Dipping your toes in the waters of home-buying? Based on the latest numbers, you may want to consider jumping in. In fact, buying a home right now could lead to an equity boost of almost $50,000 in the next five years! Take a look at a few numbers from the experts, see where home prices […]
Category Archives: Buying A Home in the Greater Raleigh Area
The 2 Biggest Buying Myths—And Why You Shouldn’t Believe Them
Buying a home is a major decision—one that you should spend plenty of time thinking about. But for many people, that thinking stage quickly becomes filled with anxieties—about money, about mortgages, about lenders—and they may decide to postpone their buying plans. At Linda Craft & Team REALTORS®, we want to break some of the negative […]
Waiting to Buy Your New Raleigh Home? Here’s How Much It’ll Cost You
Buying a home is a big decision, one that requires plenty of thought and deliberation. While it’s important to take your time and feel confident in your choice, you might want speed up the process. Why? Well, within the next year, buying is about to become significantly more expensive. Take a look at the breakdown […]
Is Moving in with Your Family the Latest Real Estate Trend?
Moving back in with your parents after a few years? You’re certainly not the only one! Maybe your loved ones are growing older, and you want to spend more time with them, or they need a little extra help around the house. Maybe finances are tight, and you’re saving up for your own place. Whatever […]
Boomerang Buyers: Why a Past Foreclosure Shouldn’t Stop You from Buying Again
Facing a foreclosure can be traumatic. Putting all of that hard work and hard-earned money into buying a home, only to have it fall through in the end, is the worst-case scenario for many buyers—enough that it may prevent them from buying again. While it’s hard to imagine the impact that a foreclosure has, it […]
Breaking Down Housing Affordability: The Bottom Line for Buyers
As of late, there’s been a lot of buzz about home prices going up, and a fair amount of anxiety about what that means for buyers. While some headlines have been announcing an “affordability crisis,” that’s perhaps an over-sensationalization of current conditions. If you’re worried about not being able to afford a home in the […]
Buying and Selling in Raleigh? Here’s Why It Pays to Have a Professional on Your Side
With all of the latest technology and new ways of buying and selling, you might be wondering: “What benefits do I gain from working with a real estate agent?” While apps and websites may sell an easy real estate process, the truth is that if often ends up being far from that. If you’re preparing […]
Strong Investment Strategy: Why Real Estate is one of the Most Popular Long-Term Investment Choices
When it comes to investments, real estate proves to be one of the most successful and worthwhile in the long run. According to Gallup, real estate is the top investment choice among survey respondents—beating out stocks, gold, and savings accounts. This has been the case for the last six years. During the time of the […]
Why Now is the Best Time to Downsize
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 […]
Home Buying Timeline: How Long Does it Take to Save Up a Down Payment?
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 […]