House prices finally fall.

• Position: Western - Brief article

For the past few years, those partial to Asheville's hippie vibe could buy a decent house there only if they had a yuppie's bank account. It's still not for paupers, but the cost might be coming down a bit. In August, the average resale price of a single-family home in Buncombe County dropped to $224,588, the lowest since January 2005. That's bad for people wanting to unload a house but good for buyers...