Buyer fatigue vs. Covid fatigue- which is worse?

Tori's son marks his height against the wall

Like all of you, there are many words that I have heard in the last two years that I hope to never, ever hear again. Pivot, shift, uncharted territory. Fatigue is about to be added to the list! Whether it affects home buyers or mask wearers, “fatigue” seems to be quickly becoming a term that […]

Inflation & the Effect of Increased Material Costs on the Housing Market

Man planning construction project via iPad

Brady told me to skip the politics today, so let’s get straight to business…  The world has almost survived COVID-19, but now inflation threatens to severely hamper a fragile, slow-to-recover economy. As COVID caused shutdowns in manufacturing plants, due to the virus and the “unknowns” of its impact on the home building business, material costs […]

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 […]

Permit or No Permit?

Decorative candle lamp with bronze trim

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?

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 […]