Bill Williams-Broker,REALTOR's (billwilliamsc21) Blog

If you're wanting a family-friendly area to raise kids, the Catawba Valley area around Hickory, NC is hard to beat. No matter what the interest of your children, there are plenty of recreation activities to excite them. Hickory offers a great public library system with a huge selection of books, ...

Since the implementaion of the $8000 tax credit we have had an increase in offers and closings of homes in the $100k to $150k range. I expect there will be an even larger increase when buyers are able to use it for down-payments. Hopefully this will flow up as the sellers of these houses, looking...

Whether it's a lakefront cottage or a log cabin in the woods, a vacation home often seems to be a dream that only the wealthy can afford.  But these days, you don't have to be a millionaire to own one.      A nationwide survey shows the median household income of second-home owners is $46,500.  A...

Maybe you're moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a new career opportunity, or purchasing a townhouse for retirement.  Whatever the reason for the move, you'll need to take the necessary steps to sell your home for the best possible price, within a reasonable am...

For many renters, the first step in buying a home is becoming educated about the process.  If you're like many people considering a home purchase, you've spent nights and weekends poring over your local real estate section.  You've talked to friends and relatives about their experiences.  Maybe y...

Why is it that some homes sit on the market for a year while others sell like hot cakes?  Frustrated sellers will blame a bad market, while a good real estate professional will tell you that many times, a slow sale is often attributed to the listing price.               If a home is overpriced, b...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, particularly when it comes to buying a home.  Features that attract one home-buyer may repel another.           However, the one feature of interest to every home-buyer is price.  Getting the most home for your money is paramount.  The real problem is figurin...

Perhaps you'd like to take advantage of today's great buyer's market in housing but feel a little intimidated by everything that's involved.             You know the routine: finding the right locale and the right house; negotiating an agreement; putting together a down payment; and selecting the...

Purchasing or selling a home will probably be one of your largest and most important financial transactions.  Before signing a contract to purchase or sell a home, both buyer and seller should consult an attorney to assure that the real estate transaction will be handled legally and professionall...

In order to find a real estate broker or agent who meets your needs and makes your buying or selling experience a positive one, Century 21 Real Estate Corporation recommends you: •1.      DO NOT  blindly walk into or call a neighborhood firm and ask for an agent at random.  •2.      Ask friends a...