Many people who want to buy a home in the Triangle area are not sitting on the sidelines by choice. They are holding back because they believe they are not qualified. And for a lot of would-be buyers, concerns about their credit score are the biggest reason why. A Bankrate survey found that 2 out […]
One of the smartest ways to improve your homebuying experience right now is simpler than you might expect: being open-minded with your wish list, especially if your homebuying budget needs to stay firm. Here’s why that matters. Your budget and your wish list work together to shape your home search in the Triangle area. And […]
Holiday shopping lists are filling up, but if a new home is on yours, this season can be one of the best times to find it. While many people are hunting for gifts and planning celebrations, the real estate market is still open for business, and that can create real opportunities for buyers in the […]
If you’re planning to sell your Triangle area home, getting your price right is more important than ever. While it may be tempting to list high just to test the waters, that strategy can easily backfire. And in today’s market, overpricing can cost you more than just offers—it can cost you your move. The Real […]
If your Triangle Area home is on the market but offers aren’t coming in the way you hoped, you might be asking yourself: should I rent it instead of selling my home? More and more homeowners are facing that exact question and considering whether rent could be the right solution. There’s even a name for […]
When it comes to buying a home, mistakes can be costly—and sometimes unforgettable. On this week’s episode of Real Estate Right Now, we’re going to laugh, learn, and get real with Kim Crump, Senior Listing and Buyer’s Specialist with Linda Craft Team, Realtors. The title says it all: “Home Buying Lesson: I Was Dumb So […]
You’ve probably seen dramatic headlines predicting a housing market crash—but the full story is far less alarming. Let’s break down what’s actually going on and what experts expect for home prices over the next five years. (Spoiler: it’s not a crash.) The latest home price forecast reveals a trend toward steady, sustainable growth, not the […]
More and more families are coming together under one roof — and the numbers prove it. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of recent homebuyers purchased a multi-generational home to live with parents, adult children, or extended family — the highest percentage NAR has ever reported (see graph below). So, what’s fueling […]
Many home buyers in Raleigh are still on the sidelines, waiting and hoping for mortgage rates to fall back to the historic lows of 3% we saw just a few years ago. But it’s important to understand that those ultra-low rates were a unique response to a global event—not the norm. And as the economy […]
If you hit pause on your home search last year, you weren’t alone—70% of buyers did the same. Between limited housing inventory, high prices, and fluctuating mortgage rates, the timing just didn’t feel right. But things are changing, and now might be the perfect time to jump back in. The Housing Inventory Sweet Spot Today’s […]