Key takeaways: Even if youāre on the fence about buying a home, now is the time to seriously consider making a move. As prices and mortgage rates increase throughout 2021, you could end up paying more for a home if you decide to wait. If youāre ready to buy or sell your home in the [ā¦]
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What Do Mortgage Rate Increases Mean for You?
Key Takeaways: Over the last year, mortgage rates dipped below 3% for the first time in recorded historyābut weāre already seeing them go up again. If you want to make the most of todayās low rates before they increase, now is the time to buy a home. Contact Linda Craft & Team at 919-235-0007 to [ā¦]
Whatās the Difference Between an Appraisal and an Inspection?
Key takeaways: If youāre planning on buying a home, youāll likely have to navigate both an appraisal and a home inspection. Appraisals and inspections can tell you more about a home before you commit to purchasing it, and theyāre two crucial steps you wonāt want to skip. Need help understanding the buying process? Contact Linda [ā¦]
How to Make Your Offer Stand Out to Sellers
In todayās real estate market, buyer interest has far eclipsed available inventory. Now that so many buyers have entered the market, itās more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a competitive offer. Donāt miss out on the home of your dreams! If you want to work with an agent who [ā¦]
4 Reasons Why the Election Wonāt Dampen the Housing Market
Although Election Day has come and gone, Americans are still waiting with bated breath as states tally their final votes. This decision will have a major impact on our country, especially as the nation continues to navigate a pandemic and economic recession. However, one thing the election wonāt change is the housing market. The Real [ā¦]
The Top Three Ways to Win a Bidding War in Raleighās Competitive Market
Low inventory and even lower mortgage rates have caused the Triangleās hot real estate market to become increasingly competitive. As a buyer, that means youāll need to do even more to stand out, particularly if a home has multiple offers. Weāve narrowed down the top three ways to beat out other buyers in a bidding [ā¦]
What to Expect in the 2016 Triangle Real Estate Market
The 2015 real estate market saw low interest rates and a healthy supply of homes for new buyers. MLS reported a 9% increase in sales. In 2016, Wake County taxes are set to increase as well as home interest rates, but that should not deter serious home buyers from seeking out new real estate investments. [ā¦]
3 Reasons Why Bay Leaf Farm Defines Luxury Living in North Raleigh
āPrivate,ā āsophisticated,ā and āelegantā are words that come to mind when home buyers and homeowners think of North Raleighās Bay Leaf Farm community. With lush landscaping, elaborate entrances, and estate-sized homes gracing the gated community, itās easy to see why this neighborhood is so appealing. Here are the top 3 reasons why Bay Leaf Farm is the best luxury [ā¦]
Why Harrington Grove in Raleigh is the Perfect Neighborhood
Harrington Grove has everything youāre looking for ā fun events, the best location, and a neighborhood Swim & Racquet Club (which is not mandatory to join). But that certainly is not all. Here are the top reasons why this community is an ideal place to call home in the great city of Raleigh. Location, Location, Location Harrington [ā¦]
Pie Day 2015 was a Success! We Appreciate All Our Clients
For years now, Linda Craft & Team, REALTORSĀ® has been offering Thanksgiving pies to ALL past and current clients as a way to say thank you for their business. This process has grown over time, and this year we passed out over 700 pies to our lifelong clients! Two of our seven values are Relationships and Service, and by treating our clients [ā¦]