If youāre like many aspiring homebuyers, you may feel like rising costsāfrom groceries to gas and housingāare standing in your way. Home prices have gone up, making affordability a challenge. But even in a competitive market, homeownership doesnāt have to stay out of reach. With the right approach, buying your first home in the Triangle [ā¦]
If youāve been thinking about selling your home in Raleigh, this could be the perfect year to make a move. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people plan to buy a home in 2025āa record high for this survey (see graph below). What This Means for Sellers For the past few years, the [ā¦]
If youāre planning to sell your home in Raleigh, having the right strategy and expectations is crucial. But some sellers havenāt adjusted to todayās marketātheyāre not accounting for the increase in available homes in the Triangle Area or the fact that buyers are being more selective with their budgets. These missteps can cost them both [ā¦]
Thereās no doubt that affordability is a challenge in todayās market. But that doesnāt mean you have to put your homeownership dreams on hold. If youāre open to a little home renovation workāor hiring someone who isābuying a fixer-upper in the Triangle Area could be a smart way to get into the housing market at [ā¦]
If retirement is approaching, now is the perfect time to start planning for your next chapter. Ensuring your financial stability is key to enjoying the lifestyle you envision. What many homeowners donāt realize is that they may be sitting on a hidden financial assetātheir home. According to data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), [ā¦]
Thinking about buying a Triangle area home but feeling hesitant because of todayās mortgage rates? You might be wondering, āShould I wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might improve?ā The truth is, no one can predict exactly where mortgage rates will go. And while waiting until spring might seem like [ā¦]
Should you jump into the Triangle Area market now or hold off? Itās a question many potential Raleigh homebuyers are asking. While your personal circumstances will play a big role in the decision, thereās one important factor to keep in mind as you weigh your options. Buying now means you start building equity right away. [ā¦]
If youāre considering selling your Triangle Area home, setting the right asking price has never been more crucial. Even though itās a sellerās market, you cannot just set any price for your Raleigh home. Currently, home prices are still on the rise, but the pace has slowed due to higher mortgage rates affecting buyer demand. [ā¦]
Looking Ahead: Home Price Projections If youāre in the market for a new Raleigh home, one crucial factor to consider is what the experts anticipate for future home prices and how that might influence your investment. While you may have encountered negative news about home prices over the past year, the reality is far more [ā¦]
Understanding the Connection Have you ever wondered how inflation affects the housing market? The truth is, that these two economic forces are closely intertwined. Changes in one invariably influence the other. Hereās a straightforward overview of the relationship between inflation and the housing market. The Interplay Between Housing Inflation and Overall Inflation Shelter inflation, as [ā¦]
