Victoria Lyford's Blog Posts

If you've been wondering what's happening with the real estate market in Hickory, North Carolina, we're definitely seeing some changes.We have more homes available for buyers, properties are taking

If you're thinking about selling your home in Hickory, North Carolina, what you do before your house hits the market can make a big difference.Right now, homes in our area are taking around 45 days

September is one of my favorite times of year in Western North Carolina. The temperatures start cooling down, fall is right around the corner, and there are plenty of festivals, concerts, food,

Buying a piece of land and building your own home sounds exciting. But buying land can actually require more research than buying an existing house.A beautiful lot doesn't necessarily mean it's&

If you're moving to the Hickory, North Carolina area from a larger city, buying a home with a private well and septic system may be completely new to you.Here in Hickory and the surrounding areas

One of the questions I hear often from people considering a move to Hickory, North Carolina is: “What part of Hickory should I look at?”The answer really depends on what you're looking

If you're thinking about moving to Western North Carolina, you've probably come across both Hickory and Lenoir. Located just 20–25 minutes apart, these two cities have a lot to offer—but

If you're thinking about moving to Western North Carolina, two towns probably keep showing up in your search: Hickory and Morganton.They're only about 25 to 30 minutes apart, both offer a lower cost

Every year, I help people relocate to Hickory and the surrounding communities from all over the country. While every buyer's situation is different, I often hear the same questions and see many of

If you've been keeping an eye on the real estate market, you've probably noticed that homes aren't selling quite as quickly as they were a year or two ago. Buyers have more options, sellers are

Buying a home is exciting, but many first-time buyers are surprised to learn that there are a few expenses you'll likely pay before closing day.One of the most common questions I hear from buyers:"

One of the biggest surprises for many home buyers isn't the monthly mortgage payment—it's the amount of money they need to bring to closing.When buyers receive a loan estimate from their,

Thinking About Moving to Hickory, NC?If you're considering a move to Western North Carolina, Hickory is a city that often flies under the radar. Located between Charlotte and the Blue Ridge,

Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to saving for a down payment. Many people assume they need tens of thousands of dollars in the bank before they can even start looking

When most people think about investing, they think about stocks, retirement accounts, or savings accounts. While those can all be great options, many people are turning to real estate as a way to

Hi friends,June is almost here, and there are a lot of fun things happening around Hickory and the surrounding areas — live music, farmers markets, baseball, soccer, food trucks, Juneteenth

If you own vacant land in North Carolina — especially in more rural areas around Hickory and surrounding communities — this is something you need to pay attention to.Recently, we&rsquo

I’ve been talking to some sellers lately who are nervous because homes are sitting on the market a little longer than they used to here in Hickory and surrounding areas.But here’s the

This week was a good reminder of why I love what I do.I just closed three deals, and all three of my buyers didn’t just buy a home…👉 they walked away from the closing table with

If you’re anything like me, once the weather gets nicer, you just want to get out of the house and do something fun.So I put together a list of what’s happening this May around Hickory,

I showed a home recently where all the lights were off, blinds were closed, and it just felt… dark.And the crazy part is — it wasn’t a bad house at all.But the way it was shown

The other day I was out showing homes around Hickory, NC, and within the first few minutes, I could already tell what was going to happen.My buyers walked in… looked around… and

Today is closing day for my buyer here in Lenoir, NC — always an exciting day!But before we head to the attorney’s office to sign all the paperwork, we’re doing one very important

I’ve been getting this question a lot lately:“Is now actually a good time to buy in Hickory, North Carolina?”And honestly… it’s a fair question.The market feels

Lately, I’ve been getting this question a lot:“Victoria, is now even a good time to buy or sell?”And the truth is… the market is changing a little.Not crashing. Not going

The other day, I went to show a $400,000 home here in the Hickory area.We pulled up… and my buyer never even got out of the car.No, seriously.Before we even made it to the front door, they