Robin Brady's Blog

It Pays to Pay Your Mortgage Twice a Month

Posted on 03/28/2021

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels We all know how hard the beginning of the month can be; it seems like there are a million bills due all at the same time, and one of those bills is usually the most expensive among them all—your mortgage. After you budget for all of your expenses, that gigantic payment can really...

Home Loan

Mortgage Payment

Step-Up Basis and How It Can Pertain to Real Estate

Posted on 03/21/2021

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Suppose you’ve inherited your parents’ longtime home. Suppose they paid $100,000 for it, and it’s now worth $300,000. Had they sold it while it was in their possession, they would have avoided paying capital gains tax due to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Now that it’s yours, has that tax avoidance...

Real Estate Taxes

General Finance

Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Soup

Posted on 03/14/2021

Photo by alleksana from Pexels This delious spring recipe is perfect for anyone who enjoys grilling. This recipe is tasty, nutritious and if you grill a lot anyway, you'll have the perfect opportunity to prepare vegetables in advance. Charcoal grills produce the best smoke and flavor, but you can grill your vegetables over a gas grill with good...

Cooking

Meal Planning

Herbs That Grow All Year Indoors

Posted on 03/07/2021

Photo by congerdesign via Pixabay Do you love the idea of having fresh herbs available all year round but don't live in an area where it's possible to grow them outdoors in all seasons? You don't have to give up cooking with fresh herbs just because the weather outside is frightful — and you also don't have to install...

Herb Garden

Design an Outdoor Living Room

Posted on 02/28/2021

Image by Jesse Bridgewater from Pixabay An outdoor living room gives you a place to enjoy fresh air while spending time with family and friends, gathering around a fire or watching a movie. When you have this type of outdoor living space, you can make it as comfortable as possible with the right design. Use the following tips...

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Design

485 Jes Wes Lane, Lexington, NC 27295 is now new to the market!

Posted on 04/09/2021

Beautiful 1 level home in Hanes Ridge! Oak Grove school district, 3 bedroom spilt floor plan, open dining-room and living-room with hard wood floors, vaulted ceiling and gas-logs, spacious kitchen with new granite counter tops and tiled back-splash, back deck is screened in with ceiling fan and stamped patio is perfect for entertaining. Storage buildings to remain, fenced in back yard, new roof 2021, new garage door. This is a must see, will not last...

Lexington

451 Sandybrooke Drive, High Point, NC 27265 is now new to the market!

Posted on 04/09/2021

This home is waiting on a new owner! 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, main level is a spacious and open floor plan, lots of counter space and cabinets and pantry in kitchen, all kitchen appliances will convey, large living area with back door that leads to a patio and attached storage space. Upstairs features primary bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, 2 closets and a 2 vanity bathroom, another bedroom, full bath and washer/dryer upstairs as well. Will not last...

High Point

Another Property Sold - 4710 Arnold Road, Lexington, NC 27295

Posted on 03/29/2021

Back on the market and price reduced! 12 acres available in North Davidson, (tax card says 14.48 acres) Perfect for developing or private oasis or build a few homes for your family. North Davidson schools, low taxes. See agent remarks. Mostly flat and...

Lexington

Another Property Sold - 2050 NC Highway 47, Lexington, NC 27292

Posted on 03/08/2021

Very well maintained home with tons of space on 1.6 acres in Central Davidson area.. Great room/Dining Room/Kitchen combination with recessed lighting and large windows that allow a lot of sunlight into back of house. Kitchen with solid surface countertops, under cabinet dimmable lighting and stainless appliances. Outlets in kitchen are under cabinet also for a clean backsplash. Beautiful hardwood floors and cozy fireplace with gas logs in living room. Dual heat pumps, workshop area in basement with 1/2 bath and additional unfinished basement area for yard equipment/storage. Both of these areas have roll up garage doors. Study area in...

Lexington

Another Property Sold - 2236 Clodfelter Road, Winston Salem, NC 27107

Posted on 03/06/2021

Fabulous North Davidson home, set in a beautiful country setting on 1.75 acres. This beautiful one level home features a grand entry way with columns, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, extra large windows allows natural light to flow in the spacious livingroom with fireplace, builtin shelves and vaulted ceiling, kitchen has granite countertops and tiled backsplash, breakfast room, all kitchen appliances will convey, diningroom large enough for a long table with 8 chairs with room to spare! Master bedroom has vaulted ceiling, walkin closet, master bath has jacuzzi tub with separate shower and double vanity. An extra large double garage with a separate...

Winston Salem