5 Pros and Cons of living in Asheville NC
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- Yes, there are pros AND cons of living in Asheville NC. Although it’s a beautiful place, It’s not for everyone!
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Yea prices of houses have sky rocketed, just like rent, so locals who were born here can afford anything because of the influx of the upper class.
Yep, too many Yankees.
Dana Kennedy 😬
Joseph McMenomy III it’s also heavily advertised as the best place to retire
Claudio Bermudez equality is not your thing huh?
My wife will be assigned there as a nurse and will be working in a hospital, i think the name was mission hospital. We are Filipinos from the Philippines. And i believe that there are few of us right there in asheville, a very small Filipino community. Your video was very informative and a heads up for me.
The hospital has gone down hill and is not a place to work!
I hope you made it and Love Asheville, one thing I love about this city is they truly love everyone. Everyone is welcome and the more different culture the better
I've been visiting Asheville since 2009 and want to make the jump to move there full time. As far as the lack of diversity goes, yeah Asheville isn't NYC, but it's also not the usual Hee Haw po-dunk convention out there like many other southern towns.
The freak flag is alive and well and that's what made me fall in love with Asheville in addition to the nature all around and the music scene. A big improvement over my native Fayetteville NC.
I love your channel. I'm now a subscriber.
Thanks!
Fayetteville sucks
If you move to Asheville your better off telling everyone you just got out of prison than moving from some other city, you'll be accepted better.
The traffic there is terrible good luck getting anywhere in rush hour
Meanwhile in Raleigh and what I now call "The Greater Raleigh area" aka every single town that is now basically part of the city, there are hardly any natives left. Everyone is from Michigan, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, etc etc etc. Including me.
@@drewbocop The same could be said about Greensboro, High Point, & Charlotte also. It’s going to be one big megalopolis one day, from Raleigh to Charlotte. That part of North Carolina from Raleigh to Charlotte has become over populated & over run with houses on top of each other. Alot of natives from North Carolina have moved here to Virginia, especially Roanoke, VA.
True, transplants are more unwelcome everyday. FYI. Kinda like Austin…. We are full!!
@@a.hunter9804 Not full enough. I'm coming soon. I'm from California my wife is German. We vote blue,, were very progressive. I'm jk lol
It would be great if you could make your voice louder and the sound effects much quieter as they are out of balance on your interesting video.
I’ll keep that in mind in the future. If you have any questions reach out!
Agree. Had to crank my volume to max to hear her, and then when the excerpts she entered popped on screen, about blew my damn speakers out!
I have walked the streets of Asheville for years, I have never had a problem being unsafe. However, I live in Black Mountain. What a wonderful place to live!
Me neither
Just a note about the traffic, we just returned from a vacation, stayed in an Airbnb near the blue ridge parkway, traffic was terrible everywhere we went! Freeways were constantly congested and backed up due to construction, it was everywhere! Other than that, very beautiful to visit!
Oh yes, October is the WORST for traffic because all the tourists and visitors come to see the leaves change. I avoid Parkway at all costs. And construction on I-26 is going to be bad until it’s going to create a better pathway
Traffic around Asheville is terrible year round... You obviously don't know "everything" about this area...
Hahaha
Nothing this native likes better than going everywhere in the snow!!!! Love it. Learned to drive in it as a teenager. Daddy was a mountain man!
Great video! The only thing I am concerned with is the amount of development that is going on in this town. Seems like it is taking away the eclectic feel and beauty that Asheville is known for. The cost of living is also driving out the people that make this town so unique. I have heard that the new city council is trying to halt the amount of development taking place ...I am hoping that this is true. I really like this town and hope that it maintains a chill, artsy mountain town atmosphere.
Luckily, they can't develop every sq inch. Our terrain doesn't allow or makes is hard and expensive to build. So, that forces people to spread out and not be as on top of each other as in some other places.
I grew up in this part of NC, you are coming from a bigger city...I guess........... this is the first time seeing your video.... Asheville is an old town, with probably no intentions of doing major upgrades like sidewalks everywhere.... or playgrounds...when folks have yards for the kids to play in..... I'm glad you put your disclaimer in there for folks to "decide for themselves"...
I came from even smaller town in a different country. And they do have plans on expanding roads and putting more sidewalks, it's just taking forever!
The traffic is TERRIBLE! They should have done something about traffic on Interstate 26 years and years ago. I’m sure the truckers hate Asheville when they come in and head to Tennessee! I live here an I stay off Interstate 26! We moved to Asheville in 1978 and a banker told us that part of your pay will be the scenery! What he was saying is you don’t make that much money but it sure is beautiful. Too many people now!
I live in Germany, have for decades. I grew up in Asheville however (Beaver Lake area). Playgrounds were NEVER an issue when I was a kid. Might have been a problem for my mom, but me? I was not bothered by the issue. Superb place to grow up...
Yeah, Idk if kids sit around and get upset that we don’t have many playgrounds, LOL. But this is one if the most frequent things other moms mentioned when I asked them about the the cons. It’s mostly people who moved here from elsewhere and had big city amenities and stuff
The biggest con of all is the poor quality healthcare. The great community Mission hospital system, built over 75 years, has been sold to HCA,, and has gone from one of the best hospitals in the country to one of the worst. Not worth it, retirees, keep looking
I'm never leaving!!!
Great!
@Roberta Rodriguez because clearly u are the example of the perfect human being. Please tell me how I can be perfect like you
Me either, I love how e eryone there talks like their from NY and vermont
@@BonestheOfficial what did he/she said?
@@barbarosahueissan3514 🤔That’s cause the majority of people moving in are from up north😆
It's rude to be sitting at a light holding everyone else up. We are two hours South of you and people do the same. Coming from Boston I'm having a hard time adjusting to the lack of self awareness in this area.
Everyone here thinks it's rude to honk
@@livinginashevillenc too bad. I honk. You're supposed to be paying attention to the road. Lights are quick and traffic is heavy. I'm not sitting thru 2 lights so someone can daydream.
Love your honesty here and can't wait to visit!
Thank you!
@@livinginashevillenc Asheville kinda sucks tbh
Just visited for the first time in December, it was 70 degrees. Walked 30 plus miles in 4 days, loved the downtown.
The weather is crazy! But usually it gets cold(er) in Jan and Feb.
Glad you got to hike in nice weather though!
I also visited for the first time in December. I’m from the UK and it was my first time in NC. Loved the scenery and Biltmore Estate is beautiful. Thought really highly of Asheville 🙂
@@WeMuckAround if you enjoyed in winter, you would have loved it in spring, summer or fall. So beautiful
Great video Elena! My favorite pros are the outdoor activities, the four seasons, and all the food! :)
We are so fortunate to have all the outdoors here!
From what I heard from one of my friends, there's not a lot of vegan options for my vegetarian friends out there. Something to keep in mind.
jononwheelz do your friends live here? I’m not a vegan or vegetarian, but I hear we have a lot of restaurants for those who are. We even have a vegan festival every year. Google it if you don’t believe me
When I was in Asheville I seen lots of homeless people and a ton of meth addicts unfortunately. It truly is a beautiful place but people like that ruin it. I will say though I loved hanging out at the mall. Oh and I was harassed by the police a lot while in Asheville for literally no reason thought that was kinda messed up considering I wasn’t doing anything.
No worries 357 magnum drops dirty homeless people with no problems
With Democrats running the city the past 20 years did you expect a different result? Weak on crime big on hand outs. Of course losers will come flocking there..
@@BullDog-fj4oj I absolutely agree. Maybe because I’m licensed to carry is why police bothered me but other than that I had a great vacation in Asheville I don’t know that I’ll visit again but I still always tell people how beautiful Asheville is. Maybe one day Republicans will be in office but doubt that will change much but one can hope.
What specifically did police say to you? And what race are you? Was your weapon visible? Just curious if you want to sgare those details. Thank you!
I used to live in Asheville back in late 80's and 90's. The good time at the Flat Iron Building and Eagle Street :) I'm getting old now but still have good memories
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I think diversity is good! but lack of diversity is not a con or a pro in my opinion. Your son will adjust to the world based on the principals and values you instill in him as a parent, not so much on who or what color people he is exposed to. I should mention I am married to a first gen. American born Latina. Enjoyed the video!
Thank you! I still think it's important for him to be in a more of a real world environment, after all he spends 8 hours a day at the daycare/school
"Real world environment". That is relative. The real world environment of Asheville/WNC isn't very diverse. If you don't like it move somewhere else. Preferably Zimbabwe.
@@libertylovin2359 perhaps your statement proves her point.. move to Zimbabwe? sounds like a statement from someone who lacks cultural competence.. although I believe diversity is important, I do however agree with Bugs Dad- the values you instill in your children and narratives you share about people who look different than them is important..
Lack of diversity is a con if you never see people that look like you. I try to overlook it but having everything in the same flavor day after day gets boring after awhile. This is a great city but it's a little lopsided in a few things.
@@libertylovin2359 man you forgot your white pointy hat, don't forget to burn some crosses on front lawns
We lived I. Hendo and Bat Cave for 13 years. Loved it
Just remember when you move to a state. No one from that state asked you to move there.
This might be my favorite TH-cam video EVER! I got the info I was looking for and you told me exactly where to go to find information about you! I look forward to working with you in the future (next year)!
Also, If we decide to make the move we’re bringing diversity, lol. I’m a black American and my soon to be is from Zambia!
Thank you for your nice comment!
Please tell me how to reach you, I will be moving to Asheville in the spring.
yeah local here and id say the traffic is a complete mess i26 is always backed up and for the past few weeks airport road has been backed up dude to people coming to stare at some leaves
To stare at some leaves😂. Best comment!
who cares if a area is diverse or not? people are people.
A lot of people do
@@dawn8495 no, not specifically. Stop reading between lines. Or not- don’t stop, because that would be a great reason to get offended 🤦🏻♀️
Bugsdad is right. Diversity isn't necessarily a con. The more diverse an area is, the more special interests groups develop - that increases your cost of living, and the quality of the programs become diluted / horribly implemented, especially if these programs are started in schools. This is why are educational facilities are in a downward spiral. There are plenty of ways to incorporate diversity into an individuals life without turning these areas into terrible poorly ran big cities.
Asheville has been a poorly run city since Leni Sitnick was elected mayor back in the early 80s…
I’m born and raised in Asheville but have lived my adult life in a major west coast city, and your accent is adorable.
Thank you
Hello Elena! Thank you for your lovely video! I’m from NYC and I’m thinking of moving to Asheville. Great Pros and Cons! I love your comment on your son’s school, as I’m Latino and being from NYC one of my concerns about moving is always diversity. I hope Asheville is full of people with your way of thinking 💖 I will email you to ask more about Asheville if that’s ok! Thanks again! 🤗
Hi Juan! Reach out any time and thank you for the feedback!
I really like all of your videos. Keep it going, Elena.
Thanks! Where do you live?
I'm happy that I'm born and raised here good video darlin.
Thank you 😊, yes you are real fortunate!
I still want to move here, lol. Had planned in the fall, but with this whole Covid thing, it looks more like it's going to be the spring.
Crazy times I know! Where are you from?
@@livinginashevillenc Winter Park, Just north of Orlando.
Is it close to Winter Garden?
@@davidomansiek3020 Altamonte Springs here :) Looking to do the same, maybe not until next Summer now.
@@jess_memories hey! That's great. I was also considering Hendersonville. I'm driving up tomorrow for a couple days. I work in kitchens... So... I might be a min, before I can realize my dream.
I live in the Asheville area, moved here 22 years ago. For the past 2-3 years we've been getting inundated with folks moving here from NYC, LA, Florida etc. They are mainly increasing and "fancyfying" housing to the standards of where they left. Especially the values which are now so high that regular working folks, think grocery clerks, restaurant servers, hotel staff etc cannot afford to live here without working 2 or 3 jobs. The funky, small town vibe is definitely leaving quickly. Parking and traffic are getting ridiculous and very frustrating. Come and visit please but DO NOT MOVE HERE!
I appreciate your honesty. Thank you very much
you are welcome!
Thing is, she's not honest...
This video definitely will help people who consider moving to Asheville
That is the goal!
It's not accurate, she's painting a false picture... "Fake news"
Thank you, my dear. Your videos are wonderful. Very helpful 💗
You are very welcome!
Local food is always good. Pros outweigh the cons! Thanks for the video.
Great video - I am looking to move myself.
Thanks! Reach out if you have any questions!
I live in Black Mountain/ Swannanoa
How long you’ve lived there?
@@livinginashevillenc my whole life, most of my family is from here too, it's really pretty out here. Love to get on the Blue Ridge Parkway and watch the sunset❤️🥰
Yes! I want to pinch myself every time I see a view of the mountains. So fortunate for sure.
I would love to live there. I'm from Texas
I love Asheville I was born here and I go to the Biltmore estate and see the biltmore house
Asheville is overrated cost of living is so damm high can't afford it. No good paying jobs
Jobs are tough here.
Jobs are booming in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle. It's also becoming a nightmare to live in and cost of living is exponentially going up.
That’s because of the good paying manufacturing jobs have left & people are struggling to pay the high rent or mortgage working low paying service jobs.
@@PhilWorley Tell me about it, the rent in Wake Forest has went from like 600/mo to 1300
Yep, it's entirely to expensive here and jobs don't pay worth a crap. Cost of living keeps going up but the pay doesn't. Asheville is far overrated!!
My ancestors helped establish Ashville centuries ago...they were pioneers...colonists..etc..
so you are a native?
@@livinginashevillenc I live on Tennessee but my ancestors came through that area when the United States of America was being established. I am of scot irish heritage.The Shelton name is established throughout Virginia and Carolina.
Live in Kinston NC right now. Hope to live there one day.
Asheville used to be nice. Not so much, these days.
Why do you say that?
@@rayfinkle4086 many reasons but here’s a few. Pack square used to be great, it had family friendly drum circles and now it’s a homeless/ drug infested wasteland. Antifa type graffiti everywhere.
drum circle is not in pack square
@@livinginashevillenc not anymore but it was there back in 2003.
@@livinginashevillenc Haha, your lack of knowledge of the history is laughable!
Heaven sent, I'll be in contact. Thank you!
Reach out any time!
@@livinginashevillenc I’ll reach out too
@@Leslie-tf2sw ok!
You are great! Keep it up!
Thank you
Made me smile. I wouldn't say Biltmore Estates is "Nothing to see though." Have a wonderful weekend. :)
You too, thanks for “stopping by”!
Biltmore is great and I'm from AVL :)
Awesome video✌️I am considering moving here for graduate school, just out of curiosity, is it a safer city? I'm coming from New Orleans and Baton Rouge, so relatively I'm sure it'll be safer but I'm still wondering. Also, is it an expensive area to be in?
Thanks😊
Yes, it’s kinda relative. Let me find stats
Living in Asheville NC thank you!!
Ethan181 here you go www.ashevillechamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/EDC-FS-Crime-2019.pdf
I need to make a video about it!
Living in Asheville NC thanks I'll check this out✌️
Living in Asheville NC looks like Asheville is on the better side of things, especially violent crime.
I went to Asheville once but that was to pick up my Xbox series s
So i chose a daycare based on skin color because i dont want my children to judge people on the color of their skin.
Thank you for your comment. If that’s what you read between the lines or choose to conclude- that’s on you👍🏻
If she was basing it on skin she would say she was looking for only black or white. She said diverse. Gosh
@@Salute_vet22 Thank you
Love your take on diversity..good info
Thank you
False...
Well...the police seem to think it's okay to flip over and destroy property at a medical station sanctioned by the city. I'd say Asheville should be avoided until those issues are resolved.
True 😔
You tell em, man.
you mean destroying rioters supplies?? sounds more accurate
What happened? Could someone explain what incident is being referred to?
For the population, there is actually a LOT of traffic. This is mainly due to the influx of people moving in and especially the tourists. Every other license plate you see in the road is out of state. Asheville and WNC has went to hell in a handbasket! Just a few shirt years ago it was nice and tolerable There is also a big homeless population which is sad but also a big burden in the city. Today, Asheville is trashy, druggie and crime laden. People are destroying the beautiful mountains.
Well, none of the 'cons' would stop me from moving there, if I were so inclined. I'm from So. Cal!
😁
Great......
Biltmore mansion is beautiful,but expensive.
Do you mean the tickets to visit Biltmore are expensive?
You are not from NC
I bet
How could you tell, the Russian accent?
I love Ashville but my time in NC was very culturely bland, Tampa
do you need a car to get around the city or do you have uber/car service ?
A car 100%. I mean if you live right next to downtown or in THE west Asheville and your job is super close, within walking distance or you can bike to, but still...
There seems to be a shortage of uber and lyft drivers too. It was back in the spring time, when I went out with someone in Hendersonville, thinking I'll just get uber back home, and there was no one available! So, I wouldn't rely on them. It's not like NYC where you can rely on public transport or cabs. Better have a car.
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Asheville is okay but I think I'll stick to bigger cities. Many people there when I go there kept looking at me and my kiddo like we were strange. Lol go to San Diego, Orange county, Olympia Washington, and LA never had that "look". Lived in Waynesville for a year for a job and the experience was hit or miss with people. I saw some blatant racist people mocking Hispanic that could not speak English well or even this lady accusing my 4 year old daughter then from stealing a candy in front of everyone to shame a kid! ( what she didn't expect was a brown man that could speak English and was willing to fight back against blatant racist targeting) but of course there was many kind folks too that made it feel less of a culture shock. One thing I couldn't stand when my kiddo was in kindergarten, the kids actually said that they would get kidnapped because she was brown! Racism is taught not born with. I even had this encounter where this cashier told me if I spoke English. So many times I was passed over for a job promotion because the person had family or because they were " local". It's not the best environment to move up in the world, I'm sure Asheville would be better but the main reason I'm heading back go the west coast is the culture is much better for my kiddo in the long run. I wanted to experience that rural life but man was it very an unpleasant experience because my color had a play into factors that should not been based on an individuals capabilities.
I'm so sorry you had a bad experience here
im venezuelan inmigrant living in colombia.. this country is not safe anymore for us.. what options i have to imigrate to asheville?... im photographer and sushi itamae hehehe
How many people live in Fletcher or Hendersonville instead of Ashville proper? I would think they might be more family friendly?
About 8K in Fletcher and 14K in Hendersonville. What do you mean by more family friendly?
@@livinginashevillenc well, you mentioned in the video a lack of playgrounds and such for the kids. She meant more activities geared towards families.
@@margauxv25 gotcha. Fletcher Park is a great place to bring kids for a walk, bike rides, picnic, splash in the river in summer. they have baseball games and lacrosse there too. Fletcher area has a lot of neighborhoods that are set up for families- walkable large neighborhood where kids can play and ride bikes, some have community pools and stuff
@@livinginashevillenc But you didn't say anything about Hendersonville! 👎👎
@@Michael65429 because my video is about Asheville.
I think it is not good to say you want your son to not to see color. Rather I’d think it better to say you want him to see differences and still be respectful. Otherwise very good video.
Thank you for the feedback! My intent is of course to teach him to be respectful to everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, age, etc. I don’t want anyone to dissect my exact words but look into my intent instead.
Living in Asheville NC Sure thing! I am using this as a “teachable moment” in general. My intention wasn’t to dissect your heart, rather to bring light that those words are harmful and they do need to be examined as it permits the ignorance and the ignorant to flourish, and is a def turn off for black n brown ppl. Thank you for the communication.
Wadadli Dessert Oasis you are right and I appreciate your patience with me.
She did not want her son to see color. She said what she said and was very polite about it. She wanted it to be diverse.
Kay Kay it’s important for someone like us who moved here from Siberia to get to know other cultures and raise our kids to be open minded about people who don’t look like us ( whether it’s color, language or even a disability)
As a native Ashevillian, I'm incredibly offended by a lot of this video.
What offended you?
Whatever dork, glad you left!
Amen Tiffany! Another outsider trying to force their values and opinions... 👎👎
Please sort out the audio balance.
I’ll try
@@livinginashevillenc - Enchanté.
I'm trying to figure out your beautiful accent....native Portuguese speaker? Thanks for the great info.
It's far from it! I'm from Russia (western Siberia)))
Where are you from?
Western Siberia in Russia
Biltmore is just a big ass house on a big ass property. So overrated.
ok
Vanderbilt got rich off the backs of locals. He, like tRump, cheated people out of their land, including 10,000 acres of my grandfather's.
@@Michael65429 ok
@@livinginashevillenc If you did your research… 🙄
@@Michael65429 what’s up with 🙄
Didn’t want your child to be around super bright kids ? WTH ?
Great example why informed people don’t always agree that diversity is always a good thing to strive for!
Thank you for your comment and opinion 👍🏻
I think she meant bright white like, just super white, not speaking about how smart the kids are
@@evastover70 yes, her bigotry is showing 👎🏻👎🏻
No # 3 Not true either. Have you ever been Downtown Asheville? / Plus www.AshevilleMardiGras.org has all you are saying are cons.
Yes, I go to downtown pretty regularly. What’s not true about #3?
@@livinginashevillenc There are sidewalks all around downtown Asheville
There are sidewalks all through North Asheville too. :)
@@katherinemarsh784 true. Most people don’t live in North Asheville though.
@@katherinemarsh784 yes, but living in downtown Asheville is basically only for very fortunate $$$
Thank you for your videos! My wife and I subscribed. Very detailed and “real”. My wife and I had more questions about Asheville. Is there an email we could use to reach you? I’m currently in the Air Force and looking to possibly get out and move my family to Asheville.
Thank you so much for watching! Yes, my email is elenakovrigin@gmail.com
#1 reason to move to Asheville. ROCKYS HOT CHICKEN.
I've never been. I know, shame on me. We drive by it every time we take kids to a playground haha
How's the lack of police and increase of crime going? I agree the mall is terrible and alot of thugs there.
The mall? I think Asheville mall is the least of anyone's worries, but I could be wrong. Haven't personally felt the difference, but I'm sure other people have.
WHITE color - is the BEST PRO in my opinion- but a con) I love your city already - looking for a place to move in)
“We have no natural disasters.” “Your house has a good chance of flooding.”
Rain is not a natural disaster.. flooding from regular rain is due to poor drainage and infrastructure to accommodate homes/population. Rain will be everywhere.. well except the desert
Thank you
@@TheJaiNetwork I should have clarified my text, it was meant to read funny. I didn’t mean it literally, it just sounded so funny. “No natural disasters~your house has a good chance of flooding”. But I should have put laugh emojis at the end of my sentence.
@@TheJaiNetwork How long have you been here? I was born in Bat Cave in 1956 and lived here for all but 4 years. We've had several serious flooding events like the recent TS Fred. You don't consider that a natural disaster? 👎👎
@@Michael65429 And what about Hurricanes? That's a natural disaster.
How do I get your info
My contact info is in every video and in the description of every video 😁
“I did not want him to be round super white…bright population”…Baahahahah!!!!!!!!
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So you say everybody is very polite and kind. And then complain about the way people look ? Shame on you 👎
1. I don’t complain
2. And who are you to shame me??
LOL some of your cons are pros to me ;)
Like what? I’m curious, but also I think I need to update some videos😆
Do you also work in Tennessee..just over the line
No, I don’t
Erwin Tn is a nice quiet town. Johnson City is 15 minutes away and Bristol is about 40 minutes away. Plus you have the great little town of Jonesborough about 15 minutes away too.
Cost of living is cheaper too.
@@Michael65429 sounds beautiful there.....lunatics up here in Massachusetts ...
ITS GETTING TO BE THAT THERE ARE NO PROs TO LIVING IN ASHEVILLE
Maybe, maybe not
Although I understand you wanting your son to 'not see color', location will not really solve that. The closer you live to urban areas, the more he will be exposed to diversity, yes, but the more he will be exposed to the poisonous side of indoctrination of the "diversity agenda". Diversity and diversity agenda are two very different things.
Wow what is your accent, is it Slavic? are you Ukrainian or something?
Russian
Con #2 is not true. There is a huge LGBT Community in Asheville which is the original definition of diversity. There is also a large black community in Asheville. Maybe your neighborhood is super straight & white but not the case for almost all of Asheville. :)
13% of African Americans does not scream demographically diverse to me...and not just me but most people moving to the area from more diverse areas.
Still looking for this large black community.
This post is a lie. Just don't want you here.
Whatever LGBTQLMNOP. That's not diversity, it is more like an annoyance.
@@BigRudy53 Actually you don't know me and I don't know you but I find your comment offensive. Truthfully Being a lesbian human being, a gay man, a bisexual person or a transgender person is the Original definition of diversity. The LGBT Community created the Human Rights slogan "Embrace Diversity." You're homophobic.
What about Burnsville?
Beautiful, gorgeous, higher elevation. You’ll see more snow there. And that’s about it. Kinda in the middle of nowhere. Not much going on otherwise
@kopfgeldjagar thank you. I currently work from home. Work wouldn't be an issue fir now. My biggest concerns are diversity and what does living off spring water entail.
@@livinginashevillenc thank you sounds peaceful.
Victor Alvelo it sure is!
X10 for lack of diversity. Strange town, they don’t like outsiders very much. I worked their for three years...commuting up from Asheville. I miss Asheville sometimes, cannot say the same for Burnsville.
You're Moldovan right?
No I am not
@@livinginashevillenc sorry lol i just noticed the accent and since moving here have noticed a decent population of Moldovan migrants
No worries. I am from Russia (Siberia), so it’s kinda close. There’s a lot of people from former USSR here.
@@livinginashevillenc which is awesome! Ive heard asheville isn't diverse but really it is
@@alexbraswell2955 not racially diverse, but yeah
I think you are a great person to talk to
Pack of diversity is a big deal for a reason. If u don't understand why then 🤷♀️
Is this just w comment/observation or are you talking directly to me?
Either way, thank you for sharing your thoughts 😁
you definitely need to improve the audio of your video. it sounds like you are talking in a closed room making it difficult to understand you.
I will, thank you for your feedback
I also have an accent- harder to understand probably
Cut scenes and sound effects are so loud. Good video otherwise!
It’s what you get with imovie editing 😑, and one of those older vids you cringe about 🙈🙈🙈
Asheville is the most corrupt place I've ever lived
Seriously? Have you been or lived in many?
@@livinginashevillenc 20 states and two other countries.
Look up corruption in Asheville.
FromSheriff Bobby Medford who died in prison to Mandy Stone and Wanda Greene.
I called the Federal auditors and the FBI on this town and county.
Failure to report
Investigate or prosecute rapists or pedophiles
Rwtaliation and intimidation of witnesses to crime
Embezzlement of funds etc
I could go on..
Been there done that.
Grew up with lawyers.
I know what I'm saying
Look up abuse of Federal funding by doctors etc.
White collar crime is big here.
Citizens United SC decision used to defraud taxpayers while abusing the poor
I don’t doubt you know what you’re saying
@@livinginashevillenc thanks it's all out there.
Look into FBI investigations of corruption in Buncombe county.
I lost my 1984 240 DLVolvo for speaking out.
Car was tampered with and worse
@@mgmassey174 you aren't lying! It is by far the most corrupt place and I moved here from south florida when I was a teen (not by choice) and I'm still waiting for my opportunity to get the hell out of this place!!
I don't like white ppl as much as the next person but "super bright white ppl" is a bit much 😂
I want to move to this area
DON'T DO IT! PLEASE, I BEG YOU...
Diversity is not always good. Actually the more diverse an area the more violence, crime and problems. People from the same cultures get along much better. Look at the countries with population mostly of the same nationality. Japan, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland. South Korea. All with super low crime. Countries with higher diversity have way higher violence and crime. It is common sense people from different cultures with different beliefs will not get along as well. So the lack of diversity is a plus. You can look back at 30 years ago in Ashville..Less diverse and less crime. I already looked it up.
Mmm Kay
Don't get me wrong I like everyone. I'm a realtor here in Raleigh. I just know the facts. Thinking of moving to the Ashville. I noticed homeless,crime is way up in the past 20 years. Wonder if people will wake up and stop voting Democrat before Asheville looks like a small Baltimore.
@@BullDog-fj4oj you have serious issues bro and you can’t blame Democrats for that. Who was president the last four years? Oh yeah, that insane Cheeto you worship
Asheville NC is best of the best place in the World! I am from Russia and I know that I said!
Dmitrii Zagornyi you are not wrong
Valeriy TV white law abiding citizens? White??
Valeriy TV seriously? Only white people live by law and that’s why they don’t get shot? And btw, have you ever been to Asheville?
hows the racism?
I'm probably not the person to ask, to be honest. I'm white, a foreigner...you know. I recommend chatting or asking on FB groups like WAX
You are wrong there are many cultures there many minorities there and in Asheville all are excepted keep Asheville weird please
Are you saying Asheville does not lack diversity?
@@livinginashevillenc what I'm saying there is diversity and all are excepted that's the one thing about Asheville no matter where your from what you believe it is accepted.
Yeah, I'm sure a mountain town in NC is chock full of diversity, lol. Looking it up, as you would expect of the South, it's about 80% white, > 10% black, and a smattering of other minorities. Oh, and NC went Trump by 5% in 2016, just so you know what politics your neighbor is likely to have statistically...
@@iamcruzing Yes, right wing evangelical fanatics!
She doesn’t answer emails. Very disappointing. I’ve unsubscribed.
I’m sorry if I missed your email. Sometimes they go to spam. Have you tried my number?
@@livinginashevillenc no