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 callingāthey’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, […]
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Boost Your Equity over the Next Five Years with One Important Decision
Dipping your toes in the waters of home-buying? Based on the latest numbers, you may want to consider jumping in. In fact, buying a home right now could lead to an equity boost of almost $50,000 in the next five years! Take a look at a few numbers from the experts, see where home prices […]
The 2 Biggest Buying MythsāAnd Why You Shouldn’t Believe Them
Buying a home is a major decisionāone that you should spend plenty of time thinking about. But for many people, that thinking stage quickly becomes filled with anxietiesāabout money, about mortgages, about lendersāand they may decide to postpone their buying plans. At Linda Craft & Team REALTORSĀ®, we want to break some of the negative […]
Checking in on the Trends: The Positives and Negatives of Today’s Housing Market
Real estate trends are prone to change. After all, there are many factors that play into home prices and mortgage rates, and as the economy changes, the real estate market follows suit. If you want to get the best possible outcome to your real estate endeavor, staying updated on current real estate trends is crucial […]
Waiting to Buy Your New Raleigh Home? Here’s How Much It’ll Cost You
Buying a home is a big decision, one that requires plenty of thought and deliberation. While it’s important to take your time and feel confident in your choice, you might want speed up the process. Why? Well, within the next year, buying is about to become significantly more expensive. Take a look at the breakdown […]
Is Moving in with Your Family the Latest Real Estate Trend?
Moving back in with your parents after a few years? You’re certainly not the only one! Maybe your loved ones are growing older, and you want to spend more time with them, or they need a little extra help around the house. Maybe finances are tight, and you’re saving up for your own place. Whatever […]
Boomerang Buyers: Why a Past Foreclosure Shouldn’t Stop You from Buying Again
Facing a foreclosure can be traumatic. Putting all of that hard work and hard-earned money into buying a home, only to have it fall through in the end, is the worst-case scenario for many buyersāenough that it may prevent them from buying again. While it’s hard to imagine the impact that a foreclosure has, it […]
Breaking Down Housing Affordability: The Bottom Line for Buyers
As of late, there’s been a lot of buzz about home prices going up, and a fair amount of anxiety about what that means for buyers. While some headlines have been announcing an “affordability crisis,” that’s perhaps an over-sensationalization of current conditions. If you’re worried about not being able to afford a home in the […]
The Two Need-to-Know Factors for Pricing Your Home Right
The real estate market is in a unique situation right now. Mortgage rates are the lowest they’ve been in yearsāand expected to keep decreasingāand many people are left wondering what that means for home prices. While housing prices are currently increasing at a slower rate than usualācoming in around 3.7%, compared to the average of […]
Buying and Selling in Raleigh? Here’s Why It Pays to Have a Professional on Your Side
With all of the latest technology and new ways of buying and selling, you might be wondering: “What benefits do I gain from working with a real estate agent?” While apps and websites may sell an easy real estate process, the truth is that if often ends up being far from that. If you’re preparing […]