Want to buy a home this summer in Raleigh but unsure if the timing is right? Youāre not aloneāmany buyers are waiting to see how the market unfolds. But savvy buyers are recognizing a unique opportunity: This summer could be one of the most advantageous times to buy a Triangle area home in years. Here […]
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How to Buy a Home While Selling Your Current One
Smart Strategies to Make Your Move with Confidence Thinking about buying a new home while selling your current one? Great! With the right plan and a supportive team, this can be a smooth and exciting transition. Many people take this step every year, and weāre here to help you make it work from start to […]
Welcome to the Home Buyers Market
The Buyerās Market is Here! Follow the Bread Crumbs⦠Is the housing buying power finally shifting to the buyer? On this episode of Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso, weāre diving into what may be the biggest change weāve seen in the housing market in years. Join us as Jay welcomes Paul Fitts, Senior […]
Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High ā Hereās Why
More and more families are coming together under one roof ā and the numbers prove it. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of recent homebuyers purchased a multi-generational home to live with parents, adult children, or extended family ā the highest percentage NAR has ever reported (see graph below). So, whatās fueling […]
Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?
If youāve felt like finding the right home in the Triangle area has been nearly impossible over the past few years, youāre not alone. But things are starting to shiftāand in a good way. Across the country, housing inventory is rising, which means more options for buyers. Still, that growth isnāt happening evenly everywhere, which […]
Why Working with a Listing Agent Matters More Than Ever
Selling your home might seem simple at first. You take a few photos, post it online, and wait for offers, right? Not exactly. In todayās market, selling a home takes more than just putting up a āFor Saleā sign. It takes smart pricing, strong marketing, and someone who knows how to guide you through the […]
Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think
If youāve assumed a brand-new home automatically comes with a hefty price tag, it might be time to take another look. Right now, the housing market is offering a unique opportunityānewly built homes in the Triangle area are often more affordable than existing ones. According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the […]
Understanding Todayās Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?
Many home buyers in Raleigh are still on the sidelines, waiting and hoping for mortgage rates to fall back to the historic lows of 3% we saw just a few years ago. But itās important to understand that those ultra-low rates were a unique response to a global eventānot the norm. And as the economy […]
The Road to Homeownership: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Buyers
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 in the Triangle, this is the perfect opportunity to start your journey. It may feel like a big step, but […]
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 […]