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Are You Late on Mortgage Payments? Feeling Hopeless?  You Are Not Alone

As a real estate broker in the Raleigh market for over a quarter of a century I have walked many families through a home sale during highly emotionally and despairing times in their lives.  When we see a home for sale in the Greater Raleigh Area, or a moving truck in front of someone’s home,…

Raleigh Ranked #1 Best Place To Live by Bloomberg

Congratulations to Raleigh, North Carolina!   Bloomberg announced today that Raleigh topped the list for the best places to live in the US.   We could not agree more and believe that is why so many people relocate to the Greater Raleigh area.  If you are interested in learning more about why Raleigh is so special be…

Linda recently met with the NBC 17 My Carolina Today team at Raleigh’s Crabtree Valley Mall.  In this quick video Linda talks about what to do first if you want to buy a new home  in the Raleigh area for Christmas this year.    

How To Get The Best Mortgage Rate

Mortgage rates fluctuate daily – sometimes even multiple  times a day.  Have you ever wondered where those rates  come from or why?  The answer lies on Wall Street – specifically the trading of  Mortgage Backed Securities. Mortgage rates are tied to the stock market. When Mortgage Backed Security trading is in high demand rates go down, when trading slows down…

Happy Holidays! Is it a Good Time To Sell My Home?

Are Buyers Really in the Market? The answer may surprise you, but yes! Many buyers choose the Christmas Holiday Season to relocate from other states or move in general because they have more time off from work and can do so.

Have you ever wondered why some homes sell so much faster than others?  What is the best way to get a good return on your investment?  What should you update or replace before your home goes on the market?  

Moving with kids can be so overwhelming.   Is it really worth it?   Linda was recently interviewed by the My Carolina Today show about this very topic. If you have any other questions about moving to the Greater Raleigh Area, be sure to visit our relocation pages on our real estate website, www.LindaCraft.com Have a great…

  Hedingham is an established golf community here in the Greater Raleigh Area and offers a quick commute to

Who Is Responsible For Mowing A Tenant’s Grass?

Dear Linda, My neighbor rented a house through a real estate agency in the area however the new tenant is not mowing the grass and it is driving me crazy.   What do I do?

How To Avoid The 7 Deadly Sins of Overpricing

The longer your home sits on the market, the more likely it is to help your competition.