New High Point University Addition is all the Buzz in NC
Recently as the U.S. News and World Report’s annual college rankings put High Point University atop its list of peers for the fourth straight year; the school celebrated the ground breaking of the school’s biggest and most ambitious project yet. This $120 million dollar building will hold its Health and Sciences School and the Triad’s […]
Backyard Farming is Growing in Popularity Across the Country
Sustainability is a word we didn’t hear very often until recent years. The increase in environmental awareness, demand for organics and humanely raised meat products has inspired some home owners to take matters into their own yards. Backyard farming is becoming more popular than ever before. Raised beds provide space for a variety of vegetables […]
Greensboro NC Adds Two Non-Conventional Park Facilities
Ednasha McCray calls it “a beautiful accident.” Two of the city’s’ most active and nontraditional park facilities likely will open in the spring. One was long planned, and the other recently emerged as a community-driven project, but both reflect a progressive approach to park expansion and development. These new additions reflect where the Greensboro Parks […]
The History of the Cape Fear River Pilots
Since Europeans first viewed the area, the river known ominously as the Cape Fear has been vital to the fortunes of both buccaneers and businessmen. History shows it was the pirate Stede Bonnet – by most accounts a poor sailor who already had been convicted as a pirate and pardoned – who may have realized […]
7 Things Your Home Inspector Wish You Knew
No matter whether you’re buying or selling, the home inspection process can be somewhat terrifying: For sellers, it’s a stark reminder of the nagging issues you might have turned a blind eye to over the years. And for buyers, it’s a recipe for pure heartbreak—falling in love with a home that might just end up making no sense to […]
How to Live in Staged Surroundings
It’s no secret staging has become synonymous with selling a home. A staged home can boost perceived value by as much as 10 percent, according to listing agents surveyed in the National Association of REALTORS. Staging is so effective, in fact, it may influence a buyer to bid above asking price. It can be challenging […]
Marinas Add to Local Economies
In a recent article by Southport’s Stateport Pilots’ Staff Writer Lee Hinnant, he highlights the ways in which marinas contribute to the local economy. More than just places to tie-up and buy fuel and ice, marinas are substantial contributors to the economy and gateways to some of the nest spots on the Cape Feat coast. […]
Move over Man Caves, She Sheds are Taking Over
Alright ladies, if you’ve just about had it with the man cave trend that’s been taking the industry by storm the last few years, it’s time to put your foot down and demand your very own space. And no, we’re not talking about your bedroom sanctuary that hosts a reading nook where you can go […]
Average Rate on a 30 Year Mortgage Edges Up According to Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates are looking stable amid an improving housing market, with Freddie Mac’s latest survey showing that lenders were offering 30 year fixed rate home loans this week at an average interest rate of 4.02 percent, up from 4 percent a week ago. The results of this weekly survey say that the average for a […]
It Pays to Go the Extra Mile
The most successful companies and the highest paid sales people place great value on developing lifetime relationships with their customers and actively look for opportunities to render service above and beyond on their customers’ expectations. In today’s competitive marketplace, your customers are aggressively prospected and their loyalty cannot be taken for granted. Customer-focused companies and […]