Key Takeaways: If you’re thinking about buying a home in Raleigh, it’s important to choose the right neighborhood, especially if you care about resale value. Certain neighborhood features can increase your home value—and make you feel right at home in your new community. When it comes to your home search, we have some features to […]
Key Takeaways: Remote work has many people spending more time at home, which is prompting them to think about what they need in their next home. Working remotely provides more home-buying options and awards homeowners with the freedom to choose exactly where they want to live. Linda Craft & Team understands if your living needs […]
Key Takeaways: Buying a home is more affordable today compared to the historical average, partially due to unprecedented low mortgage rates. Waiting to purchase a home could cost you money in the long run, especially if your rent payments are impacted by inflation. Linda Craft & Team wants you to know that you can afford […]
Key Takeaways: Patience is key for homebuyers in today’s super competitive sellers’ market. Homebuilders are ramping up construction to meet the high demand for single-family starter homes, which will lead to more choices for consumers in the overall market. Don’t despair, homebuyers—Linda Craft & Team are here to explain the lay of the land in […]
Key Takeaways: Multigenerational homes are designed to provide your household with additional space as you accommodate the evolving needs of your adult children and aging parents. Houses are in high demand, so now is the perfect time to sell your home and upgrade to one with more functional living space. Linda Craft & Team recognizes […]
Key Takeaways: There is no better time than now to borrow money for your new home, especially with mortgage rates on the rise. Because mortgage rates and homebuyer purchasing power going hand-in-hand, even the slightest increase in mortgage rates impacts your home-buying budget. If you’re wondering how you’re going to afford your new home in […]
Key points: Despite the financial instability of 2020, it was actually a great year for homeownership. Rock-bottom-low interest rates provided homeowners and buyers with a lot of fantastic real estate opportunities. Interest rates are still low, so if you’re thinking of making a move, now is the time! Contact Linda Craft & Team today to […]
In this issue: In 2019, the Veteran’s Administration guaranteed over 600,000 home loans. Almost half were made without a down payment. In 2019, nearly $120 million was provided to help seriously disabled veterans purchase, modify, or construct a home to meet their needs. Many veterans don’t take advantage of the outstanding benefits available through the […]
Knowing how much you can afford is an important first step in your home buying journey. However, many buyers make the mistake of only factoring the list price of a property into their final decision. And as prices continue to skyrocket, you may be wondering if it’s possible to make a move in such a […]
Low inventory and even lower mortgage rates have caused the Triangle’s hot real estate market to become increasingly competitive. As a buyer, that means you’ll need to do even more to stand out, particularly if a home has multiple offers. We’ve narrowed down the top three ways to beat out other buyers in a bidding […]
