You got that right. I still have relatives in Asheville and they say the New Yorkers who moved to Florida are now moving to Western North Carolina. Just what we needed - more flat-landers! :-(
It's not even funny anymore. Lived there for seven years myself. The price of land in 1990 vs the price of land less than 10 years later was ridiculous. Last time I checked half acre lots were going for $30,000 and up. And considering the 'fine' state of affairs in WNC as of late with all the mill closings, the locals can hardly find a good paying job anymore. So who do you think the land goes to?
Do you think these New Yorkers care? They've bought the houses, land, and whatever you do, don't head over past WCU. Cashiers and Highlands are just two toursit spots now stuck out in the middle of nowhere