Unfortunately for home buyers, home prices have soared over the last couple of years thanks to record low inventory, low rates, and high demand. Now, interest rates are rising quickly, putting already frustrated home buyers in an even more difficult position. But, rent has also gone up, so that’s not really a great option either. […]
In most years, home builders offer incentives, especially in the fall and winter as the housing market slows down for the holiday season. However, over the last couple of years, housing demand has been so great that builders didn’t need to offer many incentives (if at all). With interest rates and prices rising, affordability has […]
There are TONS of things to do and events to celebrate Independence Day in the Triangle and Eastern NC. Below you will find fireworks and more for the July 4th holiday in the area. While we strive to make sure info below is accurate, we recommend that you verify event and venue information before heading […]
2021 has been an extremely volatile and unpredictable year when it comes to real estate. Prices have been sky-high for months, and inventory hit record lows. Will 2022 bring change to this turbulent market, or will it be more of the same? Predicted Growth 2022 is expected to bring continued growth of the market in […]
With so many real estate agents out there, it can be tough to decide on just one. Especially with the large sums of money and years-long time commitment that come with buying or selling a home, choosing an agent to guide you through this process is a big decision. Here are 6 tips on how […]
Your credit score is a make-or-break number when it comes to applying for mortgage loans. Even a slight increase in credit score can mean saving thousands of dollars on a loan over the course of your life thanks to lower interest rates. Before applying for a home loan, you need to know your credit score […]
1. Determine What You Need The first step towards saving for a down payment is assessing what you have and what you need. Prospective buyers should search for a home with a listed price of no more than 5x their annual household income. Say you’re looking for a home around $250,000. If you want to […]
“Livability.com” recently ranked Raleigh, NC, #2 on their list for the 100 best places to live in 2019. Durham also made the list at #23. This list did not just cover places from North Carolina, but from all 50 U.S. states as well. Its ranking was based on affordability civics, demographics, economy, education, health, housing, […]
Raleigh, NC has so many opportunities! That’s one of the reasons why it was ranked highly by WalletHub. WalletHub recently put out a ranking of state capitals for the “best place to live.” Raleigh ranked number three out of all fifty states! Source: WalletHub WalletHub used many different aspects to determine how the capitals would be […]
It’s that time of year again! We’re excited to once again host our Fall Festival! We love giving back to the community that has helped us grow and thrive, and we want to show how much we appreciate our clients. Join us for FREE food, fun, and festivities! We’ll have: Raffle Drawings with awesome prizes […]