As you start saving for your next home, you may find yourself wondering: how much should I have for the down payment? While 20% is the most common number thrown out for your down payment, it really depends on the type of mortgage loan you take out. Some loans require a down payment of just […]
If you’re gearing up to sell your home, you’ve probably read tons of articles all about what you should be doing…but what about what you shouldn’t be doing? After all, selling your home is a huge financial decision, and a misstep could mean losing out on your hard-earned profit. Don’t let something as easy to […]
Searching for a smaller home? Chances are, you’re not alone. Over the past few years, many “baby boomers” have experienced a sudden change. Their children have moved out and bought homes of their own, leaving their parents to dream about their own lives. Oftentimes, such a sudden change in household size can be eye-opening. All […]
Selling your home is a big decision. After all, it involves pricing your home, staging it to perfection, negotiating with the buyers, and executing the perfect sale. Plus, once you finish all of that, you’re tasked with relocating! While moving can be challenging, it’s not impossible. And, oftentimes, a sellers’ reasons for listing their home […]
Time and again, we hear from potential buyers that one of the most challenging parts of buying a home is saving up for the down payment. Many people believe that they need a 20% down payment in order to buy a home, but that’s not really true. While 20% is a standard, it is by […]
While renting has a number of unique benefits, it also has one big disadvantage in the Raleigh area: it’s skyrocketing. While rent prices have gone up significantly every year since 2005, the average mortgage payment has actually decreased since then. In fact, according to Core Logic, the average rent has increased by 36% between 2005 […]
With steadily rising home prices and strong buyer demand in Raleigh, now is a great time to sell your home. If you’ve long been considering selling your home, the hot market conditions may even have you thinking about foregoing a professional agent to try and sell it on your own. However, choosing to sell your […]
A new home is a big financial investment. Not only will you likely be pouring a lot of your savings into the purchase, but you’ll also be choosing a place to call home for years to come. The last thing you want is to spend all of that time and money only to discover a […]
Find out about all the ways to celebrate Independence Day 2019 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Enjoy fireworks, parades, festivals and more. Apex Olde Fashioned Fourth of JulyThursday, July 4th, 2019, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Historic Downtown ApexFlag-raising, inflatables, face-painting, karaoke, parade of wheels, fire department splashdownFree to attend. Might be cost for […]
Interest rates are at a historic low. In fact, they’ve been on a slow decline since November of 2018, resulting in some of the best mortgage interest rates we’ve seen in a while! In fact, these are the lowest they’ve been since January 2018. If you’ve kept up to date on the Raleigh real estate […]