When you least expect it a great new Asheville MCM home can appear on the market. Like everything, these MCM homes tend to sell quickly in our fast-moving market. Here are a few that sold in recent months that I had the opportunity to show. All needed some level of renovation but had great bones … Continue reading
Mid-Century Modern Design – Open Floor Plan
Mid-century modern architecture found its place in post-war America and flourished for several decades, with the height of the movement occurring in the 1950s - you could say the modern home truly came of age in the 1950’s and 60’s. It’s interesting to see how mid-century modern’s influences are still with us. The 1950’s and … Continue reading

Lawrence “Larry” Traber
Lawrence “Larry" Traber was a prolific architect who practiced in Asheville from the 1960’s through the 1990’s. Traber designed numerous private homes as well as many iconic commercial buildings and condo complexes in Asheville. Known as “the Cliffhanger” for his ability to design homes on steep slopes, Traber’s innovative modern designs were featured in Architectural … Continue reading

5 Brookside Road, Biltmore Forest – SOLD!
5 Brookside Rd closed today. An architecturally significant Mid Century Modern home that turned out to be a home of special significance to me as well. I scouted it out and helped my friend, Jimmy, purchase it a few years ago and was watching from the sidelines as he did a total renovation. You may … Continue reading

5 Brookside Road, Biltmore Forest
4 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths 4,066 SF 1.34 Acre Lot MLS # 3809140List Price: $2,250,000 5 Brookside Road in Biltmore Forest, Asheville's Most Beautiful Neighborhood Architecturally Stunning Mid Century Modern in a beautifully landscaped and private setting Elegantly renovated inside and out with top-of the-line features and finishes for updated modern living 5 Brookside Road may … Continue reading