Moving Forward Real Estate

03/24/2026

INVESTORS OPPORTUNITY!!!

03/24/2026

Investors Opportunity

Property located in Raeford NC:
3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus a bonus room
Size: Approximately 2,200–2,300 sq ft

Estimated Values
Sale Price (cash on cash): $270,000
After Repair Value (ARV): $350,000–$355,000

Repairs Required
New roof
New HVAC system (one unit functional; the other currently non-operational)
New light fixtures

Additional notes
The owners have updated portions of the downstairs and some areas upstairs. The home currently lacks a dishwasher, which was removed to create an open kitchen layout and an island was added.
The owners are in foreclosure and have initiated a loan modification with the lender.
All remaining repairs are cosmetic in nature.

If you’d like, I can tailor this for a specific audience (lenders, potential partners, or investors) or format it as a property sheet.

For more information contact
Michelle Capers-Moving Forward Real Estate 910-429-6691

08/29/2025

If you tried to sell your house this year, but couldn't get the price you were hoping for, you’re probably feeling frustrated. Maybe you even feel like today’s market let you down. But here’s what you need to know.

History shows the housing market always bounces back. In the ’80s, during the 2008 crisis, and even in 2020, sales dropped, then recovered.

And forecasts show the next rebound should begin in 2026, as mortgage rates ease a bit.

The takeaway: today’s slowdown is temporary.

My job is to watch the market for you and help you be ready for the rebound.

So, let me know: as activity picks up again, will you be ready to put your house back on the market, or do you need to move sooner?

08/28/2025

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

Just because there are more new homes for sale right now, it doesn’t mean we’re headed for a crash. The data shows today’s overall inventory situation is different.

If you have questions or want to talk about what builders are doing in our area, let’s connect.

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash.

08/28/2025

Just because there are more new homes for sale right now, it doesn’t mean we’re headed for a crash. The data shows today’s overall inventory situation is different.

If you have questions or want to talk about what builders are doing in our area, let’s connect.

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash.

08/27/2025

History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

If today’s housing market feels stuck, remember it’s never stayed down for good. Slowdowns end, activity returns, and people get moving again. So, let’s connect, because when the next wave of buyers shows up, you won’t want to miss it.

As activity picks up again, will you be ready to put your house back on the market, or do you need to move sooner?

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market.

08/27/2025

Wondering what’s really going on with home prices? The truth is: it depends on where you live.

In the 50 largest metros, nearly half are still seeing prices climb. The other half are seeing slight declines.

It’s a clear reminder that real estate is hyper-local. And understanding what’s happening in your specific market is key.

Let’s talk about what’s unfolding in our area, and how that impacts the strategy for your next move.