Category: Carolinas Market Update

Exposure is key to selling quickly and getting top dollar Want to know the secret to selling your home in minimum time at maximum value? While many factors influence the sale and price of a home, one that certainly contributes is exposure. By exposing your home to the largest number of potential...

Professional advice is essential for homeowners making improvements Looking to buy a home but not finding much on the market? Blame the Baby Boomers. This group has been slower to downsize than in previous generations – which has created a bit of a logjam when it comes to real estate market dynamics....

The Carolinas will see more listings, more new construction and higher interest rates The Carolinas continued on a quest for real estate normalcy in 2015, and both buyers and sellers benefitted. Allen Tate Company saw its second-best year in history, with double-digit increases in both closed sales units and closed sales volume,...

Only 9 percent of homes are For Sale by Owner In today’s real estate market, homes in good condition that are priced competitively don’t stay on the market very long. Savvy buyers keep their eyes open and are prepared to write an offer quickly when they find the right home. So you...

Consumers pay the same price if they “go direct” with a builder As the real estate market has rebounded, consumers have demanded new construction. In fact, about 30 percent of the home-buying public, at any given time, wants to purchase new construction if it’s available. One the most common misconceptions about buying...

Consumers pay the same price if they “go direct” with a builder As the real estate market has rebounded, consumers have demanded new construction. In fact, about 30 percent of the home-buying public, at any given time, wants to purchase new construction if it’s available. One the most common misconceptions about buying...

Consumers 55+ will buy more than half of new U.S. homes in next 5 years The summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record in the Carolinas – and the real estate market is heating up as well. One of the strongest segments of today’s home-buying public is...

Homeowners need to make updates to compete in “Seller’s Market” The first quarter of 2015 fared much better than the same period in 2014, with real estate sales and closings healthy. But the challenge remains: low inventory levels. Many buyers are having trouble finding the right home to purchase. But if it’s...