Future Home Owner Series (BLOG 2)
Let’s face it, unless you win the lotery, most likely you will get a loan to purchase your first home.Here’s what you need to know! WHICH LENDER DO I CHOOSE? This can be tough. Banks, mortgage lenders, online companies, and builder’s “preferred lender partners” allwant your business. So, where do you start? First, ask your […]
Future Home Owner Series (BLOG 1)
1200 miles of quality time with my 15-year-old “future homeowner” brought me back to the basics of real estate. Growing equity is one of the keys to building wealth. Step one: Buy a home! According to The Currency, financial news, Americans now have 35 trillion dollars in home equity, which equates to about $315,000* per […]
PEEK OR PEAK SEASON?
Winston-Salem Open August 17th-August 24th Ok, it is not technically in the fall, but school has started, so it counts! Ladies day, kids events, social events, and some really great tennis! WFU Face to Face Speaker Series September 11th @ 7:30pm Featuring Peyton Manning! Carolina Classic Fair October 4th – October 13th Enough said. Tailgate […]
5 TIPS TO NAVIGATE THE REAL ESTATE MARKET THIS FALL!
Seize the opportunity! Historically, “election season” has seen a slowdown in real estate transactions. Take advantage! If you are a seller, your home will stand out. If you are a buyer, less competition should mean fewer competing offers. Real estate is local! Turn off the national news, and listen to your experienced agent. Interest rates have stabilized, […]
Still Married & Want to Sell?
In NC one spouse can buy a house, but both parties have to sign the deed to transfer ownership to a new buyer. ACCORDING TO THE NC REAL ESTATE COMMISSION: “when you sell property, everyone on the deed must sign the deed to transfer title, in the case of properties that you owned before you […]
Buyers Agent Role
As a nod to the TV show Law and Order, this story was ripped from the headlines! There is so much talk right now about buyer’s agents, let’s talk about their specific role in a real estate transaction. 1. Helping the buyer find the right home through many channels including through the multiple listing service, […]
2024 New Construction Forecast
Last year, I wondered if new construction would bring us out of the inventory crisis. The answer was then, and is now, NO. But, what should we expect for new construction in 2024? Are the builders still consistent with their new builds, or are interest rate concerns causing them to slow down? I INTERVIEWED 5 […]
Why Move?
Guess what?Interest rates are NOT one of them! 1. Job relocation2. Rightsizing due to a growing family, divorce, or kids headed to college3. Wanting a different neighborhood for amenities, convenience or school districts4. To be near family5. Buying a second home, investment property, or vacation rental If interest rates do come down, buyers who are […]
2024 Market Predictions
Ok, down to business… LUXURY MARKET The luxury market, including homes priced over $1 million, will continue to be red hot. Lots of ALL CASH transactions in this price point! MOVE-UP BUYERThe move-up buyer will do lots of research and need guidance through the buying and selling process. Move-up buyers are most likely to make […]
#1 reason, in 2023, that you SHOULD sell during the holidays!
1. Inventory (the number of homes for sale) is still at historic lows in the Winston-Salem area. Your house WILL stand out! 2. Family and friends visit for theholidays! With so many people working remotely, and many more wanting a second home near family (especially grandchildren) the holidays are a perfect time to introduce your […]