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Looking for buying and selling tips on real estate? Check out the Green Haven Realty Blog. We write posts on local real estate trends for Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Lewisville, Advance, Kernersville, Greensboro, High Point and surrounding Triad (NC) areas, as well as market reports for Forsyth, Davie, Davidson, Guilford, Yadkin and other Triad counties as well as Neighborhood Market Reports (If you don't see your neighborhood listed, just ask and we'll be glad to add it). Let us show you how the latest technology can make buying and selling your home easier and faster.

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July 10, 2026

Midyear 2026 Housing Market Update: Lewisville, Clemmons & Winston-Salem, NC

What the Midyear 2026 Economy Means for Home Values in Lewisville, Clemmons, and Winston-Salem

If you've bought, sold, or refinanced a home in the Triad this year, you've probably felt something shift. Homes aren't flying off the market the way they did a few years back, but prices in our area haven't backed off either. Understanding why requires stepping back from the local MLS for a minute and looking at the bigger economic picture — because national forces are shaping what's happening on your street.

2026 Midyear Housing Market Update - Lewisville, Clemmons, Winston-Salem

Interest Rates Are the Big Story

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate steady at its June 2026 meeting, in the 3.50 to 3.75 percent range, under new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh. More importantly, the Fed dropped its earlier signals about future rate cuts. Most

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Posted in Clemmons, NC Real Estate, Lewisville, NC Real Estate, Market News, Winston-Salem Real Estate
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June 24, 2026

Foreclosures Nearly Double Across the Triad

Triad Real Estate Market Update · June 2026

Foreclosures Nearly Double Across the Triad — While the Nation Rises at Half the Rate

April data reveals a sharp local uptick that buyers, sellers, and homeowners in Lewisville, Clemmons, and beyond should understand.

By Green Haven Realty  |  Data sourced from ATTOM, June 2026

+87% Triad YoY Increase
303 Triad Filings Apr 2026
+18% National YoY Increase
42,430 U.S. Filings Apr 2026

Numbers don't always tell the whole story — but sometimes they're hard to ignore. New data from property analytics firm ATTOM puts a spotlight on the Triad in a way that warrants a closer look. Foreclosure activity across our region jumped 87% in April compared to the same month last year, nearly five times the national rate of increase. Whether you're a buyer eyeing an opportunity or a homeowner weighing your options, here's a grounded look at what the data actually shows.

Triad Foreclosures on the Rise

What's Happening in the Triad's 12 Counties

Across the Triad's 12 counties combined, filings went from 162 in April 2025 to 303 in April 2026. That's not a rounding error — it's a material shift that stands out even

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Feb. 25, 2025

Should I Update My House Before I Sell It??

Home Updates That Payoff When You Sell

 

Some Highlights

  • With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates.​ But how do you decide what’s worth doing? ​You lean on an agent.
  • An agent will be able to tell you what buyers want, quick wins that’ll have a big impact, and what projects have the best ROI.
  • What projects are on your to-do list before selling? With only a month left before spring, connect with local Lewisville-Clemmons agent, Kim Green, so you know what’s worth the time and effort. 
Posted in Clemmons, NC Real Estate, Lewisville, NC Real Estate, REALTOR Tips, Selling Your Home
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Feb. 9, 2025

Forsyth County NC Tax Appeal | How to Appeal Your Property Assessment & Lower Taxes

Are you wondering how to appeal Forsyth County NC tax assessment? If you believe your property has been overvalued in Forsyth County’s latest tax assessment, you have the right to file an appeal. Securing a Forsyth County NC tax appeal appraisal can provide critical evidence to support your claim and help achieve a fair and accurate valuation. 

How to Appeal Forsyth County Property Tax Appraisal

Step 1: Review Your Property Assessment

Forsyth County reassesses property values every four years to maintain fair taxation. Upon receiving your revaluation

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Posted in Appraisal, Forsyth County, Property Values, Real Estate Appraisal
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Dec. 16, 2024

What to Expect with a Home Appraisal

Understanding Your Home Appraisal: What to Expect

Thank you for allowing us to inspect your property as part of the appraisal process. To help you understand what an appraisal involves and why certain things are done a specific way, we’ve prepared this summary. Our goal is to provide clarity and reduce any concerns or questions you may have.

Appraisal Report

What Is a Residential Appraisal?

An appraisal is an independent, unbiased estimate of your property’s market value. It is typically required by lenders to ensure the property is worth the amount being borrowed. As appraisers, we follow specific guidelines of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as well as the North Carolina Appraisal Board to ensure accuracy and fairness.

What You Can Expect from the Appraisal Process

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Nov. 11, 2024

Most Veterans Don't Know About this VA Loan Benefit

Veterans Qualify for a VA Home Loan with No Money Down

For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership with VA Home Loans. But according to Veterans United, only 3 in 10 Veterans realize they may be able to buy a home without needing a down payment (see visual below):

a group of people in circlesThat’s why it’s so important for Veterans – and anyone who cares about a Veteran – to be aware of this valuable VA Loan program. Knowing about the resources available can make the path to homeownership easier and keep life-changing plans from being put on hold. As Veterans United explains:

“The ability to buy with 0% down is the signature advantage of this nearly 80-year-old benefit program. Eligible Veterans can buy as much house as they can afford, all without the need to spend years saving for a down payment.”

Veteran and wife buying a home with VA home loan

 

The Advantages of VA Home Loans

VA home loans are designed to make homeownership a reality for those who have served our country. These loans come with the following benefits according to the Department of Veterans Affairs:

  • Options for No Down Payment: One of the biggest perks is that many Veterans can buy a home with no down payment at all, making it simpler to get started on your homebuying journey.
  • Limited Closing Costs: With VA loans, there are limits on the types of closing costs Veterans have to pay. This helps keep more money in your pocket when you’re ready to finalize the sale.
  • No Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI): Unlike many other loan types, VA loans don’t require PMI, even with lower down payments. This means lower monthly payments, which adds up to big savings over time.

Your team of expert real estate professionals, including a local Lewisville-Clemmons real estate agent with Green Haven Realty and a trusted lender, are the best resource to understand all the options and advantages available to help you achieve your homebuying goals.

Bottom Line

Owning a home is a key part of the American Dream, and VA home loans are a powerful benefit for those who’ve served our country. Work with a real estate professional to make sure you have everything you need to make confident decisions in the housing market.

Posted in Buying A Home, Mortgage Loans
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Dec. 8, 2023

What is a Home Appraisal?

What Is a Home Appraisal and Why Is It Important?

If you are planning to buy, sell, or refinance a home, you may have heard of the term “home appraisal”. But what exactly is a home appraisal and why is it important for your real estate transaction? In this blog post, we will explain what a home appraisal is, how it works, and what benefits it can bring to both buyers and sellers.

Home Appraisal illustration

What Is a Home Appraisal?

A home appraisal is an unbiased professional opinion of a home’s value by a licensed appraiser. It is typically required

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Sept. 27, 2023

149 N. Peace Haven Rd, Winston-Salem, NC

149 N. Peace Haven Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 - Home for Sale

Are you looking for a one-level home with a basement? This home is conveniently located of N. Peace Haven Road between Country Club and Robinhood Roads. It has three bedrooms, two full baths and about 1,700 square feet. There is an unfinished basement with a wood burning fireplace and 1-car garage as well. Additionally, there is a dining room, kitchen, living room and den on the main level with a fireplace. Bring your vision and make this house your dream home!

1-Level Living in Winston-Salem 

🏡 1-Story Brick Ranch with Unfinished Basement for Sale in Winston-Salem! 🏡

💲$249,000

🟨 3 bedrooms / 2 full baths

🟨 1,700+ SF

🟨 Super Convenient to the Robin Hood Rd and Country Club Business Areas

🟨 Bring your design creativity and turn this little gem into your dream home!

🟨 Minutes from 421

❓ Comment below!

✅ Contact Tony or Kimberly Blackburn Green for more info!

📱 Call/text us at 336.701.2891

winston salem house for sale - 149 N Peace Haven Rd

 

 

 

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March 7, 2023

10 Steps to Selling Your Lewisville-Clemmons Home Fast

10 Simple Steps to Selling Your Lewisville-Clemmons Home Fast

exchanging money for keys - selling your home

 

When trying to sell your Lewisville-Clemmons home, the number of days its stays on the market makes all the difference in how much you get for the property. Every day the house remains unsold is one more day before you can move on with your life. The uncertainty that follows an unsold home will take its toll on you by robbing you of the ability to make other decisions.

 

This does not even account for the monetary cost of having a home on the market for a long time. On the one hand, you have the carrying cost to think about. On the other hand, the longer a home has been on the market, the less attractive it is to potential buyers. Blue Door Property Management explains, the selling price of a home falls in direct relation to how long it has been on the market.

 

Speed is paramount when trying to sell your Lewisville-Clemmons home for the most amount.

 

But are there ways to expedite the sale of a home? What can you do to quickly find a buyer who is

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Feb. 22, 2023

Two Big Issues The Lewisville-Clemmons Housing Market is Facing Right Now

The Two Big Issues the Lewisville-Clemmons Housing Market’s Facing Right Now

Couple viewing a Clemmons, NC Home for Sale

“Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy.”

Let’s break down these two big issues in today’s housing market.

Rate-Locked Homeowners

According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the average interest rate for current homeowners with mortgages is less than 4% (see graph below):

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Posted in Clemmons, NC Real Estate, Lewisville, NC Real Estate, Market News
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