Living in Greensboro NC & Real Estate Blog
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.
First Time Home Buyers (or those who have not had a mortgage in the last 3 years)
In Greensboro, NC, as of March 2025, first-time homebuyers can access programs like the NC Home Advantage Mortgageâ„¢ and Housing Connect GSO, offering affordable loans and up to $15,000-$50,000 in down payment assistance, with income limits ranging from $60,480 to $111,000 depending on household size and program.
Wafco Mills Greensboro: History and Living Guide | Joy Watson Real Estate
Wafco Mills in Greensboro's College Hill: the 1893 mill's story, the three communities sharing its block, condo living details, and how to buy or rent here.
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.
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.
The House the Tax Record Doesn't Know About: 226 Friendly Ave in High Point
Three video tours of 226 Friendly Ave in High Point, and a plain English look at why the Guilford County tax record doesn't tell this home's whole story.
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.
HOA Documents in North Carolina: What Buyers Can Get Before an Offer, and What Comes After
Some HOA documents are public records you can read before you ever write an offer. Others wait until acceptance. Here is how North Carolina law splits the two, and how to protect yourself in the gap.
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.
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.
The Permitting Reality This New Housing Law Will Not Fix
Federal permitting reform will not change how a local inspector reads a punch list. What the new housing law actually touches, what it doesn't — and what our own experience as Greensboro property owners says about the local reality.
Walking Through History: Wendover Avenue in Greensboro and the Long Awaited Sidewalk Improvements from Grecade Street to Church Street
I live on Wendover Avenue. Here's the real history of the road and what I know about the EB-5883 sidewalk project from Grecade Street to Church Street.
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.
High Point University: What Every Homebuyer, Investor, and Renter Near Campus Should Know
A complete guide to High Point University for Triad homebuyers, investors, and renters. What HPU costs, what students study, and where they live, plus why it matters for real estate near campus
Understanding Greensboro's Budget Lawsuit: What the Hartzman Case Means for Your Property Taxes
George Hartzman sued Greensboro over how City Council adopted its FY2027 budget. Here is what NC law requires, a full timeline, and how to get involved before the July 20 hearing.
High Point Market: A Century of Furniture History and Welcoming Stays in Greensboro’s Idlewood Neighborhood
How a small furniture desk shipped in 1889 became the world's largest home furnishings market, plus where Market guests actually stay when they want a real home instead of a hotel room in Greensboro's Idlewood neighborhood.
Two Tax Questions on Guilford County's November 2026 Ballot: Teacher Supplements and a Property Tax Levy Limit Explained
Guilford County voters face two tax questions November 3, 2026. Where school money really goes, how teacher supplements work, and how to find your representatives and vote.
The Rich History of High Point, North Carolina
How a small railroad town became the furniture capital of the world, and home to the market that still draws the whole industry twice a year
Why Pouring More Money Into Public Schools Won't Fix Them
NC district spending data, admin growth since 1950, and a former Guilford County teacher explain why more school funding alone won't fix outcomes.
Hiring With Heart: How Greensboro Businesses Are Leading the Way in Inclusive Employment
Meet the Greensboro businesses proving that inclusive hiring builds stronger communities, prouder workplaces, and better businesses right here in the Piedmont Triad.
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