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Think about why someone calls a Realtor®. They want someone else to be in charge, especially during a recession, when people might be going through a challenging situation or uncertain time. With your skills, network and knowledge, you have the unique ability to help them navigate the road ahead. How special is that?!

Combine the trend to seal the records of felons with the push by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to replace many of the nation’s 80,000 heavily regulated state-licensed appraisers with a combination of computer algorithms – known as “black box appraisals” – and unlicensed human inspectors called “property data collectors."

The May 2023 edition of "Insight: The Voice of Real Estate in North Carolina" magazine from NC REALTORS® is out now! This edition is packed with articles to help you personally and professionally, including tips on self-care and delegating tasks with virtual assistants. Don't miss out on this must-read edition!

REALTORS® are taking over DC from May 6-11 to shape the future of 🏠 homeownership, property rights, and entrepreneurship. Tune in to my live stream, where I'll spill the tea on my Top MUST-HAVES for the trip and insider tips to making the most effective and productive use of your time.

Protecting Homeowners: Understanding NC's Fight Against Predatory Real Estate Scams

“My goal this year is that all REALTORS®️embrace the opportunity to let the public know that we also open doors to education, fair housing, entrepreneurial opportunity, and stronger communities,” Brown said.

I'm so honored to begin service as the president of the NC Realtors. It's more than a volunteer job, it's an opportunity:

I'm so honored to begin service as the president of the NC Realtors. It's more than a volunteer job, it's an opportunity:

Things are finally starting to return to some kind of normal, and I am so excited to see your 😃 faces at NAR's 2021 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Tune in for my recommended must-have items to pack and how NOT to feel overwhelmed as you prepare. This is your official (ok, FINE, unofficial) guide to packing and prepping for #NARAnnual (or any big convention or trip in life).

It can be completely overwhelming to attend any week-long series of meetings. Never fear! Take a peek inside my closet and get all the insider tips to making this week the most effective and productive use of your time as you make your way to DC to do the work that our clients may never see but is absolutely critical to the future of homeownership, property rights, and entrepreneurism.

I’ve agreed to chair the Convention Committee in North Carolina to be a part of the solution. Want to help? There is no time left on the clock. It is time for fresh perspectives and more citizen leadership.

The VA makes purchasing a home easier and more accessible for veterans of all ages. However, there are a few critical parts of the process that can help you ensure you’re leveraging all the benefits available to you as a veteran. There are also important incentives to capitalize on so you can easily buy the home of your dreams.

Lady Up America TOUR Kicks Off At Charlotte Motor Speedway on August 9th. Moms Learn To Influence The Toughest Political Conversations Of Our Lifetime For More Conservative Votes For The Mid-Terms

Phil Chalmers, an upcoming Summer 2022 guest on my wildly fabulous Crazy Sh*t in Real Estate Podcast shares his 12 steps to be Proactive & Prepared: Real Estate Safety Plan.

Even if downsizing is the right choice for you, you may still experience some physical, mental, and emotional challenges as you adjust to living in a smaller home, condo, or senior living community. These tips will help you cope with these challenges, adjust to your new surroundings more easily, and stay happy and healthy in your new home. 

It can be completely overwhelming to attend any week-long series of meetings. Never fear! Take a peek inside my closet and get all the insider tips to making this week the most effective and productive use of your time as you make your way to DC to do the work that our clients may never see but is absolutely critical to the future of homeownership, property rights, and entrepreneurism.

Today’s Real Estate Tip is something that’s a little uncomfortable to talk about — the mental wellness / mental health crisis of REALTORS®.

As the mortgage forbearance periods end, some homeowners who have yet to recover financially still need relief from mortgage payments they can’t afford. More than a million homeowners could be in a position to ask their lenders for loan modifications. Negotiating a loan modification can be frustrating. Requirements vary by type of loan, and lenders will inundate you with paperwork and unfamiliar jargon. Here’s everything you need to know about these options.

Things are finally starting to return to some kind of normal, and I am so excited to see your 😃 faces at NAR's 2021 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Tune in for my recommended must-have items to pack and how NOT to feel overwhelmed as you prepare. This is your official (ok, FINE, unofficial) guide to packing and prepping for #NARAnnual (or any big convention or trip in life).

Buying a home is a big project and can be a frustrating process if you don’t know how to prepare for it ahead of time. If your finances aren’t in order, there could be delays and these delays may prevent you from being able to buy your dream home.