Realtors play a pivotal role in stimulating local economies. Each property transaction contributes to economic activity, from generating real estate taxes that fund public services to creating jobs in related sectors such as construction, home inspection, and legal services. By focusing efforts on selling homes in need of attention, realtors can directly influence the economic … Continue reading Attention Realtors: Economic Revitalization Through Property Sales #6 →

As we step into 2025, I’m taking a moment to course correct. I write about preservation as a labor of love. I celebrate the stories etched in old bricks, the craftsmanship of carved cornices, and the beauty of time-weathered facades. And while I’ll never stop romanticizing the past (it’s who I am!), I’ve come to … Continue reading Preservation Pays: A Fresh Look at Main Street’s Future – #1 →

ATTENTION: In January, we're going to take a fresh look at our community and its potential. I'm working anew on a series of posts about the preservation of our city's historic architectural gems. Rocky Mount's Main Street tells a story of craftsmanship, community pride, and resilience. Yet, for too long, some of these remarkable buildings … Continue reading January Series Starts 1/7/25 →

Driving along Highway 64 in the fall feels like passing through a receiving line where nature is dressed in her finest, arrayed in rich, vibrant colors. This season has me thinking about the classic, enduring hues that suit historic homes so well. In my search for inspiration, I found a fascinating article by Hugh Howard … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Embracing Vintage Paint Choices in Historic Homes →