Living in Greensboro NC & Real Estate Blog

Joy Watson Real Estate

Notes from a Greensboro Realtor and rental host who is out in these neighborhoods every week. Real estate, short term rentals, and the Piedmont Triad life that surrounds them.

Who Actually Pays Your Agent? Buyer and Seller Compensation in North Carolina, Explained

Who actually pays your agent when you buy or sell in North Carolina? Here is how buyer and seller compensation works now, including Form 220 and a brand new state law.

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Nickel on a Twenty: Guilford County’s Eighth Sales Tax Vote Is Set for November 3

The eighth attempt at Guilford County's quarter cent sales tax reaches the November 3 ballot with brand new wording. But the definition of "classroom teacher" already changed once before the first ballot was printed. The full breakdown, straight from the session laws and DPI's own documents.

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Fannie Mae Condo Financing Changes 2026: What Triad Buyers, Sellers, and HOA Boards Need to Know Before August 3

Fannie Mae retires the Limited Review shortcut for condo loans on August 3, 2026, and reserve requirements rise in January 2027. Here is what Triad condo buyers, sellers, and HOA boards should do now.

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Deed Restrictions vs. HOA Restrictions in North Carolina: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

A buyer hears "restrictions" and assumes HOA. A seller assumes no dues means nothing to disclose. Both cost people money. Here is the difference between a deed restriction and an HOA restriction in North Carolina, who can actually enforce what, and why some covenants in older Greensboro neighborhoods may already be legally dead.

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Airbnb's Host-Only Fee Shift: Why Quality Still Beats Volume for Real Hosts

Airbnb shifted its fee to hosts in 2026. See the real fee history, our loss-to-profit numbers, and why quality still beats volume.

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Permits vs Appraisals: What Buyers, Sellers, and Lenders Really Look At

A permit and an appraisal answer two different questions about the same house, and how buyers, sellers, and lenders each care about a different one. Here's what actually gets checked, by whom, and why it matters before you make or accept an offer.

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What the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Means for Greensboro and the Triad

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now federal law — nearly 50 housing measures bundled into the biggest housing legislation in a generation. Here's what's actually in it, and what it could mean for buyers, sellers, and investors in the Triad.

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Homes for Rent in Mid-Town Greensboro NC