If you’re thinking of selling a home, you might be tempted to list For Sale By Owner (FSBO) in order to save a little money on agent commission. But before you stick a “For Sale” sign in the yard, you might want to reconsider! Here’s why. The Downsides of For Sale By Owner Real Estate […]
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6 Key Real Estate Graphs that You Need to See
No matter what capacity you’re entering the Triangle area real estate market in—whether it’s buying, selling, or investing—it’s crucial to be prepared. By knowing all of the latest numbers on mortgage rates, median sales price, and average days on the market, you can gain a major advantage over your competition! Since we want to ensure […]
Nervous About a Recession? Here’s Why You Don’t Need to Worry about a 2008 Repeat
If you’re getting ready to buy a home soon, then you’ve probably heard whispers of an imminent recession—and the real estate market and recessions don’t have a great track record. Although it’s hard not to be plagued by memories of the 2008 recession and the housing market crash, you need to know: the conditions of […]
5 Simple Steps to Decrease Your Buying & Selling Stress and Avoid Information Overload
The internet is an amazing tool, but sometimes, having easy access to all of the information we could ask for can be overwhelming—especially when facing a major decision like buying or selling a home. Which season is the best for buying? How do you price your home correctly? What do you need for your mortgage […]
Boost Your Equity over the Next Five Years with One Important Decision
Dipping your toes in the waters of home-buying? Based on the latest numbers, you may want to consider jumping in. In fact, buying a home right now could lead to an equity boost of almost $50,000 in the next five years! Take a look at a few numbers from the experts, see where home prices […]
Need Answers to Your Raleigh Real Estate Questions?
Are you interested in purchasing a home but do not know where to begin or who to talk to? Are you and your spouse thinking of taking advantage of this market and putting your house on the market and need to know what upgrades are recommended? Or do you just need a final, straight answer […]
How Does All of This Rain Affect Your Raleigh Real Estate?
According to local mold experts, Remtech, we have had record breaking rainfall this summer. It is saturating the water table and the ground around houses. The air temperature has been low compared to most summers in the Triangle. What does this mean for your and your Triangle home? The Dreaded Word….MOLD Combine the conditions we are having in Raleigh, […]
Reverse Mortgages – What To Look Out For
Many retired people are finding their pensions, social security, and savings are not enough to make ends meet and are considering “reverse mortgages” on their paid off homes to supplement their income. Please be very careful with reverse mortgages. There is a lot of fraud
Are Bathtubs Really Needed Here In Raleigh?
We are remodeling our master bath. We’ve put down tile floors, a marble shower, new vanities, new mirrors, new light fixtures…..but we took out the garden tub we never use and don’t want to replace it. We were thinking a window bench that lifted up for storage or something like that. Is that going to kill our resale?