It is that time of year when we do our midyear āState of the Unionā address on residential real estate. The fact is things have changed. The market is rapidly changing.Ā Housing inventory, mortgage rates, and more! Things are confusing out there right now. So we need some help. In this episode of Real Estate […]
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How an Agent Helps Market Your House
Thinking about selling your house in Raleigh? One of the biggest challenges sellers face is attracting potential buyers. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveyed recent sellers and found that help marketing their house was a top priority. Sure, you expect a great listing description and stunning photos to showcase your house. But at Linda […]
How Buying a Home May Change after the NAR Settlement
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home hopefully you have been keeping an eye on the NAR settlement. Many people believe that the settlement will only affect real estate professionals, but that simply is not true. In fact, when the dust settles from the settlement (pun intended) buyers may find […]
How VA Loans Can Help You Buy a Home
For decades, the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans program has been instrumental in helping veterans achieve homeownership. If you or someone you know has served in the military, understanding the advantages of this program could be pivotal in your Raleigh home-buying journey. Below are some key insights on VA loans for Triangle area homebuyers. Advantages […]
Energy-Efficient Home Improvements to Make Your Home More Sustainable
Key Facts: Learn how upgrading to LED lighting and smart thermostats can significantly reduce energy usage and lower utility bills. Discover how smart appliances and window coverings can improve convenience and control over your homeās environment. Explore how sustainable landscaping and water-saving fixtures not only save money but also add to your homeās market appeal […]
What is Multi-Generational Housing?
I remember growing up my aunt and uncle had a multi-story home where my auntās parents also lived. I guess you could say it was a multi-generational home. Today, however, multi-generational homes are actually a class of homes that are being built for this generation. Years ago you may have heard of the phrase, āin-law […]
Viewer and Listener Questions Part 2
Thanks to our awesome viewers and listeners they provided us with some really great questions to do an entire second show.Ā Thank you we truly are grateful. On this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Senior Selling and Buyers Real Estate Expert, Steve Kruger joins us again to talk about a couple of questions that […]
Mortgage Update May 2024
If you talk to anyone about real estate, it is inevitable that the conversation will come around to interest rates. Interest rates have not moved much in the past few months.Ā If anything they seem to have increased. We are nearly halfway through May of 2024. Interest rates have been the talk of the country. […]
Listener and Viewer Question Answered Part 1
How Commercial Real Estate Effects Residential Real Estate
You may not know much about commercial real estate. And yet we cannot live without commercial real estate. Every store, every office, every restaurant is commercial real estate. The fact is it affects each and every one of us every day. If you have not paid attention, then you should know that if commercial real […]