How the Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Your Home Financing & Closing

🔒 How the Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Your Home Financing & Closing:   The federal government officially shut down on October 1, 2025, and its ripple effects are already being felt across many sectors — including real estate. While many transactions will still move forward, those relying on g

What’s New in the 2025 NC Offer to Purchase & Contract — and Why It Matters to You

    📝 What’s New in the 2025 NC Offer to Purchase & Contract — and Why It Matters to You:   Every July 1, the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® and the NC Bar Association roll out updates to the standard residential forms. The 2025 version of the Offer to Purchase & Contract (Form 2-T) introd

Inheriting Property in North Carolina: What You Need to Know Before You Decide

🏡 Inheriting Property in North Carolina: What You Need to Know Before You Decide:   Inheriting a home or property can stir up a mix of emotions — grief, gratitude, confusion, even stress. Whether the home is paid off, in probate, or still has a mortgage, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by what to d

How FSBO Sellers Lose Money Without a REALTOR®

💸 How FSBO Sellers Lose Money Without a REALTOR®:   Trying to sell your home “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) might sound like a smart way to save money on commission — but for most sellers, it ends up costing far more than it saves. In today’s real estate market, strategy, marketing, negotiation, and ex