So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you finally found one! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure that you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true! Freddie Mac […]
Category Archives: Triangle Real Estate
You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy NOW!
A survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. There are two major misconceptions that we want to address today. 1. Down Payment The survey revealed that consumers overestimate the down payment funds needed to qualify for a […]
Daydreaming About Your Perfect Home?
Home Inspection
What to Expect From Your Home Inspection So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. More often than not, your agent may have made your offer contingent on a clean home inspection. This contingency allows you to ask the sellers to […]
Have You Saved Enough for Closing Costs?
Making Homes Green
For some time, “green” building has been at the forefront of many of the changes taking place in the home building industry. From super-efficient construction standards to low-E windows to water saving devices, making homes perform better is a goal for both builders and homeowners. But what about making homes healthier homes while making them […]
Rental Real Estate is Preferred Choice
Real estate is the overwhelming preferred choice by Americans as identified in a recent survey. With the Dow Jones industrial average reaching record highs, it might be expected that the stock market would be the favored choice but that wasn’t the outcome. Analysis of the report suggests that the popularity for houses could be that […]
Rental Homes for Investment
Rental homes can be a natural alternative investment choice for homeowners because they are already familiar with houses. Maintenance on a rental is not that much different than on your personal home. The same plumbers, painters and other workmen can be used to make repairs. Single family homes offer an investor high loan-to-value mortgages at […]
Crucial Questions for Home Buyers
3 Crucial Questions Most Home Buyers Don’t Know the Answer To…DO YOU? Whether you are considering the purchase of your first home or trading up to the home your family frequently fantasizes about, there are three crucial questions you must know the answer to: What is the minimum down payment required to purchase a home? […]
Impact of Price on Visibility
House Hasn’t Sold Yet? Take Another Look at Your Price! The residential housing market has been hot. Home sales have bounced back solidly and are now at their second highest pace since February 2007. Demand has remained strong throughout the summer as many real estate professionals are reporting bidding wars with listings actually selling above listing price. […]