BACK ON MARKET!
“Back on market!” Yep, you have seen it. The back onmarket phrase that’s usually followed by somethinglike “no fault of the seller or property.” Why does thisseem to be happening more frequently in 2026? Interest rates – some buyers who haven’tbeen actively looking got sticker shock thisspring and summer when mortgage interestrates hit a 12-month […]
WHY I AM EXCITED ABOUT THE GROUNDS AND WHY YOU SHOULD BE TOO!
Long before the Last Resort, there was Ziggy’s, and Baity’s, andCorbin’s (of course) my favorite:) And yes, this was back in the days ofGroves Stadium and old press box, and long before theWinston-Salem Open, the walking Deacon, and decades before theswinging Deacon! Although all of these fine establishments are longgone, our red ruddy rhenish is […]
INTEREST RATES ARETRENDING DOWN!
Are you considering refinancing?If you missed out on financing your home with a historically low interest rate, now might be thetime to refinance. Start here. Call your real estate agent. You must have a good idea of your home’s value. Your eligibility torefinance depends on your loan type, your credit score, and how much equity […]
BOOM, BUST, OR BALANCE?
The start of a new year always brings excitement, anticipation, and some anxiety for what’s ahead. As a tradition, the New Year gives many people a starting point to define clear goals. We assess 2025, then see what trends stick in 2026! Resale Homes: BALANCEPreviously owned homes make up the majority of our market, and […]
THE 50-YEAR MORTGAGE
It was a privilege to represent Gulliver’s Travel on the naming voyage for the Celebrity Xcel. It wasa gorgeous night, somewhere in the Atlantic, and the conversation turned to real estate. Threetravel advisors, two plus one’s, and me. The conversation ALWAYS turns to real estate. Today’stopic was affordability; which led to the 50-year mortgage. So, […]
Dear Future Homebuyer #3…
HERE ARE 5 REASONS WHY! Rising inventory levels. Yes, finally, more homes are being offered for sale. The market ended the month of September with 1,913 active listings, compared to 1,630 a year ago, which is an increase of 17%. Economics 101: more homes for sale = more sellers + fewer buyers will push prices […]
Is West Really Best?
STAN, JACKSON & WHYI LOVE THE EAST COAST! 30 years ago, in my American Junior Golf Association days, our biggest team event of the year was the Cannon Cup: East vs. West. Texas kids were somehow assigned to the “West” team. As Texans, we really just wanted to be our own team, but that’s beside […]
Who Are The Trailblazers?
I LOVE SPORTS. I grew up watching games at Daniel Meyer Coliseum—front row. Purple was, and still is my favorite color. The Horned Frogs were my team. As kids, we wanted the players’ autographs, and we sought high-fives after games. We loved watching them compete for the Horned Frogs, and complete their collegiate careers at […]
Tariffs, Trump & Their Effect on the Real Estate Market!
Lets face it – the stock market’s recent volatility is enough to give a pause to even the most risk-tolerant investors. Since Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on exports from most countries, both Wall Street and Main Street have been concerned enough to pull money out of the market. Although the tariffs will increase […]
Why I’m Passionate About the American Dream in 2025
| saw arecent interview with the Vanderbiltwomen’s basketball coach, and she was askedabout how hard it is to coach in the currentlandscape of NIL. She said that “the world ischanging, and you have to have a passion for it(coaching). And control what you can control.” This really stood out to me. If y’all have beenfollowing […]