Buying your first home in the Triangle area is a big deal—but first-time buyers don’t have to figure it all out alone. While it may feel unfamiliar to you, real estate agents help first-time buyers every day. They know the process inside and out and can help guide you through it with less stress, fewer […]
Buying or selling a home is exciting—but let’s be honest, the home inspection can feel like the scariest part of the process. For buyers, it’s that moment of truth: will the dream home you’ve fallen in love with come with hidden nightmares? For sellers, it can feel like judgment day—where every crack, leak, or outdated […]
You’ve probably seen dramatic headlines predicting a housing market crash—but the full story is far less alarming. Let’s break down what’s actually going on and what experts expect for home prices over the next five years. (Spoiler: it’s not a crash.) The latest home price forecast reveals a trend toward steady, sustainable growth, not the […]
Open houses are one of the best parts of the home search. They give you a chance to explore different spaces, see what’s out there, and get a real feel for what could be your next home in the Triangle area. But with so many details competing for your attention, it’s easy to get sidetracked […]
Buying a home is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. Between the stacks of paperwork, inspections, and unexpected surprises, it’s easy to miss critical details that could cost you big down the road. On this episode of Real Estate Right Now, I’m sitting down with James IaDanza, owner of James at […]
If you’ve been putting off buying a home in the Triangle area because you thought qualifying would be too difficult, there’s good news: learning how to qualify for a mortgage is becoming a bit easier—without returning to the risky lending practices of the past. Lenders are loosening up slightly for well-qualified buyers, opening the door […]
When it comes to commercial real estate, going solo might sound like a money-saving move—but it could end up costing you far more than you bargained for. On this episode of Real Estate Right Now, host Jay Izso welcomes back Commercial Broker and Principal of Avison Young, Baxter Walker, to reveal the hidden dangers of […]
Ready to make your home look like it belongs on the cover of a magazine—or sell faster than the one next door? This week on Real Estate Right Now, Jay Izso welcomes the incredibly talented Rhonda Benvie Plummer, founder of Help Me Rhonda Interiors, to talk all things home design, staging, and style strategy. Whether […]
Thinking about selling your home? Whether you’re getting ready for a bigger place, heading to a new city, or just ready for a fresh start, this is an exciting chapter. We’re here to help you make the most of it. Over the years, we’ve helped a lot of people sell their homes, and we’ve seen […]
Hanging onto a 3% mortgage rate can feel like winning the lottery, but is it worth staying in your Triangle area home that no longer fits your life? For many homeowners, the answer is no. While a low mortgage rate is ideal, it doesn’t solve everyday challenges, like living in a space that’s too small, […]