Annual Home Maintenance: Your Ultimate Guide Homeowner’s Annual Maintenance Checklist  Given the option, few of us would volunteer to spend our free time pressure washing the side of our house. However, when your home is your biggest investment, as it is for most people, maintaining it is a must. Home maintenance can feel like a daunting chore — especially for a new homeowner — but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. A home operates with the seasons, coming to life in the spring and hibernating in the winter. And, if you prepare correctly, your home will run like a well-oiled machine a ..read more

How to Preserve Your Home's Winter Curb Appeal 6 Ways to Boost Your Winter Curb Appeal   When you hear “curb appeal,” the picture of a perfectly manicured lawn bordered by colorful perennial flowers likely comes to mind. But lush landscaping isn’t always an option if you’re selling your home during the winter. You’ll need to get creative with your winter curb appeal to give buyers a positive first impression — after all, impressions are everything!  Just because the temperature drops and the days are dark and gray doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your curb appeal. Continue re ..read more

Queen City Dating Guide: The Best Date Spots in Charlotte 10 Fun Date Ideas to Try In Charlotte, NC The Queen City is home to an abundance of local eateries and activities fit for the perfect date out on the town. We questioned our local Redbud agents and rounded up a few of their favorite spots! After all, no one knows Charlotte better than our agents who live and play here every day. Continue reading to learn more! The Best Date Spots in Charlotte for Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch From trendy bistros to classic cafes, Queen City is home to a variety of delicious and romantic breakfast, lunch ..read more

Are Pandemic Buyers Ready to Sell? To Sell or Not to Sell: Pandemic Home Purchases Buying a house can be difficult, especially as a first-time homebuyer in the middle of a global pandemic. During this time, mortgage rates reached historic lows, with many buyers qualifying for 30-year fixed mortgages and interest rates sitting around three percent. This significant decrease made the prospect of buying a home pretty appealing, and trends pointed to a hot market.  But was it worth it? Read on to learn if people who bought homes during the pandemic are ready to sell, and what market conditio ..read more

The Value of Listening: Why Your Agent is a Trusted Source 5 Reasons to Listen to Your Real Estate Agent’s Advice Buying or selling a property appears to be a straightforward process. You find a home you love, negotiate the price, and viola — the transaction is complete. But, as any homebuyer or seller will tell you, the situation is far more complicated, so you must listen carefully to your real estate agent’s advice during your buying or selling process.  Taking an experienced agent’s advice can save you loads of time, money, and headaches along the way. Continue reading to learn five ..read more

The Benefits of Working with a Local Mortgage Lender 4 Reasons Why You Should Work With a Local Lender Buying a home can be a stressful process, especially for first-time homebuyers. Among all of the other things you may be focused on, you likely don’t have the time to worry about financing your mortgage. This is where a local lender comes into play! They will be by your side every step of the way to make sure your homeownership dreams come true and the experience is hassle-free.  Continue reading to discover the main benefits of working with a local mortgage lender!  What’s a Mortg ..read more

The Current Market vs. The 2008 Housing Market Crash Why Today’s Housing Market is NOT Like 2008 With all of the headlines and talk in the media about shifts in the housing market, you may be thinking we are heading back in the direction of the 2008 housing market crisis. After all, it’s only natural for thoughts to emerge about the devastating financial and economic collapse that cost many ordinary people their jobs, life savings, homes, or all three.  Continue reading to learn how our current market differs from the collapse of 2008. What Happened in 2008?  Simply put, the market ..read more

Get In the Right Mindset: Tips for Home Sellers 5 Mindsets of an Effective Home Seller The sale of your home can be challenging, time-consuming, and stressful at some points – especially if you’re not in the right mindset. Of course you can hire a local real estate agent to guide you though your selling journey, but as a property owner, you should be aware of the tips and tricks used by sellers in today’s market.  It’s essential to get into the mindset of a successful home seller when listing your house on the market. After all, you’ll want your beloved property to sell quickly, and for ..read more

Tips And Tricks For Safe Trick-Or-Treating This Halloween How to Have a Fun, Safe, and Successful Halloween Spooky season is here and there is so much fun to be had! The month of October is filled with fun decorations, costumes, candy, and excitement. The leaves begin to change color, fall is in the air, and Halloween is just around the corner. It’s time to get out your pumpkin-carving supplies, bake your favorite fall treats, and binge-watch your favorite frightening flicks as you prepare for a night of tricks and treats! While there are a million things to love about Halloween, trick-or-tre ..read more

Purchasing a Fixer Upper Home: Everything to Know Is a Fixer Upper Home Right for You? Unlike other residential properties, fixer-upper prices aren’t as reliant on the status of the local real estate market — whether it be a buyer’s or seller’s market. Purchasing a fixer upper home can provide a shortcut to homeownership for first-time home buyers; it can also be a way for repeat buyers to afford a larger home or a preferred neighborhood. With relatively low inventory of homes for sale these days, a move-in ready home can be hard to find, especially if you have budget restrictions.  Cont ..read more