By almost every metric Henderson County’s housing market is active, resulting in still a tight home seller’s market in Henderson County, North Carolina. The average number of days on market is at its lowest point since 2019 at 22 days, but many homes are on...
Buyer Basics Contract to Closing Congratulations! You just went under contract on your future new home. It’s an exciting time that can also be stressful due the many steps standing between you and the closing date. This is meant to be an outline of those steps,...
Negotiating the Home Price – Practical Tips Buyers have two primary opportunities to negotiate the purchase price for their new home. The first is at the onset in between making the initial offer until settling on the price under contract. The second price...
A Common Fee and Deposit in Home Buying Earnest and Due Diligence NC There are lots of costs that may be unfamiliar to first-time home buyers. Earnest and due diligence money in NC are two costs that are likely, but not mandatory since both are negotiable with the...
Hooking up Utilities Unless your goal is to live “off-the-grid”, your new home will need to be setup with local utility providers. Some providers are for profit companies and some may be services offered by the town. Rates for utilities can vary greatly in the same...
16 Packing and Moving Hacks Time for you to move to a new place? Then it is time to decide what things you will purge, donate, and pack. Packing up your stuff requires patience, care, and a drink in hand to get through it. Invite your friends over to have a packing...
Mountain Living in WNC Ah, the allure of the mountains. The clean, crisp air. The seasons. The outdoors. The good life. That’s what most people dream about when they think of an escape or vacation to mountain areas. Others may also envision running through the grassy...
Intro to Home Mortgages in Hendersonville NC Unless you are Scrooge McDuck, you’ll probably need a mortgage (other people’s money) to buy your home. This means you’ll need to understand the various types of mortgages that banks offer. Before you dive into...
Is it better to Rent or Buy in Hendersonville NC? First and foremost, renting an apartment or home versus buying a home is a highly personal choice! Ultimately, each person must way the pros and cons of each against their unique situation to determine which is the...
Find Your Perfect Neighborhood without Leaving Your Seat Location, location, location. That’s the mantra of real estate. The challenge becomes how do you determine your ideal location to relocate if you don’t live near that area? Thankfully there are many ways to get...
Tips for Hiring a Moving Company It is easy to get wrapped up in all the details of selling your home that you forget to plan for moving out! Don’t let this catch you off guard, particularly if you are selling in the peak months of April to August, or you may have a...
Home Buying Ratios and Costs There are many costs that come with buying a home beyond the sale price listed. Each of these costs can vary greatly by location, type of loan, and strength of negotiations, just to name a few. Conservatively, the minimum upfront costs...
What Type of Home is Right for You? A condo, townhome, or single family home? Home buying is a bit like Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You must weigh the pros and cons and test which one is the best fit for you. The price, amount of control, and what is owned are the...
Anyone can buy a home on their own simply by negotiating an agreement with a seller. Why, though, would you leave your biggest purchase to chance? That’s just asking for trouble either now or in the future. Buying real estate requires professionals who, in most cases,...
Finding the right real estate agent for your goals is crucial to having the best home buying experience. The agent should look out for your interests (code of ethics), have expert knowledge of the area, understand your goals, and negotiate the best terms on your...
