The answer is “It couldn’t be better!” To just say it is a seller’s market seems like an understatement right now for a couple of reasons. Any time demand is higher than the supply, sellers have the advantage. Right now it is oh so true in the housing market! There could be many reasons for […]
These 6 Simple Tricks Make Moving Surprisingly Effortless
Let’s face it, moving to a new home is no picnic. Moving day will be here before you know it, and you feel like there’s no way on Earth you can sort through all of your belongings and pack your entire life into a moving truck in time. We know how stressful a move from […]
14 Conveniences You Don’t Want to Forget in Your Home Search
You have it all planned out. You know exactly which shopping centers and conveniences you want to live near, you know which amenities you need within a few miles of your community, and you have a general idea of where your workplace, grocery store, and soon-to-be-favorite hangouts are located. When it comes to searching for […]
What Home Buyers DO NOT Want
If you are selling your home, listen up! Trendy ideas that tout being just the thing to help you sell your home faster are readily available across many mediums — TV, social media, podcasts, DIY guides to name a few. But what about those things home buyers truly consider to be “deal breakers”? Are there aspects about […]
Your Raleigh Home and Radon Danger
What is Radon? How Does It Get Into My Home? Radon is a chemical element formed when uranium in water, rock, and soil begins to break down. This causes the release of radon gas into the dirt which could be beneath your house. It gets into your home through gaps and cracks in walls and floors, […]
When It Comes to Home Staging, Start Small
The secret to selling your home for more money in less time is all in how you present it. Your home should look so beautiful—both online and in person—that home buyers can’t help but fall in love at first sight. The best way to create that wonderful first impression? Start small and focus on the […]
When You Don’t Need a Down Payment to Buy a Home
Saving thousands of dollars for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership, especially for first-time home buyers. Fortunately, you don’t need a down payment to secure the home of your dreams in the Greater Raleigh area. Thanks to the USDA Loan Program, you can quickly and easily buy your first home! In no […]
3 Home Buying Mistakes That are Far Too Easy to Make
This time of year is ideal for looking for homes. Since springtime is a popular home selling season, you have plenty of choices when it comes to finding listings in your preferred location, in your ideal price range, and with your favorite features. With all of these options, it’s going to be a breeze buying […]
Celebrate 28 Women Who Changed History at This Year’s American Red Cross Ball
Imagine what life was like 100 years ago. We were a nation in the throes of the Great War. Women didn’t have the right to vote, and it was certainly unheard of for women to run their own companies as we do today. Yet 100 years ago, 28 influential women in Raleigh broke the societal mold and […]
Say “Hello” to Warmer Weather: Spring Home Décor Tips for 2017
Nothing says spring quite like a bouquet of fresh flowers sitting on the coffee table and the sun streaming through the windows. Homeowners love any excuse to freshen up their home décor and welcome the new season, and if Pinterest is any indication, people love to bring the latest trends into their living spaces. Stay […]