In real estate data, we often talk about the median and the average – especially: Home Prices Days on Market But which one matters most?  And frankly, what the heck do they mean? Harken back to Mr. Allen’s middle school math class.  “The average is easy to figure, but darned if I can remember median!!” […]

Millennials get a lot of flack, but they’re an important part of the real estate market. In fact, they make up the largest generational percentage of home buyers right now! So, if you’re planning on selling your home soon, it’s important to keep the average millennial home buyer in mind. This generation is unlike any […]

Repainting the walls, updating the kitchen and bathroom, replacing the hot water heater—there are ways to increase your home’s value that stand the test of time. But as the market and the priorities of buyers change, there are newer, more popular ways to get a high return on your investment! Smart home technology is becoming […]

The Triangle MLS has released its Market Update Video and the overall message is one of a slowly increasing and steady market.   If you watch the video, you might notice some of the same points that we did, with a bit deeper dive: *That home showings almost always peak in March. And they say […]

The very best way to buy your first home is to have a well-planned strategy.  The excitement of looking at homes online and dreaming about what you’ll do when you own your own home can be dashed by unforeseen issues on the financial side of the deal.  And these 5 steps are critical for existing […]

So, you bought a house. First of all, congratulations! The search is over, no more weekends filled with open houses and showings, and you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Phew. But your work isn’t quite done yet. Once you buy a house, there are a few things that need to happen before and […]

Taxes are confusing, which is why many people in the U.S. choose to hire an expert to do their taxes for them. After all, there are so many numbers to know, forms to have ready, records of income and expenses, W-4s, 1099s, 380-Ts—we could’ve just made that last one up, and there’s no way of […]

Spring is here, and summer is closer than ever. That makes it a great time to get outside and spruce up your home’s exterior! If you’re planning on selling your home soon, a little outdoor maintenance can go a long way. In fact, here are five outdoor projects you can do yourself that are sure […]

Once you’ve found the perfect home and secured the loan, all that’s left to do is start chipping away at those mortgage payments…right? In actuality, there are a handful of other, often-overlooked expenses that come with buying a home, but as long as you know what you’re getting into, they’re plenty manageable. Take a look […]