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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holiday Top 10
Salvation Army Angel Tree Make a difference! One of our favorites is giving through the Salvation Army Angel Tree! Click here to learn about The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance programs in your community and how you can support them. Tanglewood Festival of Lights Whether you drive through the lights or stroll through the display by […]
Contingent Offers
Q: Is there a way for a buyer to make an offer on a home which is contingent upon the sale of their current home? A: There is an option on the NC contract where an offer can be made under the “condition” that a buyer must list and sell their current home prior to […]
Generational Wealth
When we do have saving to invest, where do we put it? The traditional way is the stock market. With low interest rates for the last several years, real estate has become a very popular “alternative investment”. With interest rates hovering around 8%, and the stock market seeing big swings on a daily basis, how […]
What does it mean to you?
HOW AM I INVESTING NOW? 1. I have a couple of new favorite books, including “The Gap and Gain” and “The 12 week Year.” Check them out! 2. Investing in my physical health. This one needs lots of work! I manage to swim laps at the YMCA on occasion but prefer the loud music and […]