As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you’re following along with headlines in the media, you’re probably seeing a wide range of opinions calling...
Tehane Gallimore
Tehane is a licensed NC REALTOR/Broker, the co-owner, co-manager, and the broker in charge for Wayfinder Homes LLC. She is also our in-house real estate photographer. Tehane is a graduate of the University of Colorado and has multiple years of working in the medical laboratory and related information systems industry. Tehane enjoys rock climbing, yoga, exercise, reading, and cuddling with her daughters.
Sometimes we learn from trial and error. But when it comes to a pricey appliance you use a lot, like a washing machine, you don’t want to take chances with the laundry you put in it. If you do, you...
You want to buy a house. But you’re worried you won’t qualify for a mortgage because of your student loan debt. You’re not alone. Half of non-homeowners (51%) say student loan debt is delaying them from buying a home, according...
Kitchens are showing more personality these days. As they’ve become a hub, they’re not just for cooking and eating. We’ve been using them for all kinds of activities. We want our kitchens to reveal our interests and taste but still...
The kitchen tends to be the home’s gathering place, so it's only natural you want it to look and feel welcoming. But as the hub of your home, your kitchen needs durable countertops, especially if you have little ones helping...
Spending so much time in your kitchen during the pandemic may have sparked daydreams about a redo. What if the space could draw family and friends with a warm, inviting, and natural look? And what if that natural kitchen was...
You often judge a house by it’s good looks. But guess what? Now you can also judge it by its IQ. Long-buzzed about smart home technology — think smart thermostats, smart lighting, and app-controlled security systems — are moving into...
You may be selling a home in a competitive market — for example, with low inventory and high demand. And you may be thinking “Yay!” or at least “Whew.” You know you’re likely to have more interested buyers, better offers,...
The COVID pandemic didn't stop people from buying houses. But it did change how buyers viewed homes, with technology sometimes replacing the in-person experience. Agents used virtual home showings, virtual home tours, and virtual staging instead of or along with their in-person...
Mortgages don’t have to be scary. After all, they’re just business transactions, albeit big ones.
Yet, a survey by mortgage website Freeandclear.com found that 75% of home loan applicants compared the mortgage loan process to an annual physical or a...