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Planning to Buy a Home in the New Year? Here’s How to Get a Head Start Now

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 […]


How To Determine if You’re Ready To Buy a Home

Deciding whether buying a home in Raleigh is the right choice for you involves more than just weighing financial factors and market conditions; it’s also about understanding your personal readiness and life goals. As you ponder this significant decision, consider your financial health, current mortgage rates, the housing market’s inventory, and how all these elements […]


How Much Do Mortgage Rates Affect Your Home-Buying Budget?

Key Takeaways: There is no better time than now to borrow money for your new home, especially with mortgage rates on the rise.  Because mortgage rates and homebuyer purchasing power going hand-in-hand, even the slightest increase in mortgage rates impacts your home-buying budget. If you’re wondering how you’re going to afford your new home in […]