Spring is almost here! The warmer weather, beautiful flowers, and longer days are perfect for viewing homes in person, and it’s no wonder that the spring season is a popular time for home buyers to start looking at homes and neighborhoods. But before you start driving around and visiting open houses, you should follow these important house hunting […]
Finding a gated community and the right luxury home in the Triangle can be a challenge. If your sights are set for North Raleigh, then you will definitely want to visit the private gated community of Linville. It has the perfect estate ambiance and added amenities everyone desire for privacy, safety and elegant living at […]
Homeowners walk through their home with purpose, rarely pausing to look around. Over the course of ownership, they have decorated each room for function and with personal style. They are so far removed from the moment of purchase that they can no longer see their home in any other way. In contrast, potential buyers take their time walking […]
The month of March brings spring, and with spring comes bright budding flowers, longer days, warmer weather, and spring cleaning. There is no better way to shake off the dreariness of winter than a freshly cleaned home ready to welcome the season. Here are 10 easy ways you can clean your home for spring. 1. […]
One of the most challenging aspects a seller faces is looking at their home from a buyer’s perspective. Homeowners rarely look past eye level, while buyers scour every inch of the property. You never want them to think, “What’s wrong with this house?” When preparing to sell, homeowners typically know to mow their lawn, mulch, […]
Staging a home for sell is the art of creating positive emotional responses with potential home buyers. A well staged home will always sell faster and produce greater profits, but staging can be a challenge for sellers. Many homeowners have such strong emotional investments tied in with their homes that they often lose sight of their goal and […]
There are many benefits to owning a home: A home is an investment that can earn equity, is often cheaper to buy than to rent, and is your own place that you can fill with wonderful memories. But another great benefit about owning a home is the financial benefits that you can take advantage of during tax season. Major Tax Breaks for Homeowners […]
Selling real estate in Raleigh has changed dramatically over the past decade. A well-placed newspaper ad with a simple static message used to be enough to bring buyers to the front door. Now, buyers have fast access to a multitude of properties online and it is easy for listings to become lost in the search, […]
If you are hosting a big party to celebrate Super Bowl 50, you probably want it to be an event that you and your guests remember for years to come. But Super Bowl parties can be messy: Crumbs and dirt from your guests’ shoes can embed themselves in your carpet, drinking glasses and plates can […]
The 2015 real estate market saw low interest rates and a healthy supply of homes for new buyers. MLS reported a 9% increase in sales. In 2016, Wake County taxes are set to increase as well as home interest rates, but that should not deter serious home buyers from seeking out new real estate investments. […]