August Newsletter
August | 2026
Elizabeth Putnam
NC Broker Lic. #244183
Inside this month's issue:
- Events In Asheville
- Interesting Read
- Active Listings
- Q2 Market Update 2026
Interesting read
Responsible Tourism in Western North Carolina
AUGUST 2026 ASHEVILLE EVENTS
- Asheville Comedy Festival (6th–8th, various times)
- AVL Sounds Fest (6th–9th, various times)
- Sourwood Festival (8th–9th at 10:00 AM)
- John Mulaney: Mister Whatever (9th at 7:00 PM)
- 2026 Asheville Quilt Show (13th–15th at 9:00 AM)
- Come to Leicester Annual Artist Studio Tour (15th–16th at 10:00 AM)
- Downtown After 5 (21st at 5:00 PM)
- The Legacy Neighborhood Coalition Festival (28th–29th at 10:00 AM)
- More Events: www.exploreasheville.com/events
- Downtown Events: www.ashevilledowntown.org
ACTIVE LISTINGS
- 107 Ballantree Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
- 45 Dreambird Drive, Leicester, NC 28748
- 440 Carolina Avenue, Brevard, NC 28712
- 9 Ravencroft, Asheville, NC
- 123 Appeldoorn Circle, Asheville, NC 28803
Q2 MARKET ANALYSIS
- Median Sale Price: Asheville $513,000; Buncombe County $470,000
- Sales Volume: 616 Asheville sales; 1,035 Buncombe County sales during the first and second quarters of 2026
- Days on Market: 88 days in Asheville; 91 days in Buncombe County—the highest second-quarter levels since 2015
- Inventory: The market continued shifting toward buyer-friendly conditions. Most lower- and mid-priced segments remained near a balanced six-month supply, while several higher-priced categories exceeded six months. Inventory above $1.5 million reached 15.0 months in Asheville and 15.93 months in Buncombe County
- Market Direction: Median price per square foot declined in most price ranges, while Q2 recorded more home sales than any quarter since Q3 2024. Slower growth in new listings suggests the market may be approaching its most buyer-friendly point and beginning to stabilize
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