Scrolling through online listing photos, scouting for the best neighborhoods, and pondering décor in your new home is fun. But the home search itself is not the only enjoyable experience; the entire home buying process can be pleasant when you have access to the best tools. Here are the top six resources you should use to make buying a home […]
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5 Simple Ideas for a Low-Maintenance Indoor Garden
Many homeowners find gardening is an enjoyable outdoor activity with several additional benefits: enhancing curb appeal, creating bright pops of color, and even providing homegrown ingredients for meals. But outdoor plants need just the right amount of sunshine, space, fertile soil, and maintenance to be able to flourish. You don’t need to abandon your dream of having a […]
The Top 5 Home Features That Save Time and Money
Everyone wants to save money on energy bills every month. But did you know that having today’s popular energy-efficient features in your home can also save you time and stress when you sell your home? More and more first-time home buyers are searching for homes in the area, so there is more of a demand for move-in ready […]
Buxton Village Books by Diane Lea
Gee Gee Rosell’s Buxton Village Books on NC Highway 12 is a modern rarity and a treasure. It’s an independent bookstore, a gathering place, an artists’ venue and a premier source of information about our Island’s natural environment and romantic history. And as Gee Gee says, “the building may be vintage but the books are […]
Is Renting Truly Cheaper Than Buying a Home?
Owning a home is a dream for many people. You have the opportunity to invest in a place of your own and build equity, not to mention carve out a space that reflects who you are and what you love. However, worries about down payments, property taxes, maintenance, and insurance (and student loans) can make buying a […]
7 Best Strategies for House Hunting
Spring is almost here! The warmer weather, beautiful flowers, and longer days are perfect for viewing homes in person, and it’s no wonder that the spring season is a popular time for home buyers to start looking at homes and neighborhoods. But before you start driving around and visiting open houses, you should follow these important house hunting […]
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum by Diane Lea
Spring on Hatteras Island arrives with a flurry of activity as businesses prepare for the opening of the tourist season and travelers start perusing brochures to plan Spring Break getaways and reserve accommodations for longer summer sojourns. Already in gear for spring is the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, located at the almost tip of […]
10 Easy Spring Cleaning Ideas
The month of March brings spring, and with spring comes bright budding flowers, longer days, warmer weather, and spring cleaning. There is no better way to shake off the dreariness of winter than a freshly cleaned home ready to welcome the season. Here are 10 easy ways you can clean your home for spring. 1. […]
Are You Taking Advantage of These Homeowner Tax Breaks?
There are many benefits to owning a home: A home is an investment that can earn equity, is often cheaper to buy than to rent, and is your own place that you can fill with wonderful memories. But another great benefit about owning a home is the financial benefits that you can take advantage of during tax season. Major Tax Breaks for Homeowners […]
What Is A Jumbo Loan?
Conventional 30 year loans are one of the most commonly used financing tools for real estate purchases. Conventional loan limits are typically capped at a $417,000 loan amount which allows for a purchase price of about $521,000 if you put 20% down. “Jumbo Loan” is a term used for a Non-Conventional Loan where the loan […]