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Great Mortgage Assistance for First Time Buyers
As a first-time homebuyer in North Carolina, several mortgage programs can assist you in making homeownership more attainable: **NC Home...
S. Hoyt
Jan 152 min read
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Don't Buy Your Dream Home, But Buy A Home.
Buying real estate at 23 can be a transformative financial decision that sets the stage for long-term wealth and stability. At a young...
S. Hoyt
Jan 151 min read
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Market Is Not Slow in Raleigh, It Is Tired.
Is Wake County Real Estate Market Slow or Just Tired. I live in a world where a home is going to sell today, it will be my clients. There...
S. Hoyt
Jan 132 min read
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Where Did 2024 Go? Where Is 2025 Going?
Here we go, 2025. What's next for Residential Real Estate Consumers? How did 2024 turn out? Â Let's start with 2024: The average price of...
S. Hoyt
Jan 102 min read
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I Admit It! Why Won't Anyone Else?
I Sold A Home I NEVER Set Foot In & I WAS SO OVERPAID! Buyers agent commission has been the same percentage since I opened my brokerage...
S. Hoyt
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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You Need to Know, November 2024
November Home Sales Insights & Numbers; Raleigh, Wake County NC. 1. I met with many very experienced and successful agents in Las Vegas,...
S. Hoyt
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Bonfires, Cool Nights and INCREASED Real Estate Activity?
The first ten days of November have seen an increase in real estate activity in the Raleigh, Wake County market. Â Daily showings are up...
S. Hoyt
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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Raleigh Home Showings and Contracts UP Year over Year
Home showings are up on a daily basis vs. this time last year demonstrating buyer willingness. Contracts per day are up as well....
S. Hoyt
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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Question: When is the Best Time To Buy?
The above graph showes average sold prices for single family detached homes in Raleigh and Wake County North Carolina. This graph happens...
S. Hoyt
Oct 24, 20241 min read
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Is Hiring a Buyer Agent Worth the Cost for DIY Home Buyers?
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions many people make. For DIY home buyers who relish the challenge of...
S. Hoyt
Oct 19, 20243 min read
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What Are the Top Home Interior Paint Colors Trending Today?
The colors you choose for your home can dramatically influence the mood and style of your space. As we enter 2023, several paint colors...
S. Hoyt
Oct 12, 20243 min read
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Curating the Perfect Home Listing with Professional Photos
A picture is worth a thousand words; in real estate, it is worth tens of thousand$. Real estate photography is an art form that evolves...
S. Hoyt
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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Raleigh Area Home Sales September 2024
Raleigh Metro Real Estate Market Report: September 2024 1163 homes sold for an average sales price of $569,613 (up 2.3% YoY) in Wake...
S. Hoyt
Oct 5, 20241 min read
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Is a Pre-Listing Home Inspection Worth It? Exploring the Benefits for Sellers
When it comes to selling your home, making smart choices can save time and money. One of the best decisions you can make is investing in...
S. Hoyt
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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Uncovering the Untold Impact of Impact Investing in Real Estate: A Professional Perspective
The Transformative Power of Impact Investing Impact investing is not just a buzzword; it's reshaping the real estate landscape. This...
S. Hoyt
Aug 27, 20244 min read
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How I Would Handle New Real Estate Commissions As A Seller.
3 Things to Consider if You Are Considering Selling Your Home. 1. New MLS commission rules are taking effect over the next 11 days. This...
S. Hoyt
Aug 19, 20242 min read
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Changes are Coming to Real Estate Commissions
Buying or Selling A Home? Â What You NEED to Know Before August, 2024 Real estate compensation rules will significantly change on August...
S. Hoyt
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Five Points Home Coming to Market (Update on Market 6/20/24)
This is one beautiful Five Points home! I am biased, it is mine. Bought in 2019 to revovate for my Mom, this was a well loved home...
S. Hoyt
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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Raleigh May 2024 and More Real Estate Sales
Raleigh Metro/Wake County, North Carolina Sets New Average Price Mark. Market Feels Very Different, Where Does it Go From Here? May 2024...
S. Hoyt
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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National Association of Realtors Law Suits Settled, What's Next?
Last fall the National Association of Realtors lost a law suit for setting commissions. While as a practioner I can say NAR never "set...
S. Hoyt
May 9, 20242 min read
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