It is easy to spot a water leak in a fixer-upper. It is much harder to spot one when you are distracted by high-end furniture and perfect staging. In our latest photo quiz, we challenged you to find the material fact in this luxury North Carolina listing. The Material Fact: The Water Stain on the Ceiling Did you look up? In the midst of a beautifully staged room, there is a faint but distinct discoloration on the ceiling. In North Carolina, this evidence of water intrusion is

In our previous post , we broke down the specifics of Session Law 2025-88 (Senate Bill 55)  and what it would mean for North Carolina property owners and brokers. We are writing this update to confirm that the law officially went into effect on December 1, 2025. This means the "preparation phase" is over. As of last week, the expedited removal remedy is active. If you are a property manager, listing agent, or landlord dealing with a true squatter situation, you no longer have

The tragic 2019 murder of Minneapolis real estate agent Monique Baugh is a case that has once again come to the forefront of our minds, as the mastermind behind the crime was recently convicted for a second time. This development serves as a somber reminder of the potential dangers real estate professionals face. Our hearts go out to Monique's family, friends, and the entire real estate community who are reliving this painful event. As you will see in the video above, the det