Fearlessness. Flexibility. Focus. These are but a few of the qualities Jolene Johnson brings to Gaskill Reality. And they’re not just words… This is how she lives her life. Combining yoga with being a real estate agent is classic “quid pro quo”—Latin meaning something given, something gained… A win/win situation. Jolene’s clients are guaranteed to receive her best effort and …
Beyond The Sale Price: Additional Costs To Expect When Buying Or Selling A Home
For most people, purchasing (and selling) a house is the largest financial transaction they will make. The purchase/selling price is the lion’s share of the transaction. While the prospect of buying or selling a home for hundreds of thousands of dollars is daunting enough… there are additional costs that come with buying or selling a home. Below we discuss the …
First-Time Home Buyers: Financing Programs You Might Not Know About
Spring and summer are the busiest seasons in the real estate market. On any given weekend, driving around the Triangle you will see numerous “Open House” signs scattered on the shoulders of tree-lined streets. People who are actively seeking to purchase properties might do an impromptu visit to an open house on the way home from Sunday brunch, you know, …
First Time Homeowners: Tips For All Seasons
Your first home is a major milestone, and big congratulations are in order! Not only is real estate a great investment… You are now the master of your own domain. But that also means you can’t call your landlord should anything go wrong. And the regular upkeep and maintenance of the property now falls to you. Don’t be caught off …
Re-Evaluating Your Investment Property
BUY. HOLD. SELL. These are three things every investment property owner should have on their minds on a regular basis. A seasoned investment property owner might consider these options once or twice a year. Moreover, they are always keeping an eye on market conditions, cash flow, return on investment, tax incentives, their overall portfolio and future cash needs. Below we …
Investment Property: Flip… Or Buy And Hold?
Most Americans would agree that buying property is a sound investment. Many of us dream about our very own weekend country house sitting on several acres, or perhaps a top floor downtown condo with stunning views of the city. In fact, home ownership in America is almost 65%. However, investing in property is a whole different ball game, and the …
Updated Apartments Available March 1
Gaskill Realty is pleased to announce that we will have 11 newly-available updated apartments for rent starting March 1, 2019. Located at 1610 Glenwood Avenue, the apartment homes are set back from the main road for less road noise and more tranquility. Less than one block from Five Points, this desirable location grants easy access to Glenwood South, Wade Avenue, …
Buying Investment Property: Some Tips
Buying investment property seems like a pretty straightforward venture. Select a property, purchase it, clean it up… and tah-dah! You’re ready to rent it out to prospective clients as either a residential or vacation property. Or maybe you try to flip it. Now, just sit back, collect the rent and watch your profits skyrocket along with the value of your …
Best Real Estate Apps for Buyers and Sellers
Apps are everywhere! Clients used to visit a company’s website for information, to make a purchase or to find a customer service number. But the savviest now simply download the company’s app. Technology is truly amazing… While apps might serve the same purpose of the website, an app is configured for the best possible user experience (UX). And businesses are …
What Technology Can (And Can’t) Do For Your Next Real Estate Venture
With the invention of the internet, the entire way in which we communicate has forever changed. Messages which once took days, or months, to transmit are now shared in real time. Naturally, the way in which we conduct business has also transformed. This includes the way industries advertise, market, sell and purchase their services and goods. The real estate market …