Cindy Wise - SC Realtor

02/24/2025

Ugh! Affordability is a problem. I have 3 kids that want to buy a house someday.

02/21/2025

https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/behind-the-numbers-top-15-states-for-population-and-migration-trends-in-2024?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3DZ-vhcAxB1Rqzu7Jv3vMhXaKoQzfNGdSmEV7OThNHtrnaSaPFPTxG05M_aem_YvtHUpHC8Z0BWzTNnRv6iQ

Interesting!

Last year, the U.S. population grew at its highest rate since 2001, largely driven by a surge in international migration, which accounted for 84% of the nation’s total population growth.

01/15/2025

Interesting…. People will migrate for jobs…

States like Idaho, Utah, Florida, Texas, and Montana have experienced strong employment growth in recent years and are therefore poised for longer-term population growth.

10/21/2024

This surprised me that there is more job migration in SC than NC.

While job relocation may not be the most common reason for moving—trailing behind housing and family reasons—the influx of workers into new areas significantly impacts local economies and real estate markets.
https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/job-relocation-trends-and-the-impact-on-local-real-estate-markets

01/20/2024

There are some good tips, if you are ready to buy a home.

Zillow is predicting several of our markets to be hot housing markets in 2024! If you’re planning to buy a home in the coming months, arm yourself with the best insider tips to help you be a successful home buyer this year. Successful home buyers get pre-approved Without question, the first item o...

01/11/2024

As more millennials enter the housing market to buy their first home, they should know these basics after applying for a mortgage. One mistake, like buying new furniture for your new home could disqualify you from your mortgage. Unfortunately, it happens.

If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own.

12/17/2023

I find this interesting that 3 states have most of the new housing units built over the past 10 years. We need more housing in this country, and builders build where there is the most demand and it is the most profitable. How does your state compare?

New Housing Units at the State Level: A Look at Data From the Last Decade

The total number of housing units increased from 264.9 million units in 2012 to 287.5 million units in 2022.

11/29/2023

When purchasing a home in both NC and SC a buyer may ask for repairs, normally after a home inspection. The home inspector will issue a report that will look daunting and long, even on a newer home, in good repair. Keep in mind that this is the inspectors job and what he is being paid to do. Most experienced agents will recommend you prioritize and not ask for everything on the inspection report. This report can be overwhelming, especially for first time home buyers who have never seen such a report before.

Wondering how to go about requesting repairs after a home inspection? Find out what's resonable to ask for and what isn't!

11/15/2023

Despite what you may hear in the news, or you may be seeing more price drops on real estate sites, experts do not expect home prices to decline any time soon. So when is the best time to buy a home?
The best time to buy is when you find a home you like, one that meets your family's current and future needs and one you can afford.

The new year is right around the corner, and you might be wondering if 2024 will be the right time to buy or sell a home.

11/09/2023

While I have never tried any of these coffee roasters, I am sure they are good. Personally we like JBC Coffee Roasters out of Madison,WI. Their coffee is yummy.

Have you explored the many local and independent coffee roasters in Western NC? Here are a dozen we’re sure you’ll like a latte:

11/01/2023

If you are waiting for home prices to fall due to bankruptcy and foreclosures, you are going to have to wait for a while. While the news is reporting both are increasing, which is true, they are not increasing as much as the press is making them out to be. Read more for details.

If you've been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies.

10/31/2023

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Halloween!