One of the smartest ways to improve your homebuying experience right now is simpler than you might expect: being open-minded with your wish list, especially if your homebuying budget needs to stay firm. Here’s why that matters. Your budget and your wish list work together to shape your home search in the Triangle area. And […]
Finding the Right Home Starts Earlier Than Most People Think When many buyers think about purchasing a home in the Triangle area, the first assumption is that they need to start searching. Scrolling through listings, touring homes that almost work, and reacting to what hits the market. In reality, many buyers don’t actually enjoy the […]
Thinking about buying a home in the Triangle area? This fall could be the perfect time to make your move. The market is opening up with fresh opportunities, and Linda Craft Team Realtors is ready to help you take advantage of them. With the right strategy, you could be celebrating the holidays in a new […]
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers either overestimate the credit score needed to buy a home or don’t know what lenders are actually looking for. That means many potential buyers assume their credit score isn’t good enough, and that can create unnecessary fear or delay. But in reality, the credit score to buy a […]
If you have been waiting for the right moment to buy a home in the Triangle, now may be that time. Mortgage rates have been dropping recently, and that creates exciting opportunities for buyers. We want to share what is happening in the market right now, what it means for you, and how we can […]
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news about today’s real estate market! Home inventory, the number of homes available for sale, is on the rise, creating a vibrant and dynamic landscape for both buyers and sellers across the country. As of mid-2025, the supply of existing homes has climbed to approximately 4.7 months, the highest […]
You’ve probably seen dramatic headlines predicting a housing market crash—but the full story is far less alarming. Let’s break down what’s actually going on and what experts expect for home prices over the next five years. (Spoiler: it’s not a crash.) The latest home price forecast reveals a trend toward steady, sustainable growth, not the […]
Open houses are one of the best parts of the home search. They give you a chance to explore different spaces, see what’s out there, and get a real feel for what could be your next home in the Triangle area. But with so many details competing for your attention, it’s easy to get sidetracked […]
If you’ve been putting off buying a home in the Triangle area because you thought qualifying would be too difficult, there’s good news: learning how to qualify for a mortgage is becoming a bit easier—without returning to the risky lending practices of the past. Lenders are loosening up slightly for well-qualified buyers, opening the door […]
Many home buyers in Raleigh are still on the sidelines, waiting and hoping for mortgage rates to fall back to the historic lows of 3% we saw just a few years ago. But it’s important to understand that those ultra-low rates were a unique response to a global event—not the norm. And as the economy […]