B-Team Realty

01/25/2022

Write-off thresholds haven’t changed since 1997, and median home sales prices have more than doubled over the past two decades, affecting many long-term homeowners.

Jimmy H. Bention, Sr.
Broker/REALTOR
Licensed in NC
Cell: 704-572-0872
Office: 704-553-7777

The profit you make when selling a home may be taxable. Here's how sellers can reduce their capital gains tax bill.

01/23/2022

If cabinets are the star of a kitchen, hardware is the unsung hero. Those little drawer pulls and cabinet k***s do a lot of heavy lifting—both practically and aesthetically.

Jimmy H. Bention, Sr.
Broker/REALTOR
Licensed in NC
Cell: 704-572-0872
Office: 704-553-7777

If you're looking to freshen up your kitchen without overhauling the cabinetry, start with an overhaul of the hardware.

01/21/2022

Unless you know how to handle yourself throughout the insurance claims process, the disaster might just be getting started. Here are six common mistakes homeowners make during this critical time.

Jimmy H. Bention, Sr.
Broker/REALTOR
Licensed in NC
Cell: 704-572-0872
Office: 704-553-7777

Here are the worst mistakes a claimant can make when facing a catastrophic insurance claim.

01/19/2022

An increasingly popular tactic to make your home buyer offer stand out more is the use of a seller rent-back agreement.

Jimmy H. Bention, Sr.
Broker/REALTOR
Licensed in NC
Cell: 704-572-0872
Office: 704-553-7777

Allowing a seller to live rent-free in a home for an agreed upon period of time might just help buyers close the deal. One of the complications of a hot housing market is that the intense competition for homes is making it harder for home sellers to plan their next move.

01/18/2022

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Get a professional estimate of your home's worth or call (704) 572-0872 for a quick chat.

Jimmy H. Bention, Sr.
Broker/REALTOR
Licensed in NC
Cell: 704-572-0872
Office: 704-553-7777

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Check its value now or call (704) 572-0872 for a quick chat.

01/17/2022

Today commemorates the civil rights leader and is designated as a national day of service. Therefore, consider helping your community by calling a senior who may be lonely, picking up litter or supporting your local food bank.

01/15/2022

The right eco-friendly projects not only make your home look and feel better, they save you money and up your return if you decide to sell.

These projects may pay off in more ways than one.

01/14/2022

Your bathroom may not be the most obvious space to experiment with new trends. However, the (usually) small square footage makes it a doable update anyone can take on.

Interior designers share the bathroom trends that will dominate.

01/11/2022

Having good credit helps you prove your creditworthiness to potential lenders. If you’re hoping to buy a home, having a good credit score is key, since it helps you qualify for a mortgage.

Credit repair companies sometimes promise almost instant results, saying that they will do the hard work. However, there’s no secret to raising your score, and it can’t happen overnight.

01/09/2022

Furniture stains are usually the last thing anyone wants to think about when trying to curate the perfect domestic space, but there’s nothing remotely enjoyable about discolored blobs on upholstered furniture.

Jimmy H. Bention, Sr.
Broker/REALTOR
Licensed in NC
Cell: 704-572-0872
Office: 704-553-7777

Tap into your furniture savior complex

01/07/2022

For many seniors, a reverse mortgage is a great way to use home equity as a cash source. It has benefits and drawbacks, so it's important to know what you're signing up for.

Reverse mortgages have their pros and cons. Here's what you should know if you're interested in getting one.

01/06/2022

Keep tabs on all the little recurring maintenance needs of your home so you don’t let anything slip through the cracks.

After years of calling your landlord when the shower drain clogs or the oven stops working, you may be surprised by just how much maintenance and upkeep your new home requires. Of course, you know instinctively that as a homeowner, now you’re the one responsible for fixing things when they break.