The Vista Blog

Do you have a small half-bath or powder room and you’re just not sure what to do with the space? Just because it’s a small area doesn’t mean you can’t make it one of the coolest rooms in the house! Here are some great ideas to make your half-bath pop and get the most out of that small space.

Significant life changes tend to be one of the most common reasons for a family to begin searching for a new home. For many, buying a new home means that the kids have flocked from the nest and started lives of their own -- either at college, in their careers or with their new spouse and children.

The empty nest years are a time for parents to look at their future and reconsider the house they call home. Think about it... There you are in this big empty house with a yard to maintain and more space than you need as you head into your golden years.

We have all dreamed of our "forever home" including luxury features like beautiful granite or quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, or outstanding curb appeal with a spacious front porch.

Will all those luxury features truly serve to create a lasting perfect home for you? 

Let's face it, we are all going to get older, and when building a custom home we tend to get lost in that exact moment and forget about the accessibility we will need later on. Here are 3 things that you want to consider when preparing to build your custom "forever" home without compromising your must-have features. 

We can thank Joanna Gaines for all the hype of the farmhouse decor and homes. This style has become insanely popular since "Fixer Upper" has aired and one of the things we love most about the Farmhouse trend is all of the emphasis on bringing greenery right into your home!

Bringing the outside in has many benefits to your health: houseplants help to absorb pollutants and exchange the for oxygen, improving air quality. They're also peaceful and relaxing to look at. 

Have you always dreamed of building a home from scratch? Choosing all of your custom features and creating your own layout? Of course! We all have dreamed of our perfect forever home.

The hardest part is figuring out where to actually start.  A common question that we hear is whether or not you need to purchase land before you start working with a home builder. There isn't really a right answer to this question, but having your land ahead of time can be at a great advantage. 

We previously covered what you should look for when researching custom home builders, including location, previous reviews, and that open line of communication.

What happens when you have chosen your builder and it's time to reach out and have that first initial meeting? 

Before you begin looking for a custom home builder in the Western North Carolina area, it's important to make sure you know what you want in your new home. Do you know the size of the home you would like to build? What is your budget? 

We had our first round of snow here in the Blue Ridge Mountains last week and it reminded us just how important it is to be prepared for winter weather emergencies.

With the weather changing so fast, we want you all to be prepared for whatever Jack Frost sends our way and to make sure your home and your family are safe with the following tips.

Whether you're doing a home renovation or building from scratch, it's always nice to be able to cut back on expenses during any construction project. You want to build a comfortable home that you enjoy, but don't want to spend a fortune and be living well above your means.

Whether you're buying (or building) your first home, searching for the perfect mountain getaway for vacations, or looking to purchase a home perfect for your golden years, homebuying can be a stressful (and exciting!) experience. It can be easy to just go with the first home that seems right, only to find some significant problems were overlooked.

It's important to be sure it really is the perfect place for you and your family! Today, we have eight essential things to keep in mind when you're thinking about buying a home.