Radon! The Silent Guest: Understanding and Managing Radon Gas in Your Home

The Silent Guest: Understanding and Managing Radon Gas in Your Home It's colorless, odorless, and the second leading cause of lung cancer. Here is a straightforward guide to understanding radon and ensuring your indoor air is safe.   When we think about home safety, our minds usually go to smoke det

The Truth About Those Ugly Black Roof Stains (And How I Finally Removed Them)

Does your Roof look like this? If you’ve looked up at your roof recently—specifically the north side or the areas that get the least amount of sun—you might have noticed them: ugly, black, streak-like stains. For years, I looked at those stains with frustration. I assumed it was just dirt, soot, or

Sellers: Here’s How to Win in the 2025 Triangle Home Market

    Introduction Selling a home is more than slapping up a “For Sale” sign and waiting. In the Triangle region – Raleigh, Garner, Clayton and the surrounding suburbs – the market in 2025 is different than the red‑hot years of 2020‑2022. As your trusted real estate advisor, I’m here to help you under

Buying Your First Home in the Raleigh Area? Here’s What Your Trusted Advisor Wants You to Know (and Laugh About)

  Buying your first home is kind of like ordering at a fancy coffee shop for the first time. You walk in excited, but five seconds later you’re wondering, “Why is everyone so confident and how do they already know what to order?!” Don’t worry. If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Raleigh, Garner, Cla