The Keeping Current Matters blog has once again shared some very useful information for our Raleigh home buyers. There are many misconceptions of VA loans (loans that are guaranteed from office of Veterans Affairs for military veterans). They have cleared the air on some common myths and questionsĀ surrounding VA loans. “VA loans are the most […]
Category Archives: First Time Home Buyers
Report: National Home Buyers Can Expect to Pay More for Real Estate in 2014
Changes are afoot on the national housing market that suggest that this year is going to increasingly favor the home seller. And that means buyers will likely be paying more for real estate in 2014. According to a recent news article, the National Association of REALTORSĀ® recently reported that nearly 5.1 million homes sold last […]
Reasons Why You Should Buy A Home Now Instead of In The Spring
Everyday in the Linda Craft & Team office we get updates on rising mortgage rates, inflating home prices and low housing inventory. It was perfect timing when this Keeping Current MattersĀ blog appeared in our inbox and we feel has some great reasons why consumers should consider purchasing a home now as opposed to later in […]
Almost All U.S. Cities Can Be Optimistic About Real Estate Market in 2014
TheĀ economicĀ recovery is not just confined to one region of the United States,Ā according to a recent news article. Evidently, a recent report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors noted that almost every city in the country is expected to see economic growth in the New Year! This is great news for everyone because it shows that […]
Your Raleigh Home and Airport Noise : What You Need to Know
Are you searching forĀ a Raleigh/Morrisville home and are curious about airplane noise and disturbances? RDU Airport has a great site that addresses these concerns and gives resources on how to find out if your dream home will be affected by noise. See below for an excerpt from www.rduaircraftnoise.com. TheirĀ highly experiencedĀ Noise Officer is a great resource […]
More Gains Expected in 2014 for US Housing Market
Experts emphasized recently what theyāve been saying for weeks: The US housing market will show even better gains in 2014. Evidently, experts believe that it will be a good year for housing, despite the fact that sales are likely to level off slightly. Those interested in buying and selling real estate in the US in […]
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Our good friend Martin Brossman, an expert in social media and online marketing sent us this great blog on the Nextdoor App and website available to the public. Have you ever wanted to get to know your neighbors better?Ā Or wish there was a way to notify them of suspicious activity in the neighborhood? Then Nextdoor […]
National Housing Market Weathering Higher Mortgage Rates
The sales of new U.S. single family homes fell only slightly in November in the wake of higher mortgage rates. Meanwhile, prices on new homes continued to rise, signaling to national housing market experts that the market truly is weathering higher mortgage rates, according to a recent news article. National Housing Market Showing Resilience, Experts […]
Raleigh Real Estate 2014 Housing Market Predictions
We are excited the holidays are over and we are back to full throttle in the Triangle real estate market.Ā Everyone is expecting 2014 to be an even better home selling year than 2013. If you are interesting in sellingĀ your Raleigh areaĀ home in 2014, then this post is for you! What to expect in First […]
Why Is It A Good Time To Buy A House In Raleigh, NC?
We receive phone calls all the time from Raleigh home buyersĀ asking “is it a good time to buy?”. Many people have seen that sellers are in a good position right now but what about buyers?Ā Linda has addressed thisĀ question onĀ theĀ MyCarolina TodayĀ show.Ā Below, weĀ have listedĀ improvements in theĀ local,Ā Raleigh marketĀ and why now is a GREAT time to buy a home […]