Karen Hocutt of ERA Parrish Realty Legacy Group

Karen Hocutt of ERA Parrish Realty Legacy Group Local Realtor® helping you buy, sell & move with confidence. Expert guidance, honest advice, and hometown heart.

2928 Plantation Glen Drive gives you room to actually USE your home!A screened porch for slow mornings and easy evenings...
09/25/2026

2928 Plantation Glen Drive gives you room to actually USE your home!
A screened porch for slow mornings and easy evenings. A bonus room that can flex with your life. A fenced backyard with space to spread out. And 2,276 square feet that feels practical, comfortable, and ready to enjoy.
If you’ve been looking for a home that offers more than just square footage, this one deserves a closer look.
📍 Zebulon, NC
📲 Message me for details or to schedule your private showing.

🏡 Lake Royale living at $333,000!This 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch offers 1,713 sq ft, a brand new roof, 2 car garage, and ac...
09/24/2026

🏡 Lake Royale living at $333,000!
This 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch offers 1,713 sq ft, a brand new roof, 2 car garage, and access to all the perks of the Lake Royale community, including boating, fishing, beaches, pool, golf and more.
📍 106 Yuma Drive, Louisburg
MLS #10179365
Want to see it in person? Call or text me at 919-669-9054 and I’ll set up a private showing.
Listing courtesy of Dan Gunter, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Lake Royale.

Thinking about selling? Here’s one expense that may be worth adding to your prep budget: a pre-listing home inspection.B...
09/24/2026

Thinking about selling? Here’s one expense that may be worth adding to your prep budget: a pre-listing home inspection.
Buyers have more choices right now, and they are paying closer attention to condition. That means surprises after you go under contract can create bigger headaches than they used to.
A pre-listing inspection gives you a chance to find those surprises first.
🔍 Major repair hiding somewhere?

You can decide how to handle it before buyers are involved.
🔧 Something worth fixing?

You can take care of it on your timeline instead of negotiating under contract.
📋 An issue you choose not to repair?
You already know about it and can address the disclosure side properly.
And when a seller has already completed an inspection and handled major concerns, that information can give buyers a little more confidence when they are comparing your home to the others on the market.
Will an inspection find every possible problem? No.
Can it help you walk into the listing process better prepared and with fewer “well, we didn’t see THAT coming” moments? Absolutely.
In this market, preparation matters.
If you’re thinking about selling in Zebulon, Wendell, Knightdale, or the surrounding area, let’s talk about what is worth doing before your home ever hits the market.
Helping you make a move that makes sense.

Last week we talked about chickens. 🐔This week, meet another neighborhood rule keeper:The Architectural Committee.Someti...
09/21/2026

Last week we talked about chickens. 🐔
This week, meet another neighborhood rule keeper:
The Architectural Committee.
Sometimes called an Architectural Review Committee, this group is usually connected to the HOA and reviews certain exterior changes homeowners want to make. Translation?
Before you build it, paint it, fence it, park it, or permanently attach it to your property, you may need someone to say: “Yes, you may.”
Depending on the neighborhood documents, approval could be required for things like:
• Fences
• Sheds
• Pools
• Decks and patios
• Exterior paint colors
• Major landscaping changes
• Additions
• Some driveway or parking changes
And yes, you can own the house and still have rules about what you can change outside of it.
The important part? Every neighborhood is different. Some have strict architectural guidelines. Some have very few. Some do not have an active committee at all.

So when you are buying into an HOA, do not stop at,
“How much are the dues?”
Read the covenants. Read the architectural guidelines. Figure out what requires approval. Because finding out after you bought the house that your future backyard masterpiece needs committee approval is considerably less fun. 😂

If you are trying to figure out whether a neighborhood fits the way you actually want to live, let’s talk through it before you make the move.

🐔 The chickens need to approve the house too.If backyard chickens are part of your future plans, there is something we n...
09/17/2026

🐔 The chickens need to approve the house too.
If backyard chickens are part of your future plans, there is something we need to check
BEFORE you fall in love with the house and likely before you even go see it!
The HOA documents and restrictive covenants.
Because that gorgeous backyard may have plenty of room for a coop, but the neighborhood rules may have other ideas.
Before we spend Saturday touring houses, I want to know:
• Are chickens allowed?
• Are there limits on how many?
• Are roosters prohibited?
• Are there coop or enclosure restrictions?
• Are there other rules that make the property a bad fit for what you want?
This is exactly why buying a house is about more than bedrooms, bathrooms, and whether the kitchen has a nice island.
Does this move make sense for the way you actually want to live?
And sometimes, apparently, we need to ask the chickens. 🐓
If you’re looking for a home in Knightdale, Wendell, Zebulon, or the surrounding area, tell me the non-negotiables before we start touring. I’d much rather find the problem in the paperwork than after closing.

Home sweet home vibes, indeed. 🏡10728 Staghound Trail offers over 3,000 sq ft, all 3 bedrooms on the main level, a den, ...
09/14/2026

Home sweet home vibes, indeed. 🏡
10728 Staghound Trail offers over 3,000 sq ft, all 3 bedrooms on the main level, a den, two fireplaces, a large bonus room, walk out storage and room to truly spread out.
If you have been waiting for a home with space, craftsmanship, and a layout that actually
works, this one deserves a closer look.
📍 Tippett Creek, Zebulon
📲 Message me to schedule your private showing.

August gave us a pretty clear look at what’s happening locally. 👀🏡 197 homes closed across Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebu...
09/10/2026

August gave us a pretty clear look at what’s happening locally. 👀
🏡 197 homes closed across Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon
🏗 110 were new construction
🏠 87 were resale homes
💰 Resale median sold price: $350,000
📅 Resale median days on market: 33
🤝 48 resale sales included seller concessions
The numbers matter, but knowing what they mean for your move matters more.
Curious how this market could affect your buying or selling plans?
Reach out! I'd love to talk real estate with YOU!

🏡 Resale Parade of Homes in Wendell Falls!This Sunday, September 13th from 1 to 4 PM, stop by 414 Shadow Falls Drive dur...
09/08/2026

🏡 Resale Parade of Homes in Wendell Falls!
This Sunday, September 13th from 1 to 4 PM, stop by 414 Shadow Falls Drive during the
Wendell Falls Resale Parade of Homes.
There will be 15+ resale homes open in the neighborhood, so it is the perfect time to explore,
compare, and see what makes this community so loved.
At 414 Shadow Falls Drive, you’ll find:
• Main-level primary suite
• Loft + pocket office
• Beautiful kitchen
• Fenced outdoor space
• Built in 2022
• $3,000 buyer concession still being offered
And because we are making house hunting a little more fun, I’ll have a Salty and Sweet treat
theme, a $25 Starbucks gift card giveaway, and a chance to enter the grand prize drawing.
📍 414 Shadow Falls Drive, Wendell NC
🗓 Sunday, September 13
⏰ 1 to 4 PM
Come tour the home, grab a treat, and see if this one feels like the right fit.

Coming Soon in Zebulon! 🏡10728 Staghound Trail brings together main-level ease, room to gather, and space to makeyour ow...
09/03/2026

Coming Soon in Zebulon! 🏡
10728 Staghound Trail brings together main-level ease, room to gather, and space to make
your own.
✨ Over 3,000 sq ft
✨ All 3 bedrooms on the main level
✨ 2 fireplaces
✨ Large bonus room
✨ Exceptional walkout attic storage
Showings are expected to begin September 11.
Want an early look at the details? Send me a message.

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614 N Arendell Avenue
Zebulon, NC
27597

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