Friends and Clients —The real estate market continues to surge ahead. However, clouds might be forming on the horizon for sellers. Let me give you the details:1. Ultra-low mortgage ratesThroughout 2020, the popular 30-year fixed mortgage ra

Are You Following CAPE?

Apr 9th, 2019

CAPE is an acronym our team uses to help sellers remember the elements that can make or break their home sale. Condition, access, price, and exposure are all key to attracting the most buyers and getting the most money possible from your sale

Where Are the Best Places to Eat in the Triangle?

Oct 22nd, 2018

Instead of talking about real estate, today I want to talk about some of my favorite restaurants here in the Triangle Area. If you haven’t been to any of these places before, I highly encourage you to check them out. Here’s my list:1. Cafe

Where Should You Make Your Weekend Getaway This Fall?

Sep 19th, 2018

We’re taking a bit of a diversion from real estate today to talk about a few of my favorite fall weekend getaways here in the Triangle Area:1. Asheville. This is a fantastic place to see the leaves change colors this fall. Many believe that

What Every Homeowner Must Know About Selecting a Remodeling Bid

Aug 29th, 2018

When preparing to make a home renovation project, one of the first important decisions you’ll be faced with is selecting the right bid. To ensure you make the best possible choice, there are five tips you should follow as you proceed:1. Bec

If You're Buying, Renting, or Selling, You Are at Risk for Fraud

Jul 25th, 2018

Are you being scammed? These days, it’s more common than you might think.Protecting yourself against fraud when buying, renting, or selling real estate is crucial. So today I’d like to highlight some scams to watch out for as well as some i

Don't Get Too Comfortable: Our Market Has Looked Like This Before

Jun 13th, 2018

Today’s market is a far cry from the mortgage crisis of 2007. In fact, it’s almost too good. But while we’re sitting pretty at the moment, our current high demand and low inventory are actually somewhat reminiscent of a time just before that

You’re Not Getting Any Younger—Multigen Living Can Save Your Money and Health

May 30th, 2018

Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleOver the past several years, I’ve been seeing a trend where buyers look for homes that will accommodate multiple generations—grandparents, parents, kids, and gr

Youre Not Getting Any Younger - Multigen Living Can Save Your Money and Health

May 29th, 2018

Over the past several years, I’ve been seeing a trend where buyers look for homes that will accommodate multiple generations—grandparents, parents, kids, and grandkids.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all

Keep Radon Out of Your Home and Keep Your Family Safe

Apr 17th, 2018

Today I’m joined by Randy Paquette of First Choice Radon to discuss what you can do to prevent radon from seeping into your home.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleAs a gas, radon is the

What Buyers and Sellers Must Know About Our Spring Market

Apr 4th, 2018

The month of March has been cold and dreary here in the Raleigh area. So, when I say that it’s time to get ready for the spring market, many people think, “Spring market? It’s still winter!”Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuyi

You Never Know What Issues a Home Might Have

Mar 8th, 2018

Let’s talk about home inspections.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleBeyond a general home inspection, there are several specific inspections buyers may choose to conduct while under con

A Look Back at the 2017 Market and a Glimpse Ahead to 2018

Feb 16th, 2018

Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleSales figures are in for the Triangle MLS, and there are some really good numbers to report, both for the month of December and the entirety of 2017. Additional

Don't Let This Ruin Your Home Sale

Nov 30th, 2017

If you are preparing your home for the market, you need to check on your crawl space.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleYou may say, “Why would I even want to think about the crawl space

10 Reasons to Consider Selling During the Holiday Season

Nov 8th, 2017

Although spring is traditionally considered the best time to sell a home, today I’m excited to share the top 10 reasons you should consider listing in the next few months before the spring market hits.Selling a home? Get a free home value

4 Out-of-Pocket Costs Homebuyers Should Expect

Oct 9th, 2017

When buying a home, there are four out-of-pocket expenses that you should be prepared to pay:Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for sale1. Your due diligence deposit. Our purchase contract was r

Accessing Our Newsletter Just Got Easier

Sep 21st, 2017

I was just talking recently with a past client, Lori, who had a great idea. As you may know, we do have a newsletter available.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for sale“NOW WE HAVE ARCHIVES OF

How Can an Agent Help You With a New Construction Purchase?

Aug 31st, 2017

Why is being a represented buyer so important to the purchase of a new construction home? There are more reasons than you may think.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleIf you have been co

Have You Been to Some of These Great Venues in Raleigh?

Aug 10th, 2017

Are you looking for something fun and different to do here in Raleigh? I have a list of great venues and activities for you today.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleThere are a lot of gr

Want to See One of Our Newest Homes for Sale?

Jun 21st, 2017

Today we’re offering you a sneak peek of a beautiful ranch-style property coming on the market this Saturday.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleFollow along with me in the video above fo

Frustrated With the Marketplace? We Have a Solution

Jun 14th, 2017

Our strategic home buying consultation will alleviate your frustration as a buyer and help you find the home of your dreams.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleWe’ve been noticing a lot o

Important Changes in New Construction

May 3rd, 2017

Today I want to share an observation that could affect you if you’re thinking about buying new construction.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleRecently I talked to an interesting young man who ha

Some Great Work Here From Taylor 1 Flooring

Apr 20th, 2017

Kevin Taylor and Taylor 1 Flooring are one of our most trusted vendors. We’re here today to show you some of his great work.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleI’m delighted to be joined today by

What Do the February Numbers Tell Us?

Apr 3rd, 2017

Today I want to give you a quick recap of our market for February 2017.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleUnfortunately, inventory for February of this year was down 8% compared to last year. The

How Smart Technology Can Improve the Value of Your Home

Mar 16th, 2017

Having smart technology in your home can go a long way in improving its resale value and enticing homebuyers.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleWhat kind of smart technology are we seeing in home