Historic-Home Buyers Are Moving Fast, and Sellers Are Accepting Offers in Days Rather Than Months

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107 Devonshire Street, Winston-Salem: Under contract in three days, sold for $2,100 above its asking price

Updated with closings

Like the daffodils that started blooming before this winter’s first snow, spring home-buyers are rushing out early this year. New listings of historic homes in the Triad are being scooped up as many sellers are pricing their homes just right and buyers are jumping at the opportunity.

The majority of these homes are in the more affordable end of the price range, under $300,000, although there are some conspicuous exceptions. Also, these homes are mostly in the larger cities (especially Winston-Salem — what’s going on over there?). Quick sales aren’t happening much in the Piedmont’s smaller towns and rural areas.

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