing, local economies, nature, philosophy, and helping families and business owners eliminate their debt. Connect with Joel at www.mindfulmarketplaceshow.com

Ryan’s experience has led him to have a true service mentality with a belief that bringing value to clients and colleagues gives one the ability to leverage collaboration with others to help people achieve their goals. Ryan is the host of The Real Deal on BizRadio.US with a focus on community, real estate market conditions, and tips for buyers, sellers, and agents. As a Realtor, whether you are looking to invest, buy your first home, or get a no-nonsense approach to selling your home. Ryan can help you see the hurdles before they pop up and if he can't help you, he is happy to guide you to the best agent for your particular circumstance.Email: RyanKnowsWNC@gmail.comWebsite: RealDealAsheville.com

I’ve been working in the real estate profession for 3 years, after serving as a public school teacher for the previous 20 years. I’m happily married to my wife, Katy, of 21 years. We have 2 wonderful children, Max (16) and Lucy (12).In my “free time”, I enjoy supporting my kids at their sporting events, gardening, home improvement, and real estate investing and I am an avid sports fan. My goal is to simplify the home-buying and selling process for our clients through education, patience, and constant contact and communication.

Which WNC County Did Best? Plus Asheville ranked as 5th worse rental market in the US! Listen in as I share my findings with producer Aaron Mittan of BizRadio.US

Zeno Lancaster - Lancaster Law FirmAt Lancaster Law Firm, our goal is to provide a world-class experience for you and your clients. Our mission is to always protect your interests and provide you with the support you need for all of your real estate transactions. We have a smooth and efficient onboarding process, pair you with a highly-trained paralegal and attorney and provide quick communication to all parties of each transaction. We are proud of our Lancaster Law team. Your experience with us is a TOP priority. Website: https://www.lancasterlawfirm.com/

Hobby Farms in WNC; We talk about working the land large or small with Jason Martini of New Earth AVL realty.  Jason Martini lives in Asheville, North Carolina, co-parenting his beloved little girl, Sofia. Jason Martini is an award-winning, top-producing real estate agent in the Keller Williams Professionals Asheville office With an in-depth understanding of real estate within his local area, Jason Martini is the founder of New Earth AVL Realty which specializes in working with real estate buyers, sellers, and investors across Western North Carolina including Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Barnardsville, Marshall, and Hendersonville. https://newearthavlrealty.com/

Hi, I’m Mona Roper, and I’m a professional residential real estate specialist licensed in North Carolina. I’m an active REALTOR® with eXp Realty in Asheville, and I have five-plus years of experience working with buyers and sellers in this market. I’m always happy to lend my expertise free of charge to everyone in this community. Call me or visit my website to schedule a free consultation so I can provide accurate answers to your questions. I can tell you all about the things of interest to people here so you can find out why this metro area is growing in leaps and bounds. If you’re ever in town, I’ll give you the grand tour so you can see all that this market has to offer. I always make an effort to make the process of learning those ever-important details about buying and selling in an area fun, whether you intend to move here or not. Website: http://monaroper.com/

Will the Community go to bat for the Asheville Tourists??  I’ll talk about it and even give a dating tip! Plus two other topics to keep your eye on.

Kirstie grew up in Old Fort and is a graduate of Old Fort Elementary and McDowell High School. With degrees from McDowell Tech and UNC Asheville, Kirstie settled into Old Fort with her husband, Casey. She loves introducing people to the area where she was raised. As a long-term resident of Old Fort, Kirstie remains involved with numerous civic organizations including being a planning team member of the Old Fort Community Forum, that is funded by the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation, and serving as an elected Executive Board member of the Old Fort Chamber of Commerce. Kirstie’s previous work experience includes working in photography and movie productions and serving as a social media marketing professional as well as running a small bakery. When not showing real estate across the area, Kirstie enjoys scrapbooking, music, and cheering on the University of Tennessee Volunteers football program. With her wealth of knowledge and experience in this special part of western NC, Kirstie looks forward to being your #OldForthometownbroker.

Today we take a peek behind the curtain of the Real Deal itself with a special guest, Aaron Mittan. Aaron is the Head of Production at Biz Radio US and the producer of Real Deal along with many other great shows on the platform. We discuss how to approach buying your first home and what kind of obstacles the younger generation faces buying property in the current market.  Come say hello to the man behind the board and hang out with us as we tackle issues like; attention to analytics, considering timing, and the scary thought of taking on more debt. Hear more of Aaron’s handy work as a Producer on: https://www.bizradio.us. 

Trevor Higgins from Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation in Rock Hill, SC, is committed to providing the best home loan solutions for his customers. Backed by excellent operations and a company that truly cares about people, Trevor has a goal of helping everyone achieve their dream of owning a home. At Fairway of the Carolinas, our mission is simple: Helping people do better in life. https://www.fairwaymortgagecarolinas.com/loan_officer/trevor-higgins/

Justin McVey is the mountain regional district wildlife biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.  Justin has a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from North Carolina State University.  He also obtained his Master of Science in wildlife and conservation biology from North Carolina State University studying the food habits of coyotes and red wolves in Eastern North Carolina.    Justin has been employed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission since 2005, holding the positions of captive cervid biologist, wildlife technician, permits biologist, and the recent position of district wildlife biologist.  This district includes the western 12 counties of North Carolina.  The duties of the district biologist include providing technical guidance to landowners regarding wildlife, technical assistance regarding nuisance wildlife, development and review of hunting and trapping regulations, and monitoring of wildlife populations including the management of North Carolina’s elk herd on private and public land.For more information, visit ncwildlife.org and bearwise.org

Hi, my name is Manuel Orellana I’m a NC Licensed Home Inspector. I know and understand the process of buying a home and I want YOU to know, I will go above and beyond to make sure YOU make a smart and sound decision based on my inspection. I will point you in the right direction and to the right people to address all your concerns. I am a NC Licensed General Contractor and a Certified Mold Inspector. I have a construction background and 9 years of experience on the field.   Customer service is the most important part of my business, that would be YOU!! https://mandminspections.com/

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Matthew Ledford is a Realtor® with the PREMIERE Group powered by eXp Realty. He has led the real estate industry by being a Mega Icon Team Leader and a certified Menor. He is an internet commerce marketing professional. For decades, Matthew has brought his work with Yahoo and Google to the home search and marketing strategy. Serving both Charlston and Asheville check out more at MatthewLedford.com

Kristie brings a unique passion and experience to the Noble & Company team with her experience working side by side for a well-known area developer for over 3 years. She understands the development of planned communities from start to finish, has cemented relationships with builders, and knows the ins and outs of the overall build process. After visiting Black Mountain over the years, she knew instantly it was her forever home, and finally made the move from W. Virginia in 2014. Holding a degree in education, and working in her family owned small businesses and in sales and hospitality throughout her whole life, she knows the value of community and relationships. She holds community and family very close and values hard work.