When we talk about “affordability,” a lot of definitions may come to mind. For real estate specifically, affordability is something of a hot topic. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable today than it was at any other time in the past decade, that has a lot to do with the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
There’s a lot of buzz about “Best Places to Live” flying around the internet. Without a doubt if you Google “Hottest Housing Markets” you will see Raleigh, NC positioned in the top 10 on most lists depending on what criteria is used. So a safe bet (since you are reading this blog) is that if […]
Like any major investment, buying a home is all about timing. Is now the best time to take the risk and jump into the home ownership pool? In the Raleigh market, 2018 certainly looks like the right time; but sooner rather than later because it could be quite a different pool you are jumping into […]
The Best North Raleigh Parks (Part 1) Our team loves taking advantage of Raleigh’s parks. So many of them are connected to great neighborhood with a variety of amenities and services. Here are some of the team’s favorite North Raleigh parks, along with some nearby neighborhoods. We had so many that we’ll make another post highlighting more soon. What […]
Research Triangle Park – RTP The “Park” is managed by the Research Triangle Foundation of NC, which is a private nonprofit with a very public mission of serving, supporting education, creating meaningful work and jobs through economic development and lifting up the people in the state of NC. Research Triangle Park is a place to live, […]
It is no secret that we are big fans of the real estate site, Keeping Current Matters. They have hit it out of the park again with the top 5 reasons that for sale by owner is not the best idea. “In today’s market, with homes selling quickly and prices rising some homeowners might consider trying […]