John Head Colony Realty Corporation Podcast
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How We’re Handling the Health Crisis
April 01, 2020 19:23 VideoAlthough the current real estate environment might be worrisome for buyers and sellers, rest assured that we can still help you succeed in achieving your real estate goals. Here’s how. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Today we’re discussing some of the more serious issues going on in real estate due to the health crisis. Before the pandemic, we were cruising along in an energetic market, but that has decreased noticeably i...
We Can Help You Protest Your Property’s Assessed Value
March 10, 2020 15:35 VideoIf you were alarmed at your home’s assessed value on this year’s property taxes, we can help remedy the situation. Here’s what you need to know. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Just about a week ago, I started getting a lot of phone calls from homeowners who had recently received their property tax assessments in the mail. Many are confused about the huge increase they have seen in their home’s assessed value over the pas...
What Brandi Ward Brings to Colony Realty
February 07, 2020 15:51 VideoI have another exclusive interview to share with you. Today I’m sitting down with Brandi Ward, our team’s sales assistant. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Today I’m interviewing Colony Realty’s super sales assistant, Brandi Ward. Brandi will talk about her background and what she brings to the table as a sales assistant. We’re excited for 2020, and having Brandi on board is a big reason why. Cited below for your convenie...
Jim Perry and the History of Colony Realty
January 28, 2020 17:25 VideoToday I’m taking a break from the normal real estate chitchat to interview Jim Perry of Jim Perry and Company. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale For my latest video blog, I’m joined by Jim Perry of Jim Perry and Company for a wide-ranging interview detailing his start in the industry, the highlights of his career, Colony Realty’s acquisition of Jim Perry and Company, and more. Jim and I met all the way back in 1999. In fact...
What to Expect From Our 2020 Outer Banks Market
January 02, 2020 17:54 VideoOur Outer Banks market is poised for a great 2020. Here’s why. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale What’s in store for our Outer Banks market in 2020? To answer that question, let’s recap what happened in 2019. November was the biggest month in terms of homes going under contract since the MLS started tracking this metric in our area in 2013. This means that January and February of 2020 will feature a tremendous number of cl...
Happy Holidays From Colony Realty!
December 13, 2019 17:09 VideoWe’re wishing you a happy holiday season and introducing you to each member of our team. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Today we wanted to send you a happy holiday message and thank you for a wonderful year! Watch the video above for introductions to every member of our team. As you may know, we’ve been in a transition this year, and we’re thankful to everyone who has been part of our programs or worked with us. On beha...
A Few Interesting Things I’ve Seen in My 20-Year Real Estate Career
December 10, 2019 16:44 VideoReal estate can lead to some pretty interesting stories. Here are three events that stood out to me the most. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale I’ve spent more than 20 years in the real estate business, and those two decades have been filled with a lot of interesting moments. Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on the fun, weird, and wild things I’ve seen throughout the years. There were three profound moments that ...
Replacing Your Roof Before Selling Your Home
November 19, 2019 16:21 VideoShould you replace your roof before you sell your home? Here are my recommendations. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Recently, many home sellers have been asking us whether they need to replace their roof before they sell their home, and today I’d like to share my thoughts. The answer ultimately depends on the age and condition of the roof. If you have a home with a roof that’s fairly old, I’d suggest that you have a con...
Should You Sell Now or Wait Until Spring?
November 07, 2019 15:55 VideoWhy is selling during the fall or winter such a good idea? Let’s discuss. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale The end of the year is quickly approaching, and this has many homeowners who were thinking of selling in 2019 wondering if they’ve missed their window. But should you really wait until spring to list your home? Actually, while inventory certainly does drop during the later months of the year, the number of pending ho...
An Update on Our Fall Market & the Post-Dorian Cleanup Effort
September 30, 2019 19:24 VideoAs we look toward fall, it’s a good time to buy or sell in our Outer Banks market. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Today I want to give you a quick market update as we enter the fall of 2019. In short, our Outer Banks market is still brisk and active. If you’re thinking of buying, there’s a good deal of inventory to choose from. If you’re looking to sell, now’s a good time to enter the market as well—September, October, ...
Listing Spotlight: 3800 Elijah Baum Road, Kitty Hawk
September 16, 2019 20:21 VideoToday let’s explore the historic property located at 3800 Elijah Baum Road in Kitty Hawk and discuss how we’re preparing it for the market. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Today, I’m standing in front of a home that we’re prepping for sale at a historic location: 3800 Elijah Baum Road, Kitty Hawk, NC. This is a gorgeous location and property. Built in 1955, it’s an old 2-bed, 2-bath house that sits in the midst of ancie...
Why Buy an Existing Home Instead of a Lot?
September 05, 2019 18:15 VideoWhy buy an existing home instead of a lot to build on? The answer boils down to cost. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Why buy an existing home instead of a lot? The answer boils down to the price of existing homes versus what it costs to build. Say you consider buying an $85,000 lot. On top of that, you have to tack on development costs (clearing trees, installing a septic tank, etc.) and building costs. Furthermore, ove...
Should You Sell Your Outer Banks Property in 2019?
July 25, 2019 20:18 VideoIf you’ve been thinking of selling your Outer Banks property in 2019, this message is for you. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale If you’ve thought about selling your Outer Banks home in 2019, there are a few things you need to understand about our market before making that decision. Over the last 12 months, interest rates and inventory have both been on the rise. This tends to cause the market to slow down. In our Outer B...
A Quiet Walk in the Maritime Forest
July 01, 2019 21:35 VideoWant to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale There’s no telling what you might find in the Maritime Woods here in the Outer Banks—you might see some hawks, an osprey, rabbits, squirrels, and the occasional coyote, but watch out for turtles and snakes! Beyond the wildlife, you’ll find interesting articles of history like the covered bridge. And that’s not to mention the myriad hiking trails that wind through the area. Walking through t...
Make the Outer Banks Your Next Travel Spot
June 03, 2019 15:44 VideoI've got a brief message about the Outer Banks for you today. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale It’s easy for us, whether as residents and/or agents, to lose sight of all that makes living here in the Outer Banks so special and why we love to call it home. If you’re not a resident at the present time, hopefully one day you’ll be able to call it home too. In the meanwhile, I encourage you to check out Outerbanks.org and may...
Can Buyers and Sellers Take Advantage of Our Current Market?
May 20, 2019 13:59 VideoAccording to the latest numbers, it’s a great time to buy or sell in the Outer Banks market. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Where does our Outer Banks market stand as we near the end of spring? In short, things are still moving briskly—the number of vacationers moving to our area is rising every day, which makes it an opportune time to buy or sell. How do the numbers from last April compare to the numbers from April ...
Our First Look at the New Bonner Bridge
March 04, 2019 17:37 VideoThe new Bonner Bridge is finally complete, and, for today’s message, we’ve brought you a quick video of what it looks like. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale I recently had the pleasure and privilege to head on up to Hatteras and cross the new Bonner Bridge. This upgraded bridge has greatly improved the flow of traffic, meaning your travels to the Outer Banks will now be smoother and safer than ever. If you’re thinking of...
It’s Always a Good Time to Buy in the Outer Banks
February 12, 2019 22:14 VideoIs the winter getting you down? Trade the cold for the beautiful, sunny beaches of the Outer Banks. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Why would you want to buy a house on the beach during this time of year? Though people think the market typically cools off in the winter months, that’s not the case here. The soft, silken sand of the Outer Banks can wash away the stress of daily life. ” The weather has been remarkable, b...
The Past, Present, and Future of Our Outer Banks Area Market
January 22, 2019 17:58 VideoThe latest data from our market is in, and we’ll be covering everything you need to know today. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale We’ve entered into yet another new year, which makes now the perfect time to discuss the state of our market. I know that looking at data isn’t always the most thrilling thing, but our team is committed to bringing you the most up-to-date information possible. Better yet, we’ve condensed the late...
How Is Our Team Getting Better for the Future?
December 11, 2018 15:44 VideoI’ve got an exciting announcement to make today. Our team is growing and getting better, as evidenced by our latest business move. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale I’ve got a very exciting announcement to make today: We have recently acquired Jim Perry and Company Realtors on the northern beaches! I’ve known Jim since 1999, but it was thanks to discussions we shared just earlier this year that we came to reach this decisio...
A Deeper Look at Our Latest Market Update
November 12, 2018 17:59 VideoI answered some questions about what has been affecting our market in this upate. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale I’ve received a lot of questions about what’s causing changes in our market, so I’ve done some research for you to find out what’s happening. I went over our latest numbers in this video, but here are some additional factors that you should pay attention to: 1. Storms. We’ve had back-to-back storms, and most ...
The Advantages to Buying a 2nd Home in North Carolina
October 31, 2018 17:47 VideoThere are a number of advantages and benefits of purchasing a second home in the Outer Banks area of North Carolina. Today I’ll be answering some questions to help detail exactly what those are. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale In today’s Facebook Live discussion, I’ll be answering a range of questions about the advantages of buying a second home in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and what it takes to do so. For your co...
Fall Housing Market Update for the Outer Banks of North Carolina
October 17, 2018 15:07 VideoWhile the local housing market is fine for now, things may get even better soon. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale How is this fall looking for potential homebuyers and sellers? Let’s take a look. Firstly, the market seems to be stalling out a bit—something that’s happening not just here, but throughout the country. Interest rate rises and a few big storms factor into this, but we’re hoping for a market increase in Novembe...
Will the New Bridge's Completion Increase Our Prices?
September 05, 2018 18:49 VideoWhat will happen to prices this November/December when the new bridge is completed over the Oregon Inlet? Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale The new bridge over the Oregon Inlet is officially connected from both the north and south, so does this mean that housing prices will increase with its completion in late November/early December? The short answer is that I am optimistic. If there is to be an increase, I believe that i...
How Does Our Mid-Year 2018 Market Compare to Where We Were Last Year?
August 24, 2018 19:03 VideoRight now, our market is roughly on par with where we were at during this time last year. This means now is a great time to sell. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale According to the latest MLS statistics, our Outer Banks market is roughly on par with where we were in 2017. Our team’s sales are ahead of where they were in 2017, but I’ll show you some of the year-over-year numbers from the month of July for Kill Devil Hills an...
Why Broker Open Houses Are More Effective in Our Market
August 24, 2018 18:58How are broker open houses different from general open houses, and why are they more effective in our second-home market? Allow me to explain. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Over the last few weeks, I’ve received a lot of questions on the subject of open houses. People want to know whether open houses are effective and, if they are, how to successfully host one. First, it’s important to note that the second-home market o...
When It Comes to Flooding, Low Risk Is Not No Risk
June 29, 2018 21:30Are you aware that flood zone maps are being redrawn for Dare County? Today I would like to go over a few key things you should consider as these changes are made. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Have you heard? Dare County flood maps are being redrawn in the coming six months. These changes will impact insurance requirements for residents, but it is important to realize that if these newly drawn zones indicate your prope...
It May Be Summer Now, But Winter Is Coming: Is Your Home Ready?
June 13, 2018 15:09It is summer now, but time slips by quickly. It is never too early to think about winterizing your home. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale If you already own property on the Outer Banks or are thinking about purchasing a property there soon, you should take some time to hire a professional to come in and winterize your home. Yes, I said ‘winterize,’ and yes, I realize that it is summer. If the astounding past winter taught...
Debunking 15 Real Estate Myths
May 29, 2018 22:16Do you think you know everything about real estate? A lot of what you may know could actually be a myth. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Today I have a list of 15 real estate myths that people actually believe and the truths behind them. Here are the ones you need to keep an eye on: 1. Real estate agents are paid a salary. 99% of agents work on commission split with their brokerage firm. They only get a percentage for the...
Prepare and Protect Your Home for the Summer Season With These 7 Tips
May 07, 2018 15:23Summer will be here before you know it, so here are some tips that will help protect your second home or investment property. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Summer is approaching fast, so if you have a second home or an investment property in the Outer Banks area, here are a few tips that will prepare and protect that home for the season: 1. Make sure your home is adequately insured. This is tough in our area because ...
Should You Interview More Than 1 Agent?
April 25, 2018 21:06Should you interview more than one agent for the job? Today I’ll answer that question and talk about what qualities a good agent should have. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale The old Frisco Pier you see in the photo in the background of my video is one of my favorite places. Actually, what drew me there 20 or so years ago was the question, “Should I interview more than one agent for the job of representing me in my real es...
6 Ways to up Your Chances of Securing a Vacation Rental Property
April 11, 2018 16:59Today, let’s talk about the six ways you can improve your chances when searching for a vacation rental property. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Today I’ll be covering the six ways to up your chances of buying your first vacation rental home. Find an agent with a lot of experience and a history of success. Purchasing a vacation rental home is likely not the time to entrust your transaction to a new agent. This kind of p...
The Best Time for You to List Your Outer Banks Home
March 27, 2018 19:28The best times to sell in the second-home market here on the Outer Banks is from the late winter through the early spring and in the fall. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale When’s the best time to list in our Outer Banks market? Before I answer that question, if you’re one of the many who’ve been wondering why I have a painting of a cow hanging up in my office, today I have your answer. Now, onto our topic. The reality o...
Reflecting on a Successful 2017 and Looking Forward to an Even Greater 2018
March 22, 2018 17:172017 was a great year for Colony Realty, and we want to thank you for helping us achieve our goals. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Last year was a great year for Colony Realty. I want to take a moment to look back on our successes and give thanks to all those we were able to help and those who were able to help us. As you may recall, I was the 2017 president of the Outer Banks Association of Realtors. This position req...