Spring has sprung in Raleigh, NC and it is time to clean and de-clutter our Triangle homes. One cluttered area that we often overlook, is our digital home. Our digital lives need to be de-cluttered and managed as much as our personal homes in order to stay organized and efficient! Taking time to clean and care for our […]
Category Archives: Raleigh Real Estate
Sidewalk Sale for Charity in North Raleigh This Weekend!
Are you looking for something to do this coming Saturday, March 15? Look no further! There is a wonderful sidewalk sale happening in North Raleigh that is for a great cause. Note in The Pocket is a non-profit organization that provides clothing to children in need who have been identified by various schools and social […]
Your Home May Be Worth More Than You Think
You probably wouldn’t have believed it a year ago, but today may very well be a great time to sell your home! Prices have gone up substantially for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that more and more people are looking to buy. Couple this with the fact that inventory in the […]
Not So Ordinary Spring Cleaning Tips
For the whole month of March, Linda Craft & Team will be featuring Spring Cleaning tips. This is part of our month long “Clean with the Team” extravaganza! All month long we will have cleaning service giveaways on Facebook and to top things off, our annual Shredding Party on March 29th! Welcome Spring with a clean […]
Should You Rent if You Cannot Sell?
According to Keeping Current Matter, a recent study has concluded that 39% of buyers prefer to rent out their last residence rather than sell it when purchasing their next home. The study cites that many homeowners were able to refinance and “locked in a very low mortgage rate in recent years. That low rate, combined with a strong rental […]
Report: National Home Buyer Enthusiasm Helped Drive Up Prices in 2013
Home buying fervor has driven home prices to their largest annual gain since 2005, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Evidently, home buyer interest – fueled by low mortgage rates as well as reduced inventories – helped drive prices up in 2013. Now, experts are saying that home buyers and home […]
Raleigh Real Estate Tips : Buying a Second Home in 2014
Do you live in the Raleigh area and are considering purchasing a second home in the mountains or the beach this year? Second home buyers in North Carolina are on the rise as the country overall is starting to “get out” more. The recession kept many people at home and the term “stay-cation” was on […]
5 Things Most People Don’t Know About VA Loans
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 questions surrounding VA loans. “VA loans are the most […]
4 Reasons Why You Need to Have Your Home Staged to Sell
Home staging does not have to be costly. Most of the time a stager can suggest slight modifications and work with your existing furnishings. However, if furniture is needed to fill a space, our stager has a large inventory that can be rented for a minimal fee. A vacant home can be the hardest to […]
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 Matters 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 […]