Reopening businesses and all-time low interest rates have driven many buyers back to the market. In fact, soaring buyer demand is largely driving the US economy—but it’s also driving down the housing stock. Low inventory and high demand is good for the market, but not so great if you want to beat the competition as […]
These days, it’s easier than ever before to search for a home online—and tons of buyers are doing it. In fact, 93% of buyers start their search on a website…but that doesn’t tell the full story. In addition to websites, 86% of buyers are also still using a real estate agent to find out more […]
Coffee or tea? Cake or pie? Rent or buy? Life is full of big questions—some a little harder to answer than others. But in the case of renting versus buying, there are a few big reasons why ownership still wins the battle. Thinking about making the jump from renting to owning? Here’s how your life […]
Over the past few months, we’ve talked a great deal about the benefits of owning a home—and why today’s market is one of the best windows to buy. With a new set of numbers released on home equity, we’ve got another major reason why owning a home pays: it forces you to save, and in […]
Buying a home is a major decision—one that you should spend plenty of time thinking about. But for many people, that thinking stage quickly becomes filled with anxieties—about money, about mortgages, about lenders—and they may decide to postpone their buying plans. At Linda Craft & Team REALTORS®, we want to break some of the negative […]
Ever wonder why so many traditional homes in the South have painted blue porch ceilings? Never noticed before? Take a stroll through some of Raleigh’s historical districts, such as Oakwood and you will see many blue porch ceilings. There are several theories behind this Raleigh Real Estate trend. Shoo Fly! Growing up, I always heard that the […]