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OCTOBER REAL ESTATE NEWS: This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For

  This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high  mortgage rates  and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers—and it’s one that may not last long. So, if you’ve put your own move on the back burner, here’s why maybe you shouldn’t delay your plans any longer. As you weigh your options and decide if you should buy now or wait, ask yourself this:  What do you think everyone else is going to do? The truth is, if mortgage rates continue to ease, as experts project, more buyers will jump back into the market. A  survey  from  Bankrate  shows over half of homeowners would be motivated to buy this year if rates drop below 6% ( see graph below ): With rates already in the low 6% range, we’re not terribly far off from hitting that threshold. The bottom line is, that when they drop into the 5s, the numbe

Get Your House Ready To Sell This Winter

Some Highlights Winter is a great time to list a house, since inventory is traditionally low, and most sellers are holding off until…

A TO-DO LIST YOU’LL LOVE: JANUARY GARDENING

Ah, a whole year of gardening is ahead of us. January is the best time to pause, reflect and prepare for a year of incredible gardenin…

Holiday Season Recipes

December Gardening & Planting Tips in the South

December Gardening & Planting Tips It's time to snip greenery from your yard and enjoy amaryllis. Grow Now: Amaryllis These a…

Easy Upcycle: Turn a Dated Floral Wreath Into a Snowy Winter Wreath

Nov. 21, 2018 Easy Upcycle: Turn a Dated Floral Wreath Into a Snowy Winter Wreath Nothing brightens up your front door quite like a w…

Holiday Home Decorating Tips for Small Spaces in North Carolina

You may live in a small city dwelling, or have limited square-footage to call your own, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go big with sea…