Tips to Get Your Home “Show Ready” & Create a Warm, Inviting Space for Buyers

🏡 Tips to Get Your Home “Show Ready” & Create a Warm, Inviting Space for Buyers When buyers walk into a home, they decide within seconds whether it feels right. That emotional connection often makes the difference between a showing and a signed offer.Whether you're preparing a cozy bungalow or a lu

Why Strategic Marketing Matters When Selling Your Home

Strategic Marketing Matters When Selling Your Home:   A Guide for Homeowners and FSBO Sellers When it comes to selling your home, how you market it matters just as much as where you list it. The right marketing strategy can mean the difference between your home sitting on the market for months — or

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