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 […]
At Linda Craft & Team, we strive to improve not just our community, but the real estate industry as a whole. And since we started helping buyers and sellers in the Triangle over three decades ago, we’ve been recognized globally for our unprecedented innovations and success. Linda Craft, founder and CEO of Linda Craft & […]
During the beginning of the year, many anxious homeowners and would-be sellers questioned how the pandemic would impact the market. Experts also weighed in with varying results—some said home values would increase, while others predicted a housing crash akin to what we saw in 2008. As the year continues to unfold, it’s clear that the […]
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 […]
Low inventory and even lower mortgage rates have caused the Triangle’s hot real estate market to become increasingly competitive. As a buyer, that means you’ll need to do even more to stand out, particularly if a home has multiple offers. We’ve narrowed down the top three ways to beat out other buyers in a bidding […]
Finding a home is one of the biggest struggles for potential buyers in the Raleigh area today. As existing inventory continues to dwindle and construction of new homes keeps ramping up, you may be tempted to build your own place from the ground up. While new construction does come with quite a few benefits, you’ll […]
In the coming weeks, as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to unfold and develop, at-risk populations like seniors or those with preexisting conditions are encouraged to stay home and avoid public places whenever possible. But even if you aren’t part of those at-risk populations, you might be curious about the best ways to obtain essentials like […]
As years go by, our priorities naturally change. Perhaps your household size has increased or decreased, or you’ve seriously downsized your number of possessions. Whatever the circumstances might be, it is important that your home matches your current needs. It may see tough to initially admit that you are ready to make such a significant […]
Over the past year, experts have been going back and forth over whether or not the United States is headed for a recession. More recently the risk of a recession has waned, but even with the possibility on the horizon, real estate remained strong. In fact, real estate was ranked by Americans as the safest […]
Do a little research on the best time to sell your home, and you might think that it won’t be worth it if you’re not listing in the spring or the summer. While every season has its own unique benefits, that couldn’t be further from the truth! It is true that spring and summer are […]