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Hunsucker Piano – Live Piano Performance in Greensboro, NC
Hunsucker Piano is the professional music brand of Greensboro-based pianist Eric Hunsucker, offering live piano performances for weddings, memory care communities, private events, and country clubs. With a blend of classical skill and yacht rock flair, Eric brings decades of experience and a genuine love for playing wherever real music is welcome.
Joy Watson Real Estate: Where Home Meets Story in Greensboro, NC
Joy Watson Real Estate is a locally owned, non-corporate firm offering personalized real estate services and thoughtfully curated rental homes in Greensboro, NC—each filled with meaning, story, and real furniture. We work with buyers, sellers, and renters only when it’s one of our homes, blending legacy, design, and community impact in everything we do.
Move Over Asheville: Why Greensboro Is North Carolina’s Real Hidden Gem
It IS easy being Greensboro, North Carolina, which is emerging as a captivating alternative to Asheville, offering rich history, vibrant culture, and lush green spaces without the crowds. For those considering a visit or relocation, Joy Watson Real Estate provides locally managed short-term rentals and expert guidance for buying or selling homes in the Triad area.
What Zillow Won’t Tell You: Why Working With a Licensed Greensboro Realtor Gives You a Major Advantage
As a licensed Greensboro NC Realtor, I provide homebuyers exclusive access to Triad MLS data, including property disclosures and agent-only remarks not visible on Zillow or public websites. Learn how to research neighborhoods legally and effectively, avoid costly surprises, and make informed offers with professional guidance.
How to Use a 1031 Exchange to Grow Your Real Estate Portfolio (Without Paying the IRS… Yet)
If you're selling an investment property and planning to reinvest, a 1031 exchange lets you defer capital gains taxes and keep your equity working for you. Here’s how it works, why it matters, and how to find the right Qualified Intermediary in North Carolina.
💍 Not Married? Not a Problem — But Let’s Talk Title: What NC Buyers Need to Know About Co-Owning Property Without the “I Do”
When you buy real estate with anyone, married, friends, or relative, know and understand how your new real estate will be titled
Why Buying a Condo at Wafco Mills Beats Renting in Greensboro, NC
Buying a condo at Wafco Mills can be a great investment that will pay you back with equity and a great home!
Renting a Dorm Room vs. Buying a Condo at 102 D Wafco Lane: A Cost-Benefit Analysis for College Students in Greensboro, NC
Discover why purchasing the $230,000 condo at 102 D Wafco Lane in Greensboro’s historic College Hill is a smart investment for people looking to attract tenants from Greensboro College, UNCG, or A&T, offering equity growth, rental income potential ($1,700–$2,700/month), and proximity to the Downtown Greenway. This cost-benefit analysis compares dorm rentals ($42,250–$71,250 over four years) to owning, highlighting Wafco Mills’ 283–360% appreciation since 1987 and College Hill’s 35.5% price surge in 2025.
Mastering Due Diligence in Greensboro, NC Real Estate: Your Ultimate Guide
Whether you’re eyeing a cozy bungalow in Fisher Park, Idlewood Mid-Town, College Hill, College Park, Old Irving Park, Kirkwood, Browntown, Westerwood or Sunset Hills, or a family home in Oak Ridge, Kernersville, or Summerfield, understanding due diligence is key to protecting your investment.
Navigating Material Facts in NC Real Estate: Your Guide with Joy Watson
Looking to buy a real fixer upper or cash in your own skills on some sweat equity in North Carolina, sellers and their real estate agents are legally required to disclose known material facts to potential buyers. This often happens through the Residential Property Disclosure Statement, a form where sellers answer questions about the property’s condition. But here’s the kicker: not every material fact fits neatly into that form. For instance, if a seller knows about a pending foreclosure notice or a septic system that’s only permitted for three bedrooms (not four), they need to spill the beans.
Why I’ll Never Change My 928 Phone Number: A Story of Stability
For over 20 years, my 928-699-8883 phone number has been a constant through 24 moves and nearly ten schools, symbolizing stability and authenticity as a realtor with Joy Watson Real Estate in Greensboro, NC. Despite my love for Greensboro, where I ride e-bikes with my partner Eric Hunsucker and visit my daughters nearby, I’ll never change my 928 number, a touchstone of my journey.
No Kitchen, No Problem! Insider Tips for a Cozy Stay at Greensboro’s Best Vacation Rentals
At Joy Watson Real Estate’s Granma Dotties and Mamaw Uschies rooms, guests enjoy cozy stays with in-room microwaves, fridges, and drinkable faucet water, but the kitchen remains off-limits to protect cherished cookware and maintain cleanliness. With local dining gems like The Fresh Market and Harris Teeter, plus shared coffee and garden herbs, our Greensboro vacation rentals offer a bug-free, hassle-free experience.
Eco-Friendly Greensboro: Top Sustainable Businesses and Green Initiatives
Greensboro, NC, shines as a hub of sustainability with eco-friendly businesses like Joy Watson Real Estate’s cost-effective, spacious rentals and Proximity Hotel’s pioneering solar water heating. From farm-to-table dining to greenways and reuse centers, the "Green in Greensboro" offers visitors sustainable stays that save money and protect the planet.
Why Mortgage Lending Is the First Step in Your Homebuying Journey
The first step to buying a home is knowing how much home a lender will lend money on after seeing your financial data. Knowing all you numbers is the first ingredient, unless you are a cash buyer. If you are a cash buyer you only need a proof of funds.
Big Pharma’s Hidden History and My Holistic Health Journey
A 53-year-old’s shift from skepticism of Big Pharma, triggered by her antidepressant experiences starting at age 11, to embracing homeopathy and herbal remedies, guided by their own research and daughter Ivy’s herbalism studies. It critiques Big Pharma’s profit-driven history, including ties to IG Farben and the suppression of holistic practices, while linking SSRIs and benzodiazepines to health risks like dementia and violence, advocating for lifestyle changes to combat chronic diseases.
Discover Our Favorite Local Businesses in Greensboro, NC
Joy Watson Real Estate introduces a curated Google Map showcasing favorite local businesses in Greensboro, NC, like Common Grounds and Scuppernong Books, to connect residents and visitors with the city’s vibrant community. It invites readers to explore the map, support local entrepreneurs, and contact the team to share their own recommendations or explore rental properties nearby.
Why I Love Drinking Illegal Milk, Its Benefits, the History of Its Regulation, and Factory Farming
I love raw milk for its rich flavor, nutritional benefits, and connection to traditional farming, sourcing it from local, pasture-based farms through my local Co op Market to support non-corporate farmers. Its regulation in the U.S., driven by factory farming’s inhumane conditions and historical sanitation issues, doesn’t reflect the safety of ethically sourced raw milk, though in North Carolina, illegal sales can lead to fines and product seizures.
Why I Trust My Contractors Over Municipal Permitting Systems Nationwide
I trust my contractors over municipal permitting systems because their reliability and accountability, built through long-standing relationships, surpass the inefficiencies and opacity of city processes. Nationwide, including in Greensboro, incidents of misconduct and defensiveness, like the 2025 City Council controversies, highlight a municipal culture that undermines confidence in permitting and inspection systems.
Greensboro NC Premium Rentals & Real Estate Services by Joy Watson
Joy Watson Real Estate offers premium, low-odor rentals and personalized real estate services in Greensboro, NC, featuring 12-month, short-term, and mid-term options with professional cleaning and pest control. They prioritize health-conscious living by avoiding synthetic fragrances, support the local community through apprenticeships, and provide expert guidance for buyers and sellers.
Homes for Rent in Mid-Town Greensboro NC