Flowers Plantation has long been one of Clayton‘s top communities, and it’s not hard to see why! This beautiful master-planned community is chock-full of amenities and ideally located minutes from… everything. If you’ve been considering making a move to Johnston County, you definitely won’t want to miss this outstanding neighborhood. Here’s everything you’ll love about […]
Winners of the JoCo Gingerbread Dream House Contest Announced!
The Tina Barletta Team at HomeTowne Realty, in conjunction with the Clayton Center and Clayton Visual Arts, are proud to present the winners of the 2019 JoCo Gingerbread Dream House Contest. Members of the Clayton Visual Arts judged the 22 entries, which were divided into three categories: Youth, Adult, and Professional, and now we’re even […]
Let’s Talk About Lights! 5 Tips for Glowing Home Lighting
Let’s talk about lighting! Light fixtures don’t just illuminate a room, they also add style and ambiance to your interior décor! Lighting has changed dramatically over the past few years; not only has LED technology transformed lighting, but light fixtures themselves have also changed. Modern fixtures are fun, sleek, and come in all shapes and […]
Get Creative at These North Carolina Gingerbread House Contests!
Feeling creative this holiday season? Want to put your dessert decoration skills to the test? Now, you can! These two North Carolina gingerbread house decorating contests will show you just where you stack up against the competition. First, check out the national show to get inspired with some of the most amazing gingerbread homes you’ll […]
Join Us at the Clayton Harvest Festival!
There’s no place like home… especially if that home is Clayton! Now that fall is here, the Clayton Harvest Festival is just around the corner, and if you’ve been in previous years, you know it’s a pretty spectacular event. If you haven’t had the pleasure yet… well, you’re in for a treat! Here’s everything you […]
The Top 5 Exterior Areas to Fix up Before Listing Your Home this Fall
You’ve probably heard that spring and summer are the best times to sell your home, and we’ll be honest: they do have their perks. But with mortgage rates remaining low and motivated buyers steadily flowing into the market, this fall is shaping up to be a pretty profitable selling season. If you’re gearing up to […]
Kitchens Sell Homes. Here’s How to Make Yours a Buyer’s Dream
What’s cooking in your kitchen? Are you still sporting laminate countertops? Are your appliances old and tired? Is your cabinet paint worn-out or faded? If so, the time is ripe for a change. Kitchens sell homes, so it’s time to make yours shine! Here’s how to give your kitchen a much-needed facelift… without spending a […]
Here are 4 Tricks to Choosing a Neighborhood You’ll Love!
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard, “location, location, location!” on repeat. Finding the perfect city or town is one thing, but you’ll need to take it a step further. The right neighborhood matters more than you think, so before you start your search, we have some tips to help you find […]
Read This Before Selling Your Home with an iBuyer
In a world where just about everything happens online, instantaneously, it makes sense that you can now sell your home online with a few simple clicks, too. And what’s not to love about instant home selling? There’s no decluttering or staging, no pesky buyers wandering around your house, no waiting around for offers or mortgage […]
5 Cost-Effective Ways to Improve Your Home’s Flooring
If you’ve been following along with our Home Fitness Tips, you probably spent some time painting your home and working on your color scheme, and now you’re ready to take it up another notch. So take a good look at your floors. Is your vinyl cracked? Are your carpets stained or worn? Are your hardwoods […]