Real Estate Perspectives – opinion, advocacy, myth busting

March 23, 2026

Myth vs. Fact: Do You Really Need 20% Down to Buy a Home?

By Valerie Beausoleil

Myth vs Fact: Do You Really Need 20% Down?

One of the biggest myths in real estate might be holding you back.

first time home buyers meeting with real estate advisor in North CarolinaThe 20% down myth is one of the biggest things holding buyers back.

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March 17, 2026

Zestimate vs. Real Home Value: What Online Estimates Don’t Tell You

By Valerie Beausoleil

Zestimate vs. Real Home Value: What Online Estimates Don’t Tell You

Online estimates can be a starting point, but they rarely tell the full story.

homeowner checking home value estimate on laptop in Mebane NCOnline estimates are a starting point—but they rarely tell the full story.

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Jan. 19, 2026

What Community Leadership Looks Like in Real Estate (And Why It Matters to You)

What Community Leadership Looks Like in Real Estate (And Why It Matters to You)

Real estate doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It lives inside communities, neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and shared experiences.

Community leadership in real estate isn’t about visibility or titles. It’s about presence.

It looks like understanding local growth before it hits headlines.
It looks like knowing which developments will …

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