Carmen Kovacs Real Estate

Carmen Kovacs Real Estate Trilingual Real estate broker in the RDU area, specializing in residential sales. Fluent is Spanish & Italian.

Don’t forget the toilet when remodeling your bathroom. Find out about the newest styles and improvements.
06/05/2026

Don’t forget the toilet when remodeling your bathroom. Find out about the newest styles and improvements.

If you’re custom building a home or remodeling an outdated bathroom, don’t forget to consider an updated toilet. Take a look at the most recent changes in commode function and style. Function. Newer “dual-flush” toilets give homeowners the choice to use 1.6 gallons of water while flushing or...

A quaint old house may be charming, but environmental dangers may lurk beneath the surface. Here’s how to identify toxic...
06/03/2026

A quaint old house may be charming, but environmental dangers may lurk beneath the surface. Here’s how to identify toxic dangers.

Homes built before 1990 are considered “older” by today’s standards, and those built before 1920 are considered vintage or “heritage.” Owning an older home brings a whole set of challenges not found with newer homes, one of them being the use of environmentally dangerous building materials...

What home improvement projects give home sellers the biggest bang for their buck?
06/01/2026

What home improvement projects give home sellers the biggest bang for their buck?

If you’re talking about a potential home renovation project, it’s important to know if the money you put into the project will translate into more money down the road when, or if, you sell your house. Some projects will pay off handsomely while others will not. And, sometimes, it’s how you do ...

With the swipe of a cell phone, take command of your home. Here are six systems that will make your house the smartest o...
05/30/2026

With the swipe of a cell phone, take command of your home. Here are six systems that will make your house the smartest on the block.

Thanks to smartphone technology, homeowners can take control of the major systems in their houses with the tap of a finger. We’re talking lights, thermostat, door locks, sprinklers -- even the TV. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s available. Home security. Smart systems are extremely customizab...

Your world just got turned inside out. You’ve had a fire or flood in your home. Who do you turn to for help? Take a deep...
05/29/2026

Your world just got turned inside out. You’ve had a fire or flood in your home. Who do you turn to for help? Take a deep breath and follow these steps.

Few things can be more wrenching and make you feel more vulnerable than when your home suffers major damage from a flood or a fire. You realize how suddenly life can take a shocking turn. You also want to get your life back to normal quickly. How do you find trusted professional help? When a flood i...

Neighborhood tennis courts and swimming pools: a benefit or a drawback?
05/27/2026

Neighborhood tennis courts and swimming pools: a benefit or a drawback?

When you’re shopping for a new home, many planned developments offer tempting neighborhood amenities such as swimming pools and tennis courts. But before you dive in, read about the pros and cons. Pros. Living in a neighborhood with tennis courts and a swimming pool provides easy access to leisure...

Memorial Day, which honors America’s fallen soldiers, was long known by another name. What was Memorial Day called befor...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day, which honors America’s fallen soldiers, was long known by another name. What was Memorial Day called before 1967?

No consensus exists on when and where Memorial Day in America began, but the custom of decorating the graves of America’s Civil War dead became so widespread by 1868 that May 30 became known as Decoration Day. In 1967, it became officially known as Memorial Day. In 1968, Congress moved the day fro...

Looking for the perfect place to retire? If you don’t plan well for taxes, your hard earned money may not go too far. Wa...
05/23/2026

Looking for the perfect place to retire? If you don’t plan well for taxes, your hard earned money may not go too far. Watch out for these tax “gotchas.”

When preparing for retirement -- especially if contemplating a move to another state -- it’s crucial to research the tax implications. Make sure your search is comprehensive, including state and local taxes on income, property, and consumer sales purchases, because different states take different ...

Want a backup power source without the roar of a gasoline generator? Here are five reasons to buy a new generation batte...
05/22/2026

Want a backup power source without the roar of a gasoline generator? Here are five reasons to buy a new generation battery-powered model.

When the power goes out in your neighborhood -- or you simply want a little modern convenience on a family camping trip -- a portable power station might be the answer to your needs. Powered by lithium batteries, the units have a lot of advantages over the traditional gas- or diesel-powered generato...

Be sure to study up on all that real estate jargon. Come tax time, it’s important for new homeowners to know.
05/20/2026

Be sure to study up on all that real estate jargon. Come tax time, it’s important for new homeowners to know.

When buying your first house, the terms and conditions of the mortgage process can be confusing. Here’s a primer on two such terms: points and the origination fee. Origination fee. This is the cost that the mortgage company charges you for borrowing money. When you take out a mortgage, it is a new...

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http://carmenkovacs.fathomrealty.com/

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