by Brian Pate | Jul 8, 2022
Whenever I speak to a person who has aspirations to be a real estate agent, one of the first questions always asked is, “How much money do real estate agents make?” The following information is based on data from the National Association of Realtors and was compiled...
by Brian Pate | Jul 7, 2022
In May of 2022, the Triangle MLS system merged with Longleaf Pine MLS to create a large multiple listing service that serves most of central North Carolina. The Triangle MLS covers the Raleigh, Durham and surrounding areas and has historically covers up to 15...
by Brian Pate | Jul 5, 2022
On June 17, 2022, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued a decision that affects real estate transactions using the Due Diligence Fee and it is important that Realtors are aware of the ruling. In Reynolds-Douglass v. Terhark, the buyer and seller entered into a...
by Brian Pate | Jun 28, 2022
Eight Pieces Of Wisdom That Can Change Your Life Words are powerful. Use them wisely. People come and go, but the right ones stay. You are doing enough even if it doesn’t feel like it. Failure is when you don’t try. Random acts of kindness make everyone feel better....
by Brian Pate | Jun 24, 2022
Homeowner equity gains in the United States averaged $64,000 during the twelve-month period from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 according to Core Logic. The gain is the largest one-year gain in history. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you own...
