As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we cannot overlook the significant impact women have on the housing market. For over three decades, single women have consistently bought more homes each year than single men, representing 17% of all households. What Makes Homeownership So Important to Women? Besides boosting the housing market, owning a home provides […]
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Going Small in the Triangle: Your Guide to Downsizing
The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast
As we approach the new year, questions about buying or selling a home in the Triangle area naturally arise. Should you jump in now, or wait for a better time? Fear not, future homeowner! While uncertainty looms large in many sectors, the 2024 Raleigh housing market forecast paints a surprisingly bright picture. Expert Predictions Suggest Steady Price Growth Take […]
The 2022 Summer Housing Market
Key Takeaways: There’s a lot to be excited about with this summer’s housing market. Homes are for sale with the features you want, like swimming pools. Contact Linda Craft & Team Realtors knows how to help get the most for your home – contact us! Despite news about a looming recession, high mortgage interest rates, […]
Homeownership Remains More Affordable Than Renting
Key Takeaways: Rental prices are expected to rise throughout 2022. Here’s why homeownership is more affordable than renting. Contact us today so we can help you make the best decision! You Should Consider Buying a Home in 2022 If you’ve been on the fence about becoming a homeowner, there’s something you need to consider about […]
Has Housing Inventory Finally Increased?
Key Takeaways: Debates reign about residential real estate in the fall—it 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 […]
How Can You Make Your Best Offer as a Buyer?
Key Takeaways: Knowing your budget and how much money you can spend is crucial to buying a home. Real estate agents can be extremely helpful in giving advice and helping you through the process. Being quick to make an offer should be one of the buyer’s priorities, as it helps them to stand out from […]
Should You Offer More Than Asking Price?
Key Takeaways: In recent years, home-buying has turned into an auction of bids and higher offers than buyers are willing to make. As housing prices increase, the asking price is often the very lowest buyers should expect to spend on a home. Expert agents will give you great advice, so you can buy a beautiful […]
Is It Time To Move on to a New Home?
Key Takeaways: Today’s homeowners are putting off selling for longer than ever before, but now might be the right time to move on to a new place. As the Triangle’s market begins to shift, you won’t want to wait much longer to capitalize on your hard-earned equity. Want to explore your buying and selling options? […]
Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?
Key Takeaways: The ongoing inventory shortage is largely to blame for 2021’s double-digit price appreciation. Traditionally, we see fewer homes for sale in the second half of the year—but after a two-year drought, more listings are finally starting to hit the market. Have questions about the latest market stats? Contact Linda Craft & Team at […]









