The Home Team NC

10/01/2025

📍 1814 Park Dr, Raleigh NC
💲 $998,000 | 🏡 2,427 SF | 3 BR / 3.5 BA

Built in 1923, this Forest Park gem radiates Southern charm with its brick walkway, wide porch, original hardwoods, high ceilings & vintage transom windows. Inside you’ll find multiple living areas, a butler’s pantry + walk-in pantry, and flexible main-level spaces. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & a walk-up attic, plus a walk-out basement for storage or hobbies.

Enjoy oversized decks, a private backyard, and a garden shed perfect as a She Shed or art studio. 🌟 Don’t miss the carved wooden door—a New Orleans poker night prize with a story of its own!

All just steps from NC State, the Village District, YMCA & Pullen Arts Center.

09/30/2025

Closing costs are a key part of buying a home, but they can vary more than most people realize. Knowing your numbers (and how to potentially bring them down) can go a long way and help you feel confident about your purchase.

Let’s look at typical closing costs in our area and get you a personalized estimate, so you can craft your ideal budget.

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. 

09/29/2025

Saving to buy a home? Don’t forget your closing costs.

They’re not the same everywhere. In some states they average roughly $2-3K. In others, nearly $20K.

This map shows the state averages. Use it as a ballpark for your budget, but be sure to work with a local agent and lender to get your real number before you start shopping. Because it depends on taxes where you live, the home’s price, and more.

DM me if you want an estimate on what you can expect to pay in our area. Or, if you’re looking for tips on how to bring that number down.

09/26/2025

Want to know what conditions look like in your neighborhood?

If you want to understand which side of the market you’re on, let’s connect. We can walk through the numbers and what they mean for your next move.

There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live.

09/25/2025

Have you been wondering if it’s worth taking another look at buying?

Let’s run the numbers together. We can go over your budget, see what’s changed, and figure out if this fall is the time to turn window-shopping into key-turning.

For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work.

09/24/2025

79% of homeowners surveyed regret waiting to sell.

If you’ve been holding off, take this as your sign.

Don’t let “I wish I sold sooner” become part of your story.

09/22/2025

It looks like affordability is finally starting to show some signs of improvement this fall.

Mortgage rates have come down lately. Home price growth has slowed. And wages are rising.

Together, those 3 changes mean the typical monthly payment is now $290 lower than it was just a few months ago.

That shift has already helped some buyers jump back into the market.

Curious if the numbers work for your budget now? Let’s take another look.

09/19/2025

Buyer demand is finally climbing again.

Why? Mortgage rates just dipped to their lowest level since last October and that was enough for some buyers to jump back in.
If you’ve been waiting to move – or your listing didn’t sell earlier this year – this could be your moment.

You’ve got the chance to list while demand is heating up and before other sellers catch on.

Send me a message if you want to know my plan on how to take advantage of this moment – and get ahead of the competition in your neighborhood.

09/18/2025

Chances are, your house is worth quite a bit right now. If you’re curious about the value of your home, let’s connect. We’ll run the numbers and give you a professional equity assessment report, so you know what you’re working with and where you can go from here.

Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: it’s the value of your home.

09/17/2025

This is the shift you’ve been waiting for.

Mortgage rates just saw their biggest decline in over a year. And if rates stay near this level, it could make a home you couldn’t afford just a few months ago feel possible again.

What would today’s rates save you on your future monthly payment? Let’s connect so you can find out.

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.

09/15/2025

Mortgage rates likely won’t drop sharply overnight, and they won’t mirror the Fed’s moves one-for-one. But if the Fed begins a rate-cutting cycle, and markets continue to expect it, mortgage rates could trend lower later this year and into 2026.

If you’ve been waiting and watching the housing market, now’s the time to talk strategy. Even small changes in rates can make a meaningful difference in affordability, and understanding what’s ahead helps you make the best decision for your situation.

The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? 

09/11/2025

If your listing isn’t getting traction, here's what you need to realize.

Homes are sitting longer today. And one of the reasons why? Overpricing like it’s 2021 again.

Unlike a normal market where list prices keep rising, they’ve actually been flat for over 3 years. And that’s a change worth paying attention to.

List prices have leveled off because buyers are being more selective as inventory has grown over the past few years. There are more homes on the market, and sellers need to take note.

So, if your home isn’t getting showings or offers, take it as a sign to check in with your agent. A small price adjustment could be the move that gets buyers through the door.

Because in a market like this you can’t just wait it out and hope for the best. Patience won’t sell your house. But the right price will.