What does your front door say about your home?

We southerners love our front porches like we love our crazy cousins that we ain’t so sure ’bout. My folks always preached to me that our front porch is a reflection of who we are and that if you want folks to come visit, a front porch is your invitation.

I vividly remember the front door of our first [...]

Relocating and Estate Planning

Just a quick comment to anyone moving from one state to another: Do you have a will? I learned a long time ago that different states have different laws regarding wills and estates and if you are moving, I recommend you have a NC attorney review your will and any trusts you have established to be [...]

Selling your home? Consider a Pre-Inspection Home

I tell my clients that if you stick somebody on price, good luck sticking them with repairs and I’m sure I’m not the only agent espousing this. Wouldn’t you rather be ready for a buyer that’s trying to convince you to sell for a lower price based on the fact that they are afraid something MIGHT be wrong? [...]

We are available to handle short sales

We keep promoting what a great opportunity this market is to home buyers but what if you are at the other end of the spectrum? If you’re on the other end and you need to sell, we can help. [...]

A few Raleigh real estate tidbits

Did you know the annual, average appreciateion rate for a detached, single family home in Raleigh is about 3%? [...]

What kind of home buyer are you?

How easy is it to time the market? It’s not. Think about the extensive number of variables that exist locally, nationaly and globally. The second buyer who “…is always actively paying attention, although you may never sell at the peak or buy at the bottom, you can buy right and always do well over time.” [...]

Tidbits to consider when selling a home

Here are some tidbits of information I have gathered from second quarter sales statistics for Wake County you need to consider as part of your home marketing strategy if you are trying to selling a home in today’s market (In no particular order): [...]

Great real estate advice

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” See why we spend so much time researching the market and local and national trends? [...]

Does that addition have a permit?

Ever shop for a home a find one that has an addition or has had major renovations completed? Check first to see if the owner pulled permits and had the job inspected during construction and after completion. Finding out now vs. after you buy it will save you money and headaches. It’s possible to get a [...]