Being new to the Triangle area can be a fun experience, but, it can also be a little scary at times. Not being sure of your community’s events or “things to do” is a natural part of the settling-in process. At Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS, we’re not only here to help you buy or sell […]
With the Triangle real estate market continuing to flourish, it’s become more and more competitive for home buyers to secure their dream property. Oftentimes, buyers are finding themselves in a dreaded bidding war, facing equal fears of losing the home they want and paying too much for it. That’s why a few weeks ago, I […]
It is well known that in most areas of the country renting is more expensive than buying a home. Homes remain affordable, while rent has risen sharply. This has caused some Raleigh area home sellers to consider renting their home out rather than selling it. It seems like a win; the homeowner gets rental income […]
As more Baby Boomers retire, real estate experts all across the United States are seeing more cash deals, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. Evidently, these Baby Boomers (defined as anyone born between 1946 and 1964) are opting to purchase their homes with all cash instead of taking out a mortgage. Experts credit this […]
If this is your first time visiting my blog, allow me to fill you in: I’m currently counting down my top 10 tips for how home buyers can win in a multiple offers situation. Last week, I told you my first tip: Understand that you may not be aware upfront that a home has multiple […]
Here is the fourth installation of “Buyer’s Remorse” blog series. Each week we will go into depth on our list of expert tips on how to navigate buyers remorse in the home buying process. Every home buyer will experience “buyer’s remorse” several times on their way to realizing that dream. This blog will help Triangle area home buyers […]
Last week, I introduced a new blogging series about winning bidding wars on the Triangle area real estate market. This skillset is becoming increasingly crucial, especially as the demand for homes in the area continues to rise. Today, I’m going to share with you the first of 10 tips on how to win in a […]
Here is the third installation of “Buyer’s Remorse” blog series. Each week we will go into depth on our list of expert tips on how to navigate buyers remorse in the home buying process. Every home buyer will experience “buyer’s remorse” several times on their way to realizing that dream. This blog will help Triangle area home buyers […]
Real estate experts all across the country were thrilled to hear the latest numbers on the national housing market recently. That’s because sales of existing U.S. homes showed a slight increase between March and April, reversing a 12-month trend in which home purchases had been dropping. This wasn’t the only good news that the National […]
It’s a sight that has become increasingly common on the Wake County real estate market: a home for sale receives multiple offers from buyers, resulting in the sales price being higher than the original list price. These market conditions are caused by a variety of factors: Pent-up home buyer demand does not meet the available […]