Terry Thompkins Real Estate Tips Blog

Market Summary for 28409. ( Cape Fear Realtors)   Average List & Sale prices going up from May 2016. The spring market has typically been a good market in good economic times, so this is a welcome news.  The market has been slowing been increasing.  The competition has made homeowners carefully get their homes ready for sale.  Maintenance items, landscaping and staging are important items to be attended too, thus making most of the listings stand out.   Please let me help... read more

Big Move! Planning for Relocation

Posted by Terry Thompkins on June 08, 2017 in  Reduction
 BIG MOVE Planning For A Relocation   In many areas today, rents are rising faster than home prices. In such situations, it often makes more sense to own a home than to rent someplace to live. Even when renting and owning seem like a wash, owning can still come out ahead.  Consider these facts as you look at buying a home in 2017: Don't forget how the mortgage interest you're paying will likely benefit you at tax time. (Consult with a tax advisor for details specific... read more