Tim Hock Properties' Blog

Posted on 03/10/2020

Before you embark on a search for your dream house, it helps to know what to expect during the homebuying journey. If you understand the true cost of purchasing a home, you can map out your property buying strategy accordingly. Now, let's take a look at three factors that may impact how much you spend to acquire your ideal...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 03/03/2020

Thinking of Selling Your Home? Here's What You Can Do Now to Make It Easier

Selling your home may seem like a relatively simple process. You hire an agent, let them take pictures and show the house to prospective buyers, accept an offer, and then close… right? In reality, there’s a lot that goes into the selling process; especially if you want to have a smooth home sale. Matters are further complicated by hr...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 02/25/2020

The Advantage Of Detached Garages

Many buyers are searching for a home with an attached garage. It helps to keep cars out of the sun, rain, and snow. An attached garage allows you to walk directly from your vehicle into your home without worry. Garages used to be detached. These structures offered many benefits to homeowners that seem to be forgotten. As cars...

Posted on 02/18/2020

Good Habits for Keeping Your Kitchen Perpetually Clean

Photo by Mabel Amber via Pixabay You can walk into some folk’s homes and feel the chaos, while in other homes, all you see is clean. There must be a secret to keeping a house picked up without the aid of a housekeeper, right? Right! People whose homes always appear tidy have habits that keep them that way....

Posted on 02/11/2020

Supporting Local Business Can Help Improve the Real Estate Market

Photo by Vit Ducken via Pixabay There has been a lot of concern about the state of rural America and how it's being affected by large businesses. Big box stores like are said to destroy local businesses, causing an economic drought in small towns. But despite the statistics, there's a bigger picture to consider. We'll look at how...

Posted on 02/04/2020

Is a Smart Home Gadget Right for You?

A smart home device may prove to be a time (and money) saver. However, not all smart house devices are ideal for all homeowners. If you select a smart home gadget that fails to accommodate your day-to-day needs, you risk wasting time and resources on a device that delivers little to no return on investment. Ultimately, it helps to...

Smart Home Technology

Smart Home

Posted on 02/14/2020

2109 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707 has an Open House on Saturday, February 15, 2020 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

This Larger Than It Looks FOREST HILLS 4 Bedroom Home Offers TIMELESS, FINISH CHOICES Enhanced By An INTUITIVE FLOORPLAN. A Pro-Grade Kitchen With An Island The Size of Bermuda Opens To A Sunny Family Room & Stone Fireplace, A Wall of Bookcases & 10' Ceilings, A Study Offers More Built-ins & A Dining Room To Easily Seat 8 Guests. The 1st Floor Owner's Bed Features A "To Die For" Marble Bath. Upstairs A Huge Loft For Casual Relaxing Leads To A 2nd En-Suite Bedroom. A Private Fence Encloses A Custom...

Posted on 02/08/2020

2109 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707 has an Open House on Saturday, February 8, 2020 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

This Larger Than It Looks FOREST HILLS 4 Bedroom Home Offers TIMELESS, FINISH CHOICES Enhanced By An INTUITIVE FLOORPLAN. A Pro-Grade Kitchen With An Island The Size of Bermuda Opens To A Sunny Family Room & Stone Fireplace, A Wall of Bookcases & 10' Ceilings, A Study Offers More Built-ins & A Dining Room To Easily Seat 8 Guests. The 1st Floor Owner's Bed Features A "To Die For" Marble Bath. Upstairs A Huge Loft For Casual Relaxing Leads To A 2nd En-Suite Bedroom. A Private Fence Encloses A Custom...

Posted on 03/10/2020

2532 Ross Road, Durham, NC 27703 now has a new price of $180,000!

This Delightful 1940's Cottage Has Curb Appeal +++! Fresh Interior Paint, Updated Deck, New Gas Range, Newer 30 Year Roof, Wood Flooring That Sparkles & Glistens, & All Just Minutes to Truly Terrific Shopping & Dining At Brier Creek & D'town Durham. An EZ Commute To Duke! Extremely Recent Updates, Improvements & Repairs & Some Very Cool Original Features Remain, Too! Nice Size Yard & A Front Porch That Says "WELCOME HOME!" Seller Financing Available! Large Bedrooms, Quiet Residential...

Posted on 02/07/2020

2109 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707 now has a new price of $975,000!

This Larger Than It Looks FOREST HILLS 4 Bedroom Home Offers TIMELESS, FINISH CHOICES Enhanced By An INTUITIVE FLOORPLAN. A Pro-Grade Kitchen With An Island The Size of Bermuda Opens To A Sunny Family Room & Stone Fireplace, A Wall of Bookcases & 10' Ceilings, A Study Offers More Built-ins & A Dining Room To Easily Seat 8 Guests. The 1st Floor Owner's Bed Features A "To Die For" Marble Bath. Upstairs A Huge Loft For Casual Relaxing Leads To A 2nd En-Suite Bedroom. A Private Fence Encloses A Custom...

Posted on 02/06/2020

Video Tour - 106 N Fields Circle N, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-4332

Enjoy Wooded Views From The Wall of Windows In The 2 Story Family Room With Gas Fireplace & Savor Your Morning Latte At The Granite Topped Breakfast Bar In This Family Friendly Home With A 1st Floor Owner's Bedroom. Entertain In Style In A Separate Formal Living Room & Dining Room, & If It Is Playtime or Homework Time, The 2nd Floor Loft Is Where Your Family Will Gather To Laugh & Learn & Create Memories. Lake Hogan Farms Is A Highly Desired, Amenity Rich Community With Exceptional School...

Posted on 02/06/2020

106 N Fields Circle N, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-4332 is now new to the market!

Enjoy Wooded Views From The Wall of Windows In The 2 Story Family Room With Gas Fireplace & Savor Your Morning Latte At The Granite Topped Breakfast Bar In This Family Friendly Home With A 1st Floor Owner's Bedroom. Entertain In Style In A Separate Formal Living Room & Dining Room, & If It Is Playtime or Homework Time, The 2nd Floor Loft Is Where Your Family Will Gather To Laugh & Learn & Create Memories. Lake Hogan Farms Is A Highly Desired, Amenity Rich Community With Exceptional School...