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Stay informed with clear, practical housing news for homeowners, buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. Explore updates on home prices, mortgage rates, inventory, market forecasts, affordability, consumer protection, and local and national trends—plus what those changes may mean when deciding whether to buy, sell, move, or stay put. Straight from the team who have shared a real estate show since 2010.
New Home Construction Cools — But the Headline Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
New home construction cooled in August 2026—but the headline doesn’t tell the whole story. Here’s what the latest housing numbers, builder incentives, and shifting construction trends could mean for buyers and sellers in the existing-home market.
High-End Renovations vs. Market Returns: Which Luxury Upgrades Deliver Real ROI?
In the $500k+ and luxury markets, over-improving is a costly mistake. Buyers in this bracket pay for location, architectural integrity, pristine mechanical systems, and layout—not your personal cosmetic tastes.
More Homes, More Choices: Are Home Prices Dropping as Inventory Rises?
Although Utah and North Carolina are very different markets, the pattern is remarkably similar: more listings, rapid new-home construction, aggressive builder incentives, and resale sellers struggling to compete.
Does that mean home prices are about to fall? Not necessarily. But it does mean buyers have more negotiating power, and sellers need a stronger strategy than simply placing a home on the market and waiting.
What Is a CPO Home? Certified Pre-Owned Listing FAQs Answered
Certified Pre-Owned homes are simply a better choice when buying, and give the home seller an advantage over other homes in the market. Use the CashCPO 'bolt-on' to provide 70% upfront equity if you want to, or simply sell your home Certified Pre Owned or CPO. They seller faster - and usually for more in your pocket!
Your Home May Be the Greatest Gift You Leave Behind. Make Sure It Does Not Become a Burden.
Inheriting a home can be emotional, confusing, expensive, and overwhelming if the details are not organized ahead of time.
The good news is that a little planning now can protect your family later.
USA Home Price Forecasts for the next 12 months
Quick snapshot of home price forecast in the next 12 months. Updated monthly by zip code
Home Price Forecasts in the Asheville NC, Hendersonville NC and Waynesville NC areas JUNE '26
Home Price Forecasts in the Asheville NC, Hendersonville NC and Waynesville NC areas for the next 12 months.
Home Price Forecasts in North Carolina and South Carolina – June 2026
The map above shows county-level forecasts across North Carolina and South Carolina, but even county data can be misleading. Within the same county, one zip code may be forecast to decline while another remains strong due to local demand, inventory levels, school districts, new construction activity, employment growth, or lifestyle trends.
I Took My NC Broker-in-Charge Update. Here’s What Buyers and Sellers Should Know.
The things you might not know when selling your home, that agents have to be reminded of every year!
Orangeburg Pipes and Older Sewer Lines: Why Sellers Should Check Before They List
Sewer pipes can be easily inspected; and can cause major issues - Orangeburg, terracotta, concrete and even newer materials can cause issues
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