Tracy Drakeford-Pierce, Realtor

06/12/2026

🎉🎉New Listing 🎉🎉

168 Averasboro Dr
Clayton, NC 27520
Asking price: $335000

💰 Down-payment assistance available with $0 money down with our preferred lender, Encompass. Contact me with questions. 💰

Check out this lovely home located in Cobblestone Village! Close to the downtown Raleigh, schools, restaurants & shopping conveniences. Plus close to Hwy 70, 42 & 40.

This is one to see!

✅4 bedrooms
✅2 full bath & 1/2 half bath
✅Fenced in back yard
✅Rocking chair front porch
✅Open concept
✅Convenient to shopping, schools & downtown Raleigh

Click link for complete listing details:
https://l.hms.pt/403/340/10173274/303532/325242/kb

Listing courtesy of Tracy Drakeford-Pierce with Fathom Realty.

Feel free to contact me with questions!

Welcome home to Cobblestone Village, one of Clayton's most sought-after communities! This lovely 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers an abundance of space and a fully fenced-in backyard, perfect for pets, play, or weekend entertaining. Plus, no carpet! Relax in the huge primary suite, featuring a...

06/12/2026

Friday's funny! 🤣 Have a great w/e!!

06/11/2026

🎉🎉Coming Soon to Clayton🎉🎉

168 Averasboro Dr
Clayton, NC 27520
Asking price: $335000

Check out this lovely home located in Cobblestone Village! Close to the downtown Raleigh, schools, restaurants & shopping conveniences. Plus close to Hwy 70, 42 & 40.

💰Note: No down-payment or receive .5% of purchase price towards closing with our preferred lender. Contact me with questions.

This is one to see!

✅4 bedrooms
✅2 full bath & 1/2 half bath
✅Fenced in back yard
✅Rocking chair front porch
✅Open concept
✅Convenient to shopping, schools & downtown Raleigh

Click link for complete listing details:
https://l.hms.pt/403/340/10173274/303532/325242/kb

Listing courtesy of Tracy Drakeford-Pierce with Fathom Realty.

Feel free to contact me with questions!

06/10/2026

It's always best to trust your agent's expertise when it comes to pricing your home. They understand local market conditions, buyer demand, and comparable sales, helping you price strategically to attract interest, sell efficiently, and maximize your return without leaving money on the table. Questions about how much your home is worth? A local agent can provide a personalized market analysis and pricing recommendation.

06/04/2026

Gen Z is reshaping homeownership: just 4% of buyers, yet 53% purchase solo and 35% are single women. They’re buying earlier and independently, driven by ownership goals.
For REALTORS®, this shift signals a growing need to serve younger, first-time, solo buyers.

06/01/2026

Monday Motivation 🎉

Let’s be honest about how we start our weeks. Monday mornings in real estate can feel unpredictable. You might open your laptop to find a deal that was solid on Friday is suddenly falling apart. A client might be panicking. A showing you spent days coordinating might get canceled.

In this industry, the market changes fast. Rates fluctuate, buyers get cold feet, and inventory shifts. It is easy to feel like you are at the mercy of outside forces.

But here is the truth: Overcoming obstacles is your superpower. You were built for the hustle.

Every market shift is a chance to out-learn and out-work the competition. When others slow down or complain, that is your cue to step up, look for new opportunities, and take action.

💫Words of Wisdom:

-Consistency beats talent
-You are your greatest asset
-Action cures anxiety

~ Momentum is built by taking small steps. 🚶🏾‍♀️

Here's to a great June! 🌼

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

05/24/2026

⏳ Waiting for the “perfect time” to buy can come with a real cost.

Many buyers are waiting for rates to drop — but while they wait, home prices may rise, rent keeps going out the door, and competition can increase when more buyers jump back in 🏡

Even if rates improve later, a higher purchase price or multiple-offer situation could wipe out some of the savings.

That doesn’t mean everyone should buy right now. It means the decision should be based on your numbers — not headlines.

A smart plan looks at your payment, cash to close, timeline, and long-term goals 💡
If you’re thinking about buying, let’s run the numbers and compare the cost of waiting versus the cost of moving forward.