Key Takeaways: Debates reign about residential real estate in the fall—it is currently uncertain if the established trends will come through as reliable as usual. There are certainly reasons you should continue in your journey toward buying or selling your home, like the current low mortgage rates and the amount of available houses. Linda Craft […]
Category Archives: Buying A Home in the Greater Raleigh Area
How Can You Make Your Best Offer as a Buyer?
Key Takeaways: Knowing your budget and how much money you can spend is crucial to buying a home. Real estate agents can be extremely helpful in giving advice and helping you through the process. Being quick to make an offer should be one of the buyer’s priorities, as it helps them to stand out from […]
Should You Offer More Than Asking Price?
Key Takeaways: In recent years, home-buying has turned into an auction of bids and higher offers than buyers are willing to make. As housing prices increase, the asking price is often the very lowest buyers should expect to spend on a home. Expert agents will give you great advice, so you can buy a beautiful […]
Could Waiting a Year to Buy a Home Cost You?
Key Takeaways: Waiting until 2022 to buy a home could cost you thousands of dollars thanks to home price appreciation and increased mortgage rates. New housing inventory is beginning to increase in the Triangle area, so now is the time for prospective buyers to make their moves! If you’re wondering whether you should buy a […]
Is Housing Affordability Just About the Money?
Key Takeaways: Today’s house price appreciation is making homes more expensive, yet they are still more affordable when you consider equity gains. When you buy a Triangle area home, you benefit from equity build-up—this means that you’re actually making money even as you pay your mortgage. Want to learn more about the equity increase in […]
How Do Today’s Home Prices Compare to Past Decades?
Key Takeaways: The headlines about declining housing affordability are correct—but they’re not taking into account inflation rates. Buying a home is actually more affordable today compared to almost every year in the last five decades, which means you can afford homeownership. Here at Linda Craft & Team, we want all our clients to take advantage […]
Your Comprehensive Guide to Picking the Perfect Neighborhood
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 […]
Has Staying at Home Changed Your Living Needs?
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 […]
Is Buying a Home Still Affordable?
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 […]
What Do You Need to Buy a Home This Year?
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 […]