What do you need to know about Asheville real estate? Buying a house in this North Carolina city requires knowing a little bit about many parts of life.What Are House Values Like?Homes tend to retain their value better in this city than in the state as a whole. During the latest housing crash, for example, home prices actually stayed fairly consistent instead of plunging dramatically like many cities around the state and country. What’s more, home prices tend to be tens of thousands of dollars higher than the state median.What Are the Homes Like?And according to one real estate website, the median age of homes is about 15 years older than the national median age of 1974. Similarly, the median square footage for homes there is just over 1,300, roughly 200 square feet less than the U.S. median.That is not to say there isn’t a good selection of newer and larger homes available. Approximately 10 percent of the city’s real estate has been built since the year 2000, so there are still plenty of newer houses within the market.How are the Schools?If you are moving a young family, you will undoubtedly want to know about the school system in town. There are plenty of well-ranked elementary through high schools in Asheville, with many of the private schools receiving the best reviews.What is it Like to Live?The cost of living is less in Asheville than on average in the United States. According to the 2008 cost of living index, Asheville carries a 91.3 reading, while the U.S. average is 100. If you are making a decent income while living there, that can mean life is a little easier to pay for than elsewhere. Be aware though, that as of the 2000 census, the median income was almost $8000 less than the state’s median.One thing to consider is that crime rates tend to be slightly higher than the state average.Outside the crime data, it may be comforting to know that the temperatures in the city stay in a fairly mild range all year long, although it is more humid than the national average. And Asheville’s risk of being hit by a tornado is slightly lower than the state average and 16 percent lower than the U.S. average.Once you have decided that this is the city for you, local real estate agents can be some of your best resources in determining where and when to buy.
Real Estate Market Trends in Asheville
Photography Tips: Planning For A Photography Trip
Oh my God! It happened. Again. I went for a photography trip to one of the most beautiful cities in the US, Saint Louis, Missouri. I had my camera in my hand, food and drink in place, and GPS fully charged. The 5 hours driving from Fairfield, Iowa, was really fun. Until I realized that I left my camera battery being charged at home. The photography trip was now just a trip.I’m pretty sure at some point in your career as a photographer, you will be in a situation like this. For this reason, I would like to share some tips with you for when you plan photography trips.1. Months before leavingPlanning for a photography trip starts at this time. As soon as the trip is confirmed, try to look for the highlights of the places you will be visiting. I would do a little bit of research about where to take photos from and what to take photos of. For example, if you are coming to Indonesia in the middle of August, you may encounter independence day events there.Early bird bookings for hotels and flights will cost you less. Book a hotel which gives you easy access to your photography spots. I would write down a list of locations where I will be taking pictures from, and then decide the best location of my hotel.2. Weeks before the dayI would spend more time on planning what photos I want to capture at this stage of planning my photography trip. For instance, if I were to travel to Indonesia in the middle of August, I would be taking photos of the independence day ceremony in the morning, fun events in the afternoon. Then in the evening I would take photos of the local sunset.By properly planning your photography trips, you will be able to dig deeper for more thoughts and ideas. Look at pictures available on the internet and get inspired by them. But not only from the internet, you can also search local photographs from libraries, image directories, photo books, local websites, and tourism guidebooks.This is a process which may take some time because you never know when inspirations hit.At this point of the photography trip planning, I would also check my equipment. I would check if any of my gear is not working well and have them repaired right away if necessary. Servicing them now is the best because they must be ready by the time you depart.3. Few days before the tripKeep in mind that some places don’t provide internet access. Therefore it is much better if you write down, or print, every note you would need, such as local shops, tourist office, and local sunrise and sunset time. Weather forecast is also an important information to be noted.It would be better if you start making a list of what to bring for the photography trip. Sometimes you might forget some items if you think of them 1-2 days before the trip.4. 1 day before the tripI would pack the camera and its equipment first. The last thing you want to discover is missing your spare battery or camera lenses at home. Have a last check on the weather forecast. Print all documents you will need for the photography trip. Make sure you have the memory card(s) ready.5. D-dayCheck and recheck for the last time before you leave. It doesn’t hurt you to have an extra checking, rather than regretting that you left an important piece of gear at home. Camera lenses, formatted memory cards, spare battery, and your travel documents should be rechecked.Insurance, cash money, taxi reservation, flight ticket, and passport are usually the most important travel documents which you should not forget to bring. Other than that you are set and ready to go.I hope these tips will make your photography trip be more fun and memorable. Have fun and enjoy your trip!
Astaxanthin Market Exhibiting High Growth Rate Till Forecast
According to the new market research report by IndustryARC titled “Astaxanthin Market: By Product Type (Synthetic Astaxanthin, Astaxanthin Rich Paracoccus Bacteria, Pluviallis Microalgae Astaxanthin, Aematococcus); By Form (Liquid, Dry); By Applications (Dietary Supplements, Animal Health & Aquaculture, Cosmetics, Food & Beverages, Feed); By Source (Natural, Synthetic) & Geography – (2018-2023)”, the market will be driven by the rise in health-conscious populace and exponential demand for natural food coloring agents.The Americas region holds the largest market share in the Astaxanthin Market However, Asia Pacific is estimated to have the highest growth. As the anti-ageing creams and other skin products are becoming much sought after than ever before, the usage of Astaxanthin becomes ubiquitous in this region. The key applications in this region include cosmetics and dietary supplements among others.Selected Impact Analysis Done in the Full ReportAstaxanthin is responsible for the red color in many sea creatures such as crayfish, krill, and salmon. Astaxanthin gives red color to many sea creatures such as crayfish, krill and salmon their red color.Astaxanthin has been reported in many studies for its high antioxidant and skin-friendly properties.Paracoccus Bacteria, Astaxanthin Rich Phaffia Yeast, and Synthetic Astaxanthin are predominantly used in the aquaculture sector, while the Astaxanthin derived from H. Pluvialis microalgae is the main source for human applications such as food & beverages.Excerpts on Market Growth FactorsAquaculture and Animal feed are the major applications, while Carotenoid has been used for coloring fishes and improving the texture of animals.Nutraceutical segment is anticipated to have a rapid growth during the forecast period.Astaxanthin Softgels are estimated to register an agile growth rate during the forecast period.Synthetic source will acquire a major share in the market.Natural Sources are estimated to witness a swashbuckling over the forecast period.Astaxanthin can be manufactured from natural sources. The high yield of carotenoid and low maintenance cost will drive the growth of natural sources, which in turn drives the growth of Astaxanthin.Key Players of Astaxanthin Market:Astaxanthin is an Oligopolistic in nature and dominated by limited number of key players.Koninklijke DSM N.V is one of the key players of the Astaxanthin Market. The Heerlen headquarters company which has more than 20,000 employees worldwide witnessed € 8,632 net sales and € 1,781 net profit in 2017.BASF SE is another conglomerate that earned $816 million of revenue through operations for the year 2017.In September 2014, Algatech entered into an R&D agreement with SCHOTT AG, a German company, to boost its productivity of its closed tube cultivation system.The Astaxanthin Market Report is Segmented as Indicated Below:A. By Source:1. Natural1.1 Yeast1.2 Krill/Shrimp1.3 Microalgae2. SyntheticB. By Product1. Dried Biomass/Powder2. Oil3. Soft gels4. Liquid5. OthersC. By Application1. Dietary Supplement/Nutraceuticals2. Cosmetics3. Animal health and Aquaculture4. Food & Beverages5. FeedD. by Form1. Liquid2. Dry FormE. By Geography (Covers 12 + Countries)F. By EntropyCompanies Cited/Referenced/Interviewed:1. Cyanotech Corporation2. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd3. Valensa International4. Fuji Chemical Industries Co., Ltd5. Divis Laboratories Ltd6. Beijing Ginko Group (BGG)7. Igene Biotechnology Inc8.Piveng Inc9.Fenchem Biotek Ltd10.Algatechnologies11. Cardax, Inc12. Supreme Biotechnologies13. Parry Nutraceuticals14.Alga Technologies15. BlueOcean NutraSciences Inc16. MicroA AS, EID Parry (India) Ltd17. Heliae Development, LLCWhat can you expect from the report?The Astaxanthin Market Report is prepared with the main agenda to cover the following 20 points:1.Market Size by Product Categories2.Market trends3.Manufacturer Landscape4.Distributor Landscape5.Pricing Analysis6.Top 10 End user Analysis7.Product Benchmarking8.Product Developments9.Mergers & Acquisition Analysis10.Patent Analysis11.Demand Analysis (By Revenue & Volume)12.Country level Analysis (15+)13.Competitor Analysis14.Market Shares Analysis15.Value Chain Analysis16.Supply Chain Analysis17.Strategic Analysis18.Current & Future Market Landscape Analysis19.Opportunity Analysis20.Revenue and Volume AnalysisFAQ:Does IndustryARC publish country, geography or application based reports in Astaxanthin Market?Yes, we do have separate reports as mentioned below:1.Americas Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)2.Europe Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)3.APAC Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)4.RoW Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)5.Natural Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)6.Synthetic Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)7.Dried Biomass/Powder Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)8.Oil Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)9.Soft gels Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)10.Liquid Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)11.Dietary Supplement/Nutraceuticals Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)12.Cosmetics Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)13.Animal health and Aquaculture Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)14.Food & Beverages Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)15.Feed Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)16.Liquid Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)17.Dry Form Market for Astaxanthin (2018-2023)Does IndustryARC customize these reports and charge additionally for limited customization?Yes, we can customize the report by extracting data from our database of reports and annual subscription databases. We can provide the following free customization:1.Increase the level of data in application or end user industry.2.Increase the number of countries in geography chapter.3.Find out market shares for other smaller companies or companies which are of interest to you.4.Company profiles can be requested based on your interest.5.Patent analysis, pricing, product analysis, product benchmarking, value and supply chain analysis can be requested for a country or end use segment.Access Report:https://industryarc.com/Report/16597/astaxanthin-market.htmlAny other major customizations can be discussed with our team, we can provide a separate quote based on your requirement. You can drop in an e-mail to [email protected] to discuss more about our consulting services.