From Seth Godin’s new marketing book – Tribes: We Need You To Lead Us.

A fundamentalist is a person who considers whether a fact is acceptable to his religion before he explores it.

As opposed to a curious person who explores first and then considers whether or not he wants to accept the ramifications.

Hmmmm.

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Hendersonville and surrounding Henderson county has most everything a new or experienced homeowner is looking for. Hendersonville real estate is a great investment. Nestled between the Great Smoky and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the climate is mild, the property taxes are low (around 37 cents per $100), and the people are friendly.

Hendersonville is located in Henderson county – a size of approximately 375 square miles. Only 22 miles south of Asheville, NC, Hendersonville real estate is a great buy for a new or experienced homeowner. Henderson county also encompasses the surrounding areas of Fletcher, Flat Rock, Arden-Skyland, Etowah-Horse Shoe and Laurel Park are also close to Hendersonville and can allow someone interested in Hendersonville homes to escape to the country, where large fruit orchards and outlying valleys span the horizon, and still have all the amenities of living close to a medium-sized town like Hendersonville, NC.

If you are driving, Interstate 40 and Interstate 26 pass right by Hendersonville, which makes it easy to access by automobile. Asheville Regional Airport is only 10 miles north on Interstae 26 and connects to many major hubs and airports throughout the United States utilizing several national airlines.

Hendersonville homes are a smart buy because it is so close to so many interesting attractions. The economy of Hendersonville is an interesting and diverse mix of agriculture, tourism, retirement communities, and business. Hendersonville homeowners are also close to great outdoor activities from fishing, camping, hiking, and the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. According to local Hendersonville Real Estate professionals Beverly-Hanks, Hendersonville has attracted hundreds of families for these very reasons.

Hendersonville is known as the “City of Four Seasons”. This is because of the distinct seasons the area enjoys. Living in a Hendersonville home means you enjoy beautiful fall colors, winters without the chilly bite of northern winters, summers without the muggy haze of southern summers, and beautiful spring seasons.

Hendersonville’s downtown area is bustling. It boasts a treasure trove of art galleries, fine restaurants, live music, and other local business, all set in a backdrop of historic buildings, old-fashioned lamp posts, and a town clock. While other downtowns around the country may be in economic hard times, Hendersonville’s local businesses are thriving. This only helps to enhance the ambience and vitality of the entire area. This includes Hendersonville real estate, as everyone likes to live next to a bustling downtown.

Hendersonville has seen many business move to town looking for a clean environment and a place where their employees can raise their families in Hendersonville homes.

In every way, Hendersonville North Carolina is a great place to live work and play.

Asheville, NC is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the United States and people are catching on. This is evidenced in real estate prices and the number of people moving to the area. But if you want to enjoy the benefits of Asheville culture, events, and outdoor activities and preserve the small town feel, land in Weaverville NC is only 10 minutes away.

Like Asheville, Weaverville resides in Buncombe County. But With a population under 2500 (2000 census) and a median age (census 2005) of 45, Weaverville NC is the kind of town where people still say hi on the street and everyone knows each other. The downtown area is quaint and welcoming, with a locally owned pizzeria, bakery and other local establishments. Small town parades still happen twice a year on Main street in Weaverville. There is a broad spectrum of Weaverville homes to choose from. Small quaint houses on large parcels of land as well as luxurious gated communities with clubs and activity centers. You can find these same small quaint homes next to farmhouses and campgrounds and rivers.

Weaverville is the home to numerous bed and breakfasts and spas, which make it a great place to visit and stay off the beaten path if you want some peace and quiet while visiting nearby Asheville. Start your mornings off in Weaverville at a local bakery, and end your day with a hearty dinner at a local restaurant and some enjoyable live music.

For the culturally active, Weaverville boasts several local museums and art galleries which often display well-known local and regional artists, potters, and craftspeople of all types.

If you are an outdoorsmen, Weaverville, NC is located right in the middle of some of the best trout fishing streams in Western North Carolina.

On the employment front, many Weaverville residents work nearby in Asheville. But Weaverville boasts several local business and manufacturing operations of their own, including Arvato Digital Services, which is the second largest CD and DVD replicator in the world. Many Weaverville residents work for Arvato, as well as in other manufacturing facilities nearby.

Weaverville homes are almost all nearby local public schools. For a small town, Weaverville boasts 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. In nearby Asheville there are Universities and community colleges: Asheville-Buncome Technical Community College (AB-Tech) is only 7 miles away, and University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) is only 6 miles from Weaverville. Also nearby are Warren Wilson College, Mars Hill College, and Montreat College.

All of this makes Weaverville real estate a wise investment for sure. Property taxes clock in at around 0.9%. According to city-data.com, housing prices continue to slowly increase in Weaverville. Happily, it is still a sound investment as the perceived value of this area often remains underestimated.

More information can be found at Beverly-Hanks.com Weaverville homes for sale search tool.

Coincidentally, I tagged it “first day of school” in Flickr. If you look up that tag on Flickr it looks like lots of geek parents had the same idea. Lots of adorable little kids on their way to school.

Check it out. Flickr “first day of school“.

Tate charting out a course on the river.

Tate and Abby.

S’mores!

More camping pictures here.