Outdoor grilling is a popular summer activity. It’s a great way to cook flavorful meals and spend time with friends and family. However, if not treated carefully, grills can be dangerous. Fire departments across the country respond to an average of 9,600 home fires a year involving grills, according to the National Fire Protection Association […]
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Is your House in Shape for Summer?
As warm weather approaches, many of us find ourselves working a little harder to get in shape for the beach. Now is a great time to get your house ready for the heat as well. These measures will help you trim your summer energy bills. ADDITIONAL TIPS: 1. Replace old air conditioning units with newer, […]
Millennials Are Skipping Starter Homes for Their Dream Homes
A new trend has begun to emerge among Millennials. With home prices skyrocketing in the starter home category, many first-time homebuyers are skipping the traditional starter homes and moving right into their dream homes. What’s a Starter Home? According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), simply put, a starter home is a one or […]
Hurricane season is coming. Ready?
Hurricane season is here. Prepare now. Businesses are the lifeline of North Carolina communities, especially during a hurricane. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November. Prepare now to safeguard your business against high winds, heavy rain and other weather events that can lead to damages, power outages and closed business signs. Having your […]
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Home to Retire In
As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your […]
Homeownership Is a Good Financial Investment!
According to a recent report by Trulia, “buying is cheaper than renting in 100 of the largest metro areas by an average of 33.1%.” The report may have some people thinking about buying a home instead of signing another lease extension, but does that make sense from a financial perspective? Ralph McLaughlin, Trulia’s Chief Economist explains: Owning a home […]
Hot or Not Home Trend? Do You Agree with the Two-Toned Kitchen?
Two-toned colored kitchens have been gaining popularity. White and gray painted cabinets are dominating kitchen color schemes, according to the 2017 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends conducted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Particularly gray-toned kitchen cabinets are seeing a surge in popularity lately. Other colors are getting mixed in too, adding a little more pizzazz […]
The Ann Milton Team Video Blog – Why Move To North Carolina?
In the last 25 years over 3 million new residents have flocked to North Carolina. It’s no surprise everyone wants in on the gem that is our state. With so much to offer in terms of work, recreation, and landscape, NC is a real win-win. 5 Fun and Interesting Facts about North Carolina (click here) […]
5 Reasons You Should Sell This Summer
Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase… and are in […]
Buying Is Now 33.1% Cheaper Than Renting in the US
The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers actually show that the range is an average of 3.5% less expensive in San Jose (CA), all […]