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 […]
Why Staging is Critical to Selling Your Raleigh Home
Are you a Triangle area home owner who is considering selling your home? If so, then I have good news for you – now is a great time to sell! The housing market has had a healthy recovery over the past 2 years and home sale prices are the highest they have been since 2006. […]
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 […]
Report: National Home Buyers Can Expect to Pay More for Real Estate in 2014
Changes are afoot on the national housing market that suggest that this year is going to increasingly favor the home seller. And that means buyers will likely be paying more for real estate in 2014. According to a recent news article, the National Association of REALTORS® recently reported that nearly 5.1 million homes sold last […]
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 […]
Almost All U.S. Cities Can Be Optimistic About Real Estate Market in 2014
The economic recovery is not just confined to one region of the United States, according to a recent news article. Evidently, a recent report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors noted that almost every city in the country is expected to see economic growth in the New Year! This is great news for everyone because it shows that […]
Your Raleigh Home and Airport Noise : What You Need to Know
Are you searching for a Raleigh/Morrisville home and are curious about airplane noise and disturbances? RDU Airport has a great site that addresses these concerns and gives resources on how to find out if your dream home will be affected by noise. See below for an excerpt from www.rduaircraftnoise.com. Their highly experienced Noise Officer is a great resource […]