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 […]
Finding a home is one of the biggest struggles for potential buyers in the Raleigh area today. As existing inventory continues to dwindle and construction of new homes keeps ramping up, you may be tempted to build your own place from the ground up. While new construction does come with quite a few benefits, you’ll […]
As we finally near the end of 2020, more Americans are making the decision to move. And because of the ongoing health crisis, buyers now have updated needs and expect their homes to function differently than before. As our daily lifestyles continue to change, you may have a new perspective on homeownership. Here are a […]
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 […]
Buying a home comes with a lot of perks, both financial and personal—building equity, finding a place to belong long-term, becoming part of a community—but there are some overlooked financial advantages to homeownership, too. Financial Advantages to Owning You Didn’t Know About If you’re still renting or haven’t owned a home recently, you might not […]
As years go by, our priorities naturally change. Perhaps your household size has increased or decreased, or you’ve seriously downsized your number of possessions. Whatever the circumstances might be, it is important that your home matches your current needs. It may see tough to initially admit that you are ready to make such a significant […]
These days, it’s easier than ever before to search for a home online—and tons of buyers are doing it. In fact, 93% of buyers start their search on a website…but that doesn’t tell the full story. In addition to websites, 86% of buyers are also still using a real estate agent to find out more […]
True or false: if you’re buying a home, you need to have at least a 20% down payment? If you answered true, you aren’t alone—so did 62% of Americans. But in reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth—and you don’t have put off your home-buying dreams just because you can’t come up with 20% […]
You might think that since you’ve put some distance between now and high school and college, your days of memorizing vocabulary and learning new definitions is long gone. But if you’re buying a home, then you’re going to want to dust off those skills and start studying up. Real estate comes with its own confusing […]
Coffee or tea? Cake or pie? Rent or buy? Life is full of big questions—some a little harder to answer than others. But in the case of renting versus buying, there are a few big reasons why ownership still wins the battle. Thinking about making the jump from renting to owning? Here’s how your life […]