Layni Watkins Real Estate

06/01/2026

How out-of-date is your kitchen? These seven trends are yesterday's news.

Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing meals and cleaning up. In many cases, we sp...

05/29/2026

Country living at its finest. Beautiful home in Browns Summit. Hardwood floors, a gas tankless water heater, .74 acres, screened in porch, fenced in yard, and the primary suite is on the main level. If this peeks your interest, contact me, Layni Watkins Real Estate, for more information or stop by the home on Saturday from 2-4pm to see this beauty in person. Listed by Ashley Meredith Homes Team. Kyle Tyner - Greensboro Realtor Ashley Meredith-Realtor; BHHS Yost & Little Realty Nicole Brannan Rabe Realtor, Broker at BHHS Yost & Little Realty, Inc. Homes By Hillary

05/25/2026

Today, I honor those who gave everything so we could have a place to call home. Whether you're starting your search or ready to make your move - there's no better time to invest in the life you deserve. Happy Memorial Day from my family to yours.

05/25/2026

Confused about your HSA? Here are 5 ways to take advantage of your Health Savings Account.

Putting money in a Health Savings Account, or HSA, can help you and your family pay for health expen...

05/23/2026

This North Forest home in McLeansville is ready for a new owner. This home has over 3,000 heated square feet.

This home is on a corner lot that’s is almost one acre.😁

Spacious deck in the back. Stay tune, I may post a video of it. Better yet, come see it. It definitely will be your favorite place to be all summer long.

The home has three spacious bedrooms, and two full bathrooms upstairs and a half bath downstairs.

A large basement that has a large office and it’s nearly 1,000 square feet which could be used for storage.

Two car garage, low neighborhood association dues as low as $100 annually.

An updated kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, updated appliances, and an island with bar seating that opens directly to the breakfast area and great room.

There’s more to see! This video is just a quick snapshot, but this property is one you have to see in person.
I would love to show it to you.
I can help you become the new owner of this Magnificent home.

Contact me:
📱336.935.9570
📧[email protected]
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05/19/2026

Guiding you Home-and Beyond the Closing!
The bond market is talking. Are you listening??
The 30 year Treasury yield just hit 5.18% -the highest level since July 2007.
To put that in perspective: the last time rates were this high, I was a newlywed and blissfully unaware of what "basis points" would one day mean for my clients. Nearly 19 years later, here we are.-smile

So what's driving it? It appears to be inflation fears which are back in the conversation lately.

Investors have been dumping bonds on fears that inflation is reigniting -spiking oil prices tied to our country's war with Iran. There were numerous reports last week about inflation. Stock traders may be betting on the Fed's next move could be a rate hike and not a rate cut (according to CNBC).

Hey, Layni Watkins Real Estate friends, its not just the U.S.. Yields ae elevated in the U.K., Germany, & Japan. Japan's 30 year yield hit a record high this week (according to CNBC).

Now, what does this mean for my buyers, sellers, & investors in real estate? The 30 year fixed mortgage rate moves roughly in step with Treasury yields.
As of mid-May, the average 30 year mortgage rate touched 6.34%, & the Mortgage Bankers Association projects rates will stay in the 6.1%-6.3% range for the rest of 2026.

Realtor Layni is asking you again...is the bond market talking to us?

If you have questions about how the rate environment affects your buying or selling power, let's connect. I will do the best I can to help you understand the bond market but remember I am not an economist, a CIO, an interest rate strategist, a portfolio manager, or a bond trader but I can tell you how it affects the real estate market.-smile
Layni Watkins Real Estate is here to help you navigate the real estate market. I love working with people and I can make your next move, your best move.

05/19/2026

✨😃Beautiful property.

Former "Today" host Kathie Lee Gifford has listed her Greenwich, CT, waterfront estate for $100 million, making it the most expensive home on the market in Greenwich. Gifford, 74, and late husband Frank Gifford purchased the eight-bedroom Mediterranean-style mansion in 1993 for $7.8 million.

05/18/2026

Which task is usually left undone? Here are some management tips so you can get it done next time around.

These days, we’ve all got busy schedules. From work to family and social commitments, it can b...

05/16/2026

OPEN HOUSE
Layni Watkins Real Estate is hosting & showcasing a lovely end-unit townhome tomorrow, Sunday, from 2-4pm. The Ashley Meredith Homes Team townhome checks every box.

-👩‍🍳Chef-Inspired Kitchen: Perfect for hosting, meal prepping, & entertaining.
-🔌🚙 EV Charging Station: Already installed in the garage & ready for your electric vehicle.
-🚚Move-In Ready Perks:The refrigerator, washer, & dryer all convey with the property!
THE BIG BONUS: The seller is offering $6k in closing cost concessions towards the buyer’s expense if this home is under contract by MAY 23!

This is a massive head start on your moving expenses or a great way to buy down your interest rate.

Don’t wait-End units with this level of detail (much more to see) & incentive do not stay on the market long.
I can assist you in purchasing this home this weekend. Reach out to me!😃

📱Call me directly to schedule a private showing or to talk about how you & I can write a winning offer on this home today. 👩🏽‍💻Layni Watkins Real Estate
Layni Watkins Ashley Meredith-Realtor; BHHS Yost & Little Realty Homes By Hillary Kyle Tyner - Greensboro Realtor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little Realty

05/16/2026

Looking for something to do today? Preservation Greensboro’s Tour of Historic Homes & Garden is in full effect until 5pm today and 1pm-5pm tomorrow.