How Much Do Appraisals Matter?
In a red hot market like we are in, homes have to be sold twice: once to the buyer and again to the appraiser. How much do appraisals matter? Check out the Q&A below to find out! Is an appraisal required on my property? If you are paying cash, then no. An appraisal is up to […]
Buy, Build, or Renovate?
With appreciation reaching an incredible 12-13% in 2020, how do we make sense of the chaos? Is it better to build a new home, buy an existing home, or renovate the one you are in? Well, that depends. First, some questions. How long are you planning to be in the Winston-Salem area? Do you have cash to spend on […]
Winston-Salem, I miss you.
For the first time in almost a year, I welcomed a relocating buyer, and we drove around in my car. For real! I have been meeting clients at houses or having them follow me all during COVID. Yesterday, (all masked up, but in person!!) we talked about real estate, North Carolina hiking, biking, fishing, and […]
Permit or No Permit?
One of the fun parts of being an agent is seeing the amazing projects homeowners have completed. (Who doesn’t love a good Before and After?) Whether I am going to a house for a Super Bowl party, just to say hello, or to list the property, owners are always excited to show off their new […]
Old House or New?
After 13 years in the suburbs of Winston-Salem (if you define Clemmons as a suburb), I moved into “town” in 2018. The change was a big move for many reasons and an interesting one for a “new construction gal.” When I designed and built my home in Salem Glen in 2005, every detail was carefully […]