While renting has a number of unique benefits, it also has one big disadvantage in the Raleigh area: it’s skyrocketing. While rent prices have gone up significantly every year since 2005, the average mortgage payment has actually decreased since then. In fact, according to Core Logic, the average rent has increased by 36% between 2005 […]
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The Home Buying Debate: 3 Big Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home
If you’re in the middle of buying a home in the greater Raleigh area, you’ve probably already listened to a lot of unprompted advice. Home-buying, and real estate in general, is one of those topics that elicits some pretty strong opinions. At the end of the day, however, it all boils down to what you […]
How Homeownership Makes the Biggest Difference
If you’re looking for the most surefire way to build your wealth, become a homeowner. We’ve blogged about this in the past, but it really is one of the most effective (and simplest) ways to build your wealth for the long term. The majority of homeowners take out a mortgage loan to buy their home. […]
Guess What? You Do Not Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home in Raleigh!
Many people believe that they can’t afford to buy a home because they can’t afford the down payment. Time and time again, I hear would-be homebuyers resign themselves to a life of renting because a 20% down payment just isn’t feasible. However, this is one of the biggest myths of buying a home! The truth […]
Want to Build Your Wealth? It’s Time to Buy a Home in Raleigh
The most surefire way to begin building your wealth in the NC Triangle? Become a homeowner. Buying a home essentially forces you to build wealth. To purchase a home, you have to apply for a mortgage loan to pay for it. Then, every month, you pay off a percentage of that mortgage. Each mortgage payment brings […]
3 Reasons Why the Raleigh Area is a Great Place to Relocate
Sink or Swim – Diving into the Raleigh Housing Market?
Like any major investment, buying a home is all about timing. Is now the best time to take the risk and jump into the home ownership pool? In the Raleigh market, 2018 certainly looks like the right time; but sooner rather than later because it could be quite a different pool you are jumping into […]
Are You Ready for Raleigh’s Favorite Free Sports Festival?
Is there any better way to welcome hockey season than with food trucks, free admission to a scrimmage, and activities for all ages? On Sunday, September 25th, join us for a fun-filled afternoon at PNC Arena in Raleigh for the annual Caniac Carnival. Between 10 AM and 3 PM, there will be activities happening in […]
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. […]
Get Involved at Friday’s 6th Annual Sound Cartel Food Drive
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® will again be supporting the 6th annual Food Drive held this Friday night, November 20th at Mosaic Wine Lounge on Jones Street in downtown Raleigh. Our team members will also be making donations and supporting this fantastic cause. In addition to our team, it’s also being supported by GiGi’s Cupcakes in Brier Creek and […]