Partner Content We’re kicking off October by Celebrating Women’s Small Business Month In 1972, there were a little over 400,000 women-owned businesses in the United States. Until 1988, women needed a male relative to co-sign if they wanted to apply for a business loan. Today, there are over 13 million women-owned businesses and counting. Team Honeycutt’s fabric has a history steeped in strong women that continues today. When it began, the foundational belief was that success in business can be found in service to the community. Founded in 1990, Betty and Diane Honeycutt set out to bu…

Volumes of scientific research prove the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outdoors. The pandemic shifted that amount of time upward for most people and that trend has remained strong. People are doing more relaxing, grilling, gardening, exercising, dining, playing with pets and children, and entertaining outside. Photo credits: All photos in this article are Team Honeycutt client images. Below we have highlighted THREE additions we are LOVING for outdoor living and it’s making life more enjoyable and more valuable than ever before. Patio A patio can add priva…

First impressions are critical in a job interview, a first date, and especially in real estate! The average home buyer gets their first impression of your home as they pull into the driveway and get out to walk to the front door. Typically, this happens within the first 8 to 12 seconds. Curb appeal can get the buyer excited to see the inside of your home! It sets the mood and mindset for the rest of the showing. Consider these two scenarios: #1. A buyer pulls into your driveway and notices first the trash bins sitting in front of the garage door. Next, they see neglected flower b…

By: Tate Honeycutt, Team Honeycutt’s resident animal expert   Relocating furry friends can be a difficult road. They’re incredibly in tune with your habits, so when the furniture starts disappearing, they grow concerned. They smell the change, and it can be just as difficult for them as it is for you. Here are FOUR things to consider in order to make their transition easier: Stick to a Schedule 📅 In the days and weeks before your move and even when you’ve moved into your new home, it’s important to keep up with your pet’s schedule. From feedings to walks to morning and…

  Presented by Team Honeycutt, nationally recognized, but locally focused. The Spring Market is upon us and we can help you navigate and understand how things have changed. Contact one of our agents today! Featured Listing: 9305 Greathorn Lane, Concord, NC 28027 Why We Love It: The home is all about luxury and is perfect for entertaining both inside and out. Guests can enjoy their own suite on the main level or have the entire bottom level with its own second kitchen. So much to see and experience in this home. Price: $1,300,000 Home Specs: 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 6,80…

Goodbye 2022 – remembered as a year of housing volatility. Hello, 2023 – likely to be the year of the long-lost normalcy returning to the market. If you are wondering if this is good – YES, it is. Normalization is great for stability. Mortgage rates are expected to stabilize while home sales and prices moderate after recent highs, according to the National Association of Realtors forecast. Not Increasing as Fast Isn’t the Same as Decreasing Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale was upbeat about the prospects of property appreciation, projecting a 5.4% increase in existing-…

The new year is around the corner! For many, that means setting the traditional New Year’s resolutions such as losing weight or getting your finances in control. But why not shake things up a bit for 2023 and set a resolution focused on your home? These resolutions are incredibly simple to keep – small, actionable items that will improve the value of your home. 1. Set up an Emergency Savings Fund A home savings fund could save you from a financial emergency. Even if you have a newer home, you never know when you’ll have to deal with a flooded basement or weather-damaged leaky roof. Cr…