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Agent Spotlight on Carolyn McMurray

Meet Carolyn McMurray! Carolyn McMurray and her family relocated to the Foothills of North Carolina from Raleigh in 2002 and fell in love the area! Carolyn believes Catawba Valley has so much to offer. It has a rich history in furniture/design, and as an interior designer, Carolyn loves that the c
Solving the Burke County Housing Crisis

Carl Beardsworth has always had a passion for helping people. This passion led him to getting his real estate license in 2017 with the goal of assisting buyers in the American dream of owning their own home. After a few years in the business Carl became frustrated with the difficulties of obtain
Who You Hire Matters

There are nearly 83,000 licensed Real Estate agents in North Carolina. Some are full time agents who pour their hearts and souls into creating the best possible experience for their clients. Those agents work tirelessly to stay abreast of what's happening in their local market, they network we
Five Common Homebuyer Misconceptions

Buying a home is probably a lot more manageable than you think. Somewhere along the line, these crazy misconceptions have crept into the home buying conversation and made the dream of home ownership seem less attainable. It’s time to set the record straight. Here are five common homebuyer misco
How to Use LinkedIn to Recruit Real Estate Agents

Every real estate broker or team lead knows that recruiting new agents is an ongoing challenge as you grow, but just getting warm bodies in the door isn’t enough. An effective long-term strategy requires the recruitment of the right kind of people — agents whose personalities and philosophies fit y
Buy-and-Hold or Fix-and-Flip…What’s the Right Investment for You?

When it comes to real estate investing, is it better to buy-and-hold or fix-and-flip? The answer depends on your investment goals, your personal preferences, and your local market. Let’s looks at each strategy and figure out which is the better fit for you. What is Buy-and-Hold? Buy-and-hold is
Strategies to Reduce Water Use

With climate change and global warming hot topics in society today, you might be wondering if there are some ways you can reduce water use to help the environment. Reducing water use also helps you save on your monthly utility bills, which means you have more money to put elsewhere in your budget.
Adding a Pet to Your Home

Adding a pet to your home and family can be an exciting and stressful task! There are many factors to consider: the type of pet to choose, the space available inside and outside of your home, the time available in your schedule, etc. In this article, we’ll review some tips to help you bring home
Pre-Winter Home Maintenance

There are many things to enjoy during the first weeks of autumn- from cooler weather and the vibrant colors of fall leaves to the first light blanket of snow. However, the change in seasons is also a reminder that winter weather is around the corner, and it is time for some quick home maintenance c
Solar Panels: What to Know

If you live in the United States or Canada, you’ve probably seen many advertisements saying you can save a lot of money by installing solar panels on your home. You might have even been told that your state or provincial government will give you incentives or rebates if you sign up. But is this tru
5 Smart Gardening Tips From The Experts

Whether you have an indoor garden or large backyard, smart gardening will help you save time, money, and design the best possible garden for your environment. We reached out to gardening experts for their best gardening tips: Choose the right plants Jessyca Frederick, co-founder and CEO of
Features that pet owners should look for when house-hunting

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, there are 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats in the United States. And the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association reports that approximately 35-38% of Canadian households have a dog or a cat. So, it’s no surprise th
How to avoid winter home maintenance issues

Cold weather can wreak havoc on your home. According to the Insurance Information Institute, losses from winter weather average around $1.2 billion a year in the U.S. The best way to avoid problems caused by winter weather and precipitation is to prevent them before they happen. Here are five co
16 Things a real estate agent can do for you

Curious about what real estate agents actually do and how they can help you buy or sell a home? Here’s a brief look at how they can help you through a real estate transaction: Provide advice, expertise and industry knowledge in order to better help you reach a decision. For buyers: Help yo