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A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

  This could be the year  to sell  your house – and here’s why. According to a recent  NerdWallet  survey,  15% of people are planning to buy a home this year . That’s actually a record high for this survey ( see graph below ): Here's why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between 9-11% since 2020. This recent increase shows buyer demand hasn’t disappeared – if anything, it indicates there’s pent-up demand ready to come back to the market. That doesn’t mean the floodgates are opening and that there’s going to be a huge wave of buyers like we saw a few years ago. But this does signal there’ll be more activity this year than last. At least some of the buyers who put their plans on hold over the past few years will jump back in. Whether they’re feeling more confident about moving, they’ve finally saved up enough to buy, or they simply can’t wait any longer – this is the year they’re aiming to take the plunge. And, according to that same...

DECEMBER - The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Decor

No matter where you live, or in what type of home, there’s an excitement about decking the halls for the holiday season. And, even though…

DECEMBER: 10 Tips to Increase Your Winter Curb Appeal

Real estate is a year-round proposition, so exterior staging and curb appeal are always important. When getting your home ready to sell, …

DECEMBER: Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Tackle in December

December is a tough month to focus on home maintenance. There’s so much holiday cheer to hang up and drink down that doing routine chores s…

DECEMBER: The Coziest Christmas Porches To Put You in the Holiday Spirit—and How To Get the Look

The time is nigh for   decking the halls , and if you’re seeking inspiration, look no further than the Christmas porches of   Instagram . F…

Just Listed - Home For Sale in Winston-Salem, NC

This home is soooo cute. And, it is on a "double" lot -- Lots 1 AND 2 of Kaymoore. With new carpet, fresh paint, and vinyl pla…

NOVEMBER Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections

With the 2024 Presidential election upon us, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it …

NOVEMBER Home Fixes to Not Forget

If you’re anything like us, you’re getting ready to hunker down for the impending holiday rush as November arrives and fall begins its in…