If you step outside on a cool October afternoon, you might just smell some pumpkin spice and freshly picked apples wafting through the air. That can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner! And while this ghoulish holiday delights both kids and kids-at-heart, it also creates interesting staging opportunities for home sellers. […]
To say that 2020 has been a bit of a whirlwind would be an understatement. And as we get closer to the end of the year, many buyers and sellers are wondering if it makes financial sense to enter the market. Although the warmer months are typically considered the best time to move, buyer demand […]
Receiving your first offer is one of the most exciting parts of selling your home. And while it might seem like the hard work is finally over, the negotiation process is actually just getting started. Even in a seller’s market, negotiating with a buyer can require quite a bit of time, skill, and guidance from […]
Picture this: you’ve found a seemingly perfect home in just the right neighborhood. It has every single one of your must-haves, plenty of space, and even all of the features you want. But on the tour, your agent spots a few big problems, like a crack in the foundation or signs of water damage. Should […]
Nestled into rolling hills and the pristine beauty of pine and oak forests in the heart of North Carolina, Chapel Hill feels like a scenic retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city living. Yet as one of the anchors of the Triangle, this deceptively large town is utterly filled with possibility—for work, for […]
If you’re thinking about listing your home, you’ve probably heard that we’re in a seller’s market right now. As inventory dwindles and buyer interest intensifies, it’s not uncommon to see properties sell just hours after they’re listed, sometimes even tens of thousands above their original asking price. This may seem like an ideal scenario, but […]
If you have dogs, cats, or other pets in your home, you probably consider them to be part of your family. And if you’re thinking about making a move soon, that means you’ll want to take their needs into consideration, too. Here’s our ultimate guide to finding the perfect place you and your furry friend […]
As businesses reopen and restrictions are lifted, life slowly begins to return to normal here in the Triangle. Real estate, too, is returning to its summer swing, after a slower-than-anticipated spring season. However, the pandemic changed real estate, and some of those changes just might stick around. Ways the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed Real Estate The […]
If you’re planning on buying a home in the coming weeks or months, you’ve probably already started searching homes for sale, possibly on a site like Zillow or through an agent’s search. That’s a good place to start, but you might want to search sold data, too. Here’s why. Search Sold Data to Get the […]
Even if you’ve sold a home before, deciphering real estate jargon can still seem impossible. There’s a lot of unique terminology you should know if you want to make the most of your sale, which means it’s crucial to be well-versed in some of the most common home selling terms before you list. If you’re […]
