November Real Estate News :To Sell or Rent? How To Choose the Best Path for Your House.

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October 22, 2026 ·  3 min read Selling your house is a big step, and you want it to go smoothly. And with houses taking a little longer to sell these days, renting it out might start to sound like a nice backup plan. But the reality is, while renting can work well for some people, it’s also a big commitment. So before you  decide , it helps to see the whole picture first. Why Some Sellers Are Deciding To Rent Instead Lately,  some  sellers are choosing to hang on to their houses and rent them out instead. According to  Parcl , around  9%  of homes for rent right now were previously up for sale.  Here’s why.  Some homeowners put their houses on the market expecting a faster process than they got or a certain  price  buyers didn’t respond to. And when things didn't go exactly as planned, they decided to rent instead.   As Kara Ng, Senior Economist at  Zillow , explains: “ Bargaining power is tilting toward buyers and homes a...
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FEBRUARY LAWN AND GARDENING: Getting Ready for Spring

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February in the North Carolina Triad can be a mix of cold snaps and warm, sunny days. While winter isn’t quite over, this is the perfect month to prep your lawn and garden so everything is ready when spring arrives.

🌱 Lawn Care (Triad Lawns = Mostly Fescue)

  • Clear away fallen leaves and winter debris

  • Skip fertilizing for now—early feeding can cause weak growth

  • Watch for compacted areas from winter foot traffic

  • Consider a soil test (our Piedmont soil is often acidic)

🌸 Garden Beds & Mulch

  • Clean up dead annuals and trim perennials

  • Refresh pine straw or hardwood mulch

  • Add compost or organic matter to improve soil health

🌿 Trees, Shrubs & Pruning

  • Prune dormant trees, roses, and deciduous shrubs

  • Wait to prune azaleas, camellias, and forsythia until after blooming

  • Check for winter damage from ice or wind

🥕 What You Can Plant Now


If the ground isn’t frozen, February is a great time to plant:

  • Lettuce

  • Spinach

  • Kale

  • Collards

  • Peas

💡 Tip: Keep row covers handy—late frosts are common through March.

🌼 Plan Ahead for Spring Curb Appeal

  • Plan spring flower beds and landscape updates

  • Order seeds and plants early

  • Schedule mulch, pruning, or cleanup services

  • Think about curb appeal improvements as the spring market approaches

Local Note: In the Triad, our average last frost is late March to early April—timing matters!

🌷 A little prep now means a healthier yard, less stress, and more enjoyment this spring.

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