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 […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR ROOF BEFORE YOU PUT MONEY ON THE LINE
CAN A BUYER FOR MY HOUSE GET INSURANCE IF THE ROOF IS 15 YEARS OLD? Maybe, but the opportunities to shop insurance carriers will be limited. Since the hail storm of June 2023, insuring roofs has been a hot topic in NC. In fact, some carriers will NOT write a new policy for a home with […]
2025 IS A REAPPRAISAL YEAR
Q: Will my taxes go up automatically?A: The reappraised value is set as of January 1. Every year, the Forsyth County manager proposes a budget that includes annual tax rates. The county commissioners are responsible for reviewing and ultimately ratifying the county’s budget. There are public hearings on the budget. State law requires counties to […]