CHA-CHING! According to ATTOM, curator of the nation’s premier property database, this year's third quarter statistics show that the average home seller profited just over $100,000 - almost double the profit margin and "the highest level since the end of the Great Recession a decade ago ..read more

Consider these value-boosting tips when getting your home ready to sell this Spring! Courtesy of GreatNEST-approved inspection company: Home Team Inspection Service  ..read more

If you're local to North Carolina, especially in the Triad area, you may have noticed more license plates from different states, more neighbors moving in from out of town, or just a general increase in the population. You're not alone - we're noticing the same thing - and the data proves it to be true ..read more

Every year we have our challenges and our successes which shape us as ever-changing human beings - learning what we can handle by ourselves and with the support of others. In 2020, many of those challenges were overcome together - as family, friends, and community ..read more

Are you thinking about getting your home ready to sell in the New Year? Spending a bunch of money on house renovations, especially after the holidays, isn't ideal.. but we have good news! Kitchens and baths can be updated WITHOUT breaking the bank - check out some tips below ..read more

The purpose of “Due Diligence” in a real estate transaction is not designed to be an absolute fail-safe for a buyer, nor a money maker for a seller. The concept is one of shared risk and defined reward. The buyer is risking money and time for the ultimate right to control a property. The seller is risking the opportunity cost of limited market exposure and squandered selling time. There is both a Due Diligence Fee and a Due Diligence Date that both parties of the transaction should understand before entering into an Offer to Purchase Contract ..read more

Now that you and your agent have found the "perfect fit", it's time to discuss the terms of your offer and put them into writing. There is a strategy to forming these terms in a way that look out for your best interests, as they all impact one another, and ultimately... you ..read more

Now that we've filtered through your home search results, it's time to schedule an appointment to view your top choices. It's typical to change your criteria after the first few showings as you learn more about what is important to you and what isn't. This is also a time to visualize potential for personal modifications and pay attention to characteristics of the homes that may suggest red flags and expensive repairs ..read more

Here's where the real fun begins! At this point, we have built a relationship together and you have determined the type of financing that best fits your situation, which plays a big part in the "search criteria" for finding your perfect property ..read more

The excitement of home buying usually starts with scrolling through sites such as Zillow, Trulia or Realtor.com as you imagine living in various spaces and claiming one as your own sanctuary. It can be fun to see what's available out there - setting search criteria from location and square footage to the number of bedrooms and list price, but before you get your heart set on a home or the idea of buying a home in general, it is important to consider your financing options and determine the best method, timing and dollar amount for your investment ..read more