Can You Move to ASHEVILLE NC Now?

[@user-zu7gk9ol9f]

Omgoodness!!! I’m halfway through the video but had to pause and comment: Girl, thank you! Thank you for sharing the beautiful story of the FEMA workers saying Asheville coming together and helping each other is like nothing they’ve ever seen before!! So many people have said fema isn’t here and I’m so happy to hear that they are and they’re impressed with Ashvillians!! Yay!! And I loooove the man creating the Phoenix project with wood debris!! This is what Asheville is!!! I am so happy to see this!! Thank you so much for sharing!! And the Aztec chocolate ice cream sounds divine!! 🥰

[@livinginasheville]

Ha! You are so welcome!!! It really is what we are ALL about! Yep! FEMA will actually be on the next video! They are still here.

[@ShinningRock-i3x]

I would love if you had the time to search a few videos on KZbin about FEMA or people claiming to be FEMA. And look into it maybe ask them what's going on and what's true or not true. I'm seeing some real shady stuff everywhere from different sources as well as things I've found on the news lately that's been pretty disturbing to learn about their agency. Would also like to know more about that!! Thanks

[@LisaMccullough-bl2dc]

@@livinginasheville I look forward to seeing that!! Thanks!!

[@imawitchwithab2395]

@@ShinningRock-i3xstop spreading misinformation troll

[@ShinningRock-i3x]

@imawitchwithab2395 I WISH IT WAS! I will continue to bring awareness to concerns and questions I have, I am pretty sure that is my God given right! Thanks for reading my comment and being made aware. Let me know if you see or hear anything that just doesn't make sense or doesn't sound right. NOTHING IS AS IT SHOULD BE!! There's something really wrong on so many different levels with all this, IF you would just take a step outside of the happy bubble to reality and LISTEN TO WITNESS STATEMENTS, LISTEN AND WATCH VIDEO FOOTAGE OF MEETINGS AND TOWN COUNCILS, AND LOOK AT ACTS AND BILLS RECENTLY PASSED. IF one would they too would be deeply concerned and seeking answers. As a federal agency we have the right to know what is going on. And where the $$ is going. If more people would stop calling us crazy or liars and trolls and start asking the same questions MAYBE WE WONT LOOSE OUR COUNTRY!!!!! Peace, but I'm serious. Please.

[@davidoverholt251]

My heart is still breaking for all of our friends in NW Carolina! Who, I am so happy that the Biltmore is open for the Holidays!!!! The terrible distruction in NW Carolina, Asheville, Black Mountain, and all of our friends and family that service the Ashvile and Biltmore Village, and the Biltmore Estate! I will say that we have visited the Biltmore Estate for so many years as members, until my health has declined! If I can buy a scooter to help me and my buddy travel across the estate like we did in 2019 We are in our 70's and cannot do the walk, but we can do the talk and can do the taste, and we can do our dinner at the Bistrodo the drink of the wine!

[@livinginasheville]

I bet they can accommodate you! I’d give them a call And ask. 🫶

[@annaazzopardi4625]

Thanks Beth for your updates on your area. I’ve seen that guy singing in 2 of your videos. He has a beautiful voice. Please tell him next time you see him.

[@livinginasheville]

He's a local treasure. I'll pass it along! 😊 He has commented on her as well. Sweetheart!

[@MyCozyLife-Lisa]

@@annaazzopardi4625 I agree😊

[@pjae1076]

Yes please!! Raising the frequency!❤❤✨✨

[@zbqsky]

The middle of this video - where it's all about people helping people - 100% saw the same thing. Everyone for everyone, always.

[@livinginasheville]

All ONE! 💗

[@chevyblueangel]

So HEARTBREAKING what happened! Great to see them coming back and building up. 💔 😭 💝

[@luckyotter623]

I loved this episode, Beth. It's a beautiful thing seeing what humanity is capable of when we're at our best. After this hurricane, you could see that spirit in spades. Oh, and I love that 1960 house - love the midcentury modern vibe.

[@livinginasheville]

Thank you so much! We sure do! And yes! That house!!💖

[@davidoverholt251]

Come on Girl, all our Ashville, or Eastern Tenn, water flow is questionable! You need to tell the truth in your shows!!!!

[@livinginasheville]

Asheville water is still non-potable. I’ve mentioned that several times. I don’t live in eastern Tennessee and do not cover that area. I always tell the truth. 💗

[@MyCozyLife-Lisa]

Thank you for the updates. We’re still thinking of everyone in that area. Glad to see that some places are getting back on their feet😊

[@livinginasheville]

Oh yes! They are. We are definitely resilient.

[@ShinningRock-i3x]

At 4 am while the storm is still going on outside, my daughter and I hear the men in our neighborhood out with chainsaws cutting trees out of roads and driveways. It took two or three full days of that before vehicles could even think of leaving. Please remind folks there are still a lot of roads that aren't ready for recreational travel yet. Some are gravel now, many are one way, and some may still be closed or closed to public. Also as everyone knows we were hit HARD a lot of families still don't have homes, water power and so on. Yes this is usually a tourist town, BUT people are now being told they can't rebuild. They can't put in anymore campers for temporary housing to help those living in tents. They aren't giving permits or approving some areas due to the "flood zone" or "1000 year flood areas, which is BS. Because while they hinder the locals and make it harder than it already is, they are on begging for tourism. Any available housing NEEDS TO BE FOR LOCALS THAT HAVE LOST EVERYTHING. I don't care how it sounds, I'm sick of our governments greed being the deciding factor in our neighbors lives. I have seen the absolute best in humanity pour itself all over these mountains in helping one another no questions asked. (Well except for FEMA, telling people to skip over places that had Trump signs up) Anyway if you do come to the area keep in mind our community is still without basic needs in many areas and a lot of us are still hurting. People are still missing or morning those no longer with us. So don't come in using up all the resources sent here from churches all across the nation in order to help locals. Not be used to support tourist coming gawking at the destruction.

[@livinginasheville]

Thank you so much for bringing your comment here. Yes💔, there is much healing still very much in process .

[@BritanyDalton]

Shinning rock I love you and my heart and prayers are with you ❤❤❤❤

[@caseycreghan4123]

Thanks for the update Beth! We are headed that way in 2 weeks! Looking forward to working with you and your team.

[@livinginasheville]

That is so exciting! Welcome to the mountains! Thank you! We look forward to helping you.

[@SuzanMiller-ou5kq]

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. So good to see the progress of recovery for Asheville

[@livinginasheville]

Thank you so much…

[@Dawn-lu6wv]

Love the updates!

[@livinginasheville]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@alainbergeron4520]

Good day, thanks for sharing this insightful information with us. Everything will get better from now on. And life will be normal as usual. Keep us posted

[@livinginasheville]

I am hoping that is true and I will continue to do so. 😊 There are still people that need help so There is work to do.

[@alainbergeron4520]

@livinginasheville hang on there..where's is the other lady who does the video is doing?

[@shaunalea823]

It’s doesn’t flood every time there’s heavy rain the last time we had flooding in Biltmore was about 20 yrs ago. Ive lived right on border of Asheville and Leicester for 31 yrs. Also I haven’t seen FEMA even though I know they’ve had a presence here the main help has come from private citizens.

[@livinginasheville]

Sorry, should I have said, every time we have a flood, That are is the first to go.

[@bigworld6788]

Thanks for your efforts to keep us informed. I stopped visiting downtown AVL due to the aggressive homeless/drug addicts who would pursue me screaming at me. With fewer visitors in general right now could one be even more of a target? I know several people who moved out of AVL due to this situation. Thank you for any advice you can share 🙏💖✨

[@livinginasheville]

I’ve never been screamed at or followed but who knows. I’ve been downtown several times and it is very peaceful right now. Less busy, but nice.

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

How is it that so many people seem to encounter these homeless people except you Beth?​@@livinginasheville

[@ShinningRock-i3x]

The reports I've heard is over 100,000 residents of WNC houses were effected. So whatever from that that's homeless now is A LOT. It is mostly where I go as to what you may experience, I avoid Asheville at all cost but I work there, I definitely don't go at night thinking it's safe or welcoming. But those that were displaced due to the storm is not the ones you need worry about harassing you! Your probably talking about the drug addicts and bums, honestly I've seen very few of this crowd since the flood. But please keep in mind, we have thousands of ill willed criminals in our country right now, a lot of dangerous folks been released all around so no matter where u go, keep your head on a swivel and always have a means of protection!! Always! 😊

[@leanneadams2549]

I wouldn’t wanna take away from any of the people that need help more than me just because I have money. Also- let them settle for at least a year I think until anyone should move there ! But it is your right to move to wherever you want I just don’t think it’s morally right at this time unless your coming to work and help !!! Just my opinion- no disrespect intended!!! God speed WNC !!!!!

[@livinginasheville]

We have lots of sellers right now and available housing. Lots of short term rentals are also converting back to long term rentals to help or selling as well. I appreciate your thoughtfulness in this.

[@bloozedaddy]

Bringing money to the local economy IS "help" . When people buy homes they also buy furniture, appliances, home treatments, they rent moving vans , etc. I find your position rather bizarre to be honest. It's possible to bring back the area without locking down an important part of the economy. Then there's that entire "freedom of movement" and "right to conduct commerce" thingies guaranteed to us by Constitution. The faster Asheville gets back to all normal commerce the better. A ton of gig workers there just like in most tourist towns. Throttling anyone's economic life-line doesn't seem very moral to me . Just my opinion.

[@bouncintigger4444]

Very well said. I feel bad for people who's homes were destroyed and they didn't have flood insurance. They're leaving

[@SuzanMiller-ou5kq]

I can see people wanting to sell after what happened. I’d been looking for a house in Asheville for a while no so I kind of know the price range. Are prices coming down on the homes for sale?

[@livinginasheville]

They are not, they are staying steady but you do have a lot less competition right this minute .

[@bobroberts9114]

Love to see your playful quirkiness resurfacing. Great video. I had two questions. I actually heard town mountain had some extensive damage but maybe I was mistaken. Also do you see any issues with getting insurance for older homes or any homes in the area looming in the future?

[@livinginasheville]

I do not. They say the chances of this happening again are so small but who knows these days! I would think flood zones are being redefined and those areas would be impacted, otherwise, we should be ok. Get in touch with me and let me know what you all are thinking, are you still planning on the move?

[@itsjim2875]

Thanks, Beth! Good update. If not in this video (I'm only 9 min in), I'd be very interested in how the Antique Tobacco Barn fared. It's one of my favorite places. Eat at Pack's!

[@barbpolzin5332]

Where was that lake you were walking around? I love your videos so I can see Asheville and all the familiar places after not being able to come in October. How I missed you Asheville.

[@livinginasheville]

Beaver Lake off Merrimon in North Asheville. 😊

[@barbpolzin5332]

@@livinginasheville thank you. Can’t believe we haven’t see that before.

[@kingl9801]

How has the insurance industry reacted to the disaster? Are they hiking up premiums?

[@ag_deville]

I can tell which of my neighbors in Asheville have a second home in another area because they are GONE. It is much less crowded in stores and even on the interstate, and it is likely due to the city water problem.

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

How convenient to have second and third homes. 🙄

[@fredriddle-et2wc]

If you move there you had better have money. It is very expensive to live there. Most expensive city in North Carolina to live. I don’t live there, but my family is from there. It is a beautiful area. Really sad about the flood.

[@chrysr7773]

Can you tell me how much the Marion and Morganton areas were affected? I think we would like to retire in that area.

[@RobinBlocker]

Yay, she's backkkkkk. See ya get in the tub. Haha must be feeling better.

[@livinginasheville]

Hah! You crack me up! 😂

[@MelaniaT-r6m]

Trump 2024!!! He will fix Asheville! I live in Black Mnt.

[@alabamagirl2725]

For the past few years we've been talking about moving to Asheville. I don't think it's possible anymore 😢

[@jillmartin3825]

It is expensive. But you can look at surrounding areas. I bought a home in Old Fort this past March...it's only 30 minutes outside of Asheville next to Black Mountain. Tiny little town but I like it. It's peaceful at home and when I feel like i want to venture out, Asheville is only 30 minutes away. 😊

[@livinginasheville]

Old fort is so cute! We made a video there!

[@livinginasheville]

Why is that?

[@annjames1837]

I'm sure the locals aren't upset

[@jackcobbiii1797]

They should think about the TVA dam plan one more time. Why build back in a flood plain.

[@valeriewhite8798]

How is Burnsville right now?

[@SeñorMalc]

Why the other “Living in Asheville” channel so petty

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

How is it Petty?

[@livinginasheville]

I don’t think they are-