Key Facts Decluttering makes your home feel more spacious and appealing to buyers. Organized closets and storage areas highlight the space your home offers. Donating or recycling unused items can refresh your home while benefiting your community Getting your Triangle Area home ready for sale involves more than just cleaning—it’s about creating a space that […]
Here we are in the beginning of the fall season, and that means taking care of our property starts to change. What do we do with our lawn? What treatments should you be doing this time of year? If you are looking to dress up the outside of the house, what are the best things […]
There comes a time in everyone’s life where we realize it is just time to downsize from where we are living. It doesn’t matter the reason, you simply recognize that you just do not need all the space you are currently living in, and it is time to become more economical living space. The problem […]
In recent years, there’s been a major shift in how wealth is passed between generations, known as the Great Wealth Transfer. Traditionally, transferring wealth from one generation to the next was a gradual process, often involving smaller inheritances or family savings. But today, the scale has grown significantly. As a recent article from Bankrate explains: […]
Over the past few years, many people have found it challenging to buy a home in Raleigh. While home affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s getting a bit better and might continue to improve throughout the rest of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: Housing […]
Key Facts Regular home maintenance helps prepare for seasonal changes. Simple tasks like checking HVAC systems and sealing drafts can improve comfort and efficiency. Preventative care, like cleaning gutters and pruning trees, protects your home from potential damage. As the seasons change, it’s important to make sure your home is ready to handle the shifts […]
If you haven’t heard yet, homebuyers are starting to regain some negotiating power in the current market. This shift means that negotiation tactics are becoming more important than ever. While this doesn’t necessarily make it a buyer’s market, it does mean buyers might be able to ask for a bit more. So, sellers should be […]
Many people love the thought of investing in real estate. However, there are risks with any investment. Should real estate be part of your investment strategy? How might it fit into a portfolio? What are the challenges when it comes to using real estate as part of your financial plan? Is real estate a better […]
When it comes to real estate, so often we deal with numbers on what have already happened, and we try to make sense of the future. But what about predicting the future? True, we do not have a crystal ball, but we do have some numbers that are reliable for us to make some pretty […]
If you’re thinking about selling your Raleigh home and relocating, you might have noticed that options have been limited lately. But here’s some good news: the number of homes on the market has increased in many areas this year—including Raleigh—and that includes both existing homes and newly built ones. So how do you make the […]