Chrystal Yates Real Estate

05/13/2026

Nothing brings out bad financial takes faster than blaming Starbucks for the housing market.

Yes, wasteful spending matters. No, a cinnamon cold foam isn’t why a starter home costs half a million dollars.

05/11/2026

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252 Brooks Landing WS NC

05/04/2026

Now offered at $399,900.

04/26/2026

04/13/2026

If your house is for sale and you’re not getting any offers, or at least none you’re comfortable with, you may be starting to wonder if it’s better to rent it out instead.

But here’s the truth. Being a landlord isn’t always as easy as it sounds.

You have to find tenants. Chase down missed payments. Be on call anytime something breaks. And deal with unexpected costs and repairs.

So, make sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons before you make a decision.

For some homeowners, the hassle (and the expense) of turning a house into a rental property aren’t worth it.

04/13/2026

There’s a lot of talk in the news about affordability and mortgage rates right now, but here’s what almost no one is talking about.
Yes, mortgage rates have been inching up these past few weeks. But it’s still more affordable to buy compared to buyers who made a purchase last year.
Even now, the average monthly payment is about $300 lower than it was just a year ago.
So, while rates have shifted lately, the opportunity to buy hasn’t gone away.
If you want or need to move, let’s talk strategy.
DM me if you want to know what I’m doing to help my clients feel confident moving forward.

04/08/2026

Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices.

04/07/2026

Sellers don't get rejected by buyers.
They get rejected by their own math.

The market doesn't care what you paid. The market doesn't care what you owe. The market definitely doesn't care what you need to net to feel okay about this decision.

Here's what the market cares about:
What did the house two streets over sell for last Tuesday?

That's it. That's the whole formula.

Meanwhile you're in here building a spreadsheet of your emotional investments, the landscaping, the memories, the decade of mortgage payments, the dream vacation you skipped to replace the roof.

Buyers aren't buying your memories.

They're buying square footage in a school district at a price their lender will approve.

Your agent has been trying to tell you this in the nicest possible way for three listing appointments.

They brought comps. You brought feelings.

04/01/2026

The difference between a listing that explodes and one that stalls? The first 7 days. That is when every serious buyer in the market sees it. They have already saved their searches, toured the competition, and know exactly what’s available. So when something new hits the market, they decide quickly: Is this worth acting on… or just worth watching? If the answer is not obvious in the first week, momentum usually slows. That is why pricing, prep, and presentation matter most before the listing ever goes live. 🏡