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Understanding the Due Diligence Process

Once your home is under contract, the buyer enters the due diligence period. This is their opportunity to thoroughly investigate the property before finalizing the purchase. 01 – InspectionsBuyers will typically schedule a range of...

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Prepping Your Home for Listing

These are some ideal corrections and areas to consider when preparing your home to go on the market. KitchenClear off all counters — including plants, paper towels, and toastersRemove all personal accessoriesTidy up the pantry Family...

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Listing Your House: Initial Paperwork

One of the first steps in listing your home is completing the required paperwork and disclosures. Here’s what to expect and when it’s due. Documents You Will Receive You’ll be provided with several important documents during...

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Watauga County 2022 ReCap

Residential Real Estate Economic Indicator ReportKey FindingsUnprecedented patterns continue to impress in the Watauga County housing market. 2022 ended with an overall residential sales volume increase of approximately two percent compared to the previous...

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A Client’s Story

The other day there was a lively conversation in my office about experiences we’ve had on the job. I was sharing some of the stories with a client and she told me a story...

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A Country Road Took Me Home

My childhood home was a farm on an infrequently traveled dirt road in western Arkansas that had been in the family for a couple generations. When my oldest sister started dating, my parents and...

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Water

In the High Country, there are a few water sourcing options for homes. If a house is located within the town proper – such as Boone, Seven Devils, or Blowing Rock – city water...

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Movie Lines

I love my family of origin!! We share a style of communication, body language, insecurities, and especially humor. My siblings and I are separated by many miles, but we certainly share similar communication styles...

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Pasta & Pie Crust

Although I am new to the world of real estate, one thing that has already become evident to me is the critical role relationship building plays. This is true for the agent/client relationship and...

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What Home Means to Ike

To me, home is the most important place in my life.Home means the mountains.  Home means sharing time with your loved ones. Home means long trail runs alone.Home means comfort and relaxation.Home means warmth and good...

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