When it comes to investments, real estate proves to be one of the most successful and worthwhile in the long run. According to Gallup, real estate is the top investment choice among survey respondentsābeating out stocks, gold, and savings accounts. This has been the case for the last six years. During the time of the […]
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Home Seller Perspective: The 3 Most Common Reasons for Selling
Selling your home is a big decision. After all, it involves pricing your home, staging it to perfection, negotiating with the buyers, and executing the perfect sale. Plus, once you finish all of that, you’re tasked with relocating! While moving can be challenging, it’s not impossible. And, oftentimes, a sellers’ reasons for listing their home […]
The Home Buying Debate: 3 Big Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home
If you’re in the middle of buying a home in the greater Raleigh area, you’ve probably already listened to a lot of unprompted advice. Home-buying, and real estate in general, is one of those topics that elicits some pretty strong opinions. At the end of the day, however, it all boils down to what you […]
First Comes Love… then Comes Your First Mortgage Payment!
Every year, the National Association of RealtorsĀ® 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 […]
Working with Us, Versus the Competition, to Sell Your Raleigh Home
Selling a home is a complicated, and time-consuming process. When done correctly, however, it can transform your life for the better and help you build long-term wealth. As such, we believe that it’s important to work with a certified expert to sellĀ your home in the greater Raleigh area. That’s why we’d like to take a […]
A Quick Study Guide on What “Affordability” Means in Raleigh Real Estate
You Should Be Building Your Own Wealth… Not Your Landlord’s
There’s no doubt about it: buying a home is a daunting task. In fact, many potential buyers are nervous about the commitment and obligation that comes with buying a home. If you’re more comfortable renting because you think you can’t afford buying a home, we should talk. The truth is, even when you’re a tenant, […]
The Real Benefit to Buying a Home in the Triangle
When it comes to real estate, it can be easy to get bogged down by the numbers. How much money are you going to spend on a home? Are you going to be able to build substantial equity over the years? If you decide to sell before your mortgage is paid off, will you have […]
Still Renting Your Home? There Are Better Options Available!
2018 is quickly drawing to a close, which means it’s time to start planning for the new year. If you’re still renting a home in the Triangle, please know that you have better options available! Have you been dreaming of becoming a Triangle homeowner? You’re not alone! This is a wonderful area to invest in, […]
Full-Service Real Estate ā Linda Craft & Team, REALTORSĀ® and Craft Commercial
We are all very fortunate to live in an area where the entrepreneurial spirit is very much alive and flourishing. Raleigh and the Triangle area continue to be a hotbed for creative new business owners with fabulous product ideas they want to introduce to the world marketplace. Because of this unique market, it makes sense […]