The Triangle is a terrific place to live for a variety of reasons, but with such prominent cities comes an overwhelming amount of activities or events hosted each week. With festivals, concerts, food or drink tours, and more, the Triangle seems to have it all. While these can get a bit repetitive, one type of […]
Summer is almost officially here, and the Triangle is already full of events for all ages. While there are plenty of great events throughout these warmer months, many will put a sizeable dent in your wallet. But, it is possible to enjoy what the Triangle has to offer without breaking the bank. Here are 5 […]
According to CoreLogic, from 2006 to 2014 “there were 7.3 million housing foreclosures and 1.9 million short sales.” The hesitation some American buyers feel after experiencing a foreclosure brings to mind the old saying: “Fool me once- shame on you. Fool me twice- shame on me.” According to the 2019 Home Buyer Report from NerdWallet, […]
In my first post, “What to Look at Before You Make an Offer” (which can be read here: http://blog.northside-realty.com/2019/03/13/what-to-look-at-before-you-make-an-offer/), we explored exterior factors to identify or consider before making your purchase. Now we’re ready to take a walk inside, and discuss seven possible issues or areas that should be taken care of before making one […]
If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people you talk to will tell you that you need to save 20% or you won’t be able to secure a mortgage. The truth […]
There has been a great amount written on millennials and their impact on the housing market to inventory. However, the headlines often contradict each other. Some claim this generation is becoming the largest share of first-time home buyers, while others claim millennials don’t want to own a home, blaming them for the dip in homeownership […]
Despite holding the first official day of Spring, March has still brought some chilly weather for many in the Triangle. However, April is only a few days away, and temperatures are slowly starting to increase. Not only does warm weather make you want to get outside, it probably makes you want to spruce up your […]
What to Look at Before you Make an Offer by Brian Saylor of Saylor’s Home Inspection Raleigh is a great place to live. I have been here for fifty years and am still enjoying it. During all that time, I have only sold one house. For most people, making an offer and buying a house […]
6 Housewarming Gifts Every Raleighlite Will love (and Actually Use) by Paige A. Mitchell Buying a house is always an exciting milestone, and welcoming a friend or family member to the Triangle is certainly cause for celebration. Housewarming gifts can be tricky to buy. They should be thoughtful, personal, and useful—but, it’s often difficult to […]
Study after study shows that no matter what generation Americans belong to, the vast majority believe that homeownership is an important part of their American Dream. The benefits of homeownership can be broken into two main categories: financial and non-financial (often referred to as emotional or social reasons.) For Americans approaching retirement age, one of […]
