Category: Selling Real Estate

You could ask your real estate agent, “Is this a good neighborhood?” But don't expect a straight answer. Your agent isn't purposely giving you the run-around. Certain details about a neighborhood or community can violate the Fair Housing Act, which was enacted in 1968 to eliminate housing discrimination. The law protects against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion,… Continue reading What Your Real Estate Agent Can’t Tell You

The 1031 Exchange allows you to sell one or more appreciated assets such as rental or investment real estate, and defer the payment of your capital gain taxes by acquiring one or more replacement properties. 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges allow you to keep 100% of your money (equity) working for you. There are specific requirements… Continue reading What Is A 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange?

You're days away from closing on the sale or purchase of your home, and you receive a statement from your Mortgage Lender or Closing Attorney with A LOT of numbers on it... Here's how to make sense of it. What Are The Differences Between The Seller Closing Disclosure, Buyer Closing Disclosure, ALTA, and 1986 HUD-1… Continue reading Making Sense of Real Estate Closing Forms

When buying or selling Real Estate, communicate directly with the closing attorney regarding any wiring instructions in a manner ensuring you are in fact communicating with the closing attorney and not an impostor. International criminal organizations attempting to steal large sums of money are targeting email accounts of parties involved in real estate in North Carolina… Continue reading Avoid Wire Fraud Theft

Want to make sure you don’t leave any money on the table? Judy is a Strategic Negotiating Specialist (SNS) What does this mean to you? The Strategic Negotiating Specialists knows how important the process of negotiating is and has a process to ensure you get what you want. We approach negotiating by understanding your goals and… Continue reading Judy is SNS: a Strategic Negotiating Specialist – fighting for you

Judy is **LRS** a LeadingRE Relocation Specialist! What does this mean? The LRS designation requires the completion of 11 courses and focuses on referral and relocation industry practices. Some of the LRS courses are relocation orientation, relocation management, corporate inventory listings and understanding the transferee. Completion of these courses demonstrates an ongoing commitment to providing… Continue reading Judy is LRS: LeadingRE Relocation Specialist

Federal law requires that for all homes built before 1978, buyers receive: The EPA pamphlet: Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home. Any known information concerning the presence of lead-based paint A standard NC Lead Paint disclosure addendum form (2a9-T) Time to inspect and assess risk (Usually part of the "Due Diligence" Period Related - Understand… Continue reading Protect your family from lead