Home Equity in 2025: What Every Broker Needs to Know

Home equity has become one of the most powerful financial tools for homeowners – and one of the most misunderstood concepts for buyers and sellers. In 2025, U.S. household real-estate equity reached record levels, driven by years of appreciation and limited inventory. At the same time, many owners are staying in their homes longer, choosing to tap their equity through HELOCs or home-equity loans instead of moving.
Famous Neighbors: Celebrities Who Call North Carolina Home

If you spend much time in North Carolina looking for famous neighbors and celebrities who call North Carolina home, you already know: this state has range. From oceanfront cottages and Lake Norman estates to quiet small-town streets and historic downtowns, there is literally a “just right” spot for almost anyone.That includes some very famous faces.This […]
What It Really Costs to Build a Home in North Carolina and What Agents Can Do for Their Clients.

For many North Carolina buyers, the question is no longer “Should I buy new construction?” but “Is building from the ground up financially realistic?” With rising materials, labor constraints, and limited land supply, the cost to build a house in North Carolina has shifted dramatically in the past few years. If you work with buyers deciding between resale and new build, understanding what it really costs to build a home in North Carolina essential.
How Real Estate Brokers Are Using AI in 2025

Learn how real estate brokers in North Carolina are using AI in 2025 for marketing, market predictions, property management, and client engagement.
Affordable Housing in Charlotte and Raleigh | Creative Solutions to a Growing Crisis

Charlotte and Raleigh are both facing an affordable housing crisis, and the shortage has grown too big to ignore.
Coastal Flooding and Real Estate Ownership in North Carolina

Explore rising flood risks, new disclosure laws, and soaring insurance costs reshaping North Carolina’s coastal real estate.
How to Find a Good Real Estate School

How to Find a Good Real Estate School in NC Choosing the right real estate school in North Carolina can be the difference between simply passing your exam and building a thriving, long-term career. With dozens of schools offering pre-licensing and continuing education across the state, it’s important to know what sets a great school […]
Get Your NC Real Estate License

Get Your NC Real Estate License Get your real estate license in NC and turn your passion for real estate into a career. At Ignite School of Real Estate, we specialize in guiding future North Carolina brokers through every step of the licensing process-with expert instruction, ongoing support, and real-world insight. Here’s your complete roadmap […]