The real estate market can be confusing and often misleading with all of the negative media.  In the Greensboro area, the market is stable and homes are selling!  There are some great deals out there and, with interest rates still low, it's a perfect time to buy!  Call me today if you have any questions about the market, would like to know what your home is worth or would like a free list of foreclosures in the area! 10/29/2008

RELOCATION REALTOR HERE! As a Realtor that handles relocation clients in Greensboro, North Carolina it is important that my clients know that "I understand" what they are going through.  My time in "Corporate America" had me enduring the same trials and tribulations that many relocated employees go through.  I can remember being called with an "opportunity" (I always use to cringe at that word).  That was a chance for advancement but, it also meant being at work across the state or in another state that week.  Then living out of a hotel room as the family and movers caught up with me.   So I can say I have been there. I understand how much stress a work related move can be.  My job of helping people relocate to Greensboro, North Carolina is to take away all the stress.  We take care of ... 10/28/2008

  2009 URBAN DRIVE Greensboro, NC 27403 3 bedrooms 1,5 bath hud home in Greensboro Home   Complete Details   Photo Gallery   Property Map   Financing   Request Showing   Contact Me   Gospodin Kostov Mobile: 336-340-7881 Website: Visit Website Price : $70,000 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 1.5 Lot Size : 1,138 County : Guilford Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1961 click for more pictures Property Description Government HUD Home.Wilkinson and Associates is not the exclusive listing agent for this propertyProperty for sale AS-IS, without warranties, repairs. The property may contain lead-based paint if it was built prior to 1978. HUD Homes are offered to qualified purchasers without regard to the purchaser s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status. The sale... 10/25/2008

The Triad Business Journal just released some very interesting figures.  While we have heard nothing but Doom & Gloom from the media the unemployment rate in the Triad is actually down according to information released by the North Carolina Employment Security Commission.  The rate has dropped slightly from 7.1 in August to 6.8 in September.   Now while this in and by itself is not a tremendous bit of news according to RealtyTrac Inc. the number of foreclosures fell almost 27% in September compared to last year at this time.   Funny the MEDIA has been predicting it will get worst before it gets better. Now granted the foreclosure rate is still high 2,477 in September of this year.  But last year in September there were 3,380 filings.   Meanwhile across the country foreclosure filings in... 10/24/2008

Good Afternoon all.  Here I am at an Open House for one of my friends and I just had an interesting conversation with a prospective buyer.  It seems she is out looking for a new home.  They are not increasing in size as much as they are wanting to change school districts with two small children.  She made a very intelligent remark that I was glad to hear.  She stated that "we are looking at something in the $375,000 range but, the bank said we qualified for $500,000".  She was actually extremely surprised that the bank would approve them for that much.  So what does your budget include?  Just because the bank will give you $500,000 do you really want to live off Beenie Weenies the rest of your life?  Do you not want to send you children to college?  I am starting to wonder whose fault i... 10/19/2008

OK first things first, what is your motivation for selling your home?  This is a very important question that will determine the direction of the all the decisions made from this point on.  Are you being transferred by your work?  Do you want to move up in the size of your home or, would you like to downsize your home?  Are you know an Empty Nestor?  Can you not handle the payments on your home because of an economic situation at home or work?  As you will notice after this question, it will become apparent as to why this question is so important. Now for discussion sake we are going to assume that you have to sell your home because of a work transfer.  Now you can opt to go the rest of the way alone and try the For Sale By Owner route, but beware of alot of pitfalls out there.  I am no... 10/15/2008

Last week, the TRIAD MLS released its 3rd quarter results.  Below you will find a summary of key findings for the Greensboro metro area.  Current Outlook  The number of existing, single-family homes sold in the Greensboro area of Guilford County totaled 704 in the 3rd quarter of 2008 after adjustment for seasonal variation. The number sold was down -7.7 percent compared to the level of sales recorded in the 2nd quarter, and it was -14.3 percent below the number sold during the 3rd quarter one year ago. At the end of the 3rd quarter of 2008, the inventory of homes on the Greensboro market was 2,614, or 3.5 times the number of homes sold in the 3rd quarter. The inventory/sales ratio is up substantially from what it was at the end of the 2nd quarter. At the current sales pace, it will take... 10/13/2008

I am a Certified Short Sale Specialist. A lot of people don't know exactly what a short sale is or what it entails. Even quite a few Realtors aren't quite sure of the process. If you're needing to sell your home as a Short Sale/Preforeclosure or are seeking to buy a shortsale, make sure you interview the agent involved so you know they are properly qualified. For short sale questions or comments, please send me a message. You can reach me at RedHotProperties@gmail.com or call 336-987-6242. Sincerely, Heather Brooks   Now that's out of the way....who does a short sale benefit and what exactly is it? A short sale is when a bank will negotiate the sale of your home at a reduced price.  It is prior to a foreclosure, so you are the owner and the Realtor lists the home for sale through you.  ... 10/06/2008

The Greensboro NC Housing Market UpdateThe real estate market in the Greensboro NC area continues to experience the repercussions of a lagging economy caused by shady lending practices and the corporate greed on Wall Street.The encouraging part is that, locally we have not seen the dramatic fall in home prices experienced by other major metropolitan markets.  As with most corners of the US, we have pockets where homes continue to sell, typically in the starter home arena.  Luxury housing continues to lag with anywhere from 12-15 months worth of inventory on the market.First time buyers have been stimulated by the availability of up to $7,500 in tax credits from the federal goverment and interest rates which continue to hover around 6%.  Builder incentives are also readily available.In t... 10/02/2008

  139 Hoskins Burlington, NC 27215 Foreclosed home 3 bedrooms 2 baths in Burlington Home   Complete Details   Photo Gallery   Property Map   Financing   Request Showing   Contact Me   Gospodin Kostov Mobile: 336-340-7881 Website: Visit Website Price : $92,700 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2 County : Alamance Property Type : Detached click for more pictures Property Description Government Foreclosed Home!Wilkinson and Associattes is not the exclusive listing agent for this propertyProperty for sale AS-IS, without warranties, repairs. Please be advised that some or most of the properties does not stay a long time on the market and you are not the only one attempting to buy/bid on the property!Also it is recommended to review the Working with Real Estate Agent Brochure! Click and visit the link... 09/08/2008

  4880 YORK ACRES DRIVE Liberty, NC 27298 Foreclosed home 3 bedrooms 2 bath in Liberty Home   Complete Details   Photo Gallery   Property Map   Financing   Request Showing   Contact Me   Gospodin Kostov Mobile: 336-340-7881 Website: Visit Website Price : $70,000 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2 County : Randolph Property Type : Detached click for more pictures Property Description PLEASE READ BELOW!SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY!Government Foreclosed Home!Wilkinson and Associattes is not the exclusive listing agent for this propertyProperty for sale AS-IS, without warranties, repairs. Please be advised that some or most of the properties does not stay a long time on the market and you are not the only one attempting to buy/bid on the property!Also it is recommended to review the Working with Real Esta... 08/30/2008

  2078 TOT HILL FARM ROAD Asheboro, NC 27205 3 bedrooms 2 bath Foreclosed home in Asheboro NC Home   Complete Details   Photo Gallery   Property Map   Financing   Request Showing   Contact Me   Gospodin Kostov Mobile: 336-340-7881 Website: Visit Website Price : $102,600 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2 County : Randolph Property Type : Detached click for more pictures Property Description Government Foreclosed Home!Wilkinson and Associattes is not the exclusive listing agent for this propertyProperty for sale AS-IS, without warranties, repairs. Please be advised that some or most of the properties does not stay a long time on the market and you are not the only one attempting to buy/bid on the property!Also it is recommended to review the Working with Real Estate Agent Brochure! Click and vis... 08/28/2008

  560 FOX HOLLOW LANE randleman, NC 27317 3 bedrooms 2 bath Foreclosed home in Randleman NC Home   Complete Details   Photo Gallery   Property Map   Financing   Request Showing   Contact Me   Gospodin Kostov Mobile: 336-340-7881 Website: Visit Website Price : $96,300 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2 County : Randolph Property Type : Detached click for more pictures Property Description Government Foreclosed Home!Wilkinson and Associattes is not the exclusive listing agent for this propertyProperty for sale AS-IS, without warranties, repairs. Please be advised that some or most of the properties does not stay a long time on the market and you are not the only one attempting to buy/bid on the property!Also it is recommended to review the Working with Real Estate Agent Brochure! Click and visit ... 08/28/2008

  752 FRAZIER VIEW ROAD Randleman, NC 27317 3 bedrooms 3 baths Foreclosed home in Randleman NC Home   Complete Details   Photo Gallery   Property Map   Financing   Request Showing   Contact Me   Gospodin Kostov Mobile: 336-340-7881 Website: Visit Website Price : $121,500 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 3 County : Randolph Property Type : Detached click for more pictures Property Description Government Foreclosed Home!Wilkinson and Associattes is not the exclusive listing agent for this propertyProperty for sale AS-IS, without warranties, repairs. Please be advised that some or most of the properties does not stay a long time on the market and you are not the only one attempting to buy/bid on the property!Also it is recommended to review the Working with Real Estate Agent Brochure! Click and vi... 08/28/2008

  3214 FORESTVIEW DRIVE High Point, NC 27260 3 bedrooms 1 bath Foreclosed home in High Point Home   Complete Details   Photo Gallery   Property Map   Financing   Request Showing   Contact Me   Gospodin Kostov Mobile: 336-340-7881 Website: Visit Website Price : $70,000 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 1 County : Guilford Property Type : Detached click for more pictures Property Description Government Foreclosed Home!Wilkinson and Associattes is not the exclusive listing agent for this propertyProperty for sale AS-IS, without warranties, repairs. Please be advised that some or most of the properties does not stay a long time on the market and you are not the only one attempting to buy/bid on the property!Also it is recommended to review the Working with Real Estate Agent Brochure! Click and visit... 08/27/2008

  Mack Truck, Inc. is on the Move!   Good News for Greensboro, NC . . .   Mack Truck, Inc., the heavy-duty truck maker presently based in Allentown, PA is moving their headquarters to Greensboro, NC. The move is projected to take about three years. The move will allow Mack Trucks to join fellow Volvo Group subsidiary Volvo Trucks North America in Greensboro.   This move is projected to bring nearly 500 jobs and invest almost $18 million in North Carolina. In return North Carolina is providing a grant which includes $8.5 million in benefits if Mack creates its 493 promised jobs and sustains them for nine years.   Jobs will include information technology, parts logistics, and purchasing.   What a great addition to the Greensboro area and Guilford County and the possiblity of selling more ... 08/14/2008

Well, after one night of prep and one day of cooking we had the 7th annual Men Can Cook benefit for the Greensboro's Women's Resource Center.  Overall I would say we had a good night.  I made a Moroccan Chicken dish over couscous.  Needless to say I made alot.  I was told to expect over 400 people.  My experience with benefits is like weddings some of the these people I think starve themselves for days before coming.  Everything went over very well and I even got a few leads.  I was not really advertising myself since this was a benefit for the Women's Center but I did put my cards out and if anyone wanted the recipe they are just to email me and I will email it back to them.  I was too busy to write anything down since I was serving the whole time.  It lasted from 6 till 9 and was fun.... 08/03/2008

OK everyone do you and your clients have your running shoes on!  I have been speaking with different mortgage bankers and with the new LAW that was just signed into effect the FHA downpayments are going to be going bye bye.  That is going to be putting a real damper on some of builders out there that are relaying on those first time home buyers say the condo market.  The buyers are going to have to have a load of documentation of to show where all the money comes from.  The gravy train is coming to a halt.  I am sure that we will all find ways to work with the new programs but for now I am telling my buy clients that if they are expecting downpayment assistance they need to get off the fence and buy now while they can get those programs.   07/31/2008

OK so maybe it is just a good lessoned learned.  At least that is the way I use a lost deal to educate a buyer.  Yes, there are so many deals out there but, in my area in Greensboro, North Carolina at least there are alot of buyers out there in the 100K to 180K range. The investors are on the prowl to under 100K.  So when one of my buyers likes a property but continues to look and then someone else comes along and buys that home.  Now begins the lesson.  Once we see the home and they express interest the teaching begins.  OK so you like the home, now what is the reason you do not want to make an offer.  Well, you have the well something better may come along, or the just not quite ready to commit.  So in a few weeks when it goes under contract you have the why didn't I buy that home?!?!... 07/29/2008

Congratulations to Activerain for achieving 100,000 members from Greensboro the city that is turning 200 this year.  On this date in our 200 year birthday in the grand ole year of 1960 (my birth year) the sit-in protests by hundreds of students and residents at the Woolworth and Kress stores on S. Elm Street downtown Greensboro ended peacefully. By the stores giving in and integrating their lunch counters on this day in history. Three Woolworth employees were the first to sit down and eat at the store's lunch counter. So with a very temperate climate and in the middle of everything this is the place to be.  Our average tempetures are comfortable year round compared to many other parts of the north or south take a look; MonthMaxMin January 52.5 31.6 February 55.8 34.6 March 60.6 36.3 Apr... 07/25/2008