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Updating the Interior of Your Home to Get the Most Value
It’s the middle of spring heading into summer. Perhaps you are thinking about putting your home on the real estate market, or perhaps you are thinking about doing some upgrades to your home. When it comes to the inside of your home what can you change or do that will bring the greatest value. Or […]
What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
With the housing market experiencing significant shifts in recent times, a sense of anticipation lingers this spring season. As you contemplate the future, questions arise: Will there be an increase in available Raleigh homes? What lies ahead for home prices and mortgage rates? And most importantly, what guidance should you follow to navigate your current […]
What I Wish I Knew Before I Got Into Real Estate
Many people want to believe that going to real estate as a career is easy. But the fact is you spend hours taking a pre-licensing course. Then you must past the provisional brokers exam. Then in two years you must take classes to become a full-broker. And once you make it through all those things […]
Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights With the rising cost of goods and services, investing in an energy-efficient property can provide significant long-term savings. Let Linda Craft Team Realtors assist you in finding a Triangle home that not only fits your needs but also helps you reduce utility expenses and contribute to a greener future. Take note of the […]
How to Stop Renting and Become a First-Time Homebuyer
Key Takeaways: Renting doesn’t help build a future Homeownership can be accessible Contact Linda Craft Team Realtors for more on being a first-time homebuyer Many renters discover a universal truth—renting can often feel like it lacks long-term benefits. However, each monthly rent payment potentially reduces a landlord’s mortgage while increasing their home equity. This revelation […]
Is the Housing Market in a Stalemate? What Should You Do?
Recently an article posted on LinkedIn By Tiffany Moustakas, Editor at LinkedIn News posted an article that the U.S. housing market is in a stalemate. She presents a case that there is an increase mortgage inquiries, while at the same time a survey by Realtor.com suggests that people do not want to sell their homes […]
Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices
As the housing market evolves, it is natural to wonder where it’s heading. Home prices have decreased slightly since their peak last June, which may have led you to consider waiting for a significant drop in prices before buying a home in the Triangle. However, you may have heard rumors of a price crash on […]
Sell Your House in 2023: Two Reasons to Make a Move
If you’re contemplating selling your Raleigh home this year, it’s important to understand the reasons driving your decision. A recent survey by realtor.com revealed the top two reasons why homeowners are considering selling their homes this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below): Let’s examine these reasons in more detail to see […]
Is North Carolina a “Pro Buyer” or “Pro Seller” State?
If you are moving to North Carolina, like so many people are from so many different states, then you probably are asking the question, “is North Carolina a ‘Pro Buyer’ or ‘Pro Seller” state?” And the answer is not an easy one. Depending on what side you are on you actually may paint for yourself […]