Want to buy a home this summer in Raleigh but unsure if the timing is right? You’re not alone—many buyers are waiting to see how the market unfolds. But savvy buyers are recognizing a unique opportunity: This summer could be one of the most advantageous times to buy a Triangle area home in years. Here […]
More and more families are coming together under one roof — and the numbers prove it. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of recent homebuyers purchased a multi-generational home to live with parents, adult children, or extended family — the highest percentage NAR has ever reported (see graph below). So, what’s fueling […]
If you’ve felt like finding the right home in the Triangle area has been nearly impossible over the past few years, you’re not alone. But things are starting to shift—and in a good way. Across the country, housing inventory is rising, which means more options for buyers. Still, that growth isn’t happening evenly everywhere, which […]
If you’ve assumed a brand-new home automatically comes with a hefty price tag, it might be time to take another look. Right now, the housing market is offering a unique opportunity—newly built homes in the Triangle area are often more affordable than existing ones. According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the […]
Many home buyers in Raleigh are still on the sidelines, waiting and hoping for mortgage rates to fall back to the historic lows of 3% we saw just a few years ago. But it’s important to understand that those ultra-low rates were a unique response to a global event—not the norm. And as the economy […]
These days, it seems like every headline about the housing market comes with a heavy dose of doubt. Are prices rising or falling? Is a crash coming? Will mortgage rates ever come down? With all the noise, it’s easy to feel unsure about buying a home in Raleigh. But here’s what doesn’t always make the […]
Have you been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately? One day they dip, the next they climb again. It’s no wonder so many Triangle area buyers feel unsure about when to jump into the market. The graph below, based on Mortgage News Daily data, shows just how much rates have fluctuated in April—especially compared […]
If you hit pause on your home search last year, you weren’t alone—70% of buyers did the same. Between limited housing inventory, high prices, and fluctuating mortgage rates, the timing just didn’t feel right. But things are changing, and now might be the perfect time to jump back in. The Housing Inventory Sweet Spot Today’s […]
Summer isn’t just peak vacation season—it’s also one of the most active times of year for homebuyers, especially families with school-aged children. If you’re considering a move and want to settle into a new home before the first school bell rings, now’s the time to act. Here’s what you need to know about buying a […]
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Raleigh, saving up to purchase a home in the Triangle area can feel overwhelming—especially if you think you need to put 20% down. But here’s the good news: that 20% figure is a myth for most buyers. Do You Really Need 20% Down To Buy a Home? Unless your […]