How Much Do Appraisals Matter?

Home buyers making an agreement

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?

Empty living room with modern shelves and hardwood floors

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 […]

Old House or New?

Exposed ceiling beams during a remodel

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 […]