Key Takeaways: In todayās hot market, itās more important than ever to choose the right agent to help you buy or sell a home. Real estate agents donāt just offer local expertiseātheir insider knowledge and marketing prowess come in handy, too. Thinking about making a move in the new year? Contact Linda Craft & Team [ā¦]
Category Archives: Raleigh Real Estate
Has Housing Inventory Finally Increased?
Key Takeaways: Debates reign about residential real estate in the fallāit is currently uncertain if the established trends will come through as reliable as usual. There are certainly reasons you should continue in your journey toward buying or selling your home, like the current low mortgage rates and the amount of available houses. Linda Craft [ā¦]
Is Housing Affordability Just About the Money?
Key Takeaways: Todayās house price appreciation is making homes more expensive, yet they are still more affordable when you consider equity gains. When you buy a Triangle area home, you benefit from equity build-upāthis means that youāre actually making money even as you pay your mortgage. Want to learn more about the equity increase in [ā¦]
Should You Move or Refinance Your Home?
Key Takeaways: Homeowners are earning dollar-for-dollars gains in their home equity as real estate values continue to increase. Due to significantly high home equity levels, many homeowners are considering whether they should refinance their current homes or move to a new one. Linda Craft & Team wants you to take advantage of todayās optimal market [ā¦]
Sometimes Less Is More: Why Do Some Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes?
Key Takeaways: People are spending more time at home due to the global pandemic, which has many homeowners reconsidering their home size preferences. Older homeowners can use their equity to invest in homes that better fit their evolving needs. Need guidance navigating todayās housing market? Contact Linda Craft & Team at 919-235-0007 for more information [ā¦]
What Are the Benefits of Buying or Selling in Todayās Market?
Key Takeaways: Buyers and sellers should take advantage of the opportunities available in todayās housing market. Homes are flying off the market at record-breaking speed, so the time for buyers and sellers to act is now. Linda Craft & Team has real estate expertise across the board. Contact us, or call 919-235-0007 today, and donāt [ā¦]
Are We in a Housing Bubble Like 2008?
In this issue: Soaring home values and surging buyer demand have led many to believe that weāre experiencing another housing bubble. However, conditions are vastly different from those preceding the 2008 market crash. Extremely low inventory, verified demand, and strong equity are all bolstering todayās housing marketāand were lacking in the mid-2000s market. The absence [ā¦]
Whatās in Store for Home Values in 2021?
Key points: Nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months, but what can we expect from home values in 2021? Home price growth remained elevated throughout 2020, largely due to a record-low number of homes for sale and soaring buyer demand. These conditions are expected to hold steady through 2021, which should [ā¦]
Why Home Equity Is a Key Part of Building Wealth
Key takeaways: Homeownership has always been the cornerstone of the American Dreamābut itās also a crucial step to building household wealth. Owning a home helps generate equity over time, which makes real estate a sound investment for anyone looking to secure their financial future. Still on the fence about buying in the Triangle? Contact Linda [ā¦]
3 Reasons the 2021 Real Estate Forecast Looks Good
Key points: Despite a year of uncertainty, experts say that the 2021 real estate forecast is a cause for optimism. Continued economic improvement, low interest rates, and growing home sales will help to keep the housing market strong in 2021. Home buyers and sellers will be active in the coming year. If youāre thinking about [ā¦]