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 […]
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home hopefully you have been keeping an eye on the NAR settlement. Many people believe that the settlement will only affect real estate professionals, but that simply is not true. In fact, when the dust settles from the settlement (pun intended) buyers may find […]
I remember growing up my aunt and uncle had a multi-story home where my aunt’s parents also lived. I guess you could say it was a multi-generational home. Today, however, multi-generational homes are actually a class of homes that are being built for this generation. Years ago you may have heard of the phrase, “in-law […]
Thanks to our awesome viewers and listeners they provided us with some really great questions to do an entire second show. Thank you we truly are grateful. On this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Senior Selling and Buyers Real Estate Expert, Steve Kruger joins us again to talk about a couple of questions that […]