If youāre contemplating selling your Raleigh home this year, itās 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): Letās examine these reasons in more detail to see [ā¦]
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Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?
Key Takeaways: The ongoing inventory shortage is largely to blame for 2021ās double-digit price appreciation. Traditionally, we see fewer homes for sale in the second half of the yearābut 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 [ā¦]
You Donāt Need to Worry About the 2020 Unemployment Rate
The year started out very economically promisingālow 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 shockingā¦itās also been almost historically high. Soaring 2020 Unemployment Rate Isnāt [ā¦]
6 Key Real Estate Graphs that You Need to See
No matter what capacity youāre entering the Triangle area real estate market ināwhether itās buying, selling, or investingāitās 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 [ā¦]
Nervous About a Recession? Hereās Why You Donāt Need to Worry about a 2008 Repeat
If youāre getting ready to buy a home soon, then youāve probably heard whispers of an imminent recessionāand the real estate market and recessions donāt have a great track record. Although itās hard not to be plagued by memories of the 2008 recession and the housing market crash, you need to know: the conditions of [ā¦]
Sink or Swim ā Diving into the Raleigh Housing Market?
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 [ā¦]
4 Reasons to Buy a Triangle Home Before Spring
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 [ā¦]