CNBC just analyzed the housing markets in 15 cities to determine what you need to earn in order to be able to afford the median home. I think it is fascinating to look at the range of home affordability across
Your income taxes will be affected by tax reform, and if you’re planning to buy a home this year, you should know how the new tax law has changed the rules of homeownership. Yes, you still need to find the
Inventory shortages are driving the housing market, making it a great year to sell a home, but a challenging one if you are a buyer. So just how do you make a winning offer? First off, you need to be
The two most impactful tax-code changes are the decreased mortgage interest deduction and the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap. The mortgage interest deduction is now capped at $750,000 – formerly limited to $1 million. But who has a
It may be easier than you think to make lifestyle and consumer choices that are eco-friendly. Consumers demanded and manufacturers have begun delivering better, cheaper environmentally friendly products. Read on to find out how to make choices that are readily available, easily accessible, cost
Time and time again, Chapel Hill shows up at the top of a “Best” list. Whether it is for UNC sports, UNC health care, our fantastic public school system, live music venues, the foodie scene, or our liberal traditions, Chapel
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro School System was just ranked #1 in North Carolina and # 202 in the US, out of 10,574 districts. This result was based on test scores, graduation rate, quality of the teachers, diversity and student suspension and
My list of favorite spots to eat in Chapel Hill/Carrboro would be a very long one, but this Washington Post article touts 3 excellent choices. And Blue Dogwood Public Market, opening at 306 West Franklin Street, looks to be a
The issue with declining sales is not that there isn’t demand. The challenge is that there simply aren’t enough homes available – national housing inventory is down 10.3% from a year ago, and last year was a hot market! This