Real Estate
Can You Keep Your House in a Divorce? 3 Post-Divorce Mortgage Options
Can You Keep Your House in a Divorce? 3 Post-Divorce Mortgage Options Most women crave some stability and calm after their divorce. And not just for yourself, but for your kids. A big piece of this comes down to one thing: your house. Our homes are a place of routine, comfort, and familiarity—all the things…
Read More10 Unconventional Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Home [Plus a Bonus Mindset Refresh!]
10 Unconventional Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Home (Plus a Bonus Mindset Refresh!) There’s a reason why nature operates in cycles. After lying dormant and resting in winter, all flowers and foliage burst with life in spring—better and more beautiful than ever. We can learn a lot from changing seasons. Aligning our goals with each…
Read MoreFinding Your Dream House: 7 Things to Discuss with Your Realtor when Relocating
Finding Your Dream Home: 7 Things to Discuss with Your Realtor® When Relocating New job, expanding family, change of scenery—there are many reasons to relocate to a new neighborhood, city, or state. And when you’re looking for a new home, it’s important to know what things to discuss with your Realtor® when relocating. Why? Because…
Read More5 Common Seller Mistakes: What Not To Do When Selling Your House
5 Common Seller Mistakes: What Not To Do When Selling Your House So it’s time to sell your house. Perhaps you’re upgrading to something bigger, found a job in a new city, or simply want a change of scenery. No matter your reasons for selling, it’s no small job. From finding the right Realtor®, managing…
Read More4 Things to Consider When Buying a Short-Term Rental Property
4 Things to Consider When Buying a Short-Term Rental Property A week at the beach, a weekend getaway with friends, a temporary living situation, or an overnight stay to attend a big event—there are lots of reasons why people need short-term rentals. In fact, the demand for short-term rentals (STRs) is at an all-time high.…
Read MoreExploring the Queen City: 8 Popular Home Styles in Charlotte, North Carolina
Exploring the Queen City: 8 Popular Home Styles in Charlotte, North Carolina Nicknamed the “Queen City” to honor a royal past, Charlotte has a long and proud history. And this history is evident in something prolific throughout the entire area—architecture. Take a few hours to explore the city and you’ll quickly discover many different home…
Read MoreThe Best Ideas (and the Worst!) with My First AirBNB
The Best Ideas (and the Worst!) with My First AirBNB Owning a rental property had been high on my goal list for about three years. In fact, when I finally put a savings plan on paper in 2019, I gave myself three years to save up for it and I ended up buying it in…
Read MoreHow to Spend Two Days in Charlotte: An Insider’s Guide
How to Spend Two Days in Charlotte: An Insider’s Guide As someone who’s called Charlotte home for nearly a decade, I can agree with our official slogan: “Charlotte’s got a lot.” It’s a vibrant city full of life and is an exciting place for anyone, whether you live here or just want to know how…
Read More“Staging” vs. “Home Design”: The Art of Storytelling for Your Home
“Staging” vs. “Home Design”: The Art of Storytelling for Your Home Have you ever walked into a house that simply feels like a home? A place that narrates a beautiful story, one that inspires you and evokes a comforting warmth within? That’s the power of an effectively staged home. However, it’s important to clarify that…
Read MoreWhat to Update When Selling Your Home (and what not to do!)
What to Update When Selling Your Home (and what not to!) In the dynamic world of real estate, preparing your home for sale is a nuanced process, a careful intertwining of preserving your home’s charm while aligning it with current trends and buyer preferences. Determining what to update and what to maintain requires a delicate…
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