How the Current Real Estate Market Can Affect Your FinancesThe real estate market is in an interesting state right now. Home sales are slowing because of higher interest rates, but prices in some areas have yet to drop. Overall, the median existing home sales price in January 2023 was up 1.3% from the same time last year, but home prices in expensive …
February Articles of Interest
How to Handle Buyer Love LettersThere are potential risks involved in this common tactic, including fair housing violations. Here are seven tips for tackling love letters with your clients.Realtor Magazine New Housing Data Suggests Market Slowdown Is EndingPending home sales increased in December for the first time in six months, and new-home sales and mortgage applications are rising.Realtor Magazine SINGLE …
January Top Articles of Interest
21 Real Estate Wins in Government Spending Package Congress gave final approval Friday to a bipartisan bill to fund the government through Sept. 30, 2023, clearing the last major piece of legislation for the year. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden for his signature. Included in the bill are an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) …
Buying a New Townhouse? 7 Keys To Decorating It on a Budget
You can make your new home look great without spending a lot of money. If you’re looking to decorate your townhouse on a budget, here are some keys to creating a lovely, cozy home without breaking the bank.
Considering a Move to North Carolina? Here’s What You Need to Know About Raleigh
People around here say they love living in Raleigh because it’s a growing city that hasn’t lost the friendly, small-town feel. It’s still easy to run into someone you know when you stop in at the corner market or your favorite local dive. At the same time, Raleigh’s growing fast. It’s the capital of North Carolina and the second largest …
Top 6 Home and Interior Design Trends in 2022 – What’s Here To Stay
Home and interior design trends are always changing, and with so many styles to choose from, it can be overwhelming for homeowners and renters alike. Whether you’re thinking of moving soon or just want to spruce up the home you’ll be in for the next few years, here are 2022’s trending styles. Grandmillennial decor A throwback to days of old, …
How Do North Carolina Counties Assess Property Taxes? How To Appeal If Yours Increase
To be a property owner is to be a taxpayer. Once you become a homeowner, of course, you’ll never need to question whether you’ll get a tax bill. You’ll just need to know how much you’ll owe! And that all depends on where you live. How Property Taxes Are Determined in North Carolina In North Carolina, county tax offices send …
Housing Market Predictions for 2022 – Here’s What You Need to Know
As we kick off a new year, we’re coming out of one that witnessed the housing market on fire. Demand raced past supply and drove prices higher and higher in a seller’s market where buyers competed like crazy for a limited number of available new homes. Industry insiders say the housing market will cool a bit in 2022, but there’s …
Home Repairs to DIY & Those You Should Leave to the Pros
“Do it right for less.” It’s “how doers get more done.” Besides the catchy slogans, there’s a reason Lowe’s and Home Depot are doing so well. DIY home repair is alive and thriving. Whether you want to save money, or you simply enjoy the satisfaction of working on your own home, it’s hard to resist the siren call of hammers, …
How to Determine the Right Price Point When Listing Your Home
If you are considering placing your home for sale, what steps should you follow to determine what the right price point should be? There are several factors that are part of the equation and you need to research these factors thoroughly. A trusted and experienced real estate agent will do much of this work for you but as the homeowner, …