Hold onto your avocado toast and try not to spill your overpriced latte, because I have news that might actually make you want to check your bank account. According to the latest buzz from CNN (and basically every group chat in the country), mortgage rates have officially done the unthinkable: they’

Let's face it, the real estate world can feel a bit... mystical. Agents seem to pull the perfect listing out of thin air, know your deepest desires for a walk-in pantry before you even utter them, and always seem to be available for a late-night chat about property taxes. Well, friends, I'm here to

So you've been scrolling through social media, seeing all those gurus telling you to "buy real estate now!" and thought, "Hmm, maybe I should trade my avocado toast budget (from Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee) for a down payment." Well, my friend, you've stumbled upon the right corner of the internet, be

If you’ve been looking for a sign to buy a house, this is it. And no, we don’t mean the "For Sale" sign that just went up in your neighbor’s yard—we mean Smithfield, North Carolina. For years, Smithfield was known primarily for three things: Ava Gardner (the legend), being that place where you stop

If you’ve spent any time lately driving between the rolling hills of Johnston County, the quiet pines of Harnett, the bustling streets of Cumberland, or the "wait-is-this-still-Raleigh?" suburbs of Southern Wake, you’ve probably noticed two things: There are a lot of "For Sale" signs. You really, re

Let’s be honest. When you tell people you’re moving to Dunn, North Carolina, they usually give you that look—the one where they’re trying to remember if they’ve seen it on a “Best Places to Buy a Pecan Pie” list. But while the rest of the world is fighting for a 400-square-foot “micro-studio” in Ral

If you’re waiting for the flowers to bloom before you start looking for a house, you’re basically waiting for the price tag and competition to grow along with them. Think of the winter market in the "Four Corners" (Johnston, Harnett, Cumberland, and Southern Wake) as the quiet period before the Supe

Let’s address the elephant in the room—or rather, the concrete box underground in the yard. I show beautiful homes all over Harnett and Johnston county every week. Clients walk in, fall in love with the hardwoods, gasp at the acreage, and mentally place their furniture. Then, they see the listing sh

So, you’ve watched three seasons of Fixer Upper, you’ve got a Lowes Pro or Home Depot account you don’t know how to use, and you’re convinced you’re the next real estate mogul of the 919 and 910. Whether you’re eyeing a small farm in Harnett County, a tactical flip near Fort Bragg in Cumberland, a s

So we've talked about building your real estate empire with various rentals but we haven't really focused on the growing fad (and revenue opportunity) of short term rentals. With websites like VRBO or AirBNB, these properties are booming and in certain parts of our area, they can be cash cows.  You'

Let’s be honest for a second. We all got into real estate for the freedom, the unlimited earning potential, and the thrill of the hunt. We didn’t get into it to hand over half our paycheck to a broker who thinks "technology support" is showing you how to turn on a calculator. Real estate is already

We need to address the elephant in the room. Or rather, the Zestimate in the room. I know you check it. We all do. It’s the real estate equivalent of checking your horoscope. It’s fun to look at your phone, see that Zillow thinks your house went up by $15,000 while you were sleeping, and feel a litt

Look, I say this with love. I really do. I want you to get the absolute most money possible for your home. I want us to break records. I want your neighbors to be jealous of how much cash you walk away with. But that is not going to happen if your living room looks like an episode of Hoarders: Lite

Are you tired of paying $2,000 a month for a "luxury" apartment that’s roughly the size of a generous walk-in closet? Are you weary of sitting on I-440 or I-540, contemplating if you could just abandon your car and walk to work faster? If your blood pressure spikes every time you see a "Luxury Townh

The question on everyone’s mind is the same: "Is now a good time to buy a house, or should I just wait and see if housing prices magically drop to 1990s levels?" Spoiler alert: Unless you have a time machine (in which case, please take me with you), 1990s prices aren't coming back. But, according to

It’s that time of year. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and everyone is suddenly performing performative gratitude on social media. #Blessed. Look, I get it. We should ALWAYS be thankful. But let’s be real: trying to buy or sell a house in today’s market can test the patience of a saint.

So, you’re tired of playing "musical chairs" with your neighbors over a tiny sliver of shared yard in Wake County, all for a mortgage that makes your eyes water? Been there, done that. Well let's take a look at a wonderful gem called Lillington, North Carolina, a town that proudly declares itself th

Look, we all know the drill. Turn on the national news, and D.C. looks like a real-life soap opera where Congress forgot to pay the electric bill. We're in the midst of a "Government Shutdown," and your first thought is probably: Does this mean my closing is going to get delayed, or will I actually

Let's be honest. You've been scrolling Anthem's website, watching those gorgeous three-bedroom ranches in Raleigh get snatched up for the price of a small European country. You've sighed. You've maybe shed a single, dramatic tear. You've definitely considered living in a renovated cargo container. S

So, you’re thinking about selling your little slice of North Carolina heaven in Harnett, Johnston, Cumberland, or Southern Wake County? Fantastic! You’re sitting on a great piece of property in a region that’s buzzing but there are still plenty of things that can derail the sale. Now comes the big q