Itās spring, which means home buying season has officially arrived! If youāre on the hunt for a new home, chances are youāve already thought about the features youād like to have. However, one important part of searching for homes is making a distinction between your needs and your wants. Needs are amenities or features you […]
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Staging Shortcuts That Sabotage Your Home Sale
Home staging is a major player in a home sale. How your home looks, feels, and even smells can influence buyersā decisions, so itās important to present your home in the best light. Cleaning, decluttering, and rearranging furniture are essential to preparing your home for showings, but it can be tempting to take a few […]
Whatās Your Style? 5 Popular Architectural Styles to Consider for Your Dream Home
Dream homes around the country have one thing in common: amazing architecture. From Greek Revival to Modern, weāre breaking down the most popular architectural styles in America to help you discover your own dream home. 1. Greek Revival Homes Popular during the 1820s, ā30s, and ā40s, Greek Revival takes inspiration from the ornate temples of […]
3 Reasons Why the Raleigh Area is a Great Place to Relocate
Thereās a lot of buzz about āBest Places to Liveā flying around the internet. Without a doubt if you Google āHottest Housing Marketsā you will see Raleigh, NC positioned in the top 10 on most lists depending on what criteria is used. So a safe bet (since you are reading this blog) is that if […]
Costly Mistakes to Avoid After You Buy Your First Home
Youāre smart. Youāre doing your research about home buying and homeownership (like you are right now!), so you feel like youāre prepared to avoid common home buying pitfalls. But youāll soon find that once youāve moved in, there is a whole new list of common problems that plague unwary first-time homeowners. To help you make […]
Sink or Swim – Diving into the Raleigh Housing Market?
Like any major investment, buying a home is all about timing. Is now the best time to take the risk and jump into the home ownership pool? In the Raleigh market, 2018 certainly looks like the right time; but sooner rather than later because it could be quite a different pool you are jumping into […]
Do You Know What These Crucial Real Estate Acronyms Mean?
Acronyms are tossed around like crazy in the real estate world, which can be confusing to even the most veteran home buyers. But donāt worry ā it doesnāt take long to learn the language. Hereās a quick list of the most widely used home buying acronyms and what they actually mean. Of course, if youād […]
Jumpstart the New Year: 3 Goals for Your Home
6 Ways to Save for Your Down Payment
A 20% down payment is a significant chunk of change. But with enough time to prepare and a little bit of creative budgeting, youāll be able to save up for your new home sooner than you think. Follow these helpful budgeting tips to get started! Break Down Your Budget While itās never a bad idea […]
A Quick Guide to Tax-Deductible Donations in Your Home
In the season of giving, many local organizations and businesses often accept donations of clothing, household goods, and other gently used items to help those in need. Homeowners looking to downsize or preparing for a move (or just clearing up some space at home) can not only pay it forward by donating to a local […]