Many people who want to buy a home in the Triangle area are not sitting on the sidelines by choice. They are holding back because they believe they are not qualified. And for a lot of would-be buyers, concerns about their credit score are the biggest reason why. A Bankrate survey found that 2 out […]
Declutter and Increase Your Home Selling Value Is your home working for you, or are you working for your home? Whether you are preparing to put your house on the market, in the middle of a chaotic move, or simply drowning in “stuff,” the state of your environment directly impacts your peace of mind and […]
Luxury and Ultra-Luxury A Different Way of Thinking About Real Estate When does a home shift from “luxury” to “ultra-luxury,” and why does that distinction matter significantly to your bottom line? The high-end real estate market is often viewed as a monolith, but the strategies required to navigate the stratosphere of ultra-luxury properties are vastly […]
Most homeowners only think about their home’s value when they are getting ready to sell their home. But your home’s value is not something that only matters at the finish line. It changes over time, whether you are paying attention to it or not. If you own a home in the Triangle area, checking in […]
If you are like many Triangle area homeowners, you have probably had this thought: “I want to move, but I do not want to give up my 3% mortgage rate.” That hesitation makes sense. A low rate has likely been one of your biggest financial advantages. Still, there is an important reminder to keep in […]
One of the smartest ways to improve your homebuying experience right now is simpler than you might expect: being open-minded with your wish list, especially if your homebuying budget needs to stay firm. Here’s why that matters. Your budget and your wish list work together to shape your home search in the Triangle area. And […]
If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in 2026, understanding the market matters. Prices, demand, and timing can change quickly, even from one neighborhood to the next. The good news is that you do not need to guess or rely on headlines to know what is happening. One of the smartest first […]
The housing market is starting to feel more active again, and buyer demand is picking up in ways that are hard to ignore. Mortgage rates have dropped by nearly a full percentage point this year, and that shift is beginning to re-energize buyers across the Triangle area market. Home loan applications are rising. Buyer activity […]
You might be tempted to hit pause on your home search this winter, but that could actually work against you. While most people assume spring is the best time to buy a house in the Triangle area, new research shows January might be the ideal month for buyers who want to stretch their budget further. […]
If you’re hunting for the best deal in today’s housing market, here’s the strategy smart buyers are using: focus on homes that have been sitting on the market. When a home lingers without selling, sellers often become more flexible and more willing to negotiate. That’s exactly where many savvy buyers are finding hidden opportunities, and […]