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Posted on 05/20/2021

Home Improvement Tips for a Faster Home Sale

Selling? Ready to wow potential buyers with some high-impact touch-ups? Here are some top ideas to mesmerize home buyers—without spending a fortune on renovations. Dazzle Them at the Doorstep Many of today's home sales, and certainly most fast transactions, begin with online browsing. First, snap a photo of your home. Take it from the perspective of someone walking...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 04/29/2021

Tips for Making Your Local Move Easier

Does anyone look forward to moving? Sure, it's exciting to relocate to a new home, a new city and/or a new neighborhood, but the physical act of getting your belongings from one place to another can often be time-consuming and stressful. The good news is there are steps you can take to make this process easier. It goes...

Moving Tips

Packing

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Posted on 01/28/2021

The Art and Science of Home Staging

Home staging used to be a novelty you watched on the HGTV network. At the end of the program, the hosts would show up with a truckload of furnishings and a bunch of landscaping plants, and presto — a home would be transformed before your eyes. Today, home staging is a thriving bicoastal industry making inroads everywhere across...

Staging Your Home

Staging Secrets

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Posted on 01/21/2021

It’s a Balancing Act: Credit and Debt

Your FICO score is a key factor used to determine if you qualify for a mortgage. The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) is the creator of the most common credit score used by home loan providers. The algorithm used to create your score is a closely-guarded industry secret. But in general, it factors in your payment history, debt burden,...

FICO Score

Credit Score

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Posted on 11/26/2020

Finances: Are You Ready to Buy a House?

Few things are more exciting than buying a house and making it your home. Knowing when it’s the right time to buy derives from your personal circumstances, but some external elements and market realities affect when it’s right to buy too. Here are some of the things that can affect your decision to purchase a home, and the...

Real Estate

Buyer

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Posted on 09/17/2020

Home Improvement Ideas for 2020

Those of us who have lived in the same home for an extended period of time, know that our house has never had to feel more like a home than in the last 6 months. We have cared for and nurtured; improved and lived with what "can wait" over the years, it may now be time to think...

Design Trends

Home Trends

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Posted on 05/14/2021

Another Property Sold - 2883 Rocky Run Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Are you looking for 10 private & peaceful acres just minutes from Chapel Hill & Hillsborough? Is a sustainable lifestyle & the ability to grow your own food & raise animals a part of your dream? This wonderful home & property have many options for use & multiple living opportunities-Relaxing interior & exterior living spaces featuring screened porches, decks, sauna, ponds, log cabin, storage buildings, workshop, studio & more..It's not just a home; it's a lifestyle waiting for...

Real Estate

Hillsborough

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Posted on 04/15/2021

Another Property Sold - 1833 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705

*OFFER DEADLINE MONDAY AT NOON*. Quaint and utterly charming all brick bungalow nestled on the hill. Prime location in Northern Watts-Hillandale. Close to 9th Street and walkable to Ellerbee Creek park and trails. Inside features original hardwoods, tile counter tops, spacious rooms, and lots of light. Back yard oasis with flagstone patio, storage shed, established landscaping, pond and privacy fence. No thru...

Real Estate

Durham

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Posted on 04/13/2021

Another Property Sold - 901 N Mangum Street N #2, Durham, NC 27701

Century-Old Elegance! The ambiance of old & new, this historic property exudes charm, simplicity & architectural details found only in older homes. Recently remodeled Kitchen, new stainless steel appliances, refinished hardwood floors & a new HVAC system makes this home "move-in-ready. Built in 1920 for apartment living & converted to a condominiums in 1984, this is #2 of 4 units housed in this beautiful brick structure. Walk or bike 4 blocks to the Geer Street entertainment district of Downtown...

Real Estate

Durham

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Posted on 12/23/2020

Another Property Sold - 529 W Birch Run W, Hillsborough, NC 27278

The River Birch, Pre Construction, 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home Nestled in the Heart of The West End on North Nash, Deep .44 acre Wooded Lot. 9 ft Ceilings, Open Gourmet Kitchen, Living Room with Fireplace, Separate Dining Room. Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tile Baths, Granite and Marble Counter Tops, Primary Suite on Main, 3 Bedrooms Up with Lots of Open Flex Space. Covered front Porch, Back Deck Overlooking the Woods. Still Time to make selections on the finishes. Photos are examples from an existing...

Real Estate

Hillsborough

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Posted on 12/02/2020

Another Property Sold - 103 Parkbow Court, Cary, NC 27519

Welcome to the beautiful West Park & the meticulously maintained 103 Parkbow in sought after West Cary near shops, greenways, & amenities! This MOVE-IN READY home offers amazing curb appeal, cul-de-sac living, flat parking pad to driveway, private backyard, & an upgraded interior! The updated oversize kitchen w/ granite, tile backsplash, & white cabinets to the newer roof, upgraded tankless WH, irrigation system, freshly painted & plush carpet, make this a can't miss. 4 total bedrooms w/ 2.5...

Real Estate

Cary

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Posted on 09/26/2020

Another Property Sold - 529 Dairyland Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Charming 1900’s farmhouse, perched on 2+ acre lush corner lot. One of a kind & move-in ready— featuring heart of pine wood floors, vintage beadboard, cozy wood fireplace, generous attic storage and updated kitchen with granite & stainless appliances. Detached finished studio is ideal for home office, guests or rental. Delight in idyllic outdoor living with a rocking chair front porch & private deck overlooking fruit trees & fenced yard— plenty of room for livestock, gardening & play. Chapel Hill...

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