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  • Housing Market Continues To Slide – Sales Down 4% In November
    Key takeaways Existing home signed sales contracts went down 4% in November, extending the slide to ten months straight. It’s further evidence of a continued slowdown in the housing sector, with prices down 9.1% since May. It’s an expected side effect of the Fed’s policy of raising interest rates to bring down inflation, with the […]
  • Selling a House for Cash 101
    In many markets, property values have taken off to levels not seen in well over a decade. It may be a great time to explore selling your home. Depending on the condition of your property, the buyer may be a cash buyer. While this is a typical practice, there are many nuances and slight differences […]
  • Tips for Working With Cash Buyers
    At face value, working with cash buyers should be simple. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and working with cash buyers can be difficult. There are a few malpractices to look out for when working with cash buyers to save time and frustration. Over the years, many cash buyers draft terms in their offers […]
  • Guilford County remained a strong seller’s market during 2022’s 2nd quarter, but we’re starting to see more inventory
    GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. – The Greensboro and Guilford County areasaw an increase in inventory during the second quarter of 2022, but itstill remains a strong seller’s market with homes selling fast and pricescontinuing to rise, according to statistics provided by Triad MLS.It took just 12 days on average to sell a Guilford County home duringthis […]
  • What The Fed’s Rate Hike Means For The Housing Market
    Federal Reserve officials made history on Wednesday by hiking rates by three-quarters of a percentage point for the second straight month, delivering the most aggressive tightening in more than a generation to curb surging inflation, but risking a sharp blow to the economy. Policy makers, facing the hottest price pressures in 40 years, lifted the […]
  • How to Calculate Closing Costs
    When buying or selling a home, the topic of closing costs is bound to come on the horizon. It takes a village to purchase or sell a home, with several different people playing a role in the real estate transaction. Buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and inspectors are just a few of the different people […]
  • Inflation and House Prices: What Homebuyers, Sellers, and Renters Need to Know
    Prices are up almost everywhere – from food, to gas, to home prices. In February 2012, the nationwide median sales price of a house in the U.S. was $160,000. More than ten years later, that number is up to a record $423,000. Homes in markets like Seattle, WA, regularly face bidding wars, while nationwide, nearly […]
  • Home Inspection Tips for Sellers
    No one likes it when a good deal dies. Especially when selling your home, it can be disappointing. Whether the property won’t sell due to financial complications or miscommunications, learning that a great offer has fallen through is always a setback in real estate. Unfortunately, home inspections are a well-known deal-killer within real estate. They’re […]
  • Guide to Selling a House with Tenants
    There are several reasons why you might be ready to sell an investment property. Whether you’re attempting to sell a house or a rental property, sometimes investors need to move on to the next venture. Perhaps it’s time to take advantage of the appreciation value, or maybe you need more time to focus on other […]
  • Survey Reveals Realities Versus Misconceptions About VA Loans
    VA loans make the dream of home ownership more attainable for military families, however, many service members who have honorably served our country know little about the benefits of VA mortgages and may even have negative views about them. That’s according to a new Spotlight on VA Loans report commissioned by Navy Federal Credit Union […]
  • Home Sellers Have Great Expectations In A Hot Housing Market
    Spring is in the air and home buyers and sellers are coming out of hibernation. New survey data by Realtor.com shows that homeowners are gearing up to sell this spring and summer. According to the report, 64% of prospective 2022 sellers anticipate doing so within the next six months and with high expectations for making […]
  • What is a Seller’s Disclosure? Here’s Why It’s Important
    Whether you’re about to purchase a new condo or sell your current home, there is a lot to learn and paperwork to sign. One of these critical documents is called a seller’s disclosure.   A seller’s disclosure, also known as a property disclosure, is a document that sellers are legally required to provide buyers. This piece […]
  • No, You Can’t Renovate A Bathroom For $1000
    Social media, television and especially YouTube can make DIY projects look incredibly easy, especially when it comes to bathroom renovations. Just demo, sand, prime and paint those old cabinets, change out the vanity, and re-tile. All you need is a weekend and an enthusiasm for sweat equity. But in reality, saving cash on a DIY […]
  • Investors: A Real Estate Agent’s Most Powerful Partnership
    As any real estate agent knows, leads are the lifeblood to success. This is why it is no secret that a high percentage of most agents’ time is dedicated to uncovering possible leads via as many conduits as possible.  That being said, all leads are not created equal. Some leads roll in thanks to expensive […]
  • How Pre-Qualification Can Help You Get Your Dream Home
    Buying a home is an important – and exciting – decision. After all, having a place to call your own, to raise your family in, to do as you wish with no landlord to answer to are all motivating factors in starting the process. But, in addition to these emotional reasons, buying a home can […]
  • Seeking High-Quality Contractors to Join Our Team
    An important piece of the real estate puzzle hinges on building a strong team. This is why in addition to our network of agents, lenders, attorneys, and brokers, we are always on the lookout for great contractors to partner with. Below is some more insight on what we are looking for along with a number […]
  • Are you Looking to Grow Your Real Estate Investment Opportunities?
    If you are a real estate investor looking to purchase wholesale properties or partner on joint venture projects, look no further. Our team has the experience, know-how, and infrastructure to offer you opportunities in your real estate investment endeavors. No matter if you are looking for a rehab project to work on or you are […]
  • Situations We Can Help Home Sellers With
    Homeowners find themselves in the position of having to sell their home fast for any number of reasons. For example, there are times when family obligations require you to move out of state with little warning. Maybe a job relocation takes you to a new area. Or a personal situation has arisen, putting homeowners on […]