Record Sale at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove: $9.5 Million Estate Sets Community Benchmark

ARDEN, N.C. (March 30, 2026) — A contemporary mountain estate in The Cliffs at Walnut Cove has sold for $9,500,000, setting a new record for the highest residential sale within the community. The property at 515 Cloud Top Way was represented by Mark Zilbert, global real estate advisor with Premier S

Understanding Foreclosure: Causes, Process, and Opportunities for Buyers

Foreclosure gets talked about in extremes. Either it’s framed like a personal disaster or sold as some secret back door to cheap real estate. Both versions miss the point. In real life, foreclosure is usually slower, messier, and a lot more ordinary than people expect. A borrower falls behind. Notic

2026 Real Estate Trends: What North American Buyers Are Looking for and How the Market Is Shifting

The North American real estate market in 2026 looks meaningfully different from even two years ago. Buyers have recalibrated their expectations after years of rate volatility and affordability pressure. Sellers are navigating a more discerning buyer pool with less margin for overpricing. Investors a

Why Some Homeowners Wait to Sell — Even When the Timing Feels Right

Even when everything seems to point toward selling, many homeowners still find themselves waiting. Selling a home is rarely just a financial decision. It touches daily routines, future plans, family conversations, and often a deeper emotional layer that is not always easy to explain. A homeowner may