by Brian Pate | Apr 19, 2023
1. Customization: With new construction, buyers have the opportunity to work with builders to customize their home to their specific wants and needs. 2. Energy efficiency: New construction homes are typically more energy efficient than older homes, as they are built...
by Brian Pate | Apr 17, 2023
The March Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that overall inflation increased by only 0.1% which was lighter than the 0.2% expected. Year over year, inflation declined from 6% to 5% which was lower than the expected 5.1%. At its peak, inflation was at 9.1% and...
by Brian Pate | Apr 14, 2023
Consumers are eager for energy savings promised by the tech and home security world. Here are a few things that we are seeing from new home builders: Heating, cooling and indoor air quality is becoming more of a priority for homeowners. Trane has a new diagnostic...
by Brian Pate | Apr 13, 2023
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index rose 3.8% in January 2023 from a year ago. House prices have continued to fall national for the last six months and are now below the June 2022 peak by 3%. Locally, the median sale price in Triangle MLS* has...
by Brian Pate | Apr 12, 2023
As technology evolves, it’s becoming increasingly necessary for real estate agents to make use of any tools at their disposal to better serve their clients. One such tool that has gained popularity among realtors is chatGPT. ChatGPT is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)...