Home staging is a major player in a home sale. How your home looks, feels, and even smells can influence buyers’ decisions, so it’s important to present your home in the best light. Cleaning, decluttering, and rearranging furniture are essential to preparing your home for showings, but it can be tempting to take a few […]
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What’s Your Style? 5 Popular Architectural Styles to Consider for Your Dream Home
Dream homes around the country have one thing in common: amazing architecture. From Greek Revival to Modern, we’re breaking down the most popular architectural styles in America to help you discover your own dream home. 1. Greek Revival Homes Popular during the 1820s, ’30s, and ’40s, Greek Revival takes inspiration from the ornate temples of […]
Costly Mistakes to Avoid After You Buy Your First Home
You’re smart. You’re doing your research about home buying and homeownership (like you are right now!), so you feel like you’re prepared to avoid common home buying pitfalls. But you’ll soon find that once you’ve moved in, there is a whole new list of common problems that plague unwary first-time homeowners. To help you make […]
Do You Know What These Crucial Real Estate Acronyms Mean?
Acronyms are tossed around like crazy in the real estate world, which can be confusing to even the most veteran home buyers. But don’t worry — it doesn’t take long to learn the language. Here’s a quick list of the most widely used home buying acronyms and what they actually mean. Of course, if you’d […]
Get Your Home Ready to Sell This Spring
Happy 2018! Have you made any resolutions for the new year? If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, now may be the perfect time to start getting ready! Spring is one of the best times to sell your home. This is especially true in the Triangle, where high demand and low inventory have created […]
Jumpstart the New Year: 3 Goals for Your Home
6 Ways to Save for Your Down Payment
Do You Know What Triangle Town We’re Talking About?
A tranquil atmosphere, bustling local community, and gorgeous homes are three things that set this Triangle town apart. It’s also known for: A historic Mineral Spring TWO downtowns Six outstanding public schools Over 14 parks and outdoor fields An annual Freedom Balloon Fest Still Guessing? Check Out These Landmarks Are You Getting Warmer? Quick […]
A Quick Guide to Tax-Deductible Donations in Your Home
In the season of giving, many local organizations and businesses often accept donations of clothing, household goods, and other gently used items to help those in need. Homeowners looking to downsize or preparing for a move (or just clearing up some space at home) can not only pay it forward by donating to a local […]
12 Month-by-Month Goals for Your New Home
‘Tis the season — for goal planning, that is! Many people spend December reflecting on the year and creating a list of goals to aim for in the New Year, and recent home buyers are no exception. If you’re thinking about ways to preserve that “new-to-you” feeling in your home and keep the clutter at […]