Every year, the National Association of Realtors® conducts a survey to determine the profile of home buyers and sellers across the country. The 2018 profile is interesting because the majority of recent homebuyers (a whopping 63%!) are married couples! The Majority of First-Time Buyers are Married Couples It’s true! According to the NAR, 54% of first-time […]
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What to Expect in the 2016 Triangle Real Estate Market
The 2015 real estate market saw low interest rates and a healthy supply of homes for new buyers. MLS reported a 9% increase in sales. In 2016, Wake County taxes are set to increase as well as home interest rates, but that should not deter serious home buyers from seeking out new real estate investments. […]
Why Brier Creek is One of Raleigh’s Best Neighborhoods
Before the late 90’s, there were only trees between North Raleigh and Durham along highway 70. The first houses were sold in Brier Creek in the fall of 1999. Today Raleigh’s Brier Creek neighborhood is a popular residential area. Times sure have changed! Brier Creek is an Ideal Place to Call Home Now Brier Creek is […]
Raleigh’s “Secret” Housing Market
The Property Listings Triangle Area Home Buyers Do Not Know Exist Many home buyers believe that they can find anything on the Internet, and that if it’s on the ‘net, it must be true. But about 40% of homes — nearly half —sold in the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) area never appear online. And besides, […]