Key Takeaways: Multigenerational homes are designed to provide your household with additional space as you accommodate the evolving needs of your adult children and aging parents. Houses are in high demand, so now is the perfect time to sell your home and upgrade to one with more functional living space. Linda Craft & Team recognizes […]
Key Takeaways: There is no better time than now to borrow money for your new home, especially with mortgage rates on the rise. Because mortgage rates and homebuyer purchasing power going hand-in-hand, even the slightest increase in mortgage rates impacts your home-buying budget. If you’re wondering how you’re going to afford your new home in […]
Key points: Despite the financial instability of 2020, it was actually a great year for homeownership. Rock-bottom-low interest rates provided homeowners and buyers with a lot of fantastic real estate opportunities. Interest rates are still low, so if you’re thinking of making a move, now is the time! Contact Linda Craft & Team today to […]
In this issue: In 2019, the Veteran’s Administration guaranteed over 600,000 home loans. Almost half were made without a down payment. In 2019, nearly $120 million was provided to help seriously disabled veterans purchase, modify, or construct a home to meet their needs. Many veterans don’t take advantage of the outstanding benefits available through the […]
Knowing how much you can afford is an important first step in your home buying journey. However, many buyers make the mistake of only factoring the list price of a property into their final decision. And as prices continue to skyrocket, you may be wondering if it’s possible to make a move in such a […]
Low inventory and even lower mortgage rates have caused the Triangle’s hot real estate market to become increasingly competitive. As a buyer, that means you’ll need to do even more to stand out, particularly if a home has multiple offers. We’ve narrowed down the top three ways to beat out other buyers in a bidding […]
Even amidst a global pandemic and economic downturn, home prices just keep going up. And while this may seem like great news for sellers, buyers have also gained a serious advantage over the last few months. Believe it or not, homes in the Triangle are now more affordable than ever before thanks to record low […]
The start of the year showed quite a bit of promise for real estate—high prices, strong demand, steady interest rates… and then a global health crisis threw the American economy into chaos. Widespread closures, unemployment, and stay-at-home orders have led many to postpone making large purchases or sales. However, interest rates in 2020 may indicate […]
There’s a reason homeownership has long been a critical pillar of the American Dream—and it’s not just about the white picket fence. Many economists will tell you that buying a home is one of the savviest financial investments you can make. So does that mean wealth is the #1 benefit of homeownership? Financial Wealth: The […]
Over the past few months, those of us in the Raleigh area have been under pretty strict stay-at-home orders, and many of us have been working from home or have been out of work entirely. Life may have been put on pause, but real estate hasn’t taken a rest. In fact, a recent study by […]