Mission style and Art Deco design come together beautifully at the Grove Park Inn. Joy Watson explores the hotel’s iconic rugs, architecture, and floral patterns while sharing affordable rug matches, design comparisons, and insights from a full week in Asheville.”

The billionaire civil war is the ongoing power struggle between tech moguls, Wall Street firms, hotel lobbies, pharmaceutical giants, and philanthropic empires, each pushing policies that shape housing, insurance, and regulation to their own advantage. Greensboro ends up feeling the fallout through rising insurance costs, STR crackdowns, investor-driven housing shortages, and Cone Hospital’s constant demand for safe, furnished mid-term rentals that ordinary people depend on far more than any billionaire’s agenda.

From thoughtful renovations to holistic wellness and sustainable living, these are the local partners we trust and recommend again and again.

Thinking of buying or renovating a historic Greensboro or High Point home? Learn how HVAC and boiler systems work, how to upgrade with a tankless gas water heater, and which local contractors specialize in preserving comfort and charm.

Discover how to buy and renovate century-old homes in Greensboro and High Point, North Carolina; including historic districts, renovation financing, and trusted local contractors with preservation experience.

Wondering who the best candidates are in Greensboro’s City Council Elections this year? I always want to know who funds each candidate’s campaign and what their background experience is, so I’ve complied that info here for your convenience.

I really appreciate all of the hard work that goes into running Greensboro NC. We have some really great growth going on in the area we live here in Mid Town / Idlewood Neighborhood. We know we have an election day looming and we are always working to know the story behind each candidate and why they are running and who is paying them.

What happens when a small local non-corporate property manager attempts to use a Finland-based channel manager who promised numerous features that they could not deliver? This is the cautionary tale of our experience with Hostaway, lost sleep and how JWRE recieved our first one-star google review.

At Joy Watson Real Estate, we manage homes with care, communication, and integrity. Real people, real homes, real Greensboro hospitality.

When working with buyers in Greensboro, sometimes we encounter homes for sale with information in the disclosures or Agent only remarks that is cause for some research into something like an underground storage tank. This is what we learned about USTs.

The Koury project on Cone Boulevard is reshaping a 21-acre site that borders Kirkwood’s backyards, replacing long-standing tree lines with new multi-family construction. For nearby homeowners, this development brings both the potential for revitalization and the challenge of preserving the neighborhood’s calm and character.

Thinking of adding a bedroom in Greensboro? Learn how to navigate building codes, septic limits, and historic district rules with this step-by-step guide for homeowners ready to rework or expand their space.

If you are thinking about selling your home, you have likely heard that commission rules have changed. Here is what that really means for you as a seller and how I guide my clients through those conversations with clarity, fairness, and strategy.

Buyer commissions have changed, but the process doesn’t have to be confusing. In this post, I explain how buyer agent fees work, what’s different under the new rules, and how I handle negotiations so my clients are protected, informed, and never caught off guard.

I recently returned from a yoga retreat on the island of Brač, Croatia, where I balanced energizing practices, seaside adventures, and garden-to-table meals with Chef Kruno. Alongside new and old friends, I found space for rest and reflection—even while managing five real estate transactions back home in Greensboro.

ShowingTime is the trusted scheduling system REALTORS® use in Greensboro to manage home tours for sellers, landlords, and tenants. According to the NC Residential Rental Contract (Form 410-T, Paragraph 10), tenants must allow reasonable access for showings, though best practice is to step out during tours.

Uneven or bouncy floors in Greensboro homes can result from natural settling, foundation shifts, subfloor damage, or flex in floating floors like LVP. Touring with awareness—and always hiring a licensed home inspector—helps buyers separate harmless quirks from serious issues.

At Joy Watson Real Estate in Greensboro, NC, the sunflower is more than a logo — it’s a symbol of resilience, community, and joy, inspired by planting sunflowers at our Wendover home. Across cultures, sunflowers represent healing, abundance, and optimism, values I bring to every home, rental, and neighbor I serve.

Last Minute Stage in Greensboro, NC is a pop-up concert series founded by Johanna and Lee Godwin, presenting local music in intimate, surprise-announcement shows that celebrate authentic artistry and community. Though Eric hasn’t played there, you’ll find him and many others inspired by the shows of Johanna and Lee Godwin—supporters drawn by shared love of creativity, live music, and connection.