Mid-October 2026 Market Update

Mortgage Rate Update: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

Mortgage rates climbed to 7% at the end of September for the first time since January 2025, creating another challenge for homebuyers navigating today's market.

Industry experts anticipate that rates may not …

June by the Numbers

June closed with 161 sales, nearly identical to May in both volume and year-over-year performance. That's not a slowdown; it's a market that has found a rhythm and is holding it through the heart of the summer season.

Homes are also moving a little …

February MLS Fun Facts

• 204 properties were listed, compared to 214 the previous month.
• As of today, 52 of those 204 properties are either under contract (50) or sold (2).
• 123 properties went under contract in February, slightly below the 130 that went under contract in …

We want to list our home,
but what if we get a lowball offer?

This is a common question I get, especially in a market like today. For the first time in many years, last week we clocked in MORE price reductions than new listings in a month. That’s …

This just in: April CPI clocked in at 3.8%, the hottest reading in three years, and the 2026 rate-cut party everyone RSVP'd to in January has officially been canceled.

Quick primer: CPI (Consumer Price Index) is the government's monthly measure of how much more …

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Outer Banks Oceanfront Homes for Sale

From Corolla to Hatteras, there is an abundance of oceanfront properties for sale on the Outer Banks.

Dreams of owning your own piece of paradise have long been at the top of property investors' wish lists, and oceanfront …

Are you considering investing in the luxury real estate market in the Outer Banks? With its stunning coastal beauty and a reputation for upscale living, the Outer Banks has become a prime destination for luxury homebuyers. However, navigating this market can be a daunting task without the right knowledge and …