Older homes in NC were originally heated with oil heat which required the homeowner to have a tank, often called "ust" or underground storage tanks. Since the tanks were large and held several hundred gallons of oil, they were often buried so they wouldn't be an eyesore. Most of the oil heating ... » Learn More about Selling or Buying a Home with an Underground Storage Tank (UST)
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Buyer’s Top Desires for a Real Estate Agent
I saw this great article in Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and thought it had some great points that I would like to elaborate on. Today's Homebuyer is looking for certain characteristics in their Real Estate Professional. All of the points below are what I am seeing as I work with ... » Learn More about Buyer’s Top Desires for a Real Estate Agent
New Home Fireplace Trend
Everyone likes sitting next to a roaring fire in the wintertime, hearing the crackling of the logs and smelling the wood. So whether it's a natural gas fireplace, fireplace with gas that is ventless, or a corner electric fireplace, they all encourage the same type of feelings. The ... » Learn More about New Home Fireplace Trend
Define Easement – 4 Quick Tips
How do you define "easement"? An easement is the legal right of a person or company to have access of another's real estate land for a specified purpose. Easements can be found on the survey, the deed, or a recorded easement agreement found at the county register of deeds office. Types of ... » Learn More about Define Easement – 4 Quick Tips
Timely Gardening Tips to Consider during Winter Months
During the winter months is a great time to think ahead for your spring and summer plants! Inventory • Inventory the landscape plantings around your house during January. See if any plants have grown too large for the spot where they were planted and need to be moved. Also, determine if other ... » Learn More about Timely Gardening Tips to Consider during Winter Months