In today’s real estate market, buyer interest has far eclipsed available inventory. Now that so many buyers have entered the market, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a competitive offer. Don’t miss out on the home of your dreams! If you want to work with an agent who […]
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Here’s Why a Homeowner’s Wealth Is 40 Times Greater Than a Renter’s
For generations, homeownership has been a pivotal part of the American Dream. Owning a home is one of the best ways to build financial security, and it can exponentially increase your wealth over time. Even as prices continue to skyrocket, low interest rates have made buying a home more affordable. If you’re currently renting, we […]
Why the Cost of a Home Is Far More Important Than the Price
Knowing how much you can afford is an important first step in your home buying journey. However, many buyers make the mistake of only factoring the list price of a property into their final decision. And as prices continue to skyrocket, you may be wondering if it’s possible to make a move in such a […]
The Best Real Estate Advice for Millennials—from a Millionaire
If you’re a millennial, then you’re probably a little tired of hearing all the criticism towards your generation. Buying avocado toast instead of saving money, always texting instead of calling—they’re all pretty unfair generalizations. Another common criticism of millennials? That they never buy homes. But actually, that couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, […]
Home Buying Timeline: How Long Does it Take to Save Up a Down Payment?
Time and again, we hear from potential buyers that one of the most challenging parts of buying a home is saving up for the down payment. Many people believe that they need a 20% down payment in order to buy a home, but that’s not really true. While 20% is a standard, it is by […]
How to Buy a Home: Your Step by Step Guide
Homeownership is closer than you think! If you’ve long been considering buying a home in the greater Raleigh area, now is the time to act. You might be worried about the financial side to buying a home: the hefty down payment and the mortgage approval process—but it’s really not that complicated. In fact, there are […]
Your Raleigh Home and Radon Danger
What is Radon? How Does It Get Into My Home? Radon is a chemical element formed when uranium in water, rock, and soil begins to break down. This causes the release of radon gas into the dirt which could be beneath your house. It gets into your home through gaps and cracks in walls and floors, […]
How to Understand and Navigate the Appraisal Process
The appraisal process for a new mortgage can be confusing to both Triangle area home buyers and home sellers. The purpose of an appraisal isn’t to determine the true value of the home, but, to instead help the bank determine if they should grant the loan for the total asking amount. This is for the […]
The Importance of Having a Buyers Agent
Are you unsure of hiring a buyer agent to help find you the right home?