Amy Shair's Blogs

Here are 3 reasons why high mortgage interest rates should not be scaring homebuyers:1) Prices are continuing to increase in the Triangle NC area. Home values have been appreciating in 2023 and are expected to continue at a modest rate. There is no price crash coming in the NC housing market. Peo...

Amy Shair, a seasoned real estate expert, has recently produced a compelling four-part blog series exploring the pros and cons of public, private, and charter schools in North Carolina's Triangle area. This series is an essential resource for families contemplating a move to this vibrant region, ...

The Triangle, NC area has many different school options available from Public, Private, and Charter schools. Below is a list of the public school districts in the Triangle, NC area.Public Schools in The Triangle Area NCAlamance – Burlington School SystemThe Alamance-Burlington School System serve...

Interest Rates are Not Slowing Down Buyers in NCPredictions were that rising mortgage interest rates would slow down buyers in 2023. Interest rates have actually fallen over the last few weeks of March, and as of mid-April, rates are between 5% & 6%. Most buyers in the Cary and Durham, NC, area a...

New Construction in 2023 has changed since the Pandemic. In 2023, there will be fewer supply chain issues to delay construction and fewer multiple offer situations. New homes are still desirable and needed in a growing area, so many new neighborhoods are being developed throughout the Triangle ar...

Are we returning to a ‘normal’ real estate market in 2023?2023 – A ‘Normal’ Real Estate Market – Economists are speculating a wide range of performance estimates for the US real estate market in 2023 – varying levels of pricing, mortgage interest rates, and numbers of properties sold. Let’s be ho...

It is time for the winter 22/23 Real Estate Market Update. What is really going on with the Triangle Real Estate Market this winter?Five Things about the Triangle Real Estate Market Interest Rates have gone down since early November. Now they are certainly not what we saw in the early part of 202...

Housing GratitudeYour home was EVERYTHINGDuring the quarantine, your home was your EVERYTHING, quite literally. And now your home is a lot, but you have more home, work, and travel balance.You may be happy with your home now, or you may feel you missed the boat to buy or sell because of inflation...

Tips for buying a home when rates are over 5%.Tips When Rates are High – While mortgage interest rates are higher than they were a few years ago, they are still historically low. Between 1971 and 2020, average rates on a 30-yr mortgage were close to 8%. Higher rates are generally associated with ...

The Triangle and surrounding areas are ready for fall! Here’s a list of some of the festivals, haunted houses/trails, hayrides, corn mazes, and other fall farm activities.Benson Mule Days https://bensonmuledays.com/September 22nd to 25th | Downtown BensonThis year is the 73rd year for this festiv...