If you’re considering selling your Triangle Area home, setting the right asking price has never been more crucial. Even though it’s a seller’s 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. […]
Looking Ahead: Home Price Projections If you’re 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 […]
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. Here’s a straightforward overview of the relationship between inflation and the housing market. The Interplay Between Housing Inflation and Overall Inflation Shelter inflation, as […]
If you’re contemplating selling your Raleigh home this year, it’s important to understand the reasons driving your decision. A recent survey by realtor.com revealed the top two reasons why homeowners are considering selling their homes this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below): Let’s examine these reasons in more detail to see […]
Key Takeaways: The ongoing inventory shortage is largely to blame for 2021’s double-digit price appreciation. Traditionally, we see fewer homes for sale in the second half of the year—but after a two-year drought, more listings are finally starting to hit the market. Have questions about the latest market stats? Contact Linda Craft & Team at […]
The year started out very economically promising—low unemployment, a soaring stock market, and an overall thriving economy. And then, the COVID-19 pandemic struck, forcing global closures, business shutdowns, and nationwide stay at home orders. The resulting 2020 unemployment rate has been more than just shocking…it’s also been almost historically high. Soaring 2020 Unemployment Rate Isn’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our good friends at Keeping Current Matters posted this great list on why it makes sense to buy a home now as opposed to waiting for the spring. The holiday season is behind us, time to focus on what exciting new experiences 2015 can bring! If you are planning on becoming a homeowner, or moving […]