Living in Banner Elk, NC High Country
Banner Elk: Nature’s Playground Banner Elk boasts an unparalleled natural beauty that draws people from all over. The NC High Country, with its majestic mountains and lush landscapes, provides the…
Home Prices Are Not Falling
Home Prices Are Not Falling During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out…
Projected Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years
What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years If you’re planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future…
Why is it Still a Seller’s Market Today
We are in a Seller’s Market The mountain home market has calmed down since the ‘unicorn’ years, but there is still a strong preference for sellers due to the scarcity…
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were…
Working With Real Estate Agents in North Carolina
Real Estate Agency Relationships in North Carolina A real estate agent might be of use while purchasing or selling property. There is a wide variety of methods in which real…
Items Needed When Applying For A Loan
Have These Items Ready When You Apply For a Loan It used to be that lenders mailed out verifications to employers, banks, mortgage companies, and so on, in order to…
Where Does the Money Come From for Mortgage Loans?
In the olden days, when someone wanted a home loan they walked downtown to the neighborhood bank or savings & loan. If the bank had extra funds lying around and…
Title Insurance When Refinancing Your Loan
Lower interest rates have motivated you to refinance your home loan. The lower rate may save you a tremendous amount of money over the life of the loan, but you…
Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning is a serious problem that can lead to adverse health problems. In children, high levels of lead can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, behavioral and…