National Real Estate Sales Increase & Cary, NC Local Market Improves
Looking for a little good news in the world of real estate? Last week at the Realtor Convention in San Diego, Lawrence Yun (NAR's Chief Economist), yea can't help the…
Conversations on a Plane, Home Seller is Looking for that Special 'Someone"
I boarded a SouthWest Jet this morning at Raleigh-Durham, headed to sunny San Diego for the annual Realtor convention. The inevitable happened – the conversation with a stranger – it…
A Nature Walk in the heart of Cary-Hemlock Bluffs
Well, it was another Chamber of Commerce day here in Wake County...blue skies and I believe we hit the mid 70's for a high temp...the best part is that today…
What to Expect During the Home Inspection, Home Buyer Tips from Cary Real Estate
Most buyers really don’t know what to expect during the home inspection. Should they attend? How long will it take? Here’s a few tips to help you be prepared and know what to expect.
Should you attend the home inspection? Yes.
If at all possible plan on attending the home inspection. While it is not required for the buyer to be present during the inspection I’ve found that it helps. You get to see the inspector working and can learn great tips about preventative maintenance items. (more…)
How to Avoid a Huge Home Pricing Mistake, Home Seller Tips from Cary Real Estate
There are many factors that go into properly pricing a home, this is a simple yet powerful tip! We all know the age old marketing ploy, price something at $9.99 instead of $10, it just sounds better right? No doubt this approach works it’s magic on our minds when we stroll the aisle of Target but don’t make the mistake of using this strategy with your home.
It can be a HUGE MISTAKE to price your home at $299,999 instead of $300,000!!
Curious Why? I hope so. It’s one of those simple things that’s so easy to miss.
Cary Home Buyer Tip #9 – Understanding Earnest Money with the NC Offer to Purchase
What is Earnest Money? Who Holds the Earnest Money? How Much Does the Earnest Money Deposit Need to be? What happens to the Earnest Money if I Don't Close on…
Cary area retirement living options abound!
So, are you like me? Are you a member of the sandwich generation...responsible for your children and taking on an ever-increasing role in your aging parents' lives? Even if you…
Cary Real Estate Home Buying Tip #11 – How to Analyze a Home That Has a Feature You Don't Like
Looking at homes can be a challenging task with many factors to consider. Here's a very practical way of analyzing items/features about a home that you do not like. I…
Classic Halloween Movies Showing at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre this October
Looking for something fun and different to do? The Town of Cary offers a great venue for outdoor movies at Koka Booth Amphitheatre and they are serving up Halloween Classics…
Cary Real Estate Home Buying Tip #17 – Give NickNames to the Homes You Like
When you're out looking at homes they all tend to blend together! So give them a memorable nickname, at least that's what I suggest when I'm helping buyers in Cary.…