Coffee or tea? Cake or pie? Rent or buy? Life is full of big questions—some a little harder to answer than others. But in the case of renting versus buying, there are a few big reasons why ownership still wins the battle. Thinking about making the jump from renting to owning? Here’s how your life […]
In a lot of ways, buying and selling a home is like a test. You want to make sure you study up on all of the materials and have the right supplies before you get started. But maybe most importantly, you want to make sure you have a teacher that can guide you through the […]
Buying a home is a major decision—one that you should spend plenty of time thinking about. But for many people, that thinking stage quickly becomes filled with anxieties—about money, about mortgages, about lenders—and they may decide to postpone their buying plans. At Linda Craft & Team REALTORS®, we want to break some of the negative […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 respondents—beating out stocks, gold, and savings accounts. This has been the case for the last six years. During the time of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 sell your home in the greater Raleigh area. That’s why we’d like to take a […]