Expect Unexpected Costs, Chores When Selling Your Home To Move Up

Selling a home can come with unexpected chores and costs but taking some key steps can help keep you under budget on costs and on target for the best return on your investment. 1. First, get pre-approved for a home loan. Sign a contract to sell your old home before you know if you are qualified to b

Why Portland's empty store fronts are causing a budget crisis

Cities in the US are finally seeing easing in office and retail vacancies after years of a post-pandemic crunch in the commercial real estate space. However, for mid-sized cities like Portland Oregon the story is a little different. Empty store fronts, vacant office buildings, and a struggling downt

Grand Chateau Estate Achieves Record-Breaking Sale in Winston-Salem

The distinguished estate at 1067 E Kent Road has sold for $3,525,000, representing the second-highest residential transaction ever recorded in Winston-Salem and the largest home in the city. Privately gated and enclosed by an impressive 9.5-foot stone and brick wall, the property embodies an excepti

Homeowner’s Advice: Securing Homes With Die-Cast Locks

Imagine coming home during a massive winter storm. The power grid is completely down, your WiFi router is dead, and your expensive electronic smart lock refuses to connect to your smartphone. Situations like this quickly remind us that the true foundation of home security relies on physical, mechani