Every year, the National Association of Realtors® conducts a survey to determine the profile of home buyers and sellers across the country. The 2018 profile is interesting because the majority of recent homebuyers (a whopping 63%!) are married couples! The Majority of First-Time Buyers are Married Couples It’s true! According to the NAR, 54% of first-time […]
Category Archives: Raleigh Real Estate
How Homeownership Makes the Biggest Difference
If you’re looking for the most surefire way to build your wealth, become a homeowner. We’ve blogged about this in the past, but it really is one of the most effective (and simplest) ways to build your wealth for the long term. The majority of homeowners take out a mortgage loan to buy their home. […]
Working with Us, Versus the Competition, to Sell Your Raleigh Home
Selling a home is a complicated, and time-consuming process. When done correctly, however, it can transform your life for the better and help you build long-term wealth. As such, we believe that it’s important to work with a certified expert to sell your home in the greater Raleigh area. That’s why we’d like to take a […]
A Quick Study Guide on What “Affordability” Means in Raleigh Real Estate
When we talk about “affordability,” a lot of definitions may come to mind. For real estate specifically, affordability is something of a hot topic. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable today than it was at any other time in the past decade, that has a lot to do with the […]
How to Make Your Raleigh Home Sale “Spark Joy”
Ask any homeowner what the most challenging part of selling a home is, and they’ll likely respond: decluttering. Decluttering is a huge endeavor. It takes time, patience, good judgment, and stellar organizational skills. It also requires follow-through. Decluttering does you no good if your clutter sits in trash bags by the front door waiting to […]
You Should Be Building Your Own Wealth… Not Your Landlord’s
There’s no doubt about it: buying a home is a daunting task. In fact, many potential buyers are nervous about the commitment and obligation that comes with buying a home. If you’re more comfortable renting because you think you can’t afford buying a home, we should talk. The truth is, even when you’re a tenant, […]
Guess What? You Do Not Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home in Raleigh!
Many people believe that they can’t afford to buy a home because they can’t afford the down payment. Time and time again, I hear would-be homebuyers resign themselves to a life of renting because a 20% down payment just isn’t feasible. However, this is one of the biggest myths of buying a home! The truth […]
How Going “FSBO” Costs You More Money in the Long Run
If you’re selling your Raleigh home, chances are you’re trying to maximize your profits. It’s normal for homeowners to look for ways to sell their home for the most amount of money possible, while limiting all of their costs. However, time and time again, I see new sellers opting to list their home as “FSBO” […]
The Pros & Cons of a Buyer’s Letter: Standing Out in a Busy Market
Imagine, after weeks of searching, that you’ve finally found your dream home. It’s in the perfect location with the right features and exactly the amount of space you need. But after requesting more information, your agent informs you that there are already several offers made on the house. How do you stand out in a […]
You Don’t Have to Wait Until Spring: Sell Your Raleigh Home for Top Dollar Now
There’s a common misconception that spring and summer are the only times to buy or sell a home. However, when it comes to selling your Raleigh home, that couldn’t be further from the truth! The thing is, the price of any item is determined by the theory of “supply and demand.” If a lot of […]