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Video Tour: ITB Raleigh Below $300K
Join me for a video tour of my latest listing, 2331 Bernard Street at The Cottages at Whitaker…

Here’s How to Save Six Figures on Your …
Did you know that paying off your mortgage early could be an absolute game changer for your finances?…

Your Credit Score Doesn’t Equal Wealth
When buying or selling a home in North Carolina's Triangle region, many people assume a high credit score…

Federal Reserve May '25 Meeting Update
Following the Federal Reserve’s May meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell announced that interest rates will remain unchanged — a…

Zillow Downgrades 2025 Home Price Forecast
Zillow just lowered its U.S. home price forecast for 2025, now projecting a 1.7% decline in home values…

Boomers Are Dominating the Housing Market
In today’s shifting real estate landscape, one demographic is taking center stage again: baby boomers.According to recent reports…

Buying a Home in a Shrinking Economy
A contracting economy. Rising mortgage rates. Slowing home price growth.If you're thinking about buying a home in the…

Understanding Square Footage in North Carolina
Whether you're buying or selling a home in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, or Chapel Hill, one number can make…

5 Mistakes Homebuyers Make in the Triangle (and …
If you’re planning to buy a home in the North Carolina Triangle real estate market, you're entering one…

Renting in Your 30s in the Triangle? You’re …
If you’re renting in your 30s or 40s and thinking, “Did I miss my chance to buy a…

The Truth on Home Prices During a Recession
Every time the word recession starts making the rounds in headlines, it tends to rattle nerves—especially if you're…

Triangle Real Estate Market Update: April 11–18, 2025
If you’re buying or selling a home in the Triangle, you need more than just listings—you need real-time…