Residential construction for May saw building permits drop -7.0% to 1.694 million nationally, while housing starts dropped by -14.4% to 1.549 million. Both numbers were significantly lower than market expectations for 1.785 million and 1.701 million, respectively....

Have you ever tried to decipher all of the different terms that Realtors use? In an attempt to clarify the difference between “Price Deceleration” and “Price Depreciation,” I would like to talk about the current real estate market. To do this, I need to define a...

Jun 16, 2022 By Brian Pate For North Carolina real estate licensees, not only must you renew your real estate license and your firm license (if you have one), but it is also time to renew your privilege license. The tax is still $50.00 for the fiscal year starting on...

I hear many Realtors speak of “niche marketing” on a regular basis and the fact is that few agents truly know how to set up and market to a niche. A niche is defined by Webster as a special area of demand for a product or service.  How does a Realtor start a new...

There are a few simple things that you can do to improve your credit score.  There are numerous tactics for improving scores, but some actions that you think might improve your score might actually hurt it more than it helps. Here are six suggestions that you can do...

Greystone On Hudson Provides Ultimate Luxury Living If you are looking for the pinnacle of New York luxury real estate, Greystone on Hudson in Tarrytown, New York provides the ultimate in luxury living in a community inspired by turn of the century mansions.  Located...

Good Morning Realtors, As many of you know, I have been tracking statistics from the Triangle MLS for over 20 years. I have always kept my own data in order to keep it consistent and that will continue. Earlier this month, the Triangle MLS merged all of its data with...