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Steps to Remove the Stress in a Competitive Market (Part 2) Needing to sell before you can buy is common, sellers in our market have loads of equity and want to use that towards the down payment of the

SETTING EXPECTATIONS: STEPS TO REMOVE STRESS WHEN BUYING AND SELLING (PART 2)

Needing to sell before you can buy is common, sellers in our market have loads of equity and want to use that towards the down payment of the next home. Exactly why I moved from RE/MAX to Compass, to have more tools and programs to offer you to make this process smoother and less stressful.

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Being prepared before you start the search (Part 1) You may have heard that Raleigh, NC now ranks #3 according to Zillow's 2022 Hottest Housing Markets Article , but what does this mean for you if yo

SETTING EXPECTATIONS: BUYING A HOME IN 2022 (PART 1)

This is not a market to dip your toes in, you have to dive in head first. I recommend you meet with an agent in person, have a zoom call, phone call, anything to cover these details before you start house shopping. It can be frustrating to start looking without being properly prepared in a hot real estate market. To help prospective buyers, I keep a running spreadsheet of offers received versus accepted on every listing so I can share what to expect.

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Happy New Year!  For me, because I overly decorate for Christmas, I look forward to the blank slate of taking it all down and deciding what to bring back versus keep in the attic. For many people, this is a time of deciding if next

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

For me, because I overly decorate for Christmas, I look forward to the blank slate of taking it all down and deciding what to bring back versus keep in the attic. For many people, this is a time of deciding if next year is the year to make a move. Larger space, more storage, smaller home and less to clean, or the realization of how much profit can be made to get you into that next home. After many year-end meetings, reading articles on mortgage rates, working with our local lender, Justin Burris from Fairway mortgage Company, here is a brief scoop of what to expect in 2022:

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