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

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

Congratulations! You're ready to trade the unpredictable whims of a landlord for the crushing, predictable burden of a 30-year mortgage. Welcome to the American Dream! Step 1: The Great Financial Reckoning Before you fall in love with a granite countertop, you must face reality. Financial Readiness:

You’ve accepted the truth: your bank account is not on speaking terms with Wake County's housing prices. But darling, there's a whole world of affordable charm and thriving local business just south of the beltline! We’re talking Harnett, Johnston, Cumberland, and Southern Wake Counties, where you g

Alright, buckle up, because we're about to embark on a journey to a little slice of North Carolina paradise that's been quietly brewing up something special. You've heard of Benson, Fuquay Varina, maybe even Angier, but have you heard of Hope Mills? If not, prepare to have your mind (and possibly yo

Remember those wild and crazy days of the North Carolina real estate market? You know, the ones where you had to write a love letter to the seller, offer your firstborn, and still get outbid by a cash offer from a robot? Ah, the good old days :) Well, if you've been living under a rock (or maybe jus

So, you're thinking about buying your first home in Raleigh, North Carolina? Congratulations! You've officially entered the part of your life where you trade weekend adventures for discussions about interest rates and property taxes. Don't worry, it's not as terrifying as it sounds. It’s more like a

Let's be honest, buying a home is a lot like getting into a serious relationship. It’s a huge commitment, it can be frustrating, and it definitely costs more than you initially planned. But when you find "the one", it's one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. For most of us, we can't jus

A Tale of Two Towns (and a Really Good Merger) The story of Fuquay-Varina isn't just about growth; it's about a fantastic collaboration. See, back in the day, there were two separate towns: Fuquay Springs and Varina. Fuquay Springs was known for its mineral springs, which people believed had healing

They say you can't go home again, but what if "home" is a new place that feels like stepping back in time to a simplier and 'better' place? That's what it's like when you move to Angier, North Carolina. Trade concrete jungles and exorbitant rent for a town where the biggest traffic jam is a flock of

Remember that time you found a $20 bill in an old pair of jeans? The feeling of freedom in your new found lottery! Now imagine that, but on a scale so grand it warrants a celebration of epic proportions. That’s what happens when interest rates fall, and that tiny decimal point starts working some se

So, you're tired of the hustle and bustle, the endless traffic, and the ever-increasing price tag of, well, everywhere else? You've scrolled through Anthem's website looking for homes until your eyes are blurry, and every listing looks like a poorly lit stock photo. But then, a beacon of hope appear