Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs ā sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These types of […]
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6 Questions to Ask When Considering a Neighborhood with an HOA
Letās say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful […]
Want Top Dollar for Your Home? Hire a Real Estate Pro
A quick Google search is all it takes to discover hundreds of new recipes, do-it-yourself projects, and tips about how to stage your home. With so much information available online, especially about the home selling process, many homeowners start to wonder whether itās faster and more cost-efficient to sell their own homes rather than hiring […]
Craft Residential & Craft Commercial Announced as Corporate Sponsors of Triangle Business Journalās Tomorrowās Real Estate Event
Raleigh, NC – Linda Craft & Team, REALTORSĀ® is pleased to announce that Craft Residential & Craft Commercial will sponsor the Triangle Business Journalās Tomorrowās Real Estate event, to be held on July 27, 2017. Linda Craft, CEO of both Craft Companies states, āWe are excited to be part of this informative event that will […]
Should You Hire a Professional or DIY on Those Home Repairs?
To DIY or not to DIY? Thatās the question on many homeownersā minds when thereās a repair or home improvement project on their to-do lists. The good news is that you can do plenty of things on your own. But for other projects, youāre better off hiring a licensed contractor, plumber, or electrician to do […]
Your Raleigh Home: Extending the Life of Your Septic System
If you live outside the city limits, chances are your home will have a septic system rather than a connection to a municipal sewage system. A septic system contains four basic components which are the source (inside the home), the septic tank, the drain field (leach bed), and the soil beneath the drain field (outside […]
Tips for a Stress-Free Move with Your Pet
Youāve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can […]
The 5 Emotional Stages of Buying Your First Home
Ask anyone you meet and theyāll likely recall vivid details about their first roller coaster ride, their first day of school, or their first kiss. A first home purchase is no different! While buying your first home comes with its fair share of ups and downs, it will ultimately be an enjoyable experience youāll remember […]
The 5 Best Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in the Raleigh Area
The Greater Raleigh area has no shortage of fun 4th of July celebrations, which are not complete withoutĀ spectacular fireworks shows.Ā Here are the top fiveĀ Independence Day events with fireworks that you do not want to miss. 1. The ‘Works in Downtown Raleigh Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh will have live music, a beer tent, street performers, […]