Key Takeaways: Sell your home faster with these easy repair and design tips Minor improvements can make a big difference Contact us to sell your home for top dollar in 2023 Thinking about selling your home in 2023? Your property’s interior and exterior look and feel have a direct impact on the final sale price of your home. Investing in minor improvements such as paint, flooring, or furniture creates an inviting atmosphere and draws potential buyers. Before you list your home, try these proven tips to help get you every penny your home is worth! Remove extra clutter in your home A home free ..read more

Healthy Home Design Like many of us, before COVID it never occurred to us that one day we would have to stay home for weeks on end and never leave.  This pandemic has changed so much of how we view our time, relationships, and certainly our homes.  Some of these changes have been for the better.  We make that extra phone call to family instead of the text, we savor the moments we can hug and be together and don’t take those for granted like we used to in the past. But I’m sure I’m not alone in stating some things have changed for the worse, and maybe we need a little check-in t ..read more

Key Takeaways: Staging showcases a home’s best assets, and helps sell it for top dollar. You’ll be at an advantage if you take the extra step of staging your property. This is a great time to plan for the future of your home, so contact us today! First impressions matter, so when you finally put your house on the market, you’ll want to pay special attention to how you stage your property. Staging is a real estate term that means how a house looks, and good staging helps buyers imagine themselves in the home. It shows off the property’s good features, hides its flaws, turns unconventional spa ..read more

Key Takeaways: Mortgage rates are going up, but they’re actually not that high. You’re still in control: you can get yourself a lower rate with these smart tips. Find opportunities in your local real estate market—contact us today! Many would-be homebuyers are fearful of rising mortgage rates. It seems like the news is non-stop negative when it comes to talking about the housing market. But it’s worth putting those headlines into perspective. In 1981, mortgage rates hit an all-time high of 18.45%! On a 30-year fixed mortgage right now, you can expect to find rates around 5.9%—that’s 68% less ..read more

Key Takeaways: Understanding why a property organizer is your secret weapon Learning how to use a property organizer Discovering how property organizers will benefit you Why Use a Property Organizer Have you ever been overwhelmed in the buying and selling process? With so many options out there and the market constantly changing, it can be challenging to stay organized during your search. Luckily, there’s a user-friendly tool that has your back, and it’s called the property organizer. The property organizer is an overlooked yet extremely beneficial tool that stimulates and simplifies your ho ..read more

Key Takeaways: Home values are rising faster than inflation, making homes a prized asset This housing market offers unique opportunities for buyers and sellers Contact us today to secure your assets and safeguard your future! The state of real estate and inflation As inflation soars to near 40-year highs and raises the cost of everything, many are looking for innovative ways to secure their assets against inflationary losses. Additionally, given the housing market’s recent volatility (primarily driven by historic low levels of housing inventory that have caused an imbalance between supply an ..read more

Key Takeaways: Oil and gas prices are the highest in United States history! Individuals and families are shifting how they think about housing, from suburban versus urban to downsizing or going multigenerational. It’s critical to work with an agent who understands the right fit for you and your family. Record-high oil and gas prices are changing home buying and selling It’s difficult to escape the news: gas prices are surging across the nation, with the increase averaging $1 per gallon. With costs at historical highs, the ripple effect changes how we think about everything. That includes the ..read more

Key Takeaways: In a competitive market, you want to make sure you’re doing everything right when it’s time to buy a new home. Stability with your employment and finances is super important, so don’t make any sudden changes. Don’t skip out on working with a buyer’s agent—an experienced real estate agent is an invaluable partner. Buying a home is an exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking experience. In addition to finding the right place, you also have to find the right mortgage, and with low inventory in many markets and rising home prices nationwide, securing your dream home can be a challeng ..read more

Buying your first home is exciting, nerve-wracking, and maybe a little challenging. And no matter how much you research, it’s hard to know what to expect until you finally have those keys in hand! If you’re a first-time buyer in the Winston-Salem area, we have a few tips to get you on the right track. 5 First-Time Buyer Tips to Keep in Mind Buying a home—especially if it’s your first—is a huge decision. There are plenty of factors to consider, so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you even begin the process. If you’re looking for a little guidance, here are some pointers that can help you th ..read more

Key Takeaways First-time home-sellers need an accurate value before listing. Sellers need to make smart choices on repairs and staging. Offers are evaluated on multiple factors, not just price. The three most common questions first-time sellers ask our real estate team. It’s common to be overwhelmed by the number of questions you inevitably run into when you’re selling your home. Does the doorbell work? Are the exterior colors suitable for today’s market? Am I getting what my home is worth? From marketing the house to negotiating a fair market price and making repairs, here are some of the m ..read more