Jessica Mai's Blog Posts

Should I buy a home in Kernersville NC or wait for better market conditions 2026 [SNIPPET ANSWER: In Kernersville, buying in 2026 generally beats waiting. Inventory is higher, days on market

What are the best neighborhoods in Winston-Salem NC for relocating families in 2026?Top picks for relocating families in Winston-Salem include Ardmore, Sherwood Forest, Brookberry Farm,

How do I choose a real estate agent in Summerfield NC?Choose a Summerfield agent with Northern Guilford expertise, a data-backed pricing plan, and strong builder relationships. Verify local sales,

Bottom LineInventory remains tight at 2.8 months, so desirable homes move quickly.Prices rose 7–9% year over year across key Triad submarkets.Winning offers include strong due diligence and

Jun 21, 2021Jessica MaiThere are a lot of areas around the home that may seem kind of useless or wasted. Partial dividing walls, areas below (or even above) a staircase, or little nooks or

Jan 14, 2021Jessica MaiShopping for a house can leave you exhausted and spiritually broken, especially when that dream home is proving tricky to find in your price range. Even though you&rsquo

 July 20, 2020 Jessica MaiIf eyes are the windows to the soul, then surely windows are the eyes of your house, right? Something like that, anyway. When it comes time to replace those

 June 23, 2020 Jessica MaiSmart homes and smart home tech are becoming increasingly popular these days. Various smart home devices, sensors and more can add new functions to a home,

 May 14, 2020 Jessica MaiThere has been a lot of focus in recent weeks on “essential” workers in our economy. In most places, this includes at least portions of the

 April 27, 2020 Jessica MaiBuying or selling a home can be stressful even under ordinary circumstances. Unfortunately, the current state of the world is far from ordinary. The housing

Think This Is a Housing Crisis? Think Again.With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking if

 April 6, 2020 Jessica MaiWhile everyone’s staying at home, a lot of people are hesitant to bring in outsiders for things like painting or smaller construction projects. This could

 March 20, 2020 Jessica MaiHave you heard of Marie Kondo? Even if you can’t quite place the name, there’s a good chance that you’ve run across some reference to figuring

 January 23, 2020 Jessica MaiWhen a lot of people think of buying a home, they picture it as a part of settling down and building a family. There’s a pretty good reason for this;

 February 6, 2020 Jessica MaiIf you’re planning to sell your house, proper staging can make a huge difference. It’s important to keep in mind that tastes change over time,