Living in Greensboro NC & Real Estate Blog

Joy Watson Real Estate

Notes from a Greensboro Realtor and rental host who is out in these neighborhoods every week. Real estate, short term rentals, and the Piedmont Triad life that surrounds them.

Fannie Mae Condo Financing Changes 2026: What Triad Buyers, Sellers, and HOA Boards Need to Know Before August 3

Fannie Mae retires the Limited Review shortcut for condo loans on August 3, 2026, and reserve requirements rise in January 2027. Here is what Triad condo buyers, sellers, and HOA boards should do now.

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Permits vs Appraisals: What Buyers, Sellers, and Lenders Really Look At

A permit and an appraisal answer two different questions about the same house, and how buyers, sellers, and lenders each care about a different one. Here's what actually gets checked, by whom, and why it matters before you make or accept an offer.

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What the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Means for Greensboro and the Triad

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now federal law — nearly 50 housing measures bundled into the biggest housing legislation in a generation. Here's what's actually in it, and what it could mean for buyers, sellers, and investors in the Triad.

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Your Airbnb Neighbor Is Paying for Things You Benefit From — And the Hotel Industry Doesn't Want You to Know That

Greensboro STR hosts pay 16% in combined taxes automatically before seeing a dime, while hotel lobbyists spent $4M+ in 2024 to eliminate competitors they can't beat on value. Here's the full breakdown of what short-term rental hosts actually pay, who's funding the regulations, where the tax money goes, and who to call when any rental property in Greensboro becomes a problem.

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