Courtney Brown - Realtor

Two things we almost always recomend when getting a house ready for sale is to paint and declutter. Even if your home will be vacant when selling decluttering can help the moving process, but for many people decluttering is intimidating.

Here are 7 tips to start decluttering and getting organized if moving or not to help make the continual project of organization and clutter control easier.

The 7 Biggest Decluttering Myths (Gift Article) Experts said these were the most commonly held beliefs about organization — and they’re holding you back.

Really excited for showings to start on this amazing unique log cabin in Durham! Built in 1930s by the WPA and converted to a home there is nothing else like it on the market. Pleasereach out to me at courtney @ courtneysbrownrealestate dot com to learn more! https://listings.lighthousevisuals.com/sites/4514-erwin-rd-durham-nc-27705-22434825/branded

Small bit of professional news here, I am excited to share that after 9 great years at Relevate I have switched to . Excited to collaborate with new people and continue to offer you the same great service from my new office and to officially be professionally back in Durham again. (we all know I never left it but for paper). Same number, new email, and new beginnings for 20206 so reach out if you have any questions about buying and selling in the Triangle area!

Last week was a great one. Caught up on the latest trends in home furnishings at High Point Market with and . Then Halloween with the family (no pics) and finally a favorite client event, family photos. This year by at . Gorgeous fall weather made for a great end of the week. What can I do to you help you find the right designer, contractor or house for you as we head into the holidays and new year!

New date with to be determined soon, sorry for late notice!

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/realestate/luxury/pastel-color-paint-trend.html?unlocked_article_code=1.s08.K0NK.Jxv3m2E55IBb&smid=url-share. If you want to expiremnt with color I have great people to refer you to!

What’s the Hype With Dirty Pastel Colors? (Gift Article) Dirty pastel colors are seemingly everywhere, in the luxury homes of skin care gurus, designers and even Prada’s runway show.

How does the government shut down effect mortgages and closings? I am not a mortgage broker but I can connect you to one if you want to know more. In short real estate transactions can and will happen and a good broker can help you navigate it.

In most cases you can still get a Fannie and Freddie backed mortgage, va loans can happen, USDA loans and hud programs less likely to happen. Flood insurance is also an issue as maybe verification programs.

Here is a summary from an entity I have a complex relationship with, but if you are having real questions reach out to me and I can put you in touch with a broker.
Relevate Real Estate

Possible Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know Here are eight programs in which NAR members might feel an impact if Congress doesn’t take action by Sept. 30.

Exploring School Options in Durham and or surrounding counties?
Join me for a special event featuring guest speaker Emmy Reinquist from School Up – a trusted resource helping families navigate school choices in Durham! She will present at a high level on octopus and how to help you understand the system, prioritize your needs so that you can evaluate all your options to find the right fit for your child, be it base school, apply to a charter or magnet, or other options.

Date: October 23rd
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm (speaker from 6:30 to 7:30)
Location: Hill House, 900 S. Duke St. Durham, NC 27701

Whether you're new to the area, considering a change, or just want to better understand your options, this is a great opportunity to get informed and ask questions!

Free but please RSVP here.

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Relevate Real Estate

Had to go to Raleigh for some not fun stuff. So treated myself to early (or not so it is almost October/it is fall) at the State Farmers’ Market. Flowers, veggies, mums, pumpkins and tree.s If you have not been it’s the start apple and cider season!

Price improvement! and let us know if this unique home has to be yours! See it today! 4514 Erwin Rd Durham NC email courtney.brown @ relevarte.life Preservation Durham