First impressions matter when selling a home. But the first thing buyers see isn’t always your staged living room or upgraded kitchen. The price is the first impression buyers have of your home. The price also determines whether buyers skip over your home or go inside for a better look. Home buyers are attuned to […]
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What You Haven’t Considered About Owning a Vacation Home
Wouldn’t it be great to own a place at the beach, in the mountains, or by the lake? If you are seriously considering buying a vacation home, you have probably weighed many of the pros and cons already. But you should carefully consider everything before you buy. Have you taken these additional costs and benefits […]
Briar Chapel’s 2nd Saturday Summer Concert Series
Briar Chapel is one of Chapel Hill’s up and coming neighborhoods. This social community is made up of young families, retirees and everything in between! Their Music in the Meadow is just one of their many free events that they host for not only their residents but for people of the surrounding community. Every 2nd […]
3 Surprising Ways Public Schools Affect Your House Hunt
It’s back-to-school season. School supplies are front and center in the stores, back-to-school sales are everywhere, and school buses are becoming part of the morning commute. Even if the public school district is not an important factor in your home search, the location of public schools can still have a significant impact on your home […]
The Final Word on the Best Time to Sell a Home
There are countless home selling articles online that seem to contradict each other. In this Huffington Post article, the month of May is the best time to sell. But in this Washington Post article, any time between December and March is the optimal time. And in this NerdWallet article, the right time to sell is […]
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5 Easy Summer Decorating Ideas to Brighten Your Home
Summer is the perfect season for spending warm evenings outside, hosting get-togethers with friends, and enjoying the longer days. What better way to take advantage of the long days and abundant natural light than in your own home? Here are 5 simple summer home décor tips that can instantly brighten and transform your living spaces. 1. Add Splashes […]
Southern Village’s Outdoor Movies
Southern Village is a great family friendly community that has restaurants, a grocery store, playground, basketball courts, gym, church, gelato and coffee shop, movie theater and more! The Lumina movie theater is a small and cozy movie theater that serves the traditional popcorn, candy and icees along with the non traditional craft beers and wine. […]