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Tips, insights, and market updates from the Red Cedar Homes team.
Bryan De Bruin Leads Red Cedar Homes as CEO
Bryan De Bruin, who acquired Red Cedar Homes in 2026, leads the Carolinas homebuilder as Owner and CEO. Meet the leadership team and see where Red Cedar is going.
Mortgage Rates Ease to 7.24%: What a Week of Relief Means for Buyers
Freddie Mac's 30-year average fell to 7.24% on October 29. See what the drop does to an illustrative payment and how rate locks work on new construction.
A Realtor's Guide to Selling New Construction to Investor Clients
Investor clients judge a new home as an asset. Here are the representation rules, tax numbers, and builder questions to settle before the contract.
The Fed Holds at 3.75% to 4%, but Two Members Wanted a Hike
The Fed held its range at 3.75% to 4% on October 28, with two votes for a hike. Mortgage rates follow the 10-year Treasury, and a December move would hit short-term loans first.
What's Included in a New Construction Home Price, and What Isn't
A new home's price covers the plan, the homesite, and the standard finishes. Here is what costs extra and what you pay at closing in the Carolinas.
Charlotte's $425 Million Bond Vote: What the Housing Question Funds
Charlotte voters decide $425 million in city bonds on November 3. The $125 million housing question funds rental, homeownership and preservation programs.
Buying New Construction as a Rental: The Numbers That Matter
A new home can make a solid rental if the numbers hold. Here are the loan, tax, insurance, rent, and depreciation rules to run first in SC and NC.
How Builders Value Land: The Residual Land Value Method
A builder values your land by what is left after building costs and profit come out of projected home sales. Learn the residual method and what moves the number.
South Carolina Property Tax for New Homeowners: The 4% Rate and How to Apply
South Carolina taxes an owner-occupied home at 4% instead of 6%, but only after you apply. Who qualifies, the deadline, and how to file in Greenville and Spartanburg.
What Is a Fee Build? How Investors Build New Homes on a Fixed Vertical Price
A fee build lets you own the lot and the home while a production builder builds it on a fixed vertical price. Here is how pricing, risk, and the process work.
What to Do in Charlotte, NC: The Ultimate Local Guide
Wondering what to do in Charlotte, NC? Explore our local guide to the best restaurants, coffee shops, bars, neighborhoods, outdoor activities and more in the Queen City.
How to Choose the Right Floor Plan for Your Family
Finishes make a house beautiful. The floor plan makes it work. Choosing the right one is the best investment of your time in the whole homebuying process. Here's how to match stories, bedroom placement, and workspace to the way your family actually lives.
The Ultimate Greenville, SC Guide for Anyone Thinking About Moving
From Michelin-starred restaurants to the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville has become one of the Southeast's most desirable places to call home. Here's your local guide to eating, drinking, staying, and exploring before you make the move.
New Construction: 10 Tips | Red Cedar Homes
Thinking about building instead of buying resale? From builder pricing to HOA fees, here's what to know before you commit to a new construction home.
New Construction vs. Existing Homes | Red Cedar Homes
Compare new construction homes and existing homes to find the right fit. Learn the pros, cons, costs, and benefits for buyers in the Carolinas.
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