Jim and Lori Hill - Realtors

09/27/2026

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Price cuts are a normal part of today’s housing market, and both buyers and sellers can use them to their advantage. Let's look at what's actually happening with prices in your neighborhood, so you know exactly where you stand before you list or make an offer.



Changing Peoples Lives One Home At A Time!

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

09/26/2026

Single-level living in Wake Forest, and this one checks a LOT of boxes.

2229 Longmont Drive is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in Austin Creek with 1,779 square feet, a 2-car garage, an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, plantation shutters and a gas fireplace.

One of our favorite features may be out back…

The oversized screened porch overlooks a fenced yard with a 100-foot buffer between the home and the greenway trail, giving you extra privacy and a great place to relax, entertain or enjoy your morning coffee.

Austin Creek brings the lifestyle too, with a neighborhood pool, clubhouse, playground, dog park, walking trails and fitness stations, all while keeping you close to downtown Wake Forest.

💰 Offered at $450,000

Thinking about making a move in Wake Forest or the surrounding Triangle area?

Whether this is the one or you want us to help you find the right one, Jim & Lori Hill are ready to help!

Send us a DM and let’s talk about what you’re looking for.

Jim & Lori Hill | HillnHills Real Estate

Changing lives one home at a time.

And a special thank you to Philip and Amy Donahoo with Compass for making this beautiful Wake Forest home available to buyers!

09/26/2026

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

Four different housing markets are running at once: cash buyers, financed buyers, locked-in owners, and builders. Each one plays by its own rules, and the right move for one is exactly the wrong move for another.

Let's figure out which one you're actually in and build your next move from there.



Changing Peoples Lives One Home At A Time!

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.

09/25/2026

Mortgage rates have been climbing again, and if you're hoping to buy, that can feel discouraging.

Here’s what you have to remember.

You can't control where rates go. But you can control a few things that shape the rate you actually get: your credit score, the type and term of loan you choose, and whether you buy a newly built home, where builders are often buying down rates to bring buyers in.

Focus there, and you put yourself in a stronger spot without waiting on the market.

Want to talk it through? A trusted lender can help with the numbers, and we can find the home to match. Let's connect.



Changing Peoples Lives One Home At A Time!

09/24/2026

Price cuts have climbed for 7 straight months.

Right now, more than 4 in 10 homes for sale have already had one, and it usually comes down to one thing – the market's moving faster than most sellers expected and their pricing hasn’t necessarily kept up.

A home that needs a cut usually just sat too long priced above what buyers will actually pay right now.

Selling soon? Let's set your number right from day one, so you skip that wasted time.

House hunting? A home that's had its price reduced means the seller's already been through that wait. And sellers who've been sitting are usually ready to deal.



Changing Peoples Lives One Home At A Time!

09/23/2026

If you’re selling this season, a little effort out front goes a long way. Because the moment a buyer pulls up to a showing, they're already forming an opinion.

But there are a few simple things you can do to nail that first impression. Think tidying up your landscaping, bringing in some seasonal flowers, and sweeping the walkways. Or even just cleaning out the gutters and making sure the path to your door is well lit.

You don’t need to do a big overhaul to get buyers’ attention.

Let’s chat about what people in our area are looking for right now, and get your house prepped to sell this fall.



Changing Peoples Lives One Home At A Time!

09/22/2026

Get Your House Buyer-Ready for Fall

Prepping your house to sell this fall and not sure where to focus? Start where buyers do – at the curb. Their first few seconds out front shape how buyers feel about the rest of the house.A few simple touches make a big difference. Freshen up the front door with a new coat of paint, touch up your landscaping or bring in seasonal flowers, sweep the walkways and clean the gutters, and make sure the path to the door is well lit. A great agent knows what today's buyers will notice, and which touch-ups are worth your time. So, let’s connect and get your house ready to turn heads this fall.



Changing Peoples Lives One Home At A Time!

09/21/2026

SOLD in Rolesville for $615,000.

Not every home sale is simply about moving from one house to another.

Sometimes life changes, plans change, and selling a home becomes part of closing one chapter and beginning the next.

This one took patience. It took persistence. And most importantly, it took care.

We stayed with our clients through the entire process, worked through the challenges as they came, kept pushing forward, and ultimately got 233 Lily Oak sold for $615,000.

We’re grateful they trusted us during a difficult time in their lives.

Real estate is about more than contracts, showings, and closing tables. It’s about helping people navigate whatever life puts in front of them.

Handled with care. Sold with persistence.

09/21/2026

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

You can't control where mortgage rates go, but you can control your credit, your loan, and the kind of home you buy. Working with a trusted lender can help you lock in the best rate you qualify for. And when you’re ready to make a move that fits your budget, let’s connect.



Changing Peoples Lives One Home At A Time!

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

09/21/2026