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.

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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A Stroll Through North Hills: Greensboro’s Cozy Neighborhood with a Story

Discover North Hills, a historic Greensboro, NC neighborhood with tree-lined streets, top schools, and easy access to downtown events like the NC Folk Fest, perfect for 3-bed, 2-bath home buyers. Explore 5218 Lawndale Drive, a $275K brick ranch offering one-level living, an updated kitchen, and a spacious deck in this charming 27455 community.

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What is going on with STRs in Greensboro?

Since 2016, we've proudly hosted guests from all over the world at our five West Wendover homes in Greensboro, all while teaching job and life skills to local high school students. As the city of Greensboro introduced new short-term rental regulations, we've had to navigate rezoning and variance applications for our properties, all while advocating for fair and equal treatment of all rental types, believing that improving neighborhood living conditions should apply to both short-term and traditional rentals alike.

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Homes for Rent in Mid-Town Greensboro NC