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Buying a Home in a Shrinking Economy

Buying a Home in a Shrinking Economy

May 5, 2025

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

Understanding Square Footage in North Carolina

May 1, 2025

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 …

5 Mistakes Homebuyers Make in the Triangle (and …

April 28, 2025

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 …

Renting in Your 30s in the Triangle? You’re …

April 24, 2025

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

The Truth on Home Prices During a Recession

April 21, 2025

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

Triangle Real Estate Market Update: April 11–18, 2025

April 18, 2025

If you’re buying or selling a home in the Triangle, you need more than just listings—you need real-time…

Brandon's Second-Annual Strawberry Grab

Brandon's Second-Annual Strawberry Grab

April 17, 2025

I'm excited to announce Brandon's Second-Annual Strawberry Grab at DJ’s Berry Patch in Apex, and I’d love to…

Are Big HOA Changes Coming in NC?

Are Big HOA Changes Coming in NC?

April 16, 2025

If you’re buying or selling a home in North Carolina—especially within a homeowners association (HOA)—you’ll want to be…

Action Figure Brandon is Here!

Action Figure Brandon is Here!

April 15, 2025

Big news: I’ve officially made it ... into action figure form.Thanks to the creative magic of ChatGPT, there’s…

Video Tour: 55+ Active Living in Cary

Video Tour: 55+ Active Living in Cary

April 14, 2025

Join me for a video tour of my latest listing, 320 Easton Grey Loop at Carolina Preserve in…

Never Skip the Home Inspection

Never Skip the Home Inspection

April 10, 2025

When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the…

How Your Home Can Pay You Back at …

How Your Home Can Pay You Back at …

April 7, 2025

Most people think of homeownership as one big expense. And I get it, between mortgage payments, maintenance, insurance,…