June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the many benefits of owning a home and to help more people achieve this important milestone. If you have been thinking about buying your first home, this is the perfect opportunity to start your journey. It may feel like a big step, but with the right […]
Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment
These days, it seems like every headline about the housing market comes with a heavy dose of doubt. Are prices rising or falling? Is a crash coming? Will mortgage rates ever come down? With all the noise, itās easy to feel unsure about buying a home in Raleigh. But hereās what doesnāt always make the […]
Mythbusting Home Insurance
Welcome to Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso, the show where we tackle the truths, trends, and tips that matter most to todayās home buyers and sellers. If youāre a homeownerāor planning to become oneāthen youāve probably had your fair share of questions about home insurance. Unfortunately, itās an area filled with confusion, assumptions, […]
Donāt Sweat the Sale: 7 Smart Ways to Sell Faster This Summer
Summer is one of the hottest timesāliterally and figurativelyāto list your home. Buyers are out in full force, families are eager to settle before the new school year, and longer days mean more showings. But with increased activity comes increased competition. If you want to sell quickly and for top dollar this season, youāll need […]
Fix Your Credit, Find Your Home: Smart Steps to Get Mortgage-Ready
Real Estate Right Now goes live from the Linda Craft Team Studios with a truly eye-opening episode you canāt afford to miss. Host Jay Izso is joined by Senior Lending Officer Paul Fitts of Advantage Lending to tackle a topic that hits home for millions: credit repair. If youāve ever wondered how your credit score […]
What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target
Have you been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately? One day they dip, the next they climb again. Itās no wonder so many Triangle area buyers feel unsure about when to jump into the market. The graph below, based on Mortgage News Daily data, shows just how much rates have fluctuated in Aprilāespecially compared […]
Whatās Your House Worth Now? The Answer May Surprise You
You probably check your bank account pretty regularlyābut whenās the last time you checked your homeās value? If itās been a while, you might be in for a pleasant surprise. For most people, your house is your biggest financial asset, and chances are, itās been building home equity quietly in the background. What Is Home […]
Paused Your Moving Plans? Hereās Why Itās Time To Hit Play Again
If you hit pause on your home search last year, you werenāt aloneā70% of buyers did the same. Between limited housing inventory, high prices, and fluctuating mortgage rates, the timing just didnāt feel right. But things are changing, and now might be the perfect time to jump back in. The Housing Inventory Sweet Spot Todayās […]
Timing Your Move: What to Know About Buying a Home Before the School Year Starts
Summer isnāt just peak vacation seasonāitās also one of the most active times of year for homebuyers, especially families with school-aged children. If youāre considering a move and want to settle into a new home before the first school bell rings, nowās the time to act. Hereās what you need to know about buying a […]
The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked
If youāre a first-time homebuyer in Raleigh, saving up to purchase a home in the Triangle area can feel overwhelmingāespecially if you think you need to put 20% down. But hereās the good news: that 20% figure is a myth for most buyers. Do You Really Need 20% Down To Buy a Home? Unless your […]