Key Takeaways: As mortgage rates continue hovering near historic lows, many potential buyers are eager to make a move—but it can be hard to know which type of loan is best. There are dozens of different mortgage options available today, and some even have low down payment or credit score requirements. This can help a […]
Be Our Guest: 4 Ways to Transform Your Home into the Ultimate Entertaining Space
Key Points: Even in the middle of a pandemic, today’s homeowners are looking to make their spaces more conducive to entertaining. Certain upgrades—especially those in the entryway, kitchen, and backyard—have the potential to boost your home’s resale value. And best of all, your guests will love them just as much as you do! These projects […]
Busting the Biggest Home-Buying Myths of 2020
This year has been difficult for just about everyone, but if you were (or still are) thinking about buying a home in 2020, you might be feeling more than a little overwhelmed. An ongoing pandemic, the subsequent recession, and general uncertainty have forced many house-hunters to put their real estate dreams on hold. However, despite […]
Make Your Home Boo-tiful with These 4 Halloween Staging Tips
If you step outside on a cool October afternoon, you might just smell some pumpkin spice and freshly picked apples wafting through the air. That can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner! And while this ghoulish holiday delights both kids and kids-at-heart, it also creates interesting staging opportunities for home sellers. […]
What Increasing Home Prices Mean for Today’s Buyers and Sellers
Wake County Real Estate Sales Increase at All Price Points
Shutdowns earlier this year led to much uncertainty, particularly in the real estate market. Many wondered if 2020 would bring about another housing crash, like the 2008 housing bubble burst. But actually, Wake County real estate has been very active this summer. Sales Increase Across Wake County Real Estate An analysis of the July 2020 […]
These 4 Negotiating Tips Can Help You Sell for Top Dollar
Receiving your first offer is one of the most exciting parts of selling your home. And while it might seem like the hard work is finally over, the negotiation process is actually just getting started. Even in a seller’s market, negotiating with a buyer can require quite a bit of time, skill, and guidance from […]
Tips for Working from Home (Productively)
Working from home may seem like a dream come true, and for many of us that dream came true earlier this year. Companies across the nation have sent employees home to work to prevent the spread of COVID-19—but staying focused while working from home can be a little tricky! How to Stay Focused & Productive […]
Prepare for a Hot End-of-Summer Real Estate Market
When businesses nationwide closed in early 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many feared the real estate market would see a collapse akin to the housing bubble burst of 2008. But instead, buyer demand soared, prices rose, and the end-of-summer real estate market has been quite robust, especially for home sellers. Want to Take […]
Buyer Beware: 6 Red Flags That Could Spell Trouble for Homebuyers
Picture this: you’ve found a seemingly perfect home in just the right neighborhood. It has every single one of your must-haves, plenty of space, and even all of the features you want. But on the tour, your agent spots a few big problems, like a crack in the foundation or signs of water damage. Should […]









