AUGUST - REAL ESTATE NEWS: More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

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If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more homes for sale. Let’s look at the trends, and what they mean for your search. Sellers Are Pricing To Attract Buyers According to Realtor.com , the national median asking price was $430,000 in June, nearly $11,000 under what it was the year before (see graph below) : That’s the eighth month in a row that the typical asking price has dipped below where they were the previous year, according to the same Realtor.com report. And while falling prices can sound worrying, this isn’t a sign of an impending crash. We’re talking about asking prices, not sold prices. This is a sign that today’s sellers are meeting the market where it is and pricing to draw buyers. And that’s actually something normal we’d expect from the market. As...
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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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