From The Blog
Education, News, and Listings from your top rated North Carolina Property Management Company.
Beware of the HOA monster
Beware of the HOA Ok, so I’ll admit it, my relationship with the animal that is the HOA management company is a bit of Jekyll and Hyde or love at times and dislike immensely at other times. I understand that the role of the HOA is to step in where government can’t get the job…
Read MoreBank Owned Properties; their foibles
Some market savvy and very loyal former clients of mine have decided to pursue the notion of investing in real estate. The return on investment can be lucrative. It can also be a harrowing experience depending on what type of property is being purchased. Such is the case with bank owner properties. My clients, who…
Read MoreFebruary 2014 vs. February 2015 A RTP Market Recap
Here’s a February 2014 vs. February 2015 market breakdown for the Research Triangle Park Region of North Carolina: 2014 1735 closed sales, 81 average days on market, $232,403 average list price, $226,310 average sale price, 8390 active residential listings 2015 1753 closed sales, 78 average days on market, $242,381 average list price, $236,885 average sale…
Read MoreThe Stresses of Allowing Agents and Buyers Into Your Home!
After twenty two years of selling homes you’d think that I’d seen it all. Maybe? Close? I don’t know. I am still amazed at what happens. In spite of the fact that as both a buyer’s agent and listing agent I endeavor to impart clear expectations to buyers, buyer’s agents and home owners; sometimes I’m…
Read MoreJan. 2014 vs. Jan. 2015 real estate numbers
And we’re off, here’s a look at how January 2015 shaped up in the Triangle. By the numbers January 2014 vs. January 2015 January 2014 1747 total sales 77 average days on market $248,206 average list price and $241,222 average home sale price January 2015 1647 total sales 74 average days on market $238,660 average…
Read MoreRaleigh/Durham Real Estate…heading for a shortage of good homes
Day to day I’m out showing and there isn’t much to show! Add to that the stress of having to deal with REALTOR/Agents who don’t enter complete data into multiple listing; such as room dimensions or incorrect tax data and boy is it a struggle. My promise to you…my team and I will take the…
Read MoreDo you know a veteran looking for a home?
We can help. FM Lending is offering an amazing incentive to help those who served and are VA eligible buy a home. . Call me, I can provide details.
Read MoreIs Your Real Estate Agent Hurting or Helping You Sell Your Home?
Is your real estate agent hurting or helping you? One of the most wonderful things about working as a REALTOR is the amazing tool that we have called the multiple listing service. This database of listed homes is designed to give REALTORS complete and accurate property information. It is no exaggeration that every day that…
Read MoreStraight talk on real estate commission splits…is your agent hurting you?
Straight talk on real estate commissions Did you know that how your agent divides the commission that you pay to sell your home can hurt you and you might never know it? Let’s face it a 6% commission is a lot of money. It is customary in the Raleigh/Durham greater Triangle real estate market that…
Read More