Many people love the thought of investing in real estate. However, there are risks with any investment. Should real estate be part of your investment strategy? How might it fit into a portfolio? What are the challenges when it comes to using real estate as part of your financial plan? Is real estate a better […]
When it comes to real estate, so often we deal with numbers on what have already happened, and we try to make sense of the future. But what about predicting the future? True, we do not have a crystal ball, but we do have some numbers that are reliable for us to make some pretty […]
The home computer. Very few of us can remember a time when we didn’t have one. Whether it be stand-alone, the laptop, the tablet, etc. The home computer is part of the home. And with the home computer has come computer viruses, phishing attempts, and more. What should you do to protect yourself? And how […]
As we approach the 2024 Presidential Election, there are rumblings in the mortgage market. Will this be like every other election year right before the election, interest rates “magically” decline? We shall see. Because mortgage rates have been higher than in past years, are there new programs that you may be able to take advantage […]
With more homes on the market right now, making sure that your home stands out is an absolute must. So how do you “stage” your house in the summer months? What should you do to add little nuances that may make your home the bigger winner when it comes to winning the buyer over? In […]
At some point we are going to deal with mold. It is a given if you live or have a business anywhere, but especially in the Southern Atlantic States. But often times we purchase older homes and commercial buildings that we have plans to renovate only to realize that we may have issues of […]
When you are selling or buying a home there is also the thought of how you are going to move your belongings from one place to another. Even the most seasoned buyer or seller will tell you that moving their possessions is not the easiest or the most fun. And then there are considerations about […]
When it comes to changes to the way residential real estate will be conducted in the not-too-distant future. Things are moving very quickly. Already in the state of North Carolina, as in many states, we are seeing changes to the forms that will be used for both buyers and sellers. What is more there also […]
What can a general contractor/builder tell you about building? A whole lot. Things that you probably are not thinking about. And when it comes to residential homes or commercial properties the things you should know about building are vast. And what about renovations? What are the most common? Are they worth it? How about building […]
It is that time of year when we do our midyear “State of the Union” address on residential real estate. The fact is things have changed. The market is rapidly changing. Housing inventory, mortgage rates, and more! Things are confusing out there right now. So we need some help. In this episode of Real Estate […]