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 […]
Right now you’re asking yourself the same questions that many home sellers are asking. Is the market “hot” (with ready home buyers)? What is the quality of those buyers? Will they be able to qualify for financing? Are banks and their interest rates “buyer-friendly” right now? No one blames you for having these concerns. Let’s […]
Being new to the Triangle area can be a fun experience, but, it can also be a little scary at times. Not being sure of your community’s events or “things to do” is a natural part of the settling-in process. At Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS, we’re not only here to help you buy or sell […]
Spring has sprung in Raleigh, NC and it is time to clean and de-clutter our Triangle homes. One cluttered area that we often overlook, is our digital home. Our digital lives need to be de-cluttered and managed as much as our personal homes in order to stay organized and efficient! Taking time to clean and care for our […]
Are you a Triangle area home owner who is considering selling your home? If so, then I have good news for you – now is a great time to sell! The housing market has had a healthy recovery over the past 2 years and home sale prices are the highest they have been since 2006. […]
Our good friend Martin Brossman, an expert in social media and online marketing sent us this great blog on the Nextdoor App and website available to the public. Have you ever wanted to get to know your neighbors better? Or wish there was a way to notify them of suspicious activity in the neighborhood? Then Nextdoor […]
Many Triangle area home sellers have the false belief that nothing happens during the holidays in real estate and are asking if they should come off the market now and wait until January to re-list. Please read on for our thoughts and data on holiday home sales in the Triangle. Stand Out in the Crowd Right now […]
Are you interested in purchasing a home but do not know where to begin or who to talk to? Are you and your spouse thinking of taking advantage of this market and putting your house on the market and need to know what upgrades are recommended? Or do you just need a final, straight answer […]
Are you looking for something to do on Thursday nights in the Triangle? For the last six years North Hills has been home to the Midtown Beach Music Concert series every Thursday night in the Summer (April-August), and this year is no exception! I would say it is one of the best kept secrets in the […]
First quarter has ended and the Triangle Real Estate market is still very active and continuing to show positive signs for home sellers. According the TARR, Triangle Area Residential Report, the average days on MLS is now 117 and our inventory levels dropped from 6 months in January to 5 months in February. This is […]