The Home Buyer’s Guide to Making a Smart — Not Stressful — Purchase

The Home Buyer’s Guide to Making a Smart — Not Stressful — Purchase:   Buying a home is one of those life moments that feels exciting and overwhelming all at once. It’s the new chapter, the fresh start, the “finally.”But it’s also one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make — and the mar

First-Time Home Buyer Tips: Your Dream Home Is Just a Step Away

🏡 First-Time Home Buyer Tips: Your Dream Home Is Just a Step Away Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest milestones — exciting, empowering, and yes, sometimes a little overwhelming. But with the right guidance and preparation, you can walk into homeownership with confidence. Here are three

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