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Blog Posts Archive
What To Expect with "For Sale By Owner?"
The Smaller Cities and Towns of the Triangle
Top Mistakes Sellers Make and How to Avoid Them
Mailbag: How To Find The Right House From Afar
How to Leverage Digital Marketing to Sell Your Home Faster
The Best Restaurants in the Triangle
Decoding Home Inspections: What Sellers Need to Know
A Spotlight on Moving to Wake Forest
Top Fears For Homebuyers And Sellers
Mailbag: Should You Buy a Home Warranty?
Why Interviewing Your Realtor Matters When Selling Your Home
Mailbag: Why Is This Fall A Good Time To List A Home?
Investing in the North Carolina Coast
Uncovering the Best Neighborhoods in the Research Triangle
Should I Wait Until After the Holidays to Sell My House?
Mailbag: Is Our House Priced Too High?
Moving to Chapel Hill, NC: A Guide
Staging Tips for a Fast Sale on the North Carolina Coast
Dirty Words Of Real Estate
What to Do in Durham, NC
Mid-Year Housing Forecast
Defining Luxury Homes in Modern Times
Mailbag: What’s The Right First Step When Looking For Homes?
Breaking Boundaries: Women in Real Estate
Mailbag: Home Buildings Costs and the Power of Virtual Staging
A Guide to Closing Costs
Discovering Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina
Discover Cary, North Carolina
Smart Strategies for First-Time Homebuyers
Maximizing Curb Appeal: Tips for Attracting Buyers
The Rise of Sustainable Homes in the Triangle
Is Raleigh, NC a Safe Place to Live?
Creative Real Estate Solutions
Real Estate Investing for Beginners
The Rise of Smart Homes
A Guide for Moving to the Triangle
Why You Should Move to Raleigh, NC
Mailbag: Are We Going to Face a Real Estate Crisis?
Expert Advice: Real Estate Questions Answered
Realtor Statements: What To Look Out For And What To Follow
Mailbag: What Does It Mean To Have A House With "Character?"
Things to Do in the Triangle
Best Places to Buy on the North Carolina Coast
What to Know Before You Buy a Luxury House
Do Open Houses Really Work?
Mailbag: How Much Money Should I Have Saved Before Buying A Home?
Mailbag: What To Know About Buying An Investment Property
Realtor Pet Peeves
Is it a Good Idea to Buy Before You Sell in Raleigh, NC?
Mailbag: Where Are the New Build Neighborhoods?
Mailbag: How Can I Improve The Curb Appeal Of My Home
Myths About New Construction Homes
Mailbag: How Do I Choose a Reputable Real Estate Agent?
Habits That Make An Effective Homebuyer
Why Starter Homes Are Still Expensive & Other "Mailbag" Questions
*NEW LISTING* Welcome to 116 Putters Court in Durham!
*NEW LISTING* This new construction home is in the highly sought-after Wendell Falls community where location & lifestyle are all in one.
*NEW LISTING* This 5 BR/5 BA new construction home is nestled in a gated Pittsboro community and features a bright and open floor plan, desirable 1st Floor Guest Bedroom, and spacious Loft.
*NEW LISTING* Highly sought-after Ranch floor plan in the quaint Oak Park community.
8 Home Selling Mistakes to Avoid
*NEW LISTING* Impeccably maintained Craftsman Style Home w/ Impressive Details!
Mailbag: How can I tell if a home has good bones?
*NEW LISTING* Prime Location! This stunning 3 story Townhome shines like new construction and features a rear entry 2 car Garage, main level Guest Suite, and LVP flooring.
*NEW LISTING* A spectacular Stonehenge opportunity awaits on 3 BR corner lot!
*NEW LISTING* Charming Charleston style home with 1 car Garage in highly sought-after Brier Creek's Alexander Place.
*NEW LISTING* Gorgeous 4 BR Home in highly sought-after Sunset Ridge.
Mailbag: How Many Homes Should I View Before Buying One?
Real Estate Market True or False
Come build your dream home on this spacious .69-acre wooded lot nestled in a quaint Durham neighborhood.
*PRICE REDUCTION* A $50,000 price adjustment has been made on 7104 Cove Lake Drive, Wake Forest!
Mailbag: When Should We Include 3D Photos in a Home Listing?
*NEW LISTING* This spectacular 4 BR home sits on a .74-acre corner lot and has so many features
4 Reasons Real Estate Deals Fall Through
Mailbag: How Much Home Can I Afford?
Why Rising Interest Rates Shouldn't Halt Your Home Buying Search
End of Year Real Estate Questions
*NEW LISTING* Step through the entrance of this immaculate end unit townhome
*NEW LISTING* Welcome to Gilman Street! This spectacular 5 BR/3 BA home boasts ample space and a great floor plan.
*PRICE REDUCTION*A $3,000 price adjustment has been made on 4749 Morning Glory Way, Rocky Mount!
Mailbag: Should I Decorate for the Holidays When Selling My Home?
*NEW LISTING* Revel in luxury in the stunning, amenity-rich community of Hasentree!
Most Popular Real Estate Questions Right Now
*NEW LISTING* Ready for your personal touches! This highly sought-after 3 BR/2 BA ranch home features fresh interior/exterior paint, new roof & water heater, covered front porch perfect for rocking chairs, and Family Room w/ fireplace & vaulted ceiling.
Mailbag: Should I Buy a Newer Home or Build A Brand New Home?
Mailbag: Is It Wise to Make a Low Offer First?
*NEW LISTING* Come build your dream home on this private 6.5-acre wooded lot with road frontage.
*NEW LISTING* Come build your dream home on this private 13.5-acre wooded lot with road frontage.
*PRICE REDUCTION*A $15k price adjustment has just been made on 1195 Lookout Ridge Road, Apex!
*NEW LISTING* Country Living at its finest! Immaculate "like new" home!
Mailbag: What is the average down payment people put down on a home?
*NEW LISTING* Tucked away in a highly sought-after Chapel Hill location, this move-in ready 2nd Floor End Unit Condo is minutes to UNC, Durham, shopping, dining, and major highways.
*PRICE REDUCTION*A $20,000 price adjustment has been made on 709 Rushing Falls Place, Fuquay Varina!
Good Takes and Bad Takes in Real Estate
The New Norm in Today’s Real Estate Market
Importance of a Realtor in Raleigh for a Newly Built Home
Have You Considered a Real Estate Investment in Raleigh?
Mailbag: Is Now The Worst Time To Buy A Home?
Renovations that add value to your real estate in Raleigh NC
Mailbag: Can I Still Get Above Asking Price?
Mailbag: How Can I Capture the Growth of the Market?
5 Terms Buyers & Sellers Need To Know
Did You Know We Do Property Management?
Mailbag: Where Are Home Prices Headed?
Mailbag: Should I Look for “Price Reduced” Homes?
Real Estate Norms in Today's Market
Renting vs Owning a Home: What's the Difference?
What's Happening in Our Triangle Market?
Mailbag: How Can I Show The Sellers We’ll Get To Close?
Mailbag: Is it Worth Fixing Up Older Homes?
What’s the Latest in the Housing Market?
National Housing Statistics Made Local
Mailbag: What Home Improvements Will Give the Biggest Value Boost?
How We Help Our Clients Succeed
Real Estate Headlines: Impact of Interest Rates
Mailbag: Should I Use an Adjustable Rate Mortgage to Buy My Home?
Mailbag: Should I Sell My Home Privately Instead of Listing It?
Vendor Spotlight: McCall Law Firm
New Airline Carrier at RDU
Mailbag: Should I Set My Home Search Parameters at a Lower Price Point?
What to Know About As-Is States Like NC
Have You Visited Vault Craft Beer?
Real Estate Partners: What To Look For In Your Home
Our Market’s February 2022 Numbers
What Buyers Are Willing to Pay Extra For
Mailbag: How Much Will I Need to Pay in Due Diligence?
6 Signs of a Cheap Flip
6 Home Issues First-Time Homebuyers Overlook
New Restaurant in Cary
Mailbag: Why Wouldn't You Take the Highest Offer?
My Favorite Grab-and-Go Lunch in Apex
Headlines: The Negotiation Power of Women
What’s Happening in our Real Estate Market?
True or False: What to Expect in this Housing Market
Mailbag: Can we Sell Our Home As Is?
A New Neighborhood and Investment Opportunity
Is a Real Estate Career Right for You?
Hiring a Home Inspector
Recapping the 2021 Year-End Numbers
Special Guest Round-up: Making the Best Investment
Why Are People Ready to Move?
We Can Get You in Touch With a Fantastic Lender
Mailbag: Fixer-Uppers, Credit, and More
An Amazing Restaurant in Sanford
Selling Sunset: The Triangle Area
Your November 2021 Real Estate Market Update
Mailbag: Is Now a Good Time to Buy?
We’re Here To Educate You About the Home-Buying Process
2022 Real Estate Predictions
How Can You Sell Your Home for More Money?
Looking for a Fun Holiday Activity?
Mailbag: Building a Home, Bidding Wars, and More
Comparing Last Year to This Year
Real Estate Questions with the Professionals
Real Estate Headlines: Flipping Homes, Low Appraisals, and More
Mailbag: Repairs, Acreage, Angie’s Team and More
In the News: Zillow, Generational Competition, and Pending Home Sales
Mailbag: Market Cool Down, Bigger Loans, and Best Neighborhoods
True Or False: Common Statements That Buyers Make
Special Guest Round-Up: A Professionals Advice
We Offer Free Handyman Services
Mailbag: Investment Property, Offerpad, and More
Mailbag: Selling Quickly, Navigating the Market, and More
We Offer 2 Great Selling Options
6 Ways to Make a Space Seem Bigger
Seller Programs, Market Updates, and More
Special Guest Round-Up: Hear from Our Closing Partners
Mailbag: Are There Contract Cancellation Fees?
Mailbag: How Can We Compete With Cash Offers?
3 Stories From The Closing Table
What Options Do You Have for Handling an Appraisal Gap?
What’s the Latest in National Real Estate News?
Mailbag: Can I Sell My Rental Home, Even If It Has Tenants?
Here’s What’s Happening in the Market
Top Homebuyer Priorities Since the Pandemic
Mailbag: Can I Still Write A Personal Letter to the Sellers?
Mailbag: How Do You Determine How Much A Home Is Worth?
Gen Z: The Next Generation Ready To Buy a Home
Should I Be Nervous About Rising Property Taxes?
Mailbag: What If the Appraisal Doesn’t Match the Purchase Price?
Comparing National Real Estate News With Triangle Trends
Mailbag: How Does Angie Help Buyers Make Sight Unseen Offers?
Mailbag: How High Above List Price Are Homes Selling For?
Mailbag: Will Pools Stay in Demand After the Pandemic?
Mailbag: Do I Need $50K in Due Diligence?
5 Tips to Help You Win in a Multiple-Offer Situation
Closing Recap: Three Stories About Sellers
Mailbag: How High Will Home Prices Go?
Apple’s New North Carolina Campus: What Does This Mean for Triangle Real Estate?
Easy Ways to Boost Your Home Value
Mailbag: How Can I Make My Home More Attractive To A Buyer?
Mailbag: Will I Get My Money’s Worth Out of This Home Improvement?
Are These National Real Estate Trends Happening In The Triangle?
Mailbag: How Much Should I Put in Due Diligence?
Mailbag: Why Should I Use A Realtor to Sell My Home?
Are These 6 Real Estate Items Underrated or Overrated?
Triangle Real Estate Market Update for March 2021
Was This a Tough Year for First-Time Homebuyers?
Can I Ask Why They Are Selling This Home?
Real Estate Realities We Have To Face In 2021
What Kind of Realtor Should I Work With?
Mailbag: How Soon Can I Sell?
Mailbag: Do I Need Flood Insurance?
Overcoming Coronavirus-Caused Hurdles
Do I Need A Survey Before Closing On A Home?
Year in Review: Top 5 Podcasts of 2020
Should I Make Home Improvements Before Listing My Home?
Is The Real Estate Market Bubble Bound to Burst?
What’s the Legal Definition of a Bedroom + More Mailbag Questions
Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent, Part 2
Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent, Part 1
The Process of Selling Your Home, Part 2
The Process of Selling Your Home, Part 1
Mailbag: Should I Work With a Local Mortgage Lender?
Clever Ideas When Buying A Home
Barriers For First Time Home Buyers
Mailbag: Where to Find a Good Starter Home
Assessing the Latest Real Estate Headlines
The Best Advice in Real Estate
Is It Worth It To Refinance?
How Can Sellers Prepare for Home Inspections?
Mailbag: How Quickly Can We Sell Our Home?
How Important is Social Media for Realtors?
Real Estate Headlines: Top Search Terms and Foreclosures
Mailbag: Working With Angie and Her Team
Emerging Real Estate Behaviors During the Pandemic
What Kind of Advice Should You Expect From Your Realtor?
Coronavirus Update in the Triangle
7 Reasons Your Home Isn’t Selling
Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
Let's Play Real Estate Fact or Fiction
Mailbag Show: For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Scam & What Do Buyer's Want?
Tips for Thriving in the New Normal
What Every Home Seller Should Know
Q: What’s Happening in Our Market?
Are These Homebuying Concerns During Coronavirus Valid?
Be Aware of These Lies in the Real Estate World
Tips for Buying or Selling a Home During a Pandemic
What Out-Of-Town Homebuyers Need To Know
The Good News For Homebuying Right Now
How the Triangle Compares to National Real Estate Statistics
Mailbag: Coronavirus Edition
Stay Safe While House Hunting During COVID-19
Buy Now or Wait Until Coronavirus Is Over?
Coronavirus: Selling A Home During Shelter-in-Place
What’s the Impact of Coronavirus on the Real Estate Market?
What Can We Do to Help You?
How Much Due Diligence Money Should You Put Down?
Learning Real Estate Lingo
Deciding Between Renting vs. Selling Your Home
Home Upgrades To Make Before You Sell It
What Are Your Lending Options When Buying a Home?
The Pros and Cons of Downsizing Your Home
Buying A House At 16: Tips For Getting Into Real Estate
Are These Home Styles Already Outdated or Are They on Trend?
Home Sellers Have Options With A Cole Realty
Implementing Strong Real Estate Marketing Strategies
Spotting The Millennial Homebuying Myths
An Update From Our Market and A Cole Realty
Quarterly Newsletter | January 2020
2020 Real Estate Trends And An Exciting Announcement
Selling Your Home: Selecting And Securing The Best Offers
How Do You Know When the Price Is Right?
End of the Year Real Estate Headlines for 2019
@AColeRealty team has been named a ‘Top 20 Raleigh Real Estate Agent on Social Media’ for 2019 by PropertySpark!
Happy Holidays! Happy Holidays from Us!
How Do You Buy A Home?
Real Estate Trends: See It or Don’t?
6 Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Before Buying A Home
8 Things That Could Scare Off A Homebuyer
Homebuying: Should You “Settle” Or Wait And Save?
How to Navigate Bidding Wars When Buying a Home
What’s Happening With Our Team and Our Local Market?
Selling Your Home: Getting What It’s Worth
10 Potential Ways To Get Top Dollar On Your Home
Selling Your Home Before The Holidays
Home Upgrades Millennials Are Not Looking For When Buying
Whose Opinion To Listen To When Buying A Home
How to Write a Letter to the Sellers When Making an Offer on a Home
How Do You Handle Bad Credit When Buying A Home?
Lighting Your Home The Right Way By Avoiding These Common Mistakes
Is It Risky To Buy A House For Sale By Owner?
How Your Mortgage Might Change Your Life And Other Real Estate News
Finding Investment Properties And Other Questions From The Mailbag
Headline Reactions: Thoughts on the Latest Real Estate News
Special Guide: The Home Buying Process
What You Need to Ask a Potential Real Estate Agent
5 Ways To Manage Stress When Buying A House
Why Won't Your Home Sell (When Everyone Else in the Neighborhood Will)?
Common Bargain Hunting Mistakes When Buying A Home
Don't Let These Down Payment Myths Turn You Away From a Mortgage
Tips on Choosing the Best Agent for Your Transaction
10 Home Features That Might Help Sell Your Home Faster
Mailbag Edition: Fixer Uppers, Cash Pits, Marketing & Budgets
3 Tips That Will Help Keep Your Summer Utility Bills Down
Learning From Past Mistakes Working In Real Estate
How To Choose A Real Estate Agent (And Other Questions From The Mailbag)
Buying A Flipped Home
Real Estate Facts In Today's Market
When To Sell Your Home And Other Questions From The Mailbag
Critical Steps To Selling Your Home
5 Real Estate Pet Peeves
How to Make Sure Your Offer Sticks Out
The Hidden Costs Of Home Buying
Customizing Your Search: Buying A Home That Meets Your Needs
What To Do About Incorrect Listing Information
7 Costly Home Repairs
In The News: Listing And Selling Your Home
What All Homebuyers Should Do Just Before Closing Arrives
Real Estate Fact Or Fiction
6 Things To Keep Out Of Your Bathroom
Five Traits Of A Good Realtor
What Buyers Really Want
Popular Real Estate Gimmicks And Tricks
Episode #32: 4 Must-Do's To Sell Your Home Fast
The Best Home Staging Tips for Sellers
Episode #31: Real Estate Agents To Avoid
Episode #30: How Real Is Real Estate Television?
How Sellers Can Give Their Home a Little Extra Curb Appeal
Episode #29: Real Estate Trends Of 2019
No Sweetheart Candy
Episode #28: Avoiding Real Estate Regrets
How Our Projected Market Can Benefit Both Buyers and Sellers
Episode #27: Top House Hunting Mistakes
Episode #26: Real Estate Myth Busting
Episode #25: Top Real Estate Fears
Three Reasons Why Durham is a Top Destination for Seniors
Episode #24: Real Estate Headlines
Episode #23: Spotting A Good Offer
Episode #22: Making A Good Offer
Episode #21: Closing Recap
Why You Still Need Your Own Realtor When Purchasing New Construction
Episode #20: What We Are Thankful For
Episode #19: What To Ask Your Realtor Part 03
A Few Reasons Why You Should Consider Selling During the Holiday Season
Episode #18: Real Estate Challenges
Episode #17: Mailbag - Detecting Mold, Escrow Accounts, and Rising Home Values
The Difference Between Your Home’s Tax Value and What It’s Really Worth
Episode #16: Time To De-Stress
Episode #15: More Questions To Ask Your Realtor
A Few Tips to Help You Choose the Best Agent Possible
Episode #14: What To Ask Your Realtor
Podcast #13: Walter Sells His House
Podcast #12: Autumn Update
Podcast #11: Mailbag - Dream Home Or Nightmare, Corporate Relocations, And Second Chance Offers
Podcast #10: Mailbag - Out Of State Buying, Home Improvements, And Picking The Best Of Multiple Offers
The Latest Numbers for Our Raleigh Area Market
Podcast #9: Mailbag - Size And Price Differences; The Downsides Of A Lowball Offer
Podcast #8: Mailbag - Age Restricted Neighborhoods, Confusing Lingo, And Security Systems
Working Without an Agent Could Sink Your Chances of Home Buying Success
Podcast #7: Mailbag - Long Distance House Hunting, Competing With New Homes, And Determining A Listing Price
Podcast #6: Mailbag - Does Smoking Affect Resale Value?
Podcast #5: In The News - Increasing Inventory
Year-Over-Year Market Analysis: June 2017 vs. June 2018
Podcast #4: Mailbag On Unexpected Second Offers And Selling Multiple Properties
Podcast #3: To Move Or Improve?
Affordability, Buyer's Remorse, And Bump Clauses
Mailbag: Buying, Selling, Maintenance, Exterior Upkeep
Inventory Is Up for the First Time in 44 Months
The Pros and Cons of Buying New Construction
Safeguard Your Home With These 5 Tips
Congratulations, Ryan & Stephanie Batchelor!
Congratulations, Nicole Hitzfield!
Congrats, April and Kenneth Peschell!
The Latest Real Estate Market News and Statistics
4 Surprising Things That Might Make Your Home More Valuable
Is Looking at Homes Online Enough?
The 5 Things You Will Need to Buy a Home in 2018
Price Reduction on Gorgeous Home in Raleigh!
Back on the Market-Buyers had a Change of Heart!
A Cole Realty - GOLD WINNER for 2018 Midtown Best Real Estate Agent
Happy New Year from A Cole Realty
Traits you should look for in a Real Estate Agent- The Savvy Realtor - Radio Show
New Years Eve Events
Christmas Movies You Must Watch
Happy Holidays to our Sellers in Raleigh, NC
SOLD in 1 Day with Multiple Offers - Cary, NC
Happy Holidays From A Cole Realty
Will GOP tax plan put more money in borrowers’ pockets?
New Listing!
Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?
Common Things to Look Out for Before Buying Your Dream Home
Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?
Why You Should Consider Selling in the Winter