Starting August 1st for us in North Carolina, and August 17th for all Realtors®, there are new practice changes and revised MLS rules that will impact how we conduct real estate transactions with buyers and sellers.

You might be wondering, "What does this all mean?" or you might not even ...

Real estate professionals across the country have observed a growing interest from home buyers in eco-friendly features. While Energy Star appliances and water-saving bathroom fixtures are often top of mind when considering a home's environmental impact, outdoor spaces can also be sustainable.

According to U.S. News & World ...

Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for the epic saga of a brave soul who dared to venture into the wild world of adulthood and responsibility—our protagonist, the newfound homeowner extraordinaire! Picture this: a person armed with nothing but a dream, a stack of mortgage papers, and a vague notion of ...

When it comes to buying a home, navigating the process can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. From browsing listings to securing financing, there are numerous steps involved in purchasing a property. Two terms that often come up during this journey are pre-qualification and pre-approval. While they may sound similar, they ...

Short-term rentals (STRs) have become a popular option for travelers seeking unique accommodations and for homeowners looking to supplement their income. However, recent discussions in Buncombe County, NC, have brought to light the possibility of implementing new restrictions on these rentals. As the landscape of vacation rentals potentially shifts, it ...

42%...42%! That is a pretty large increase on our homeowners insurance!

I'm not sure about everyone else but I'm not seeing that much of an increase in my pay to keep up with raising costs of everything; groceries, housing, gas etc. As it is mortgage rates, granted ...

Take a look at the stats for December in Buncombe County. Not only does this show statistics for December 2022 but it also shows year to date! You can see that we are still in a seller's market but the median and average sales price have dropped! We have ...

With rising interest rates we know that it can be difficult to make the leap to finance your next home but there are ways that you can save not only at the closing table but as well as on your monthly payments. 

A few ways that you can ...

The housing market, which received a turbo boost from the COVID-19 pandemic, has begun to shift. Surging mortgage interest rates are rippling through the housing market, threatening to upend real estate’s unprecedented tear. These changes led the Realtor.com® economic research team to revisit its 2022 housing forecast, issued ...

A 1031 exchange is part of the IRS tax code, allowing real estate investors to defer taxes by exchanging “like-kind” properties. The term “like-kind” refers to the nature or character of the property. These properties must only be used for business purposes or held as investments.

The proposal would allow ...