Real Estate News

May 25, 2023

Sunsets, Sacrifices & Multiple Offers

 

Hope you are doing well as we approach Memorial Day. Liz and I spent some time in Ocracoke earlier this month and it was nice to get away for a while. In this world of cruises, international travel and all-inclusive resorts, it's easy to forget the beauty in ...

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Aug. 10, 2022

My Kinda Fearless Market Prediction

I hope everyone is doing great and enjoying the summer. Liz and I have been busy with real estate, and are going to Little Switzerland for a few days later this month. Neither of us has been there - if you have any advice or recommendations, be sure and let us ...
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Jan. 13, 2022

Matt Leaving Real Estate & 2022 Predictions

Well the big news in our family (and on our team) is that Matt is hanging up his real estate shoes after 5 1/2 years and moving to Louisville, KY with his family, where he will attend Seminary. It's a big step to go back to school full time for ...

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Oct. 30, 2021

3 One-Year-Olds Eating Cake

Liz and I had a blast at our grandson's 1st birthday party last week. Young Luke was a little less enthusiastic about his cake than his older brother George, and way less enthused than his dad back in the day. It's a shame Liz didn't teach the ...

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Oct. 6, 2021

Don't Use An Agent To Sell Your Home

 

...And you may find yourself in a hole like young George here.

 

 

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Here's the last 5 closed listings for our team. The average sold price is 9.2% over list price ...How'd we do that?

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First, it's a really good seller's market right ...
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June 10, 2021

Don't Worry Son, It Will Grow Back

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Children, this is why your father should never cut your hair...
Another treasure unearthed while helping dad move.
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We are still in a strong seller's market. Low inventory and high demand continue to drive prices upward. I was in a new construction sales office last week with clients looking ...
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Feb. 8, 2021

Are You Prepared for the Upcoming Real Estate Market?

As we start the new year, here's a quick snapshot of the real estate market in our area during the pandemic.  For those who may be concerned about buying or selling this year, the market in 2020 was better than any other year over the last 10+ years ...

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Dec. 21, 2020

Did You Check the Wrong Box or Was It Me?

It has been a tough year for everyone in many different ways. Our family's thoughts and prayers go out to those who lost someone due to COVID or other illnesses. We're grateful for the medical community on the front lines, willing to risk their lives to save others ...

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June 8, 2020

Good News

Our Current Local Real Estate Market in 3 Sentences:

1. The market is exceptional right now.

2. 6,500 homes went under contract in May, which is more than any single month in the last 10 years.

3. Homes are spending less time on the market, and year-over-year price per ...

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Jan. 29, 2020

I am NOT a Mechanic

By Matt Tucker:

Several weeks ago, I purchased a car to tinker around with. I convinced my wife that we should purchase the car because it was inexpensive, and I would do all of the repairs & maintenance myself. 

So far, my DIY experience has been abysmal.  Whenever ...

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