Over the past few years, two trends have emerged in the housing market: 1. The amount of homeowners renovating their homes have shot up. 2. Inventory of homes available for sale on the market has dropped. A ‘normal’ housing market is defined by having a 6-month supply of homes for sale. According to the […]
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10 Winter Home Improvements That Are Worth The Investment
It’s finally cooled down across North Carolina; especially, with the Triangle region dropping to the low 40s in a matter of a couple days after months of warm summer nights lingering on. Though, it’s only mid-November, and the far colder months are still to come. So today, we want to share with you some relatively […]
How to Make a Wants vs. Needs List for Your Home Search
3 Benefits of Selling Your Home During the Holidays
As the holidays are approaching, many people are busy decorating their homes, lighting the tree, and marking their calendars to visit friends and family. With all the busyness of the season, you might be wondering if now you should even attempt to sell your home. Any potential home buyers are also busy attending get-togethers or […]
6 Questions to Ask When Considering a Neighborhood with an HOA
Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a Raleigh community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking […]
5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure, and real estate professionals are here to guide you through it. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO,’ but it’s not as easy as it may seem. […]
Are Lending Standards Propping Up Home Prices?
How do the current lending standards compare to just a couple years ago, or the housing crises in the early 2000’s? Are they a factor behind the current market’s prices? Back in 2005, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan described the dramatic increases in residential real estate values as a “froth in housing markets.” Greenspan went […]
Will Your Current House Fit Your Needs in Retirement?
As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs […]
Demand for Homes to Buy Continues to Climb
Across the United States, there is a severe mismatch between the low number of houses for sale and the high demand for those houses! First-time homebuyers are out in force and are being met with a highly competitive summer real estate market. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of homes for […]
Open Floorplan in Popular Creedmoor Location
This four bedroom, 2,678 square foot home is located in the Applewood subdivision in a popular Creedmoor location, specifically at 1503 Fireside Lane (27522). The open floorplan and tall ceilings make the home feel extra bright and spacious. In the kitchen is an island with an island with barstool space, granite countertops, and lots of […]